Meet our Singing Teacher - Georgia

February 23, 2021

Georgia Jakubiak is a vocalist, teacher and composer. She graduated from Bretton Hall of Leeds University with a BAHons in Popular Music Studies and soon after joined indie pop band ‘The Research’ on bass guitar and vocals. The Research were signed by EMI records and released two albums and several singles seeing the band touring the world and being played on TV and radio. Georgia sang lead vocals on ‘Lonely Hearts Still Beat The Same’ which charted at no32 and featured on an episode of popular TV series ‘Grey’s Anatomy.’

Georgia currently teaches vocals at Leeds Arts University on the Bmus Popular Music course where she also runs several choirs. Alongside her University work Georgia runs Singing Mums, arranging music and supporting teachers for the three Yorkshire based choirs.

Georgia works as a pro singer singing solo with the piano at weddings and functions and as part of 1940’s close harmony trio ‘The Hummingbirds.’ She likes to write her own music and release albums under the name ‘The State of Georgia’ often getting radio play on BBC Introducing and BBC 6 Music. She has four albums released to date and plays gigs and festivals with her 7 piece band. Performances of note include the Olympic Park in London for the para-athletic championships where Georgia entertained crowds solo in the lead up to the medal ceremonies and a festival in Barcelona for the staff from all around the world from ‘King.’

Georgia recently performed her song ‘Punching’ for the World Taekwondo championships at Manchester Arena where she changed the song to ‘Kicking’ for the occasion.

Georgia also writes and performs music for ‘Blood Memory Dance’ alongside Emma and has contributed to several projects. She has developed a keen interest in ‘singing for health’ and is currently doing project work helping people rehab their voices as well as lifting their spirits, expanding lung capacity and creating a general sense of wellbeing. Georgia is passionate about vocals and using her skills to help others ‘find their voice’ and delighted to be joining the Asendance team to work with people with Parkinson’s.