I'm a full time musician/singer/writer/arranger in London. I've been writing and performing music for the last 25 years both as an artist, supporting artists and as a song writer. I do a lot of writing for ads, other artists but I also write string arrangements and have significant experience in Logic Pro (masters degree at Royal Academy of Music).
I write for ads like:
Max Factor Xperience Foundation (worldwide TV/online campaign)
Max Factor Xperience Mascara (worldwide TV/online campaign)
Kronfagel (TV commercial Sweden)
Situation Stockholm (TV/Film commercial Sweden)
Bilpartners (Radio commercial Energy Radio Sweden)
Placement for my songs in:
Matchpoint (American trailer) by Woody Allen
Nip Tuck (TV series worldwide)
The keeper of all lost causes (Film worldwide) by Zentroopa
TBU more..
I also teach vocals privately to celebrities like Eamon Walker in prepping him for his role as Howling Wolf in 'Cadillac Records' alongside Beyoncé and Adrian Brody.
And I have 15 years of teaching vocals/theory/ear training/arranging/piano from colleges like Institute of Contemporary Music Performance in Kilburn, Newham College to organisations like London Gypsy and Travellers unit.
Back up vocals for:
-The Streets (Mike Skinner) performing at the Electric Proms at The Roundhouse in Camden in London.
-Alicia Dixon. Performing at a charity event by Sarah & Gordon Brown at the Renaissance London Chancery Court Hotel. And performing live at the BBC studios in Maida Vale for the show Maida Vale sessions.
-Cinematic Orchestra on tour in Polen.
-Nate James at Southport Festival and on tour in Japan for Blue Note.
-Mutya Buena on tour in Romania and Polen.
Tell me about your project and how I can help, through the 'Contact' button above.
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34 Reviews - 3 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedCc was very professional in her approach. She took the assignment very seriously and understood the brief from the get go. She had a technical glitch in her recordings so she had to re-record, and did so immediately. I would love to work with her again, she has such an expressive voice, she can do anything!
check_circleVerifiedVery professional, caring, knows her job, I will surely work with her again.
check_circleVerifiedGreat to work with, very nice and understanding and provides quality work!!
check_circleVerifiedCecilia adds a touch of magic to my work. She gave the song a solid identity now. And the cherry on the cake, she is a friendly person.
check_circleVerifiedGreat working with Cecilia. She's really committed and talented. Had some good Skype-sessions singing, writing together. My best recommendation. / Morten
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Great singer and songwriter with an exquisite R'n'B, laid-back style; senses the vibe of a song, also writing great lyrics; a true pro !
check_circleVerifiedCc was a pleasure to work with. She delivered on time and gave us just what we asked for and more. I really love her voice and feel lucky to have discovered her.
I hope that we have the chance to work again.
Thank you Cc!
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It was good to work with her :) she s a nice person and a very good singer
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Cc is incredibly professional and the quality of her work is outstanding.
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Professional and fast. A joy to work with!
check_circleVerifiedGreat talent to have the pleasure to work with. Excellent communication and high quality work. Exactly what I desired!
check_circleVerifiedThis is the second time I worked with Cc - and I'm very happy with the result! She got the mood just right and her vocal gave some new dimension to the track. Smooth communication, great to work with - a pro. Thank you Cc!
check_circleVerifiedVery accurate, did a lot of suggestions until we found the right lyrics and topline!
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I have to Cc is incredibly amazing we will continue to amazing things together, she is a super talent...
check_circleVerifiedCc has a wonderful voice. Very good to work with an experienced musician and a very nice person.
check_circleVerifiedCC has an incredibly creative mind. I was amazed by how quickly she was able to deliver multiple passes in such little time. I would definitely recommend her services.
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I'm glad I asked Cc to sing on my song! She is very versatile, great range, and delivered a performance with the exact mood that was needed for the song. I also got a surprise "bonus" backing track that really helped the song.
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Great singer.
She did a great job.
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She's a superstar. Great work ethics and beautiful voice. She actually found me and I am glad she did. Great chops!!
check_circleVerifiedVery pleasent to work with, sounds amazing and very professional! Within an hour she already came up with a insanely good approach. Definitely recommend her to collaborate with.
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Excellent communication and work ethic even though we are on two opposite sides of the world! Detail oriented and put quality into her work.
check_circleVerifiedCc has a great voice, was easy to work with, and was open to suggestions and changes.
check_circleVerifiedCc is absolutely amazing. What a beautiful voice!
She worked on my song very fast and she did exactly what I wanted.She's professional, kind, and very talented. Do NOT hesitate!
Thank you Cc! :)
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Great singer, love her work! On time and professional!
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Excellent singer! Easy to work with, clear and professional!
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Very professional and good communication. Smooth session and very easy to work with. Swift turnaround time of the job.
check_circleVerifiedCc was great to work with! Prompt and professional, not to mention she has an amazing talent! The tracks she sent back are high quality, just what we needed. We would definitely work with her again. Thanks Cc
check_circleVerifiedCc is very easy to work with, professional and great performer!
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Cc was really great to work with. Her voice is soulful and rich. Her musical background is diverse and is makes her lyrics and melodies seem very accessible and familiar. They instantly make you want to sing along. She's fun and it shows in her work.
check_circleVerifiedPleasure to work with a talented vocalist like Cc. Extremely friendly and stuck to deadlines.
check_circleVerifiedVery glad indeed to work with Cc. A true professional and accomplished performer with a rich history. Cc is friendly and very easy to deal with. You will be in safe hands and her Audio Samples should speak for themselves. Quality
An absolute nightmare to work with from start to finish. I tried to compromise along the way but still had a very disappointing experience. If you have weeks to wait around than give this a go but if you want a project completed in a decent time look elsewhere.
She's got an incredible voice and is so easy to work with. Super versatile and really creative too! An amazing professional.
A top pro: reliable and passionate.
Interview with Cc
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both. I don't mind either - sometimes a bit of both can be amazing. I don't discriminate since I can do both.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: I haven't explored the site yet. I'm sure there are.... (i'll find them).
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I just did a song for Tresseme (Hair product), writing for an album with release in November and booking a tour/gigging.
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: Oh wow....so many... I guess working on one of the first 'nu-jazz' albums in early 2000 and then see the impact it has had on the jazz scene around the world. writer and singer.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Top line song writing and lyrics, lead vocals on already written songs, voice overs, wordless vocal landscaping, demo singing, string arrangements, vocal comping.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Stevie Wonder, Arvo Pärt, Pharell, Bruno Mars, Aretha Franklin, Miles Davis, Minnie Riperton, Jill Scott, Esperanza Spalding, Lianne la havas, Prince, TOP, Tribe Called Quest, Debussy, Bartok and many more.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I've been writing songs for 25+ years so I'm quick in getting something down and work really well with briefs/word association/story lines.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Honesty, story telling, range, timber, flexibility and professionalism.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: My versatility and range.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Neo soul, jazz, nu-jazz, brazilian, etherial music (any genre), improvised
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Think about what type of track/attitude/story/feel before you start - get inspired by something similar!
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Quincy Jones - his incredible versatility, ear for grooves and great vibe.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: A mix of groove, etherial tones, texture and honesty.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I've been performing for over 25 years in bands and professionally since 2004 when I finished The royal academy of music.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Solarpannels, keys, interface, mic, laptop! ;)
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Do some research before posting the job add - then you know what you want before you ask for help to make it a reality. Ask - nothing is set in stone - we want the same end product - something great!
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: I ask them for a clear brief.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: The tremendous amount of hours that goes into learning an instrument, song writing, knowing who you are as an artist (so that you don't sound like everyone else). There is a reason why people who are good at what they do are. I've studied music for 6 years and written songs for almost 30 years.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: How long will it take? (all depends on how clear your brief is) How many revisions at no additional charge can we have? (2)
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: The creative process and creating a song/product that people can connect too.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: Trust in that I will always aim to give you the best!
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- TV/Film/Add music: Waltz for Koop/Max Factor Add/In the corner/Summer Dresses
- Groove based songs: Breeze of Peace/What you see/I can't wait/You are
- He loves you
- Singer - FemaleContact for pricing
- Top line writer (vocal melody)Average price - $300 per song
- Songwriter - LyricAverage price - $250 per song
- Songwriter - MusicAverage price - $250 per song
- Vocal compingAverage price - $200 per track
- String ArrangerAverage price - $300 per song
Typical turn-around time for demo vocals (song already written) 3 days or less. Turn around time for writing + recording a new song (beat provided) is 1 week or less. 2 revisions at no additional cost
- Neuman 104 mic
- M-audio Solaris mic
- SE protection filter
- Logic pro
- M-audio Axiom midi controller keyboard
- M-audio interface.
Bulk jobs gives a discount. 10% discount on your first employment of my services.
