* Musician *

* Singer Songwriter *

* Author * Speaker *

* Piano & Ukulele Teacher *

From the time Misty was a little girl, she was drawn to music—from the songs she learned to sing at church to those she heard when she was glued to the TV watching “Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters.” She Could often be found sitting on the floor of her parents’ bedroom, sifting through their record albums—classic country for her mom and classic rock for her dad. When she got her very own record player one Christmas, she was lining her Barbie dolls up so they could “sing solos” to whatever song was playing. When she took her first piano lesson at age ten, she was soon playing for her church congregation.

Misty loves connecting with an audience and seeing the joy that music brings to their faces. She performs many genres of music in various venues—restaurants, weddings, receptions, worship services, community events, senior centers, youth events, women’s groups, and more. Since 2022, Misty has portrayed Loretta Lynn in the Scottsville Opry, and she also became the pianist for the Scottsville Opry in 2024. Misty has also enjoyed performing the National Anthem at the Bowling Green Hot Rods stadium. A long-time songwriter, Misty has fallen in love with recording her original songs in the studio. In March of 2024, she released her first single, “Sweet, Sweet Summertime,” available on all streaming platforms, and has several more original releases coming up!

Misty’s interest in creative writing began in childhood, and she has been writing in some capacity since those early days. She has been published fourteen times in international magazines, including Pockets, Devozine, The Secret Place, and Catapult. Since 2014 she has written three books. Her first two, Finally Spoken: Words of Hope and In the Simplest Things, are both inspirational books that include true stories from her life, poems, prayers, and funny anecdotes from the students she teaches. AJ’s Quest for the Trophy, a middle-grades children’s chapter book, is a work of fiction and the first in the East Creek Music Club series. Book two in the series, Delilah’s Dilemma, is set to be released in early 2025.

In January of 2023, Misty also began co-writing and editing the third and fourth autobiographical books for local author, Al Monroe, who had written two books about his days growing up in Kentucky and his experiences upon joining the Navy. In November 2023, Misty and Mr. Monroe released his third book, “Tales of a Teen’s Life in China & Beyond.” They are currently working on his fourth book, which picks up with Al Monroe’s return to civilian life.

Misty’s books can be purchased by contacting her directly at StudioOfMistyLButler@gmail.com or by ordering from Amazon at the links found under the tab for Books.

Misty has been asked to speak at many events, including churches, women’s conferences, senior adult ministries, author events, and more. Misty loves sharing excerpts from her books and speaking on topics to encourage listeners. She often incorporates music into her talks.

In 2003, Misty began her career as a full-time piano instructor and quickly built a large student base. She enjoys seeing the progress her students make and the confidence they gain as they master challenges. In 2009, Misty went underwent testing in Music Theory, Music History, and Applied Piano Pedagogy through the Music Teachers National Association, as well as music classes and piano juries at Western Kentucky University. As a result, she became a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music in Piano. Misty is still teaching piano, as well as ukulele, to over thirty students each week from her studio in Bowling Green, Kentucky. She excels at teaching a diverse group of students of varying ages and skill levels. In 2024, she began the SOKY Piano Teachers Organization, which performs in various venues throughout the community and plans activities for students.