Our Musicians - Susie Gillis

Susie Gillis began her musical studies before she can remember. Initially taught (or encouraged) by her parents, both musicians, she began her studies with the violin. After winning first prize in numerous school competitions and local music festivals her talents where acknowledged by Berkshire Maestros. Competing against several thousand students, Susie was awarded a full Scholarship by Berkshire Maestros. Whilst enjoying the discipline of classical music at the age of 14, Susie began to study the bass. This gave her the opportunity to enjoy a far more varied range of musical styles and the chance to play in punk, metal, jazz, funk, pop, folk, blues and rock bands.

Susie is currently studying music at Kings College, London. She has played in several large venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, Festival Hall and Birmingham Symphony Hall. She has played for both the Queen and Tony Blair but prefers rowdier crowds.