Mary began playing the organ at the age of eight. She then acquired an acoustic guitar and began writing. She purchased a 8-Track Home Recording Studio, recording instruments and her own lead and harmony vocals as well. This was the beginning of her recording and production experience. Since then, Mary has received awards for both songwriting and her vocal ability. She plays live, and also teaches music, art, creativity, and personal development.
Mary's diverse studies include Private Music & Voice Training, SWIHA Life Coach Training, Art Training, & Self Development. Mary is a speaker, teacher, coach, and arts practitioner. Mary shares her gifts at various venues, and educational facilities such as Paradise Valley Community College, Tempe Montessori School, SWIHA, and more.
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Last fall, a major motion picture which I had a speaking role in was released. It is called "Human Like You", and is available online. Currently, I am working on new music material to be recorded this fall.
Master Musician, Author, Writer,
Mary was born singing & also has music in her bloodline. Her brother Todd Kelly was signed to ESP Records, & she is also related to Arthur Godfrey (The Arthur Godfrey Show).Her first instrument was organ. She then learned keyboards, guitar, bass & voice. Mary debuted in Chicago in the early eighties (Faces Of Emotion), sharing venues with Smashing Pumpkins & Liz Phair.
Mary has worked with world re-known guitarists David Brown (Billy Joel) & Fly Amero (New Orleans).
Track Management(co-owned by Godfrey & Garcia)launched the Synth Pop Group "Faces Of Emotion", which she was co-founder of and co-lead vocalist. Diverse & Unique, Mary has experienced musical styles ranging from Hard Rock (Sweet Revenge), to Retro (Illicit), to Folk (Angel Train, featuring vocalist Sue Demel of the well known Sons of The Never Wrong).
Seriously Playing, Mary co-produced many retail ready EPs & Full-Length Albums. She also held the VP Post with MWIM (NARAS), became a journalist, & received awards for her musical performances.
Master Songwriting evolved as a result of Mary moving East & working with guitar legends Fly Amero (New Orleans), & David Brown (Billy Joel). Mary released her first solo album, studied voice, performed (MG Band & Lumina), & published articles.
BAYLIGHT PUBLISHING MUSIC & MEDIA took formation in 1995, in memory of Mary's' brother Todd Kelley. As owner of Baylight, Mary administers copyrights & licenses, releases compilation CDs, coaches, facilitates publishing workshops, & publishes music, media & literature.
Desert Rat Music, & Blue Turtle Records evolved after Mary moved to Arizona. Since then, Mary has worked with or along side Sla-Day, The Lotus Band, Jason Wiedman, Bern Daddy LeZotte, Carey Slade, ralo, Patricia Silverberg, Laura Sawosko, Walt Richardson, and many more.