Sammie Zonana

Zonana discovered guitar in late 2010. She was in her first year of studies at the University of Texas at Arlington when she suddenly felt inspired to jump headfirst into the musical universe. She spent the following year tirelessly honing her guitar skills and covering songs by all her most favorite artists. Eventually, she began writing songs of her own. There, she uncovered an untapped passion. With a rich background in screenwriting, Zonana learned to transfer her narrative ideas into her newfound love for songwriting. Her songs became an extension of her already narrative self and from there, she evolved. She explored the DFW open mic scene and acquainting herself with the stage, the spotlight and performing. She learned to translate her deeply personal songs into a shared experience for her audience. That newfound love for performing and sharing her music with others became the driving force in her mission to reach a wider audience and turn her passion for music into a career.