Covenant Awards

Suzanne Vaartstra

www.suzannevaartstra.com

Biography

My name is Suzanne Vaartstra (pronounced: 'vart - strah') and I'm a singer/songwriter from Edmonton, AB, Canada (currently living in St. Albert, AB).

I love the contemporary sound with jazz/folk influences mixed in. I also love writing, creating, and listening to music that moves my heart and reaches those deep places in our souls.

Here's a little bit about my musical journey:

I have been playing piano for over 45 years now. (since I was just a wee girl!)
I was classically trained for many years and then attended the Jazz Music program at Grant MacEwan College (GMCC) in Edmonton, AB with a major in both Music Composition and Recording Arts.

I also sing, play some guitar, write songs and play Djembe and Cajon in contemporary style.

I have released 4 albums (3 LPs and 1 EP) as well as a handful of singles!
Both of my Instrumental LP's "He Restores My Soul" and "See Amid the Winter's Snow" were nominated for a GMA Covenant Award for 'Instrumental Album of the Year' in 2010 and 2011 respectively.
I was honoured to be nominated both times!

My 2017 LP "The Dark Threads" was my first full length album as a singer/songwriter.
 won a GMA Covenant award for 'Jazz/Blues Album of the Year' in 2018 for my work. It was a highlight in my musical journey that I won't forget!

My most recent release is an EP called "Silver Threads".

It was released in May of 2024 and I am so excited to share my heart through each one of the tracks.

These original songs were born out of my life’s journey over the last few years and they reflect the deep work that God has been doing in my heart and my soul. My prayer is that they would encourage you and give you hope as you continue your own life journey.

~ Suzanne Vaartstra

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