Karen Jean Canan has lived in Corvallis, Oregon for twenty-eight years, and has spend the last three of those with First Christian Church. She is proud to be a contributing part of this community of faith.

She plays piano and violin for the church, as well as music tutoring on the side. This Spring she will be playing for the local musical "Ragtime" during rehearsals. She also plays for the Methodist Church and the Senior Center.

She studied piano with Beverly Ratajack and greatly benefitted from a strong music program in the schools, from elementary through high school. She also participated in Heart of the Valley Children's Choir. She loves ensemble playing as well as soloing and especially enjoys sharing music with others.