Kara Fink

Kara Fink was born and raised in the suburbs of Rochester, NY. It was at the age of 13 when she was first inspired to write music. Her musical inspirations have varied dramatically over the years, from Avril Lavigne  and Boys Like Girls in her youth, theatrical compositions of Stephen Schwartz and Jason Robert Brown in her late teens, to her some of her current favorites: Lizzy McAlpine, Noah Kahan, and Dodie.

Kara began studying guitar at age 9 and explored the jazz, classical, and contemporary genres. She worked with a range of instructors around Rochester including some from the Eastman Community School of Music as well as with college professors during a brief season of her college career at Roberts Wesleyan.

Outside of her formal training, Kara grew up in the world of musical theatre. From age 8 to 19, she performed in musicals (and even composed a piece or two) throughout the Rochester area. Though her current music would not be considered "broadway", the expressiveness with which she writes and performs is often reminiscent of her theatrical background.

While Kara has trained in a range of genres, she really found her passion in contemporary-folk music. Her writings tell stories that listeners are often able to resonate with.   

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