🎤 About Me – Debbie Leigh Driver

Hey, I’m Debbie Leigh — singer, songwriter, mentor, and founder of Fretboard Warriors.

It all started in 1999 with a cheap guitar, big dreams, and open mics across London while studying at Vocal Tech. I ended up caught in The Great Reality TV Swindle, which left me homeless — but not broken.

By 2005, I’d bounced back, trained at Access Creative (same place as Ed Sheeran), and won their “Most Outstanding Student” award. That was the moment I knew music wasn’t just mine — it was something I had to pass on.

🎸 The Birth of Fretboard Warriors

In 2013, I launched Fretboard Warriors — not just to teach guitar, but to give kids what I never had: a creative outlet, a safe space, and a reason to believe in themselves.

🎶 Music, Albums & Collabs

In 2017, I reconnected with Misha Nikolic (we met at Vocal Tech years before). He produced my 2018 album Black Swan, featuring Danny Wilson and Tim Brown from Martin Turner’s ex–Wishbone Ash. Wild ride. Hear more at debbieleighdriver.com

🎤 The Stage = My Second Home

Performing live, leading bands, and writing songs has shaped who I am. More music’s coming soon — and Fretboard Warriors hits YouTube in 2026.

❤️ 3 Quick Things About Me:

Vegan 31+ years — it’s a lifestyle, not a trend
Broke my back at 17 — was told I may never walked again. Walked, ran, trained, smashed it
Music saved me — now I help it save others