Raised in Dallas, Texas, inspired by the musical talents of her mother, Suzanne began writing poetry in her early teens, putting words to music.

She studied literature and music and began writing songs and playing guitar and electric bass in bands in the 80s. 

She moved to LA in the early 90s, where her songs received radio time on KROQ, KMHD, and KLOS.  

In the late 90s she moved to Portland and recorded and produced an album with the band The Standing People, with all original songs and was interviewed and featured on KBOO.  

In the 2010s, after a decade of studying jazz with the likes of Portland's iconic Nancy King, she recorded and produced an EP with Theresa Riccardi and their band, Two Spirit Jazz.

Born in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Los Angeles.  Her focus on drums started at an early age, inspired by her father who played several different instruments. 

As a young teenager, Theresa played the drums in public school and held first chair in various bands. In her late teens Theresa began playing the drums professionally and joined her first cover band led by Larry Ford who had had a Vegas act for many years. 

Throughout her career Theresa has functioned primarily as a freelance drummer and has performed and recorded with many different bands in a variety of musical styles.