Diane’s musical journey began at age four when, after watching Hee Haw, she sat at the family’s upright piano and played a melody she had just heard. Recognizing her gift, her mother encouraged her—though formal piano lessons were short-lived, as Diane preferred to play by ear.
Her creative pursuits extended beyond music. She made her stage debut in third grade as Eeyore in Winnie the Pooh, cast for her deep voice. Alongside theater, she excelled in visual arts, leading to a teaching career in art education, a master’s degree, and opportunities in theater directing, set and costume design, and staging productions. Throughout it all, she was a constant writer, crafting short stories and poetry with a lyrical quality that foreshadowed her songwriting.
Blessed with a keen musical ear, Diane has played cello, melodica, ukulele, harmonica, and percussion—but it was meeting her husband, musician Mike Sciachitano, that brought her lyrics to life. While Mike composes music but struggles with lyrics, Diane has always written words but lacked an instrument to perform them—a perfect creative match. Together, they formed The Shockitanos, releasing two albums, with a third on the way.
Diane’s goal is to continue writing and recording music that inspires and connects with people worldwide. The digital era has transformed music’s reach, allowing the songs she once only imagined to now be heard across the globe.
