by Helen Gagel | Apr 7, 2026 | Singer Profile
When I invited Cathy Eisen to sit for an interview, she hesitated, saying “I don’t know if I’m interesting enough.” That notion was quickly dispelled as I learned about a woman who: Had a near-death experience at age 18, suffering carbon monoxide poisoning while on a...
by Helen Gagel | Jan 7, 2026 | Song Spotlight
2026 marks the tenth year that Sounds Good Choir has been enhancing the wellbeing of older adults through the joy of singing. Throughout the coming year, we hope to recognize and celebrate many moments and milestones from this decade of harmony-building for older...
by Helen Gagel | Oct 21, 2025 | Singer Profile
As I reviewed the transcript of my conversation with John Mueller, I kept hearing Frank Sinatra singing “That’s Life,” his 1966 hit about life’s ups and downsThe song features this refrain: “I’ve been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate, a poet, a pawn and a king.” John...
by Helen Gagel | Sep 16, 2025 | Singer Profile
George brings his beautiful bass to every choir he sings with! As Sounds Good Choir added more choirs in different communities throughout Chicagoland, a new type of singer was born—the choir hopper. Choir hoppers are those singers who can’t get enough of Sounds Good...
by Helen Gagel | Aug 18, 2025 | Singer Profile
Jason Allen’s singing career began at the tender age of two while riding in the back seat of his Aunt Bet’s car. “We were headed down south for a funeral, and my aunt started singing. I kept saying, ‘Sing, Aunt Bet, sing’ and soon I began to sing along.” Jason went on...
