What I do
pop/Rock musical theatre vocal coaching
Sing with ease & emotion
Hi, I’m Mari, a qualified CCM (Contemporary Commercial Music) vocal coach with professional coaching experience since 2015.
I am passionate about evidence‑based vocal technique and vocal health, supporting singers in developing a voice that feels effortless, expressive, and authentically theirs.
I teach singers of all levels, ages 10+.
With a Master’s in Popular Music and a BA in Musical Theatre, I blend contemporary vocal technique with artistry and performance coaching.
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Services
Find your own,
unique voice
1-on-1 coaching
Tailored coaching for emerging and professional singers, as well as dedicated beginners. Together, we’ll strengthen your technique, vocal health, and artistic expression through evidence‑based, contemporary methods.
Musicianship Training
(Solfège & Sight‑Reading)
Strengthen your musical foundation. Whether you’re building sight‑reading confidence or learning to read music from scratch, you’ll receive clear, encouraging guidance throughout.
Performance Masterclasses
Audition prep, expressive performance practice, mic technique — whatever your focus — all in a supportive small‑group setting. You’ll grow through both performing and observing others, a powerful way to build confidence, stage presence, and artistic clarity. Open to all levels.
A Cappella Ensemble
A creative, collaborative space for singers who want to explore harmony, group performance and expression. Through contemporary a cappella work, vocal health, and ensemble technique, we shape a unique sound that feels alive, connected, and authentically ours.
1 on 1 coaching
Singing is communication
If you can speak, you can sing
Change the way you think about singing.
Discover a voice that feels free, expressive, and truly yours through supportive, expression‑based coaching — wherever you learn best
Face‑to‑Face Coaching
In‑person sessions in Gorgie, Edinburgh for local singers.
Available on Tuesdays (all day), Wednesday mornings and afternoons, and Thursday afternoons and evenings.
Online Coaching
Accessible sessions from anywhere in the world. Perfect for busy schedules, international students, or those who prefer learning from home. Tue – Thu plus Saturdays. Online lessons are just as effective — all you need is your device, a stable internet connection, and (optionally) a second device or speaker for backing tracks.
Lessons in Music Schools
Bookings are handled directly through the schools. Please request Mari when booking.
Leith – Wednesday evenings
at DC Music Lessons
Meadowbank – Thursdays & Fridays
at Edinburgh School of Music
what to expect from lessons
Singing should feel natural — and it can
Lessons with Mari are all about finding the easy, natural way of singing. Singing technique is simple, logical and never rocket science.
Whether you’re exploring musical theatre, pop, or rock, communication is the foundation — and we’ll build the technique, musicality, and confidence to support it.
Every lesson is shaped around you: your goals, your sound, your story. Authenticity is at the heart of everything.
We may explore
- Breathing awareness and exercises
- Warm‑ups tailored to your voice
- Evidence‑based vocal technique
- Vocal health and quality checks
- Vocal effects
- Interpretation and performance skills
- Audition preparation
- Harmonising and backing vocals
- Microphone technique
For Advanced Students
Develop versatility by mastering the five voice/vocal settings/modes
Learn to yell healthily (“belt”) and whinge with ease (“curbing/mix”)
Strengthen and resonate your head voice, and understand how it differs from chest voice
Vocal health check focusing on breath, support, and tension
Understand support and air control — it’s simpler than you think
Explore vocal effects such as airy quality, sighs, and tongue positioning
Learn how to transition from classical technique to commercial styles safely and effectively
For Beginners
Find your own natural, healthy voice
Start understanding vocal settings and how to move between them
Learn the natural way to breathe to support your singing
Improve tuning and pitch accuracy in a relaxed, confidence‑building way
Build musicality through simple, enjoyable exercises
Develop confidence to sing in front of others
Learn how to practise effectively between lessons
What folks are saying about mari
“Mari is a friendly and skilled singing teacher who has helped me with both technique and confidence. She gets a good balance between making it fun and helping you dig in and do the work that’s needed to get rid of old bad habits and consolidate good new ones.”
“Great teacher, helped me so much to get over my shyness. Really supportive and helpful, definitely recommend her classes.”
“The best.”
“Amazing teacher, has helped me learn so much more about voice quality and singing. Really detailed, step-wise thorough approach to teaching- will use her recorded sessions with me many times in the future. Very reasonable pricing given Mari’s experience.”
let’s get started!
Ready to transform your voice?
Book your online lesson or contact Mari for in-person lessons or any questions.
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