While in her twenties Miles studied voice with a private teacher and classical music history and theory at Carleton University in Ottawa.

Her composition "Remembrance Day" became part of a nationally televised video created by the Canadian Armed Forces.

[3] Miles' 1996 album, Slightly Haunted received favorable reviews in the New York Times and was a Billboard Top Ten Pick of the Year.

It was recorded with guitarists Ian LeFeuvre and Keith Glass, drummer Peter Von Althen, John Geggie on bass, James Stephens on violin.

[9] She also collaborates with Hanson in the band project The Lynnes, who released their debut album Heartbreak Song for the Radio in 2018.