Naomi, center, on paper has some of the traits that our famous few have, such as previously attending Sylvia Young's school, and then continuing into Italia Conti Academy of Performing Arts.
I remember Naomi from college, she always shone as a star in every show she did, and with her on trend look and a vocal quality to definately set her aside from the rest she definately had something that would get her noticed.
I got in touch with Naomi and explained what I was doing on the course and how she has a shining example of the sort of career path I would like to be getting heading towards.
I chose to ask her for general advice rather than pinpointing specific questions. I asked what she would say were the key things to 'getting started' so as to allow her to say what jumped to mind first and foremost.
Here is what she said:
- Go to lots of live music nights!- Getting your face out there is so important. If people get up to do a song, get up and do backing vocals for them. If you can sing full songs as well, its a great way for people to hear you voice.
- Speak to musicians at the live nights, they are normally working session musicians for artists! Building a relationship with them is great because if they know your name, and an opportunity comes up for backing vocals, hopefully they will think of you! You have to tell them what you want to do.. if you want to do backing vocals and what your capable of. As far as musicians go, its completely a word of mouth industry!
- Naomi met Paloma Faith at a gig she was doing with Paloma's stylist! So it came down to being in the right place at the right time.
From observation, I know that Naomi has a clear style with how she dresses. She is bold in personality and lovely to speak to.
I think talking to her is really helpful as she's proof that getting out there and showing your face is the best way forward.
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