Judy Insley spent her early childhood on 77 acres of rolling Michigan fields surrounded by horses…and music, which became her passion in life.  After years of performing “cover” tunes and occasional originals in various folk/rock bands, duos and trios, a health crisis, surgery and lengthy recovery in late 1998 through 1999 forced her to sit back and re-evaluate her musical goals and direction.  Inspired by Dr. Wayne Dyer during a lecture in which he admonished “Don’t die with your music still in you,” Judy decided to concentrate on her songwriting and step out as a solo artist.  Today, she is a writer and performer of songs about personal growth, social justice, environmentalism, and our universal connection to everything around us. 

Currently, Judy performs at various local Michigan venues.  In addition to songwriting and performing, she is a member of Southeast Michigan's Songwriters Anonymous collective and also teaches acoustic guitar, beginning mandolin and beginning songwriting.

Judy Insley’s voice is comfortable, instinctive, and uniquely emotive; her skillful guitar playing provides a strong foundation for her heartfelt lyrics and flowing melodies.  Judy’s stage performance has been described as “purity… honesty…music at its naked purpose; communication transcending words.”

A Sampling of Michigan Venues/Appearances: