About
I enjoy working with singers and I am committed to helping you unlock the potential in your voice.
I am a self-confessed Musical Theatre ‘geek’ and specialise in preparing young voices for the industry. Since opening, 100% of MHVS’ auditioning students have been offered a place at one or more of their chosen drama schools. I also work with many adult professionals in preparation for auditions, performances and events.
Whatever your goal, developing personal vocal style and helping to perfect a solid technique that will ensure your voice lasts a lifetime are the main aims of lessons with me.
I enjoy working with singers and I am committed to helping you unlock the potential in your voice.
I am a self-confessed Musical Theatre ‘geek’ and specialise in preparing young voices for the industry. Since opening, 100% of MHVS’ auditioning students have been offered a place at one or more of their chosen drama schools. I also work with many adult professionals in preparation for auditions, performances and events.
Whatever your goal, developing personal vocal style and helping to perfect a solid technique that will ensure your voice lasts a lifetime are the main aims of lessons with me.
With over 15 years performing and teaching experience, music and education have been passions for me for a long time.
I enjoy working with singers and I am committed to helping you unlock the potential in your voice.
I am a self-confessed Musical Theatre ‘geek’ and specialise in preparing young voices for the industry. Since opening, 100% of MHVS’ auditioning students have been offered a place at one or more of their chosen drama schools. I also work with many adult professionals in preparation for auditions, performances and events.
Whatever your goal, developing personal vocal style and helping to perfect a solid technique that will ensure your voice lasts a lifetime are the main aims of lessons with me.
Continued Professional Development
As a vocal coach, Maia is committed to staying informed on the latest developments in pedagogy.
Maia has attended the following courses as part of Continuing Professional Development:
- ‘Creativity As a Healing Tool: Connecting Mind, Body & Imagination – Lemn Issay & Bessel Van Der Kolk, Place2Be
- ‘Self Vocal Massage’ – Stephen King, Voice Care Centre
- ‘Mindfulness and Imagery in Voice Work’ – Christina Shewell
- ‘Certification Vocal Health First Aid’ – Jenevora Williams, Vocal Health Education
- ‘Working With Transgender Vocalists’ – Liz Jackson Hearns
Qualifications
- PGCert Vocal Pedagogy (Distinction) -Cardiff Metropolitan University
- QTS Secondary Music – West Berkshire Training Partnership
- MA Acting – East 15 Acting School
- BA(hons) Performing Arts and Music – Middlesex University
Research
In 2018, Maia completed a PGCert in Vocal Pedagogy with Cardiff Metropolitan University, in partnership with Voice Workshop.
For her final project, Maia created a study on ‘Depression and its Impact Upon the Working Practices of the Professional Singer’.
The main findings being that, whilst singing is good for mental health, for professionals who suffer with depression, the impact of the symptoms upon the voice can be debilitating.
The study also outlines considerations for singers, teachers and mental health services. The resulting thesis is available here.