Heather is an experience jazz singer and is very established in the South West of the UK, performing regularly with her jazz band. Heather studied her B.A Hons. Degree in Music at Salford University and is applying to attend the Guildhall Post Graduate Jazz Course this year. Heather has a very large repertoire of jazz standards, swing numbers and latin bossa novas which she sings both in English and in the native Brazilian language of Portuguese. Heather performs as a duo with guitarists Andy Barrett, Ben Modley and Alex Johnson and with pianist Stuart Phippen. She is available to sing at private and corporate events from a duo to quintet and often uses Edward Leaker (graduate from the Royal Academy) on Saxophones. More information and audio recordings can be found at their website www.heatherwensley.com
Gear
Shure Beta 58 Microphone.
1K PA system and a smaller Torque system for smaller venues.
"Heather Wensley returns to the Queen's Hall with her jazz quintet performing with her own inimitable style and bringing a touch of class..." (West Somerset Free Press).
Primary Instrument
Vocals
Willing to teach
Advanced only
Credentials/Background
Vocal Tuition. All styles taught, beginners to advanced welcome. Specialist in Jazz and Soul vocal techniques, also folk, blues, rock, pop and classical. Improve your projection, phrasing, intonation, vocal tone, breathing techinque and performance skills. Friendly, supportive and professional advice. Rates are £25 for an hour / £13 for half an hour. I teach from home in Stogursey (with a piano) or can travel within 30 miles at an extra cost. I am an experienced teacher and often teach group jazz vocal classes in the South West and South Wales
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Primary Instrument
Vocals
Willing to teach
Advanced only
Credentials/Background
Vocal Tuition. All styles taught, beginners to advanced welcome. Specialist in Jazz and Soul vocal techniques, also folk, blues, rock, pop and classical. Improve your projection, phrasing, intonation, vocal tone, breathing techinque and performance skills. Friendly, supportive and professional advice. Rates are £25 for an hour / £13 for half an hour. I teach from home in Stogursey (with a piano) or can travel within 30 miles at an extra cost. I am an experienced teacher and often teach group jazz vocal classes in the South West and South Wales. PLease contact me for workshop information.
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