Woods was raised in Dublin by parents that fostered a musical environment, playing classical, folk and rock LPs in the home. Her parents encouraged her to play music, and she began learning her main instrument, the piano. Her brother was encouraged to play instruments as well. As an 18-year-old, Woods joined the band JJ72 with singer/guitarist Mark Greaney and drummer Fergal Matthews. Woods played bass in the band from the late 90's to the early 2000's.
