Laurie received her Bachelor's degree in Vocal Music Education from ULM and taught music in private and public schools for over 10 years. She has been the accompanist/pianist for churches, school choirs, and soloists for over 40 years. 

 

Tom has had love for music for most of his life. He began playing piano by ear as young boy and played the trumpet throughout his school years under the direction of Dr. Michael Spears and took private lessons with Mr. Jack White. As an adult, he played in a number of local bands including Bill and Nancy Wilson's Variety Band. 

 

Tom and Laurie have been playing music together for almost 35 years and have been married for over 33 years. They have two grown children and live in West Monroe.