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Biography and Curriculum Vitae

Vérène Fay jazz singer

​Biographie 

Verène Fay
Singer, Vocalist, Author, Composer

Teacher of modern singing , variety, jazz
Vocal coach
Martinique /France

Verène Fay... A fabulous voice, jazz wowan in the soul, Vérène has sensuality and grace, the beauty of her compositions intoxicates you, the arrangements are fine and refined, listen and you will be transported. 2018 Vinylement production

Vérène Fay is a passionate singer, vocalist, songwriter and vocal coach with over 25 years of experience in vocal jazz. Based in Martinique since 2023, she explores worlds mixing jazz, swing, soul, Caribbean rhythms and pop. Founder of the Colibri Jazz Trio, she also hosts Circles Songs, unique moments of collective creation. Before settling in, Vérène marked the European stages with groups such as Doodlin' and their album "Invictus Project", a true testimony to her artistic commitment. A singing teacher and vocal coach, she offers classes, workshops and courses adapted to all. Her teaching is enriched with skills in NLP, prenatal singing and vocal anatomy. She actively contributes to the Martinique music scene while offering unique performances at festivals and events.

Resume

Singer training
2005-2011:
Vocal arrangement and harmonization courses - Gérard Maurin (IMFP, Salon-de-Provence)
Singing and theater courses - Les Voix Liées Company
Singing lessons - Julien Baudry (IMFP)
1996-1999:
Professional training: music, singing, theater, jazz (Promusica and IMFP)
Training as a singing teacher and vocal coach
2010-2013:
Professional training: teacher and coach in singing and speaking voice (Richard Cross)
Internships: singing trainer and coach (Maggy Villette, ECGA)
Professional training in prenatal singing (AFCP)
NLP technician training (Aude Colmas)
Anatomy courses for the voice (Blandine Calais Germain)
Stage experiences
2024-2025:
Creation of the Colibri Vérène Trio (Martinique).
2015-2024:
Groups: Jazzette Band (French jazz songs), Vérène Fay Jazz Band, La Veille au Soir (gypsy jazz). Stages, theaters, festivals in PACA.
2019: Vérène Fay Quintet (compositions) – Invictus Project: AJMI Avignon, Théâtre de l'Oulle, Jazz des Vents Festival in Morières-lès-Avignon.
2000-2015:
Group Doodlin' (swing vocal jazz):
European stages: Enghien Jazz Festival, Crest Jazz Vocal, Montreux Jazz Festival, etc.
1st parts: Mulgrew Miller, Stacey Kent, Manu Katché.
2008-2014:
A Swinging Christmas show (Christmas Carols tour). Tana show (contemporary creation, Dominique Lièvre). Musical show Le Petit Tourbillon (songs by Jeanne Moreau, Serge Rezvani).
Experience as a singing teacher and vocal coach
2024-2025 (Martinique):
Circle Song workshops. Workshop for seniors at Ozanam (Schoelcher). Interventions at Lycée Bellevue (Schoelcher). Private lessons at home.
2010-2024:
Workshops, courses, group and private lessons for adults and adolescents.
EMMM (Martinique School of Modern Music); Tache d'Encre Theater (Avignon) IMFP (Salon-de-Provence) Espace Culturel Folard (Morières-lès-Avignon) ECGA (Grand Avignon Singing School)
Discography
2019: Invictus Project (Vérène Fay Quintet) – Music In Singing/self-production.
2012: In a Mellow Tone - Tribute to Duke Ellington (Doodlin') – Kazoo/La Fabrique.
2011: A Swinging Christmas (Cotton Candies and Doodlin') – Boite à Mus/self-production.
2008: Girl Talk (Doodlin') – Kazoo/Cristal Record.
2004: Swing it (Doodlin') – Kazoo/self-production.
1999: The Grey Pétoche (The Zappapeurs) – Promusica/Studio La Buissonne.

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