

Kat M.


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Because my lesson schedule is close to capacity, please message me before booking lessons to make sure we can find a time slot for you before you purchase lessons.
About Kat M.
Playing Music brings me such joy! I want you share that Joy with you by bringing that to our classes and helping you grow in a fun and encouraging way!
I'm a singer songwriter and have worked as a full time musician for the last 16 years. I graduated from Auckland University with Bachelor's of Performing Arts Majoring in jazz vocals, and am currently teaching at Musicians Institute in Hollywood.
Currently I still primarily work as a full time musician so I may only have a few slots available but please feel free to reach out if you are interested in working with me. I release original music, tour and play shows regularly both in and out of town. I was signed to Sony and Avex in Japan from 2007-2010 and still tour Japan once a year and spend much of my time in the studio writing songs for commercials and other artists.
I currently teach online and I work with singers, guitarists, and songwriters in a wide age range, assorted skill levels with a variety of musical goals.
I can teach you how to sing with better technique, how to play acoustic guitar and the Ukulele and how to write songs and performance technique in the studio and on stage as a vocalist. I look forward to meeting you and helping you to become a better musician!
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Kat is an amazing teacher! Not only does she have a beautiful voice and attitude towards life, she is so knowledgeable about the art of singing. She always finds creative and supportive ways to ensure that I am comfortable to sing. I am excited for my lesson every week and always learn something new. I have noticed my voice strength improving and feel more confident in general. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Kat. I am forever grateful to have found her.



She is absolutely terrific!I I can’t wait for my next lesson . She is professional , experienced,kind and positive ! I’ve learned more from her my first 3 lessons than I have in all teachers I’ve had in the past combined . ....I feel fortunate to have found her !

Excellent experience for lesson number one.

We booked Kat as a birthday present for my girlfriend, she did an amazing job teaching us with patience and understanding. She's a lot of fun to talk with and an instructor that one can learn a lot from. Thank you so much for an amazing experience!


We booked Kat for an Origami team-building event. Kat was energetic and kept the team engaged. Amazing for all skill levels. Highly recommended!

Kat is a wonderful teacher she help me improve a lot,
Thank you Kat
by Katherine

It was a great class, fun time. Kat is so talented~ love the origami she taught and her song!

Wonderful first lesson!

Awesome first class! Thanks!

I had sent Kat some notes in advance on my goals and she was ready to jump right in and help me. She's enthusiastic and knowledgeable. I can't wait to sing better!


I enjoyed our session and think Kat is approachable & skilled.

It was wonderful!! She was a great teacher! Very kind!


she is nice and has good advice!

very nice


Kat is a thoughtful and gifted teacher, and is great with kids! She is teaching my 7 year old to sing, and play the ukulele. She has been such an inspiration to my daughter who had previously been frustrated and discouraged by taking lessons from two prior teachers, so much so my daughter wants to take up guitar and possibly songwriting in the future. My daughter always looks forward to lessons with Kat. I am also happy she practices and does her homework because she wants and chooses to do so, and not because I am bugging her about it! It's so refreshing and such a relief! Kat has a special way of connecting and encouraging my daughter to develop her passion to sing and play music. Thank you Kat! Keep up the great work!

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My daughter enjoyed herself!

Where to start about Kat??? She is simply incredible, kind, patient, caring, encouraging, creative, and did I mention she’s patient 😉
I’ve wanted to learn to play an instrument since I was a kid (I’m 45 now) and I was always too busy to do it, but at 44 life decided it was time to put everything aside and battle leukemia. The chemotherapy, unfortunately caused neuropathy issues in my hands and feet and my sweet husband trying to find ways to strengthen my hands and fingers, gifted me a set of Ukulele lessons with Kat, and he couldn’t have chosen anyone better. Kat recorded the sweetest birthday message for me, which my husband shared when he gave me my gift 😍. I was so touched and emotional. Knowing that I had lots of restrictions to go out of my house, Kat automatically offered to come to my house to do my lessons. She is amazing!!! Thank you Kat🙏🏽
Kat helped me practice my skills to prepare for a songwriting camp. She is extremely knowledgeable and kind and I learned so much from her!!

Kat has helped me with more than my vocal technique, she helped me with my songwriting as well. She truly cares and is so helpful and so talented! She’s amazing!!

Kat is a wonderful teacher and very patient. Highly recommend her.

Kat is a very thoughtful and patient teacher. I started off with just Ukulele lessons but she soon encouraged me broadened my horizons and work on my singing as well. She's always very prepared and focuses as much on the why as the how, providing the context that fosters more wholistic learning. I highly recommend taking lessons from her!



Kat is a great teacher and very patient. She has a talent for working through basic issues in a way that is easily graspable but without talking down to the student.

Amazing with kids!


Kay is a very talented and thoughtful teacher. Highly recommend her!

Terrific easy to work with!

Super friendly, upbeat and patient! Can’t wait until the next lesson!
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Singing / Songwriting and Social Media teacher
Jan 2017 - PresentMusician's Institute
I teach classes and one on one sessions at Musician's Institute in Hollywood where I help students achieve their dreams and goals in music.
Education
Bachelor of Performing Arts (Major: Jazz Vocals)
Jan 2002 - Jan 2006University of Auckland
Languages
English
Fluent / Native Proficiency
Japanese
Fluent / Native Proficiency
Awards
Independent Music Awards VOX POP Winner
Mar 2018Independent Music Awards
Guitar Center Singer Songwriter Competition Finalist 2015
Jan 2015Guitar Center
#1 Vinyl Charts in Japan
Apr 2007Billboard Japan
Affiliations
Women In Music
Jan 2018Rock and Roll Camp for Girls
Jun 2015ASCAP
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