She trained as a classical vocalist at the Queensland Conservatorium and later performed in musical theatre before moving into music composition. She has written and composed a number of small-scale stage musicals. She worked for a number of years as a voluntary guide at Keats House, by London's Hampstead Heath, where she became familiar with the poet's life and writing. She has attempted to capture the drama of some of John Keats' most famous poems, setting them to music in the form of a song cycle. The House's events for the Christmas season each year also inspired her to write the two original Christmas songs presented here. She holds a Master of Music degree from Boston University, USA http://www.nicolajanebuttigieg.com