Marigrace started playing the viola and violin at age five. She was classically trained through the Suzuki Method by Dr. Rebekah Hanson, the head music professor at George Fox University. At Newberg High School, Marigrace participated in a quartet that qualified for the OSAA 6A division Solo-Ensemble competition, in which the ensemble took fourth place. As a high school student, Marigrace was also involved with the George Fox Symphony for nearly four years under the tutelage of Dr. Dwayne Corbin & Dr. Rebekah Hanson.

Young children have always held a special place in Marigrace’s heart, and she adores sharing her knowledge of music with students of all ages. Assisting various teachers in group classes since 2011. Through the years Marigrace has successfully trained over 23 kids through book one of the Suzuki Methods series and through Music Mind Games.