COMMENDATION:
Zena is an inspiration, a beautiful singer, she has a great musical ear, she has a wonderful gift of being able to listen and mentor and is an incredible communicator - through her singing and her warm and approachable manner. Through performing together on a professional level, we have become firm friends and I would always recommend Zena to anyone wanting either coaching on a singing level or life coaching. Debbie Jones (Jazz Band — Tipitina)
Zena, you've been absolutely brilliant for me and so many people over the many years (Julie and I have been married for nearly 17 years). Zena is a truly wonderful person with the gift of being able to bring joy through music and her sweet, soulful voice. If this was not enough to make her a true treasure, she has a genuine love for people and her eyes, smile and sentiments mirror her art of communication on all levels. Once you meet her you will consider her a lifelong friend. Michael Dawkins
My association with Zena both professionally and personally has always been of the highest calibre. Committed and true, whatever project she embarks on you can always be guaranteed that she will always endeavour to give more than 100% and go over and above the call of duty to accomplish and complete the work. A Professional approach which only Zena brings to her work while acknowledging your individuality and distinction from others around. Paulette Martin (British Sign Language Worker)
What I would firstly like to say is that as a performer, it is clear you have always given your whole heart to anything you sing. Quite apart from your technical ability many of us “would be” singers are awed by your ability to take a song, put it through the heart and give air to something so beautiful. Your voice commands, your vocal talent demands admiration and respect from your peers and pupils. Having had the opportunity of being directed by you in a choir I have to say that your direction is always well timed, very clear,intuitive and provocative. Not only is it technically skilled but you have an amazing knack of drawing emotion from the choir, somehow connecting with each singer within the group to search within themselves and deliver the demands of the piece.
It has always been a delight to sing for you, because you know how to make me the best I can be. Knowledgeable, kind yet uncompromising in your standards, It has always been a privilege to be taught or directed by you. Julian Andrews (One Voice Community Choir)