Piano / Vocalist
Maxine is first and foremost a singer and performer. An accomplished piano/vocalist, she has held residencies’ at many prestigious Manchester and Cheshire establishments such as ‘The Midland Hotel’; ‘The Living Room’; The Victoria & Albert Hotel; and ‘Mere Golf and Country Club’. Performing an eclectic range of music from Jazz to current popular songs, Maxine is available for both private and corporate bookings, either as a solo act or as part of an ensemble. Duos, trios, quartets? Maxine is able to tailor-make a band specifically for your requirements from her large pool of professional colleagues with whom she works on a regular basis.
Choral Director
Maxine first became interested in contemporary choral work while lecturing at Wigan and Leigh College and through her career has provided choirs for such artists as Rod Stewart, Andy Abrahams and Robbie Williams. Most recently Maxine’s choirs performed alongside Rick Astley for Maggies on the Runway. Maxine spent 10 years as a choir leader for Rock Choir, I.T.V.’s ‘The Choir That Rocks’ and ran Rock choirs in Bury, Altrincham/Sale, Wilmslow and Bolton. Maxine has been fortunate enough to lead her choirs to perform at exhilarating National events at Wembley Arena and The Liverpool Echo Arena and also to support many fantastic local community events. Maxine and her choir members enjoy being able to contribute to the community and are very active in raising money for charity. During her ten years with Greater Manchester Rock Choir, they performed and helped to raise funds for such charities as; The Genesis Breast Cancer Foundation; Missing People; The Joshua Wilson Brain Tumour Charity; Sport Relief; to name but a few.
Private Tuition & Vocal Coaching, Manchester & Lancashire
Maxine provides private vocal coaching from her studio in Bury, Lancashire and firmly believes that with correct instruction and a teacher who supports and believes in your study, we can all improve our singing voices. Her lessons are a blend of vocal technique and repertoire, so whether your passion be Pop, Jazz, Musical Theatre or any other contemporary musical style, Maxine has the professional background and experience to both direct and inspire you.
Young Voices
Maxine has a huge amount of experience working with young voices, having been a vocal coach at Stagecoach Salford and Didsbury for 15 years. She looks to instil confidence and a love of music in her younger students, while teaching such elements as correct breathing techniques, diction and interpretation. Maxine believes it imperative to allow a child’s voice to mature at a natural rate, ensuring long term good vocal health. Past students include Britain’s Got Talent winner, George Sampson, and ‘Daley’; who has recently completed his second sell-out U.S. tour.
Music Production and Arrangement
Maxine enjoys spending time in her recording studio, whether working on a specific project for a client, or simply making music for the love of it, this is her favourite place and where she spends much of her ‘off-time’. Her clients too are extremely varied and Maxine enjoys being able to incorporate her other passions in life; horse riding and dance; into her work by providing bespoke musical arrangements for Dance Schools and Freelance Dressage competitors. Perhaps you need a piece of music for a specific event? Voiceover work? Vocalist? The list is endless – contact Maxine to discuss your requirements. Her students also appreciate the facilities of the recording studio, being able to combine recording techniques into their lessons, assisting in honing their vocal techniques and working towards a finished produced recording. Maxine also frequently works with vocalists; many in the acting profession; who require one-off recording sessions for demo and audition purposes. Her studio rates are extremely competitive and as a singer and tutor herself, Maxine has the experience and production know-how to truly flatter the voice.
All Things Calypso
Maxine comes from a large extended family of musicians. Her father Max, along with her Uncle Ralph was one of the first pioneers to bring Steel Band Music to the UK from Trinidad in the 1950s. Maxine’s brother Paul is a hugely respected Calypso musician and World Music Promoter based in London and her cousin, Mark Cherrie is a widely sought-after session musician specialising in keyboards and Tenor Pan, whilst also being extremely involved in music production as a Composer, Arranger and Producer. Maxine therefore inherited a deep love of Calypso and Steel Band Music and was initiated into the family business; The Cherry Pickers Steel Band; at the approximate age of 13. She has long ago been promoted from the ‘Doo Doop’, a 2 pitched percussion instrument to the Tenor Pan, a fully chromatic 2 octaved instrument and most enjoys the gigs where she gets to play alongside her family. With her niece and Goddaughter, Tania, now also performing with The Cherry Pickers, as well as being a fantastic Traditional Steel Combo, it is a wonderful family legacy. To find out more about The Cherry Pickers see their website.
Piano / Vocalist
Maxine is first and foremost a singer and performer. An accomplished piano/vocalist, she has held residencies’ at many prestigious Manchester and Cheshire establishments such as ‘The Midland Hotel’; ‘The Living Room’; The Victoria & Albert Hotel; and ‘Mere Golf and Country Club’. Performing an eclectic range of music from Jazz to current popular songs, Maxine is available for both private and corporate bookings, either as a solo act or as part of an ensemble. Duos, trios, quartets? Maxine is able to tailor-make a band specifically for your requirements from her large pool of professional colleagues with whom she works on a regular basis.
Choral Director
Maxine first became interested in contemporary choral work while lecturing at Wigan and Leigh College and through her career has provided choirs for such artists as Rod Stewart, Andy Abrahams and Robbie Williams. Most recently Maxine’s choirs performed alongside Rick Astley for Maggies on the Runway. Maxine spent 10 years as a choir leader for Rock Choir, I.T.V.’s ‘The Choir That Rocks’ and ran Rock choirs in Bury, Altrincham/Sale, Wilmslow and Bolton. Maxine has been fortunate enough to lead her choirs to perform at exhilarating National events at Wembley Arena and The Liverpool Echo Arena and also to support many fantastic local community events. Maxine and her choir members enjoy being able to contribute to the community and are very active in raising money for charity. During her ten years with Greater Manchester Rock Choir, they performed and helped to raise funds for such charities as; The Genesis Breast Cancer Foundation; Missing People; The Joshua Wilson Brain Tumour Charity; Sport Relief; to name but a few.
Private Tuition & Vocal Coaching, Manchester & Lancashire
Maxine provides private vocal coaching from her studio in Bury, Lancashire and firmly believes that with correct instruction and a teacher who supports and believes in your study, we can all improve our singing voices. Her lessons are a blend of vocal technique and repertoire, so whether your passion be Pop, Jazz, Musical Theatre or any other contemporary musical style, Maxine has the professional background and experience to both direct and inspire you.
Young Voices
Maxine has a huge amount of experience working with young voices, having been a vocal coach at Stagecoach Salford and Didsbury for 15 years. She looks to instil confidence and a love of music in her younger students, while teaching such elements as correct breathing techniques, diction and interpretation. Maxine believes it imperative to allow a child’s voice to mature at a natural rate, ensuring long term good vocal health. Past students include Britain’s Got Talent winner, George Sampson, and ‘Daley’; who has recently completed his second sell-out U.S. tour.
Music Production and Arrangement
Maxine enjoys spending time in her recording studio, whether working on a specific project for a client, or simply making music for the love of it, this is her favourite place and where she spends much of her ‘off-time’. Her clients too are extremely varied and Maxine enjoys being able to incorporate her other passions in life; horse riding and dance; into her work by providing bespoke musical arrangements for Dance Schools and Freelance Dressage competitors. Perhaps you need a piece of music for a specific event? Voiceover work? Vocalist? The list is endless – contact Maxine to discuss your requirements. Her students also appreciate the facilities of the recording studio, being able to combine recording techniques into their lessons, assisting in honing their vocal techniques and working towards a finished produced recording. Maxine also frequently works with vocalists; many in the acting profession; who require one-off recording sessions for demo and audition purposes. Her studio rates are extremely competitive and as a singer and tutor herself, Maxine has the experience and production know-how to truly flatter the voice.
All Things Calypso
Maxine comes from a large extended family of musicians. Her father Max, along with her Uncle Ralph was one of the first pioneers to bring Steel Band Music to the UK from Trinidad in the 1950s. Maxine’s brother Paul is a hugely respected Calypso musician and World Music Promoter based in London and her cousin, Mark Cherrie is a widely sought-after session musician specialising in keyboards and Tenor Pan, whilst also being extremely involved in music production as a Composer, Arranger and Producer. Maxine therefore inherited a deep love of Calypso and Steel Band Music and was initiated into the family business; The Cherry Pickers Steel Band; at the approximate age of 13. She has long ago been promoted from the ‘Doo Doop’, a 2 pitched percussion instrument to the Tenor Pan, a fully chromatic 2 octaved instrument and most enjoys the gigs where she gets to play alongside her family. With her niece and Goddaughter, Tania, now also performing with The Cherry Pickers, as well as being a fantastic Traditional Steel Combo, it is a wonderful family legacy. To find out more about The Cherry Pickers see their website.
