BIOGRAPHY
Born and raised in Ayrshire, Michelle Connolly is a singer-song writer, composer and community musician.
BACKGROUND
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Michelle is from a musical family, her Dad was a drummer and his brothers where accomplished classical musicians. Although, unlike her family Michelle’s true craft comes from her ability to play by ear. This has been the highlight of her musical life so far.
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At the age of 11 Michelle auditioned for the North Ayrshire Choir and after being granted an unconditional place she began pressing into music. After her time in the junior choir she began singing in various other institutions which led to many openings as a teenager and leading on to playing at events nation wide.
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Michelle attended vocal coaching with Lorraine Handling and went on to achieving her grades with distinction.
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In 2018 she released her first instrumental Album 'Dìleas’.
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In 2021 during the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival Michelle released 'Selah'.
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SESSION WORK
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Michelle is also available for session work and has played a key role in various albums, and events.
Michelle has a healthy realism in relation to choosing to be a musician full-time basis.
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DRUM CIRCLE
In 2023 Michelle graduated from the VCM Mentor Facilitators Intensive Training and continues to partner with local community groups to run tailor made interactive music and rhythm experiences.
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COMMUNITY WORK
Michelle has been a community musician since 2017 where she has been involved in various projects in and around Ayrshire. She has undergone training to help enable her to work within the community, these courses consisted of:
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VMC - Drum Circle Facilitator Mentor
Emergency First Aid
Mental Health First Aider
Mental health and Wellbeing Award
WRAP – Wellness Recovery Action Plan