Kori Linae Carothers

A musician's path to her/his muse is sometimes an easy one. Other times, it is filled with potential
pitfalls or unexpected obstacles. Kori Linae Carothers faced just that when, during a kindergarten
health screening at the age of 5, it was discovered she was deaf in her left ear. Her young peers
found out and the teasing began. In addition, throughout elementary and high school, Kori was
constantly told she would never become a musician. Undeterred, she kept learning and practicing,
never surrendering her dream. Despite these discouragements, Carothers was passionate about her
calling and now, years later, she is an acclaimed pianist and keyboard player with four albums to her
credit. Clearly, she is an example of a person following her muse with courage, humor, and
determination.

- Bill Binkelman Wind and Wire