Kristin Hoffmann September 27, 2008

Kristin Hoffmann is a singer/songwriter based in New York City. She began playing classical piano at the age of four, and never stopped, picking up opera and guitar as a teenager and going on to study at Juilliard Pre-College. After Juilliard, Kristin attended NYU for a year, and began a long run of playing her own music out at many New York City venues, such as The Living Room, The Knitting Factory, and Joes Pub. After a brief signing with Capital Records, Kristin co-produced, engineered, and self released a record entitled, "Divided Heart," and went on to sell over 3000 copies as she continued to build a loyal local following. She discovered the intimate, Caffe Vivaldi, in the West Village where she began playing on a regular basis, honing her skills as a musician and writer. It was there that she was discovered by Interscope Records, and went on to record her latest record, "Real," with notable producer, David Bottrill ( Peter Gabriel, Tool). Following the recording of "Real," Kristin spent time touring with acts such as, The Wallflowers, Tina Dico, Dar Williams, Brandi Carlile, Howie Day, and Ben Lee. Kristin uses her piano as a vehicle for her voice, keeping her instrumentation simple, so the gorgeous melodies and lyrics resonate with the audience. "I hope to stimulate my listeners to go deeper within themselves to places they may be reluctant to go. Ive come to realize that my greatest challenges have emerged from my mistakes, and that they were really blessings in disguise." Most recently, Kristin has finished writing, producing, and performing her 30th song for "Songs of Love," an organization that matches musicians with ill children to create songs just for them. "Working with Songs of Love, has been one of the most meaningful ways I could have ever imagined using my musical skills. The joy from each child when they receive their song is un-measurable, and I am so glad that I am able to be a part of their healing process." Kristin is also currently practicing musical healing, her own style which she calls "SOLAUM"(Songs of Light + aumthe eternal resonance of the universe), with individuals and groups and plans to expand this practice over the coming years.

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