Gina Seashore

I first learned about Tremble Clefs during the pandemic, when former president and founder Karen Hesley responded to an ad I had posted offering accompanying services. She reached out to introduce herself and let me know that Tremble Clefs might have a need in the future. That initial connection led to subbing at several sites, leading a drum circle at the Rancho Bernardo location, and eventually becoming the regular accompanist at the Allied Gardens choir.

What inspired me then—and continues to inspire me now—are the moments that can’t be planned: when someone adds the perfect rainstick ending, when a song closes with a spontaneous, triumphant “yeah,” or when the room fills with laughter because everyone is simply having fun together. I always leave sessions feeling energized and reminded of how powerful shared music can be.

In one sentence, Tremble Clefs means to me:

Tremble Clefs is not just about singing—it’s about belonging. Although accompanying is part of what I do musically, it’s not the whole story. I also serve as music director at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, play the carillon at Balboa Park in San Diego, direct a community chorus in Ramona, teach piano, and lead drum circles.

Music has taken me around the world. I completed Musicians Without Borders training in the Netherlands, taught music and movement to children in Xucun, China, and led a musical and Reformation tour group to Germany.

My life path has included a wide range of careers and roles. I’ve worked in the travel industry, written public relations content, taught Montessori preschool, led coaching groups for women and built a successful piano teaching business. Across all of this, I’ve been drawn to creating learning environments—spaces where people feel supported, engaged, and capable.

Curiosity is a defining trait for me. I love exploring new places, people, and ideas, and I’ve explored much of the world on foot—from walking the Cinque Terre in Italy, to hiking on a glacier in New Zealand, to trekking through a herd of sheep in rural China.

When I’m home, I’m grounded by slower practices like gardening and long walks and hikes.

Something “quirky” about me: I set birthday challenges. Each year, I choose a challenge that stretches me— but not so far that I won’t follow through. Past challenges have included skydiving, hiking the Grand Canyon and running a marathon after age 55+. Interestingly, the physically daring challenges are the easy ones. The harder—and more meaningful—ones tend to involve making time to connect more deeply with people I care about.

As Tremble Clefs continues to grow and expand, I’m excited to explore new territory alongside this community—discovering what’s possible as we reach more people and deepen what already works so beautifully. I’m grateful to be part of an organization that centers joy, curiosity, and humanity, and I look forward to continuing the journey together.