Hello - I’m Kat Downs!
(and my video is out of date. I'm working on it! Don't judge me.)

For my full-time job,

I am the Piano Destroyer/Voice/Songwriter/Dreamer for Sit Kitty Sit
the epic Hard Piano Rock Duo.

But - I also teach private music lessons, compose gallons of music in a rainbow of genres, write blogs, make non-stop art projects, terrorize my cats, write poetry, and invent other random ridiculousness. All while living up in the California redwoods with mountain lions and banana slugs.

COME HANG OUT WITH ME! We will have so much fun!

Join me on Patreon! On top of my normal insanity, Sit Kitty Sit is releasing a new album this year. The entire album creation is going to be recorded right here on this page, including live streams of my songwriting process. I will probably throw stuff. There will be lots of swearing. It’s gonna get awesome in a hurry. Patrons ONLY!

"I can verify first hand that Kat is a total madwoman. It will be brilliant or a train wreck, but either way it's got great entertainment value."
- Mike Thompson, Famous Drummer of Sit Kitty Sit

Kat, Why should I give you my money?

Because I will entertain the $%@& out of you. My brain can not keep up with all the ideas. I had to start writing them down years ago. I am never bored. Never. And you won’t be either. For even just $1 you get access to my Patron-Only feed, which includes pictures of everything I make all the time, videos of new music, behind the scenes peeks in the recording studio and at shows… and anything else I might come up with! And of course, my monthly check-in videos!

"Kat Downs needs your money. NOW. Never have I witnessed a more hard-working, awe-inspiring, song-smashing, whiskey-drinking whirlwind woman. Sit Kitty Sit has a place in my cold, black heart, and of course, my favourite playlists. Best song: When I Get To Heaven"
- Mishkin Fitzgerald, Brilliant Songstress of Birdeatsbaby

Where Does My Money Go?

Music equipment. Patron-Only albums and videos. Recording Time. Sharpies. Video gear. Rehearsal studio. Poster board. Ukulele strings. Incense. Editing software. Inspiration coffee. Paint brushes. CD pressing. Sewing machine oil. Music paper. Matches. More sharpies. Crochet hooks. Journals. 2nd hand instruments. Peacock feathers. Three Buck Chuck. Paint. Production costs. Zippers

...Basically everything I need to make All-Of-The-Things!

Be sure to check out my Goals at the top of the page - that’s where we’re going!

Monthly Check-In Videos

I am constantly working on 27 projects at once, so to keep you guys up to speed, and to keep me on track, I post a Check-In video toward the end of each month to let you know what I progressed on, finished, and totally dropped the ball on. It’s how I hold myself accountable! Which is the same reason I include "What I'm Working On" below. I also love love love your feedback. I want to hear what you think - so bring on the comments!

Thank you for helping me make everything I make - I look forward to knowing you better!

xoxoxox --Kat

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What I'm Working on Right Now...
(updated 1/26/17)

My main focus is the Sit Kitty Sit album. My personal goal is to have it written in it's entirety by mid-April. I'm also developing a new solo project - I'm sort of all over the map with that one right now so I'm doing a lot of experimenting and am leaning toward looping a bunch of piano tracks live so I can make a symphony of pianos! (Insert evil laugh) I'm writing a book of poetry and mini-blogs and ramblings. I'm writing blogs for my website, and the SKS website and for a few sites that publish me - and looking for more sites to publish me. And I crochet a lot and draw a lot and...and...and...and...

I want to hear what you think. Ask me questions. I'm all ears... xoxo--Kat