Janet began serving as the church pianist at age 15. She began singing solos for the church in high school. It was at this time that her father recommended she study music in college. 

     Janet received a sacred music diploma from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. She then received her Bachelors of Music Education from Wittenberg University. Janet also holds a Masters Degree in vocal performance from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois.

     While teaching music in Mansfield City Schools, Janet served as assistant choir director, accompanying the choirs and musicals. Janet also studied organ at Oberlin college with Haskell Thomson and David Boe; and at Cleveland State University with world renowned organist Todd Wilson.