• Privately studied vocal technique with international performer and teacher - Arlene Randozzo (Metropolitan Opera, New York, USA)
• Coached privately on musical theatre repertoire - Chuck Mallett
• Studied jazz singing at the Guildhall School of Music, UK - Norma Winstone and Lee Gibson
• Attended private classes on jazz improvisation and jazz singing - Anita Wardell (specialist in scat improvisation) and Angela Elliott
• Attended classes in aural/ear training skills at The City Literature College, London, UK - Della Rhodes
• Privately studied popular musical styles i.e. soul/blues/jazz/pop - Carol Grimes and Brenda Rattray
• Attended classes in American tap at The City Literature College, London UK - Bernard Schofield
• Studied ballet at the Christina Ross Dance School, UK - Christina Ross

• Performed as a cabaret artiste with veteran pianist, composer, musical arranger and musical director Geoff Saunders (who has accompanied, composed and arranged music for International Stars including Dame Shirley Bassey, Kathy Kirby and both the late Ruby Murray and Roy Castle)
• Performed on prime-time London Weekend Television in the UK, singing live with Michael Barrymore
• Performed in shows for P&O Cruises around Europe, including "The Best of the Musicals"
• Appeared as a solo performer on Michael Barrymore's "My Kind of Music" (ITV1, UK) in February 2002
• Continues to act as lead singer and backing vocalist to various function bands including:
  • Band for Life
  • Fully Functional
  • Expressions

(Function bands can vary in size from an intimate 3 piece to a larger 12 piece band, dependent on venue/event)

• Three garage dance tracks as part of the duo "Eskay & DJ Shy", namely:
  • I can't wait
  • Love Thang
  • Superstition
    
    

(All of the above attracted attention in the underground garage dance scene and received radio airplay on specialist garage stations - copies can be found on my music samples page)



• Released a debut single "In The Air Tonight" in November 2005, which has received excellent reviews and airplay on radio stations across the UK
• Releasing an album entitled "If Songs Could Speak" on 15 March 2005

• Attributes as a performer are:
  • The quality of her voice
  • Her large vocal range (which spans 3 octaves; low C to E above high C)
  • Her vocal diversity enabling her to sing in varying styles
  • Her ability to pick up melodies/songs after hearing only once
• Quotes from those who have seen performances:
  • "She is a very confident performer"
  • "She has excellent stage presence"
  • "Her presentation is always immaculate"
  • "She is very witty and has a zany sense of humour"
  • "She has an amazing way of drawing in the crowd and keeping them captivated throughout a performance"

• Acted as a session singer in collaboration with former Right Said Fred band member Rob Manzoli on original song material
• Lead/backing singer for original Indie/Rock band "Moonpool"
• Part of the core team of vocal consultants responsible for the development of the Popular Music Vocals Exam Syllabus, detailed below:
  • Pioneered by the London College of Music Examinations Board
  • First examination syllabus of its kind worldwide
  • Ground breaking landmark seeking to promote popular music vocal education and improve standards
  • Syllabus offers a structured and comprehensive method of studying popular music vocals relevant to the practical needs and ambitions of the modern day vocalist
  • Previously, the only other graded singing exams offered by examinations boards were classical examinations
  • Further information on the syllabus can be found by contacting LCM Exams
• Lead Vocalist on the single "Better than the Best" which was specially commissioned for 11 Times World Darts Champion, Phil "The Power" Taylor

Present:

• Predominantly working as a self-contained cabaret act performing at various venues around the UK
• Perfecting her guitar skills
• Writing her own material/music in collaboration with various top musicians/lyricists for a solo album entitled "If Songs Could Speak" which is to be released on 15 March 2005
• Trying to raise awareness in respect of the impending album release