Dee resides in Southland and holds a Bachelors and Graduate Diploma in Contemporary Music. She majored in Voice, Performance, Education and took a Jazz elective.

Dee has strong diagnostic aural skills, she can hear even the slightest imperfection, where its coming from and how to guide her student to gaining better control.

Dee's voice has been described as having colours of Joss Stone, Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone and Norah Jones, all rolled into one. Her voice is both gritty and sensual; powerful and controlled.

David Dudfield of Elements described 'Lose My Number' as "an empowering message packaged in a raucous romp through classic 12 bar blues. Dee’s influences - Ella, Nina, and Aretha – are all evident in her powerful vocal range and delivery.