I'm a singer/songwriter, I'm also a mental health practitioner and I work in the local area. I've been writing songs since I was a little girl. I stopped writing for a little while then, a couple of years ago, I started writing again. I started doing some local gigs at South Hill Park and it's just taken off really. I play at South Hill Park every couple of months. This week's been quite busy, I played at South Hill Park on Monday, I'm here today (The Lexicon) and tomorrow I'm doing a showcase in Farnborough.
I really enjoy it. I would describe my music as a little bit bluesy, sort of Billy Holiday at times, also drawing from people like Massive Attack and Portishead which is my kind of era. It's a blend of music, at the heart of it is that I sing about things that have happened to me, my life and things that have touched me.
Inspiration...
Things from my own life inspire me. If I've been through something difficult, I tend to sit at the keyboard. I play my keyboard every day, sometimes I'm up in the morning and before i've had breakfast I'll sit at the keyboard and I will have a sing. It's always been a really important part of my life, it's kind of like my notebook. Some people may literally write, for me the keyboard and singing is my way of expressing myself.
Pain...
I would say, the last few years, I went through a bit of a difficult time so that's why I've quite a lot of material. Pain often is good for the artist.
Always seek out help if you've been through a difficult time. If you're a creative person turn to your art, it will always help you get through things and express things. There's always someone that will listen, never feel that you're on your own. We're never alone even if you feel it. If you have spiritual of religious beliefs, that too will help you get through difficult times.
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