Hillsound Music School
Vocal Coaches
Marky Dawson
Marky started Teaching Himself Piano at age 14. He grew up in Poole Dorset where he attained Grade 8 singing and Grade 6 Theory with ABRSM. After moving to London he trained as a vocalist under Nikki Lamborn who also coaches Beverley Knight and Newton Faulkner. He now has ten years professional experience as a gigging musician playing 3-5 nights a week around the country and abroad.
Jess Turner
Jess has over 20 years experience teaching vocals & acoustic guitar and has trained with a number of music institutions over the years . Being mainly self taught though has given her a unique approach to teaching which works well with students, children & adults who are less interested in passing music grades but want to understand vocal techniques or learn the guitar in order to gain confidence, have fun in both models & learn popular songs across most genres & styles. Jess has helped many students that struggle with various learning difficulties, are neuro diverse or have anxiety issues. She recently completed a course in "Understanding Children & Young Peoples Mental Health". As a musician Jess was involved with a London based original rock band "QTone" for over 10 years, playing in many venues regularly across the UK & in Europe including some festivals. She also has extensive experience playing in various cover bands & acoustic duos in local pub venues & for private events. Over lockdown Jess & her Husband, along with many other local musicians were involved in "Rockin the Lockin" doing online gigs in order to raise money for local charities. & most recently recording some of her own material with a view to releasing as a new project & returning to live gigging her original material later this year.