Music Bio
Mia came from a musical family and got her first banjo at age 15. Growing up, she was surrounded by the folk scene on the east coast.   She was influenced by Woody Guthrie, Judy Collins, Buffalo Springfield, Laura Nero and even met the McGarrigle sisters while riding a train.  Mia followed their example and wrote songs. She migrated to Idaho as a young woman and followed Rosalie Sorrels. She has sought out  and jammed  with Mary McCaslin, Ramblin Jack Elliot and many others. She plays guitar, banjo, harp and sings.  Some bands she fronted  were the Muldoon Canyon Band, Stetson, Yodeling Carl and Mia, No Cheap Horses and lots of solo gigs. She played  some  rough honky tonks.  The most memorable gig she ever played was in a grange hall in Bruneau, Idaho with the band Stetson. Another good one was playing on  WXPN in Philadelphia.  Other gigs have been tourist hayrides, pack trips, hospitals, the Silver Dollar in Bellevue and Whiskey Jacques in Ketchum.
Around 1985,  after Mia married, she took a musical hiatus while raising their daughter Anna. She was a real estate broker and amateur rider (see "Horses").   Her  husband Steve, currently supports her musical activity cheerfully.  Mia is not expecting to get famous or make alot of money in music. She seeks house concerts, festivals, radio shows and any other gigs because, after all she just wants to play...anywhere!  A solo, duo or band show is available.  She can employ some fine musicians to accompany her, who wait in the wings.
You may sample some songs on her latest  CD "Horses and Other Matters" on this site.
 You may order some by emailing Mia at  nocheaphorses@gmail.com

I have pursued a life long passion for equestrian sports and music and have lived in the Wood River Valley of Idaho for 30+ years. I have been actively showing and training not only in Idaho but in California as well. I am  excited to share my expertise and enthusiasm with my students.

As a USEA Certified Level 2 Instructor, I  instruct and train using the methods and system I learned in the Certification process. I also apply tools and skills I have used sucessfully as a rider. I have evented and jumped all my life and taken instruction from legendary horsemen and women.   Joining anyone in the process of learning to ride and train their horse is fun and I am grateful for the opportunies. I can use my sales experience to help you sell your horse also.
Thank you for visiting my website! Happy tunes and trails!