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​Marlee grew up in a musical family, promoting fiddle music throughout Alberta with the “Gates Family Band” by playing for jamborees, festivals, and her favourite: dances! Along with learning the fiddle by ear, Marlee has her ARCT Diploma in Classical Piano Performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music. Marlee currently lives in Turner Valley and works as a Recreational Therapist Assistant at a Senior Retirement Home. In this work she loves sharing her passion for Old Time Fiddle Music, and more recently, teaching the ukulele to seniors. Seeing the joy brought to people of all ages through music inspires her to never stop playing and learning, and to keep sharing the music!