Ambre has worked hard to hone her musical abilities through performances, studies, and composition. She is comfortable in the contexts of both studio and live performance. Her style is influenced by many vocalists such as Billy Holiday, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Nina Simone, Lauryn Hill, and Betty Carter. Her own style ranges from R&B to jazz. Born and raised on Vancouver Island, some of Ambre's earliest singing experiences were at church. There became a growing awareness in the congregation of the little red-head singer. Like many children, she started classical piano at the age of seven. When Ambre was ten years old, she attended private school, for four years, with an established musical theatre program in which she was actively involved. During this period, she began private vocal training, and continued classical piano lessons on the side. The musical theatre training helped her land a television commercial and develop a passion for bei...