Frances is a songwriter, creative dance pianist/accompanist and music educator. After a brief stint in Advertising she realised that my life would be a mistake if she didn’t follow her love of music. She completed a piano diploma (DipABRSM) and a music degree at the University of Southampton, specialising in composition. Happily, her work involves learning music, composing music and sharing music.

Her skills as songwriter and pianist, and the ability to think creatively, have led her to the areas of work she is now in. Since 2011, she has created live piano music for educational workshops at the Royal Opera House. Sessions are based on beautiful ballet repertoire and she thoroughly enjoys being given a score with a free rein to interpret for the class. She loves creating atmospheres with music and watching the profound impact music has in changing the mood of a room and engaging participants.

As an accompanist and singer Frances is well suited to working with choirs and musical theatre groups, and her heart is warmed by watching people sing together, especially those who haven’t had the privilege of doing so before. She is a big advocate for the Arts and feel community music can solve many of the problems in our society.

Songwriting is a constant in her life and fundamental to everything she does.  Her life story has been told in song since teenagehood and this shows no sign of stopping! Her latest album, released September 2023 'October December' is now available for streaming and CD. Frances was recently shortlisted for the Platinum Jubilee song competition, my song described by judges as 'heartmeltingly beautiful'.