Liatris is a genus of plants native to North America that is commonly known as Blazing Star. It sends up fuzzy magenta spikes in early summer (in the yard in front of the studio) and the pollinators love it just as much as I do. It's a native perennial, which means it grew up here and comes back every year without us humans having to do much to help it along - a great reminder of our creative energy. It's freaky, it's beautiful, it arrives every year bigger and stronger. Big thanks to the blazing star for teaching us to trust that our wild, beautiful feelings belong here.
Who runs Liatris?
Hey there, Chessa here! I'm a music educator, performer, singer-songwriter, and producer based in Durham, NC. I've had the privilege of recording at many of studios all across the east coast, and I perform regularly with my band (Chessa Rich) in addition to playing keyboards and flute in several other local projects (Skylar Gudasz, T. Gold). I have eleven years of music teaching experience and fifteen years' experience working with kids of all ages. I currently teach piano, songwriting, and recording from my studio in Durham.