Heather grew up in the Riverina and learnt violin, piano and sang from an early age. She graduated with Honours from The University of Melbourne Conservatorium of Music in 2001.

Also in 2001, Heather lead Good Vibes Quintet for six months, performed with Zoot Suit then left Australia to travel, study and perform in the UK and Europe. Heather set up and performed a gig at the 2002 Edinburgh Festival, she undertook masterclasses with Sheila Jordon and Cameron Brown, Barry Harris, the Guild Hall Summer School, studied voice with Nicholas Powell, sang in professional performances with Opera Del Mar and took part in Jam sessions all over London.

Since returning Heather has been involved in many music projects including Victorian and NSW Jazz/Blues festivals, corporate functions/conferences, weddings, improvised music in the Sunrae Ensemble, Turkish Folk Music and in 2004 completed a Post-Graduate Diploma in vocal performance at VCA studying with Michelle Nicole and Andrea Keller. In Nov/Dec 2004, Heather recorded Laurie and Alwyn Lewis's music project "A Sense Of Wonder" at Newmarket with local musicians including Mark Fitzgibbon, Doug DeVries, Ben Vanderwal and Rajiv Jayaweera.