by TwigBird | Dec 1, 2017 | jazz, Music, new south wales, performance
I was beyond excited to be invited to sing a handful of songs with the incredibly talented guys and gals in the Northern Rivers Conservatorium Youth Jazz Orchestra for the Opening Night of Artstate NSW 2017. Together we played a handful of Jazz Standards while the...
by TwigBird | Nov 20, 2017 | Festivals & Writing Comps, independent music, Music, performance
This year I was absurdly lucky enough to be involved in the Gospel Choir support the Mama Kin Spender gigs at Mullumbimby Music Festival 2017. Our 16 piece choir was delighted to sing six songs with this incredible act. Here is a look-see at one of their stunning...
by TwigBird | Oct 6, 2017 | byron bay, lennox head, new south wales, performance, self esteem
Local Open Mic Jam Nights: Bangalow Pub – 7PM Tuesday’s Lennox Pub – Late till late, Thursday Nights The Beach Hotel – 8PM Tuesday’s The Byron Bay Brewery – 7:30PM Wednesday’s Currumbin Rsl – Acoustic Sessions Middle Pub...
by TwigBird | Jun 25, 2017 | auditions, Music, performance, practise, self esteem, singing lessons, vocal lessons
This is a letter I wrote to one of my HSC students recently. He had received back his teacher’s performance notes on his Prelim HSC exam. I felt overwhelmed reading the level of expectation from the adjudicators and the HSC standard. Sure, I understand...
by admin | May 15, 2016 | independent music, new south wales, performance
It was our absolute pleasure to play for the Mullumbimby Music Festival Tree Planting Festival. It was such a perfect day of sunshine shining, children frolicking, plants planting and grasses growing. Dan and I played the final set, joined by Gema De Triana for a...
by admin | Apr 30, 2016 | byron bay, Music, new south wales, performance, practise, self esteem, singing lessons, vocal coach, vocal lessons, vocal technique, vocal workshops
The Bay Community Singers is led by Jessie Vintilla, however, while she is running her “Sing The Camino” Tours through Spain, I am delighted to be holding the reigns and raising my voice with whoever would like to come along and warm their hearts with...
