My first experience of music came through my father. He was an incredible musician who could play almost anything, even the musical saw. Music filled our home, and I am certain it was through him that the seed was planted in me long before I ever realised it.
In 1987 my father died after being infected with HIV through receiving contaminated blood products to treat his haemophilia. I was young, and the loss shaped my life in ways I am still discovering. Music became a place of safety, expression, and healing for me. It helped me process grief, ask questions, and find hope. Even now, so much of my creativity feels like a conversation with him. His influence is never far away.
Throughout school, music was always part of who I was. I learnt recorder, drums and orchestral percussion, guitar, brass, and developed both classical and folk vocal styles. I began writing songs around the age of ten or eleven. Songwriting quickly became a way of making sense of the world and of myself. That passion carried me through high school and into university.
During the early 2000s, my focus turned more toward gospel songwriting. In that season, three of my songs were recorded by other artists. Although music was not yet my full time focus, it remained a deep and constant part of my life.
Songwriting stayed largely in the background until 2020, when lockdown changed everything. Like so many others, I found myself searching for something meaningful to hold onto. I explored visual art and enjoyed it, but it did not fully satisfy that deeper creative ache. Eventually, I returned to songwriting.
As Passover, and Resurrection day approached that year of lockdown, with church buildings closed and families separated, I wrote a song called The Church House Was Empty but So Was the Tomb. It reflected the strange and painful reality of celebrating the resurrection from our homes, while still holding onto hope. The response was overwhelming. The song travelled far beyond what I expected and helped many people through a frightening and isolating time. That moment reminded me why I write.
I attempted to step into the professional world of gospel songwriting, but many doors closed along the way mainly due to my location. Rather than walking away, I chose to grow. I invested in songwriting coaching, then production training, and later joined a Mastermind group that transformed not only my skills but my confidence. My understanding of music production and the music business deepened, collaborations grew, and new opportunities began to open.

After receiving several songwriting awards, I began writing and pitching music for film and television. I have been fortunate to have tracks placed through sync licensing for independent films, PBS, and ITV. In December 2023, I also appeared on ITV’s The Voice UK, an experience that challenged me, stretched me, and confirmed that I was exactly where I was meant to be.

Vocal coaching followed, and after two years of training, I went on to qualify as a vocal coach myself. Teaching others to find their voice has been one of the most fulfilling parts of my journey.
In April 2023, during a vocal coaching exercise, I was asked to mimic an artist I deeply admired. I chose Johnny Cash, but instead of covering one of his songs, I performed Gangsta’s Paradise by Coolio in Cash’s style. What began as homework quickly became something far bigger. The performance has since been viewed around 2.5 million times across platforms, received country radio and press attention, and been shared tens of thousands of times. It marked a genuine turning point and encouraged me to pursue excellence with renewed purpose.
In recent years, I have made annual trips to Nashville, a city that has played a significant role in shaping my songwriting journey. I have been blessed to perform in iconic venues such as the Bluebird Cafe and the Nashville Palace, and I currently have several new cuts coming with Nashville based artists. Spending time in that city opened many doors creatively and professionally, but more importantly, it reaffirmed something deeply personal to me... 
That it is not just about what you can do, but who you are as a person!
Relationships, authenticity, and kindness matter. They are what truly open doors.
Alongside recording and writing, I regularly perform in care homes, singing for residents and staff. These moments are some of the most meaningful of my career. Watching people reconnect with memories through music, seeing faces light up, and hearing from families that visits feel warmer and more present afterwards reminds me why music matters. It is not just about songs. It is about connection, dignity, and bringing light into places where it is deeply needed.
With many years of experience in radio, I eventually opened myself to the professional world of voice over and acting. It is something I wish I had explored earlier, but the timing has turned out to be perfect. Today, I get to share this journey with my son, Joshua. In July 2025, we travelled together to Orlando to attend a showcase, where we were both signed by Hashtag Talent Agency. Walking this road together has been one of the greatest joys of my life, and we are incredibly excited about what lies ahead.
2026 begins a new chapter!
Continuing with acting and music, I plan to start touring again bringing a mix of music, comedy and storytelling. Every concert or gig will including personal stories, some of faith, neurodivergence, sometimes funny and sometime a bit of heartache, but all to encourage and help in some way. I'm passionate about Autism and ADHD, and having been diagnosed with both in 2024, it has helped me make sense of my life. My hope is to be able to share and help and encourage others who may have been through similar things.