Since the age of nine, Kala has been able to find an audience for her singing. At age 10, Kala began studying guitar under Aaron O'Keefe, of the O’Keefe Music Foundation (OMF), Cincinnati, OH, and later under Josh Cole. Since 2016, she has studied under vocal coach, Brett Manning, who is known to have worked with Taylor Swift, Hayley Williams, Keith Urban, Leona Lewis, Luke Bryan, and Miley Cyrus, to name a few. Through her studies with OMF, Kala has been able to record vocals and guitar
Since the age of nine, Kala has been able to find an audience for her singing. At age 10, Kala began studying guitar under Aaron O'Keefe, of the O’Keefe Music Foundation (OMF), Cincinnati, OH, and later under Josh Cole. Since 2016, she has studied under vocal coach, Brett Manning, who is known to have worked with Taylor Swift, Hayley Williams, Keith Urban, Leona Lewis, Luke Bryan, and Miley Cyrus, to name a few. Through her studies with OMF, Kala has been able to record vocals and guitar on numerous OMF productions, most notably a cover of "46&2" by Tool, which has reached over 16 million views.
In 2014, Kala and some fellow OMF students started the band Saving Escape. Beginning with cover songs, SE started honing their craft. After a few years, their desire to be identified as an original band grew. Writing their own music became an undying passion, drawing inspiration from some of the most prominent rock bands in history. Their sound is a mix of bluesy riffs, thunderous bass and drums, and penetrating vocals. In 2017, the band began recording their first EP with producer, Joe Viers, Sonic Lounge Studios, Columubus, OH. Since 2016, SE has remained a team favorite of the Cincinnati Reds, playing several events which include Kids Opening Day 2016/2017 as well as Reds Fest 2016/2017. SE has had the pleasure of opening for Zach Myers (Shinedown) and Palaye Royale.
