Marsi's Music Method

About me

Marsi Carr

I grew up in Burbank in a musical family.

My father played bass clarinet and saxophone with the L.A. Philharmonic for 27 years, my brother is a renowned studio flute player and music professor at UCLA. My sister is an accomplished pianist and my mother played a thoughtful and warm piano.

At a very young age I began to take piano lessons from wonderful teachers. A bit later I began playing the guitar. I’ve sung all my life, from learning harmonies with my sister to private lessons, classes and my time at UCLA with the Roger Wagner Chorale. After graduating from UCLA I joined a touring band and traveled the country singing.

After a few years I met my husband, Charles, an accomplished musician and writer and began singing with his band. We traveled for about 3 years, finally settling in San Diego where we raised our amazing kids Samantha and Alex.

A lifetime of

Professional

Experience

Marsi received her degree from UCLA in Theater Arts and Music. She studied voice with Dean Verhines of the Metropolitan Opera and sang in the Roger Wagner Chorale with the LA Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Zubin Mehta at both the Hollywood Bowl and the Dorothy Chandler Pavillion.

She studied classical piano with Dorothy and Leo Podolsky, jazz piano with acclaimed jazz pianist Pee Wee Lyn and acting with legendary Victory Theater coach Maria Gobetti.

After graduating from UCLA, Marsi spent several years touring in and out of the US singing and performing popular music. 

Marsi teaches piano, voice, and guitar at Marsi Carr's Music Studio, performs with her band and teaches music in area schools.

Marsi is also the Co-Founder and Producer for the 501c3 Nonprofit Organization, Art Animates Life, which has been a vital part of the San Diego theater arts community for over a decade.