Joy Zimmerman is a dynamic singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Joy brings compelling vocals and inventive songwriting to every solo, duo or full band performance.Playing violin before kindergarten, Joy has filled her life with musical influences as diverse as Beethoven and Nirvana. In the past decade, Joy has reinvented herself as an award-winning songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist.In 2016 Joy released her 4th CD, Say My Name, recorded in Kansas City and co-produced with Jimmy Dykes. Joy's three previous CDs of eclectic original songs were recorded in Nashville. Her vocal and instrumental versatility reflect a love of wide-ranging musical styles from lyrical ballads to rock to Americana to soul. Joy's lyrics reflect a deep understanding of human emotion and experience.Also an engaging presenter, Joy blends music and social work into workshops and retreats on resilience, creativity, self-discovery, navigating change, and the power of music.