Mareya is a passionate vocal coach and songwriter dedicated to helping students discover their unique musical voice. She has over 20 years experience singing, songwriting and performing, accompanied with a Bachelor of Music from The University of Auckland, New Zealand where she grew up. She has experience as a solo artist, being a singer in bands, has performed in choirs/barbershop quartets and musical theatre shows. With a warm, supportive, and highly personalised teaching style, she works with singers of all ages and abilities — from complete beginners to advanced performers.

Her teaching approach focuses on building confidence, creativity, and healthy vocal technique. She specialises in helping students develop their own artistic identity through songwriting, improvisation, and expressive performance skills.

A strong advocate for inclusive education, Mareya has extensive experience working with neurodivergent students, including those with ADHD, Autism, and Asperger’s. She creates a calm, structured, and encouraging environment where every student can learn at their own pace and feel genuinely understood.

Areas of teaching include:

• Vocal technique and healthy voice development
• Songwriting and creative expression
• Performance confidence and stage presence
• Artist development for young singers
• Supportive, tailored lessons for neurodivergent learners

Mareya believes that music is a powerful tool for connection, self‑expression, and emotional wellbeing — and she is committed to helping every student experience the joy of making music.