Mariah R.

Vocalist and musical theater performer who helps students find their confidence on stage.

Teaches at Collingswood
In studio or online

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“I cannot wait to help your talents soar!”

About Mariah

I’m thrilled to be part of the talented team at Collingswood Sound Music! I’ve been a vocalist since childhood and have always been immersed in music, from singing in choirs and solo on stage to teaching privately. I graduated from the University of the Arts in 2016 with a BA in Voice Performance and a minor in Music Education, followed by an MAT in Music Education.

Soon after, I set sail for London to study in the MA Music Theatre program at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. My time in musical theater has taught me a lot about marketing yourself, broadening your musical horizons and finding confidence on stage. Productions I’ve been part of include Spelling Bee, American Idiot, Godspell, Songs for a New World and Aida.

What Mariah teaches

Voice
Piano
Guitar
Flute

Lessons in studio at Collingswood or online.

Get to know Mariah

How I got started

I started singing in my church choir at age 7. It just seemed like something fun to do, and Christmas pageants were always my favorite!

What I love to play

Musical theater! It’s been my bread and butter since childhood. I love escaping into another character, and I can completely lose myself in almost any musical theater song.

My advice for beginners

Take it one step at a time, because everyone learns differently. Bumps in the road don’t mean progress isn’t happening. Give yourself plenty of grace and patience in every lesson, so there’s more room for fun.

A favorite teaching moment

The second a technique suddenly clicks and a student hears the difference their tongue, jaw and mouth placement make. It’s the best when students surprise themselves as all the colors of their voice come through!

An obstacle I overcame

For a long time I felt I only had a belt voice and a head voice. I always assumed mixing was out of reach for me, but I put in real time and effort, and now I’m just as confident using my mix voice in an audition as my belt.