SOLO EXPERIENCE
SUMMARY
I have been playing guitar since I was 12. Since then, I have taught myself most chords and strumming patterns, however I am still eager to learn more fingerpicking and chord progressions. Additionally, I have been singing since as young as I can remember, without professional lessons. I have used production programs including Logic, ProTools, Abelton and GarageBand in high-end studios. I have collaborated and worked alongside professional musicians since I started gigging at 15 years old where I have, over time, improved on improvisation and collaboration skills. I was in a duo called IndiElla with my stepsister where we performed live for many years, until I became a solo artist. I now perform solo, and also with my dad, Vaughan Jones as ‘The Joneses’. I am confident with lead vocals and a wide variety of harmonies. I dabble in piano, bass, and electric guitar.
In 2022, I met Jemima Laag and Annabelle Barnes and have since formed an indie-folk trio called Thursday Maybe.
EDUCATION
Queensland University of Technology | 2021 - 2024
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music)
AWARDS, GRANTS, PRIZES
2021 - QUT Excellence Scholarship (Elite Visual and Performing Arts)
2021 - Takamine Guitars and Pro Music Australia Endorsee
DISCIPLINARY EXPERIENCE
Self-Employed Musician | 2016 - Current
Performing live every weekend, self-marketing, song writing and self-producing.
Collaborating and performing with various kinds of musicians and creatives
Solo, duo and trio performances and gigs
The Voice Australia | 2019
Auditioned solo for the show, making it to Brisbane’s top 200 artists.
The Voice Australia | 2018
Auditioned as IndiElla (duo) for the show, making it to Brisbane’s top 10 groups.
The X Factor Australia | 2016
Auditioned as IndiElla (duo) for the show, making it to Australia’s top 8 groups.
Support Act for X Factor Runner-Up, Dean Ray | 2015
IndiElla (duo) supported Dean Ray on his 2015 Queensland Tour playing 9 shows in major cities of Queensland.
REVIEWS
“What an awesome talent Ella is! An amazing voice, professional and versatile performer. Thoroughly enjoyed every time we’ve seen her perform and would highly recommend Ella for any function.” - Facebook Follower, February 2020
“She has an amazing voice looking forward to hearing more songs from her” – Facebook Follower, May 2019
“She has a beautiful sense of vocal styling.” – Facebook Follower, April 2019