Margaret Rizza (ARCM; FGSM) studied at the royal College of music, London, and the National School of Opera, London, and completed her operatic training in Siena and Rome. She sang professionally for 25 years and then went on to teach singing at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London, from 1977 to 1994. Since 1983 she has dedicated herself to the work of spirituality and to the wider aspect of music in the community. In 2001 Margaret was made an associate of the Royal School of Church Music (ARSCM) and is closely involved with the World Community for Christian Meditation (WCCM). She now works full-time composing and giving retreats, prayer and music days and choral workshops.