Michaela Betts

Singer | Songwriter | Theatre Maker

Cobham, England, United Kingdom

About

I am a singer, songwriter and theatre maker working from studios in Surrey and Central London. I own The Cabin recording studio and have sung on and arranged vocals for projects with Patrick Doyle (Brave, Harry Potter, Bridget Jones, Gosford Park), David van Eyssen, Rob Lord, Tim Oliver, Joe Glassman, Mark Tschanz, Lynn Hershman-Leeson, Sylvie Bolioli, Matthew Jacobs, the BBC, ITV and featured in commercials for Coca-Cola, TOWIE, The AA and Pilsner to name a few. As a singer songwriter I have released singles here and in Europe and released my first solo EP “Ripe Fruit” of cinematic folk songs on my label No Peroxide. I am lead vocalist with the band TheGhostOrchestra and have a club theatre musical When the Lights Come Up in development, with support from The Other Palace and Arts Council England. As a private singing teacher, I work with students from school years, through to industry professionals and adult learners. I work across genres teaching in styles including musical theatre, pop and classical and have seen students graduate into leading West End, touring and international roles. I bring to my teaching a compassionate and holistic approach - one of guidance, support, nurture and flow.

Experience

  • Singer Songwriter - Ripe Fruit EP at No Peroxide
    Aug 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 11 mos

  • Guest Tutor at ThinkSpace Education
    Oct 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 9 mos

  • Songwriter, Lyricist at When The Lights Come Up
    Jan 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 6 mos

    Concept originator and songwriter of new “club musical” When The Lights Come Up

  • Michaela Betts (27 yrs 7 mos)
    • Song Writer, Lyricist
      May 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 2 mos

      Concept originator, songwriter, lyricist for the club theatre musical "When The Lights Come Up", currently in development.

    • Session Singer
      Dec 1998 - Present · 27 yrs 7 mos

      Credits include: Christmas trailors for TOWIE produced by ITV Puppeteer composed by Patrick Doyle The Nutcracker: The Untold Story Slipstream feature film Teknolust Just Cause game title for Eidos Coca-Cola's 'The Future' ad campaign

  • Singing Teacher at Tormead School
    Sep 2015 - Present · 10 yrs 10 mos