I uncovered my passion for music during my first accordion lesson when I was a child and having a great accordion teacher Betty Ruth Kutzke and George VanDriessche.   

 This was followed by the most caring Band Director, Walter Cramer, of Bay City Central High School,  who inspired me more to pursue my passion of music

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Then in 1974, I was discovered by Mr. Julius Blasy, Mayor of Midland, MI.   He was also a very special person with an eye for talent.  In addition to coaching me in music, he coached several Gold Medal recipients in speed-skating.  

He took me on and "pounded polkas into me" and got me on the right path for success.  

I will never forget him or his family.

I followed my dreams of music since 1974 with by touring Band, Linda Lee & the Golden-Aires, and after 17 highly successful years entertaining across the United States, I was invited to work at the best place one can work, Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, Michigan.  They literally took me "off the road" to be their fulltime house musician and Entertainment Coordinator!  

 Entertaining more than a million guests a year,  I have had the great opportunity to meet guests from all over the world, plus work with many musical celebrities, including Myron Floren and Dick Contino, and many others. 

What a great life...and a fantastic Zehnder family to work with,  I am now in my 30th consecutive year at Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn.