Musician at Kirsty Heggie Music

Kirsty Heggie — Skills Music Writing & Composition Songwriting and lyric writing across multiple genres (Gospel, Soul, Electronic, Jazz, Blues, Rap, Folk, Contemporary) Music composition and arrangement Writing bespoke and commissioned songs Conceptual album development Narrative and thematic songwriting Jingle and short-form commercial music writing Performance & Stagecraft Lead vocal performance Guitar and piano performance Stage presence and audience engagement Performance storytelling Live solo performance Confidence-led and emotionally expressive delivery Adapting performances for diverse audiences and settings Events Organising & Programming Planning and delivering live music events Community and civic event organisation Coordinating performers and participants Running workshops, showcases, and participatory events Managing event logistics and schedules Creating inclusive, accessible cultural events Promotion & Public Engagement Artist and project promotion Writing promotional copy and artist statements Community outreach and audience development Promoting events, albums, and creative projects Building local partnerships and collaborations Using storytelling to promote music and causes Music Production & Recording Independent music production Recording vocals and instruments Producing multi-participant and community recordings Album release preparation Basic sound engineering and home studio workflow

Performer, Commissioned songwriter, recording artist, community workshop facilitator at Arria Music

Creative & Musical Skills Songwriting and lyric writing across multiple genres (Gospel, Soul, Electronic, Jazz, Blues, Rap, Folk, Contemporary) Music composition and arrangement Vocal performance (lead vocals, harmony, expressive and narrative singing) Guitar performance Piano performance Album creation and development (concept to release) Community-based music creation Writing bespoke and commissioned songs Performance storytelling through music Production & Technical Skills Independent music production Recording vocals and instruments Producing multi-participant and community recordings Basic sound engineering and home studio workflow Creating jingles and short-form commercial music Teaching, Coaching & Facilitation Vocal coaching (one-to-one and group) Teaching guitar, piano, and vocals Performance coaching and confidence-building Working with children and young people Workshop design and delivery Community arts facilitation Mentoring emerging creatives Community, Civic & Participatory Practice Designing inclusive, community-led creative projects Civic and rights-based arts commissions Environmental and social-justice-focused music projects Collaborative project leadership Working with diverse age groups and abilities Ethical collaboration with aligned organisations and businesses Writing & Communication Skills Creative writing and poetry Narrative and thematic storytelling Arts promotion and artist statements Writing for live performance contexts Lyric analysis and adaptation Cross-disciplinary thinking (literature, film, music) Therapeutic & Wellbeing Skills Sound therapy facilitation Guided musical meditation Creating calming and restorative sound environments Supporting emotional regulation through music Professional & Organisational Skills Project development and delivery Independent creative practice Client liaison and commission management Time management and self-directed work Event preparation and live performance delivery Ethical decision-making and values-led practice

Tutor at Rookie Rockstars

Vocal tutor.

Voice Artist & Musician at Arria Music

I write, perform, and record original vocal material across narrative, folk, acoustic and electronic styles, delivering expressive and controlled vocal performances for recorded releases and live audiences. Independently plan, record, edit and produce broadcast-quality audio. Collaborate with creatives, venues and community organisations on commissioned and themed projects.

Teacher / Tutor at HB Tutoring; Rookie Rockstars; Arria Music

Teaching – tutoring and mentoring in Arria Music projects.

Educator / Tutor at HB Tutoring; Rookie Rockstars; Arria Music

Teaching and tutoring across Arria Music and partner programs; delivering sessions in voice, music and related creative activities.