About Me

Kia ora, I’m Charlotte. I'm a music teacher, mum and firm believer in the power of singing to help us feel connected, uplifted and part of something.  I have a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Anthropology, a Postgraduate Diploma in Classical Voice Performance, as well as a Teaching Diploma (secondary).  This year I am also embarking on a Certificate of Song Therapy course.  I have been teaching in schools  for 9 years now, having taught private singing lessons prior to this,  and have experience with children from age 5 -18.   I have become increasingly interested in looking at how music making, singing in particular, can increase wellbeing; especially for mums, parents and caregivers.  I’m also drawn to singing as ritual: the idea that there is a song for every season, both in the natural world and in our lives. 

The idea for The Singtuary grew from All Sing!, a relaxed singing group I began while on maternity leave. It offered parents and carers a welcoming place to sing together without needing to arrange childcare or worry about whether they were “good enough” to join in. I loved seeing how quickly singing helped people relax, connect and enjoy being part of a group.

Through my work as a music teacher, I have also seen how powerful it can be for young people to have a safe, encouraging space in which to explore their voices and grow in confidence.

The Singtuary brings these ideas together. My hope is to create warm, low-pressure singing experiences where every voice is welcome. You don’t need to read music or have any previous singing experience as songs are learned together in a relaxed and supportive environment.

A note on my background

I’m a music teacher, singer and facilitator with a strong interest in the ways music and singing can support wellbeing, connection and community. I am not a music therapist, psychologist or other mental health professional, and The Singtuary is not intended to replace professional therapeutic or clinical support.

I am actively developing my knowledge in this area through reading and research, short courses, online learning and other professional development opportunities that I am able to pursue alongside my work as a teacher and raising a young family. I’m committed to continuing to learn, staying within my scope of practice, and sharing music in ways that are thoughtful, inclusive and informed by current research.

My aim is simple: to create welcoming spaces where people can experience the joy, connection and wellbeing benefits that singing can offer; without needing to be a “good singer” or have any musical experience.