About Patty Shortreed

Bringing the joy of music and authentic expression into people’s lives was one of my greatest pleasures.

Whether my students were interested in voice or singing lessons, piano lessons, or coaching to speak more effectively to audiences, I wanted them to have fun and feel good about themself. In addition to helping with musical or speaking skills, I taught each person how to feel confident and make an authentic connection with their audience. That’s when the magic happens.

Students often told me they appreciated how supportive their lessons were. That has its roots in my background as a successful facilitator and empowerment coach. Plus, as an artist, I had experience performing for audiences large and small, planning and producing entire concerts, and recording self-produced CDs.

My Musical Journey

My music career began at age eleven; by eighteen I was playing professionally at the Banff Springs Hotel and the Calgary Petroleum Club. After a career in the corporate world, I returned to my musical roots and re-awakened my voice mid-life, performing throughout Alberta in both private and popular public venues and self-produced concerts. I founded Calgary’s “One World Choir” and produced three solo CDs featuring original works.

Live Your Dreams

I know from personal experience that anything is possible at any life stage! From my journey in the halls of power in the world’s most profitable oil company to a dusty cement floor in an ashram in rural India to my performance on Oprah’s stage, I learned that you can do anything you set your mind to.

With more than 25 years’ experience in business, public speaking, workshop design and facilitation, and a master’s degree in organization effectiveness from Pepperdine University, I developed the skills and insights to help others achieve their dreams. It was one of my greatest joys.

Community Support

As a guest speaker and presenter at Unity of Calgary, Patty’s presentations combine musical performance with insights about how to approach personal growth and authentic life expression. Watch the video below to get a glimpse of how Patty helped students grow in their “inner game” for more confidence and presence in their singing. As a musician, Patty performed at and donated to a benefit concert which raised over $10,000 for the High River flood relief in 2013.

Patty Shortreed – Letting Go: The Ultimate Act of Expansion