Jacqui studied at the Birmingham Conservatoire followed by the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Since then she has freelanced playing with many Midland orchestras including the Longborough Festival Orchestra, CBSO and Sinfonia Viva.

She is a member of the English Symphony Orchestra and the ESO String Quartet who are involved in the Homes and Hospices Outreach project. She has performed in the CBSO Centre Stage Series on many occasions with the New Birmingham Quartet.

Jacqui is also a member of the Worcester based Bellini Strings whose schedule is very busy throughout the year.