[3] Anna Phoebe was born in Hamburg, West Germany, to a Greek-Irish historian father and a German children's social worker mother.

[4] Having continued to play the violin throughout university, after graduating Phoebe devoted herself to music, working as a session musician for producers, bands, and singers in a variety of genres.

[4] She joined the TSO West Coast Band in 2004 and was invited back for the 2005–07 seasons, making her the first string director and soloist to return for a fourth year running.

"[5] As a session artist, Phoebe has been hired by musicians including Sean "P Diddy" Combs, Robin Gibb, Ronan Keating, Liberty X, George Michael, and LeAnn Rimes.

[1] She toured with Jon Lord as his violinist, with performances in Russia and Sicily, and after his death took part in the tribute Sunflower Jam which was held at London's Royal Albert Hall in July 2011.