Me Myself and I

As a classically trained songwriter and musician from the beautiful island of Guernsey, I proudly contribute to the burgeoning music scene as a member of the rapidly ascending group Methodical Madness. Additionally, I've established my presence in the music world under the artistic moniker Innogen.

My journey in the world of music began at an early age, with classical vocal lessons commencing at the tender age of 5. I ventured into the realm of classical piano by the age of 8, followed by guitar lessons at 11. My musical prowess expanded further as I picked up the ukulele and bass. Over the years, I honed my musical knowledge, culminating in the completion of my ABRSM Grade 5 music theory certification.

My vocal journey started with the Castle Church Choir at age 7, followed by a transition to the Torteval Church Choir at 15, and participation in the Guernsey Sarnian Singers. The brilliant Roger Brooks imparted his wisdom and guidance to me, having held various esteemed teaching positions in the UK and served as the organist and choirmaster at St. John’s Parish Church, Bromsgrove, for 22 remarkable years.

My introduction to the music competition circuit occurred at the Guernsey Eisteddfod, a multi-disciplinary arts competition encompassing music, drama, baking, poetry, and more. At the tender age of 8, I entered the Vocal category for girls under 10 and emerged victorious, marking the start of an annual tradition of competing and earning numerous trophies.

Musical theatre became another facet of my artistic journey, with notable performances in productions such as "Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat" (Children) in which I worked with Chesney Hawkes (English pop singer) and Zoe Tyler (West End performer), "Whistle Down the Wind" (Children), and "Wind in the Willows" (Chief Wesle). My passion for the stage led me to acting classes at S.W.A.T.S (Shaun Winterflood Academy of Theatrical Studies), where I also showcased my talents at the Guernsey Eisteddfod. I continued my dramatic pursuits at CDA (Cheshire Dramatic Arts), participating in musicals and acting classes.

My songwriting adventure commenced at the age of 9 with my debut composition, 'What a Do Boy.' I got to play this and talk about my writing journey on BBC Guernsey Radio. This journey continued through my GCSEs and A-Levels, providing a creative outlet and garnering recognition as an artist on the island. During the 2020 lockdown, I diversified my skills by creating YouTube videos covering popular songs and delving into music production, ultimately leading to the release of my debut original single, 'Me and the Amazing You,' which is available on all major streaming platforms.

In the summers between school and college, I was accepted to join the Guernsey Street festival to be able to earn money from tourists on the island. This helped me make a profit between school and gave me communication skills amongst the other artists on the island.

On weekends a few of us were chosen to take masterclasses from professionals Kelly Fraser (Professional singer) and Gemma Knight Jones (West End performer). This really allowed me to elevate my skills and take a step back to get critically analysed by professionals. This really helped me in my journey of becoming a musician.

In year 10 I did work experience at Thirst Music School in which I got to shadow many of the teachers in the business in all types of instruments. This led to them offering me a job in which I taught private piano lessons on a Monday and did band mentoring sessions on a Saturday. These students ranged from age 5 to age 15 therefore I was exposed to lots of different levels of music and understanding. In the summer I was offered to teach at their summer school as well which was a week to help my group of kids write an original song, record it, release it and create a music video to the song as well.

Upon gaining acceptance to the Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM), I embarked on the next chapter of my music career. During this period, I joined a charitable singing group in Guernsey, initially performing cover songs to raise funds for cancer research. The group's transition to crafting original music proved immensely successful, amassing nearly 4 million streams and the release of our debut original album.

During my two years of uni I released my own EP titled ‘Orange’ which included three songs, I then proceeded to release three more singles titled ‘Hell’, ‘Oh Why Did I Become a Musician!’ and ‘Maniac’ which was my first single to hit over one thousand streams. I went on to release a few more singles, including returning to the first one I ever released and redid it.

I'm a proud member of Methodical Madness, a collective of four talented musicians. To date, millions of streams are charted in the UK, Luxembourg, Finland, Iceland and Nicaragua.