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Suzi Hicks

Suzi Hicks

Chichester,West Sussex

Summary

Singer Songwriter, Singing Teacher & Holistic Vocal Coach

As a singer-songwriter with many years of experience working on my own vocal development I've found much joy in learning how to share that with others over the last 5 years. I am passionate about helping students discover their unique voice and grow in personal confidence. My teaching approach focuses on expanding vocal technique, encouraging vocal freedom, healthy breathing, and creating a safe environment where students are able to express themselves emotionally.

Alongside my regular teaching, I am developing a holistic vocal coaching method grounded in my own healing journey. As a vibrational medicine practitioner who has worked through my own performance anxiety and trauma, I have found somatic vocal work to be one of the most profound and effective paths of self-healing. This personal experience continues to shape the way I support students, inviting them to engage with their voice as a tool for both artistic growth and deeper self-discovery.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Singer Songwriter

Suzi Hicks
Worldwide
01.2000 - Current
  • Always Jamming, collaborating and writing songs. Currently working on my own album

Vibrational Medicine and Reiki Practitioner

Self employed
Worldwide
01.2008 - Current
  • Utilised vibrational medicine techniques with tuning forks to assess biomagnetic frequencies, diagnose imbalances, and restore harmony.
  • Trained in vibrational medicine with Peter Goldman at Attman Clinic Tunbridge Wells in 2013.
  • Trained in reiki since 2008, continuing to practice.

Painter and decorator, Picture Framer, Artist

Self employed
01.2004 - Current
  • I have 30 years experience as a Painter and Decorator, Picture Frame Hand finisher, Mural artist and designer.
  • https://suskafinish.com

Singing teacher

South West Youth Arts
Aljezur , Portugal
09.2025 - 07.2026

Guided vocal development of SWYA students for their version of the concept album 'Warriors', providing extensive training in harmonies and voice development.

Singing Teacher

South West Youth Arts LAMDA course
Aljezur, Portugal
01.2026 - 04.2026
  • I trained students in their LAMDA MUsical Theatre module. This involved dedicated one-to-one work with each student to help train their particular voice, and perform the three songs to the best of their abilities.

Singing Teacher

Story Forest Musical Theatre productions
Aljezur , Portugal
09.2022 - 07.2024
  • I guided students to learn and develop their skills in the production of The Musical 'Hamilton'. I taught vocal warmups and training to groups and worked with individuals to help them develop their voices.

Music Teacher

'The Story Forest' primary school
Aljezur, Portugal
09.2022 - 06.2024
  • I had the privilege to teach some wonderful children at a private primary school. The ethos of this school was based around freedom of expression and confidence building. This involved a lot of group singing, teaching rhythm, and introducing harmonies.

Musician

Live Music Now
London
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • This is an organisation which puts live musical performance into underpriviledged and uncommon settings. Hospitals, schools, prisons. I worked as a performing artist for many months in these settings. performing my own compositions and in collaboration with other artists.

Artist Manager

Simo Lagnawi
London
01.2008 - 01.2014
  • Manager of Simo Lagnawi, the UK’s leading guembri player and Gnawa Yinga, an African Fusion band.

Band Manager

Gnawa Yinga
London
09.2011 - 09.2013
  • I managed Gnawa Yinga, an African Fusion band

Volunteer

Roots Around the World
Chichester
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Coordinated concert logistics and supported event execution to ensure smooth operations

Education

MA - Music Industry Management and Artist Development

London College of Music (UWL)
London
06-2026

BA (hons) - Music

University of Chichester
Chichester
01-2007

Skills

  • Vocal training
  • vocal pedagogy
  • vocal health awareness
  • Performance coaching
  • Creative collaboration
  • Musical creativity
  • Talent identification
  • Music Industry knowledge
  • Holistic approach
  • Creative thinking
  • Positive attitude
  • Artist management

Official name

  • Suzanna Ihouirne

Timeline

Singing Teacher

South West Youth Arts LAMDA course
01.2026 - 04.2026

Singing teacher

South West Youth Arts
09.2025 - 07.2026

Singing Teacher

Story Forest Musical Theatre productions
09.2022 - 07.2024

Music Teacher

'The Story Forest' primary school
09.2022 - 06.2024

Band Manager

Gnawa Yinga
09.2011 - 09.2013

Musician

Live Music Now
01.2009 - 01.2011

Vibrational Medicine and Reiki Practitioner

Self employed
01.2008 - Current

Artist Manager

Simo Lagnawi
01.2008 - 01.2014

Volunteer

Roots Around the World
01.2006 - 01.2007

Painter and decorator, Picture Framer, Artist

Self employed
01.2004 - Current

Singer Songwriter

Suzi Hicks
01.2000 - Current

MA - Music Industry Management and Artist Development

London College of Music (UWL)

BA (hons) - Music

University of Chichester
Suzi Hicks