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About Carolyn

Solo and ensemble singer. Singing pianist with a love of jazz, classical, musical theatre and vintage pop!
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Nottingham
Public liability insurance of £10 million

Classical, jazz, musical theatre and pop/rock singer. Music is all about joy - and my aim is to bring that to my audiences. My musical career has a focus on all the wellbeing benefits of music both as a maker and listener. Graduate musician with qualifications in singing, flute, music theory and saxophone. Private and peripatetic teacher Ensemble leader.

Carolyn's Song list

Popular:
Friday I’m in Love (The Cure)
Hello (Lionel Ritchie)
Titanium (piano cover)
Jolene (Dolly Parton)
Son of a preacher man (Dusty Springfield)
Wildflowers (Dolly Parton)
Chasing cars (Snow Patrol)
Cover from the sky (Deacon Blue)
Landslide (Stevie Nicks)
Will you still love me tomorrow (Carole King)
No time to do (Billie Eilish)
Skyfall (Adele)
Time after time (Cyndi Lauper)
Aint Nobody (Chaka Khan – piano version)
Take my breath away (Berlin)
Creep (Radiohead – piano version)
Cannonball (Damien Rice)
Both sides now (Joni Mitchell)
Empire state of mind (Alicia Keys)
Over the rainbow (Eva Cassidy)
I will always love you (Dolly Parton)
Desire Lines (Eden Burning)
Jazz:
Every time we say goodbye
Feeling good
My baby just cares for me
Autumn leaves
Aint misbehaving
Worrisome heart
All I need is love
Can’t help loving that man
Black coffee
The face I love
This happy madness
Bewitched, bothered & bewildered
A fine romance
Misty
When I fall in love
Come fly with me
Fly me to the moon
I want to be loved by you
La vie en rose
Let there be love
Sway
Musical Theatre:
Wicked
The Wizard and I
I’m not that girl
Popular
Defying Gravity
No place like home
Six
No Way
Heart of Stone
I don’t need your love
Hamilton
Burn
Guys and Dolls
Adelaide’s Lament
The Greatest Showman
Tightrope
Never Enough
This is me
Les Miserables
On my own
I dreamed a dream
Waitress
What baking can do
She used to me mine
Others
Send in the clowns
Tell me on Sunday
Don’t cry for me Argentina
Dear Bill
Look for the light
It would never have worked
Disney
Part of your world
Colours of the wind
I see the light
Reflection
Home
How far I’ll go
Beauty and the Beast
All is found
Let it go
When she loved me
The place where lost things go
I won’t say I’m in love

Carolyn's Prices

Last updated: 2026

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
DurationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£100
Up to 1 hour£200
Up to 2 hours£400
Up to 3 hours£800
Packages
Show bands2 hours
Dependent on duration, distance, instrumentation and complexity.
£50
Wedding ceremony2 hours
This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
£250
Drinks reception2 hours
Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception
£312.50

Add-ons

Small PA
+£312.50
Large PA
+£1250
Customer questions

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

I’ll be as flexible as I can, however I may have other unmovable bookings.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes - just let me know what kind of music you’d like and I’ll set up a suitable playlist.

How much time do you need to set up?

Usually 30-45 minutes depending on instrumentation and PA requirements.

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

To a certain degree. I have standard set lists that you can see on here and you can pick and mix from all three. I will try and include up to three other items but advanced notice will be required and and I reserve the right to refuse if it’s outside my skills or experience.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes. I can bring a small PA if needed, for an additional cost. If playing piano, I can provide a digital instrument that is PAT tested. This is included in my standard fee.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Yes - so long as they are within my range and appropriate to my style! I’ll include up to three for free (assuming they suit my voice and style). Additional songs can be selected at a cost of £50 each.
Musicianship
Genres:
Musical theatre, Christmas, Traditional church music, Classical, Baroque, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Early music, Film / TV music, Medieval music, Renaissance, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, Folk, Traditional English folk, Traditional Irish folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Jazz, Cabaret, Swing, Easy listening, Light music, Pop, Acoustic, Covers, Karaoke, Vintage
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Event types:
Theatre / Show, Wedding, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Arranger, Actor, Musical comedy, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Singing teaching, Community music worker
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