Marlene has been working professionally as a pianist and singer since 1989. She learnt to play the piano at the age of 10, and studied both classical and contemporary music. She went onto Study singing at Stockholm's High School for Music for 3 years and also with a Swedish opera singer for technique and voice projection. Deciding to persue her passion for music and performing professionally, Marlene started out as a piano bar pianist and singer, perfoming solo in Sweden, Norway and Denmark. Later on Marlene worked as part of a duo, touring in all corners of the world such as Shanghai, Marrakech, Abu Dhabi, Monte Carlo, Egypt and Madeira and on Baltic and Mediterranean cruises. Marlene trained to become a teacher and has had over 10 years teaching experience in schools, colleges and as an independent tutor and holds a Level 5 diploma in Education and Training. Marlene is still performing and works as a pianist and singer in hotels and venues in England.