I am a classically trained musician who made the move to Jazz when I did my degree. I have a BA hons degree in Jazz Studies from Leeds College of Music. After finishing my degree I made the move to South Wales.
I first opened for business in 2005, and have been serving Llanelli, and surrounding area. During this time I have been providing one to one musicial instrument lessons on the Saxophone, Clarinet, Piano and the Flute. My students have a 100% pass rate for exams and some of my students have progressed to performing with various bands. I also tutored the Women in Jazz All Stars Swing band (a part of Jazz Heritage Wales) 2005- 2013 and wrote the majority of their arrangements.
In 2025 I received a highly commended award for best dance and music school in the Best of Southwest Wales Business Awards which as a solo music tutor I'm very pleased with.
Performance wise I play piano, saxophone, clarinet and flute with local bands in various styles including Jazz, Swing, Latin jazz, Bossa Nova, Country, Soul, Rock and Roll, Disco and Pop. I also have experience accompanying choirs, instrumentalists and playing as a soloist. My main love is unapologetically jazz and improvising in whatever setting. As Iann Mann (renowed jazz critic) so kindly put it in a recent review "..Deborah Glenister, another leading light on the south wales jazz scene..." (jazzman 2024)
The group I perform with currently is a jazz group The Iridium Collective which is led by Drummer Dewi Davies and we are currently seeking gig and concert opportunities- get in touch!