Chicago-born Nijole (Neola) Sparkis blends the sounds of the Lithuanian choirs and pop influences she grew up with, creating her own dreamy sensual global sound. Acting and singing thru childhood, she received a Music degree from De Paul University and toured the Midwest before moving to L.A., where she taught singing at her own studio, and for Disney TV and the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute. Performing in rock clubs and festivals while still acting in performance art shows and college films, Nijole developed a unique style of writing, emphasizing the art of music rather than the formula. She sang the theme song for the “Timothy Leary's Dead” DVD, her video was featured on Comcast's Harmony Channel, and her songs have been  played regularly on L.A.’s #1 Rock radio station by legendary DJ Jim Ladd.  Nijole co-wrote and sang 3 tracks on the beautiful art DVD "Ritual Path", which also featured Jon Anderson -- lead singer of rock super-group "Yes".  That work resulted in her lush choral harmonies being prominently featured on another album collaboration with Anderson.  A member of the Positive Music Association, Nijole has served as Community Communications Catalyst for non-profit c3: Center for Conscious Creativity. Nijole earned a license as Spiritual Practitioner / Counselor for Michael Bernard Beckwith's Agape International Spiritual Center and the Centers for Spiritual Living, and also is a certified Spiritual Coach. She and her hubby Fritz Heede have also produced numerous videos and documentary works.

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I first discovered piano in the 8th grade, where I quickly learned to play by ear. While in college, I was approached by music majors impressed with my talent following informal recitals in the Student Union, and was recommended to the head of the music department, who offered to sponsor me as a music major, given that he said I demonstrated "what 90% of the music majors lack - feeling". 

While in the Navy, given the absence of a piano on my ship, I learned to play guitar and, later, flute, all by ear. When Kurzweil came out with a synthesizer which allowed me to play piano, guitar, flute, and any instrument I desired on a single keyboard, I knew I had found my instrument. I started on a Kurzweil 2000, and upgraded to a Kurzweil 2500SX. My latest work feature the use of FL Studio 11 software and its many plugins.

My name is Caity. I've written over 115 songs, some of which I'm honored to share with you here on Soundcloud. I hope they bring you inspiration and comfort. By day, I'm a fiction writer under the name "C.K. Brooke". You can check out my numerous publications at www.CKBrooke.com. To contact me, please use the form on my website.

*Note: Unless otherwise cited, all of the songs are my own original compositions and intellectual property, and may not be replicated without my permission. 

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