Charlette Dickson
Vocal Trainer/Coach
I am a freelance Jazz Vocalist. I have done backing vocals and lead vocals for a few Jazz ensembles in the wine lands and greater Cape Town area and have shared stages with George Werner, Ernie Ulster, Alvin Dyers, Mark Fransman, Ramon Alexander, Prof Mike Rossi, William Haubrich, Darren English, Wesley Rustin, Frank Paco, Alex van Heerden, Willie van Zyl, Ivan Bell, Jack Momple to name a few.
I have performed on SABC 3’s Afternoon Express Show, The Gary Player Luncheon at Boschendal Wine Estate, Stellenbosch, Bastille Day celebrations and The Champagne Festival held in Franschhoek, Robertson’s Wacky Wine Festival and spent time in the Spanish Cannery Islands and Madrid, Spain and Amsterdam”
What are some of your main interests?
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Travel, Hiking
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Self-development
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Developing people
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Good music, good food, good wine, good company.
Music Experience in a nutshell:
October 2018 - Present
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Freelance Jazz Vocalist
April 2015 - August 2017
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The Crypt Jazz Restaurant
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Marketing and Social Media
November 2008 to August 2017
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Cape Dutch Connection
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Lead Jazz Vocalist
April to December 2006
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Show buzz Entertainment (Forte Ventura, Spain)
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Lead vocals
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I was the lead vocalist for the show and in charge of the vocal rehearsals.
July to October 2002
H.E.L.P Ministries International
Vocal Instructor
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I was responsible for creating and teaching a vocal technique curriculum and music theory up to and including grade three.
March 1996 to December 1997
Baptist Youth S.A
Assistant Team Leader
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I was involved in the organization of rehearsals and costumes for each performance.
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Preparation of programme content for concerts held throughout the day.
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During both years I was involved in training as a youth counsellor.