Hello

Around 10 years ago I had to take early retirement from a job I loved. It was unexpected, but unavoidable in the circumstances. I needed a distraction from the stress of my situation. I decided, with the encouragement of a friend, to take up the guitar. That eventually led to the realisation that I would at some stage have to sing some of the songs we were learning to play. I decided l should have a trial singing lesson to see if there was a voice available before I committed myself any further. I have loved singing since I was very young, however a crushing lack of self confidence meant it was confined to the car or the shower.  It turns out after all this time there had been a voice hiding in the shadows.

 

Two years on a friend and I found ourselves standing terrified on stage at an open mic. Some months later, I can't remember how or when, I was persuaded to sing a couple of Frank Sinatra songs to backing tracks, the response was incredible and exhilarating, and as it turns out, life changing. The rest as they say, is history. Fast forward another 3 years or so, and I am gigging regularly in pubs, in retirement homes and at private parties with some 80 + swing songs in my repertoire, and loving every minute.

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 I get so much pleasure from performing now, I wish I'd thrown off my inhibitions long ago. This new career is not about being the next big thing, or becoming a famous singing sensation. It's about giving joy and happy memories whilst fulfilling a dream.