Vocal CoachING
I teach adult singers of all levels—beginners and experienced alike—across a range of genres, including soul, folk, pop, musical theatre, and classical music.
WHERE ARE YOU ON YOUR JOURNEY ?
are you new to music making?
do you want to improve existing skills?
Why choose me as your vocal coach?
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I am currently the Classical Voice Instructor on faculty at Mohawk College, and I have previously instructed at both The University of Prince Edward Island, and in the School of Performing Arts at Holland College
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This qualification ensures I have a deep understanding of vocal health and the factors that can affect vocal wellbeing.
I have the practical skills to spot the signs of a range of vocal dysfunction and imbalances, and the knowledge to help someone work towards recovery.
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I am a professional singer of soul, folk, musical theatre and classical music with advanced performance training (MMus, BMus, ArtDip) [Click here for Performance Bio]
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I am a creator and producer of contemporary art. [Click here for Virtual Gallery]
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I am trained in human physiology with 10+ years of experience as a Certified Personal Trainer.
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I am consistently learning new skills and developing my own practices. Click here to see coursework I am currently engaged in and have recently completed.
Voted Best in Guelph Music Lessons
Three years running! Big thanks to everyone who voted!
What do singers say?
“Maria’s approach to the voice will remind you how beautiful, unique, and vulnerable your instrument truly is. She challenges you to embrace the strange noises you can create in order to make delicate sounds, while celebrating and honouring your voice’s changes in each of your days- happy, sad, tired, angry, content, or at peace.
She has the innate ability to meet you where YOU are, without judgement, and make you feel comfortable exploring realms of you you didn’t even realize were possible. Her fluidity translates throughout all styles, giving you an ample amount of tools and exercises to be the musician you want to be.
Most importantly, she reminds you that you need not to sound like anyone or anything else, because what you are able to do and create is valuable, necessary, and wonderful. She translates life to music. Isn’t that what it’s all about?”
CEILI GALANTE, VIRGINIA
"I hadn't had any formal training on my voice so just being able to understand what I was wanting my body to do anatomically was super helpful.
This then helped so much with my control and range as I was prepping for a dinner theatre performance.
It felt like a holistic approach to voice training, I learned about how to support my whole body not just my voice."
CLAIR BYRNE, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND