Ailsa Mitchell is the proud owner of Fairywren Music and has been teaching voice, guitar and piano for 7 years and playing since she was a child. As a teacher her goal is to bring a vitality and enthusiasm into every students’ practice, helping them to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals through creative applications of musical technique and theory. With a gentle, fun approach, her passion for music is joyously infectious.
Alongside teaching, Ailsa performs as an indie folk musician. Drawing influence from Celtic and contemporary folk sounds, the diverse music scene around her and the natural world, her playful approach results in a sound that is tender, imaginative and heartfelt.
With vocal stylings that earn her comparison to Elizabeth Fraser and birdsong, the music she makes pairs well with cold ocean swims, scenic road trips and the crackle of a fire. Produced by Josh Barber (Goyte, Greta Ray) her debut EP, Orange and Blue was released to a warm reception in April of 2023 and she has had the joy of playing at a handful of festivals such as National folk festival, Queenscliff Music Festival and Yackandanah Folk festival and is thrilled to continue sharing her music and stories.
QUALIFICATIONS
-Bachelor Degree of Music (Distinction): Performance Jazz Voice, Monash University
-Working with Children Check