Victoria Banks
Victoria Banks has been nominated for 11 Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Awards and was named CCMA Female Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year in 2010. She was also labeled “one of the best songwriters in the business” by Nashville’s MusicRow magazine.
In addition to releasing three albums and touring with artists from Reba to Wynonna, Banks - who hails from Muskoka, Canada - has written ASCAP, SOCAN, CCMA and Covenant-award-winning songs for more than 50 artists.
Her cuts include Jessica Simpson’s Billboard record- breaking single “Come On Over,” Sara Evans’ solo-written hit “Saints & Angels” and duet “Can’t Stop Loving You” (featuring Isaac Slade of The Fray), and Lauren Alaina’s “Queen of Hearts”. She has written songs for film and TV shows including ABC’s American Idol, CMT’s Nashville and VH1’s Couples Therapy. In 2016, Banks performed with the Nashville Ballet as part of their Attitude program, for which several of her songs were choreographed including the program’s title song, “City of Dreams.”
Victoria has been a staff songwriter on Music Row for over 20 years, and she is currently published by RareSpark Media Group.
“This is an artist you absolutely need to pay attention to. Recommended without reservation.” - Robert Oermann, MusicRow
“A powerful singer...a very impressive songwriter...definitely a name to look out for.” - Maverick Magazine (UK)
Learn more about Victoria at victoriabanks.net
Victoria Banks has been nominated for 11 Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Awards and was named CCMA Female Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year in 2010. She was also labeled “one of the best songwriters in the business” by Nashville’s MusicRow magazine.
In addition to releasing three albums and touring with artists from Reba to Wynonna, Banks - who hails from Muskoka, Canada - has written ASCAP, SOCAN, CCMA and Covenant-award-winning songs for more than 50 artists.
Her cuts include Jessica Simpson’s Billboard record- breaking single “Come On Over,” Sara Evans’ solo-written hit “Saints & Angels” and duet “Can’t Stop Loving You” (featuring Isaac Slade of The Fray), and Lauren Alaina’s “Queen of Hearts”. She has written songs for film and TV shows including ABC’s American Idol, CMT’s Nashville and VH1’s Couples Therapy. In 2016, Banks performed with the Nashville Ballet as part of their Attitude program, for which several of her songs were choreographed including the program’s title song, “City of Dreams.”
Victoria has been a staff songwriter on Music Row for over 20 years, and she is currently published by RareSpark Media Group.
“This is an artist you absolutely need to pay attention to. Recommended without reservation.” - Robert Oermann, MusicRow
“A powerful singer...a very impressive songwriter...definitely a name to look out for.” - Maverick Magazine (UK)
Learn more about Victoria at victoriabanks.net
Suzahn Fiering
Suzahn is an internationally renowned touring artist, songwriter and educator astounding audiences with clever compositions and heart-felt performances at Jazz and Americana festivals, clubs, concert halls and Universities world-wide including the Copenhagen Jazz Festival, Lincoln Center (NYC), and the Birmingham UK International Jazz Festival (5 years in a row) to name a few. Suzahn leads Master Classes throughout Europe and the US including la legion d’honneur ecole in Paris (founded by Napoleon), New York University,Vanderbilt University, Stanford University, Baisin Scuola Musica (Italy), LIPA (Liverpool Institute For The Performing Arts - founded by the indefatigable Mark Featherstoner-Witty and Sir Paul McCartney) and many, many more.
Suzahn has worked with a who’s who in entertainment including Roger Daltry, John Entwhistle, Sam Bush, Paul McCartney, Sean Lennon, Julian Lennon, Yoko Ono, Larry Gatlin, Pete Seeger, Odetta, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Reba McIntyre, Ashley Judd, Gloria Steinem, the Honorable Al Gore, and many more. The Jazz list includes Mel Lewis, Grady Tate, Marvin “Smitty” Smith, Donald Brown, Donald Harrison, Dick Oatts, Alan Barnes, Digby Fairweather, Jaco Pastorius, Jeff Coffin and Victor & Reggie Wooten to name a few.
With original songs in over 20 network television shows (played in over 40 countries) you may have heard Suzahn's work on Oprah, Desperate Housewives, Coyote Ugly, Disney, ESPN, BET, National Geographic, Nickelodeon and more, or in numerous independent films world-wide. Her national jingles (USA) include Certs, Dr. Pepper and Pillsbury. Suzahn has 4 songs in the Smithsonian Museum in Washington DC, and 2 in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Learn more about Suzahn at suzahn.com. A list of her Master Classes can be found HERE.
Suzahn is an internationally renowned touring artist, songwriter and educator astounding audiences with clever compositions and heart-felt performances at Jazz and Americana festivals, clubs, concert halls and Universities world-wide including the Copenhagen Jazz Festival, Lincoln Center (NYC), and the Birmingham UK International Jazz Festival (5 years in a row) to name a few. Suzahn leads Master Classes throughout Europe and the US including la legion d’honneur ecole in Paris (founded by Napoleon), New York University,Vanderbilt University, Stanford University, Baisin Scuola Musica (Italy), LIPA (Liverpool Institute For The Performing Arts - founded by the indefatigable Mark Featherstoner-Witty and Sir Paul McCartney) and many, many more.
Suzahn has worked with a who’s who in entertainment including Roger Daltry, John Entwhistle, Sam Bush, Paul McCartney, Sean Lennon, Julian Lennon, Yoko Ono, Larry Gatlin, Pete Seeger, Odetta, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Reba McIntyre, Ashley Judd, Gloria Steinem, the Honorable Al Gore, and many more. The Jazz list includes Mel Lewis, Grady Tate, Marvin “Smitty” Smith, Donald Brown, Donald Harrison, Dick Oatts, Alan Barnes, Digby Fairweather, Jaco Pastorius, Jeff Coffin and Victor & Reggie Wooten to name a few.
With original songs in over 20 network television shows (played in over 40 countries) you may have heard Suzahn's work on Oprah, Desperate Housewives, Coyote Ugly, Disney, ESPN, BET, National Geographic, Nickelodeon and more, or in numerous independent films world-wide. Her national jingles (USA) include Certs, Dr. Pepper and Pillsbury. Suzahn has 4 songs in the Smithsonian Museum in Washington DC, and 2 in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Learn more about Suzahn at suzahn.com. A list of her Master Classes can be found HERE.
Deborah Williams
Vocal and Performance Coach
Deborah Williams has over 40 years experience working in the entertainment industry. Her private studies include training with Marge Rivingston, who trained Bette Midler for the movie lead in The Rose, as well as Seth Riggs, vocal coach to Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston.
Deborah has an associates degree in science and also graduated Magna cum Laude with a B. A in theatre and is a member of Sag, Aftra, and Equity.
From rock bands, to MTV, to theatre, Deborah has appeared around the world and has appeared with such greats as Jay Leno,
Jerry Seinfeld, and Yakoff Smirnoff, as well as hosting The Shop at Home Network and appearing as her many characters in regional and national commercials and in print.
She now delights in sharing her knowledge and experiences at her studio in the Nashville area and around the globe.
Vocal and Performance Coach
Deborah Williams has over 40 years experience working in the entertainment industry. Her private studies include training with Marge Rivingston, who trained Bette Midler for the movie lead in The Rose, as well as Seth Riggs, vocal coach to Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston.
Deborah has an associates degree in science and also graduated Magna cum Laude with a B. A in theatre and is a member of Sag, Aftra, and Equity.
From rock bands, to MTV, to theatre, Deborah has appeared around the world and has appeared with such greats as Jay Leno,
Jerry Seinfeld, and Yakoff Smirnoff, as well as hosting The Shop at Home Network and appearing as her many characters in regional and national commercials and in print.
She now delights in sharing her knowledge and experiences at her studio in the Nashville area and around the globe.