Stacey-Louise began her musical journey at age four. Fascinated by a harpist she saw busking in the city her mother booked her into piano lessons. From there she picked up the flute at age 11 and began to finder her voice at age 12. Stacey-Louise works as a high school classroom music teacher, sharing her passion for a life filled with music with her students every day. She also works as a private vocal coach, cabaret coach and piano teacher as well as a professional corporate musician. Stacey-Louise holds a Bachelor of Music Theatre and is proud to be the first female recipient in Australia of an LMusA in Music Theatre Voice. Although her degrees are all in the world of Musical Theatre, her heart lies in the land of gospel, blues and jazz.
If I'm going to sing like someone else, then I don't need to sing at all. - Billie Holiday
Influences
Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Judy Garland, Otis Redding, Tori Amos, Jamie Cullum, Ray Charles, Carole King, Alicia Keys, Regina Spektor, Kate Miller-Heidke
Favourite moment in the Saddle
I had to fill in last minute on vocals for a few numbers at the Coldplay Saddle. I remember when I was in the middle of 'Warning Sign' being so overwhelmed with what I was hearing and experiencing that I nearly burst into tears. Being a part of the Saddle is just so, so magical. So many amazing people in the same room, working together to create something so, so special. I get chills just thinking back on it.
Shameless plugs
Saddle gigs
- Bon Iver – For Emma, Forever Ago
- The Beatles – Abbey Road
- Coldplay – Parachutes / A Rush of Blood to the Head
- St Patrick’s in the Saddle – Rattle And Hum / O / Didn’t He Ramble
- “Surprise” Birthday in the Saddle
- Saddle Turns 10: A Celebration Of Aussie Music
- Powderfinger – Odessey Number Five / Gotye – Making Mirrors