Amy has been studying classical music since age 3, first in piano and eventually focusing on violin.
By 17, she had already played in national orchestras; won local solo competitions; toured abroad with chamber ensembles; and shared stages with Lindsey Stirling and Weird Al.
She put music on hold to obtain a bachelors degree in earth science. After a few years on the east coast working as climate science writer, she has returned to LA to develop and self-produce her artist project, Kaigara, while continuing to gig, teach, record violin for others.
Her music draws heavily from her background in earth science, as well as her Nepali-Japanese heritage, and an obsession with post/apocalyptic worldbuilding.
“Kaigara” is the Japanese word for seashell.