The teachers

Maryanne "Mez" Dihayco
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Maryanne Dihayco is a contemporary vocalist, educator and choir director. She attended Victorian College of the Arts, and has performed all over Melbourne over the last decade. She is the singer and composer for the queer RnB band RAYNA and has sang with Damien Cowell (TISM), Kylie Audlist, Nina Ferro and Tanya Lee Davies.

Maryanne is a passionate choir director and loves to bring people together and bring the best out of people's voices.

Stella Cain
​​(she/her/hers)

Stella Cain is a singer-songwriter and choir facilitator who thrives at the intersection of song, story, and community. Often found at piano benches, choir circles and on the stage, her work is rooted in the belief that singing is a powerful, healing force. With over a decade of experience in group singing and community choirs, Stella is deeply passionate about creating spaces where voices soften, open, and remember themselves.

Cate "Catie D" de Carteret
​(she/her/hers)

Cate de Carteret is a registered Music Therapist specialising in developing psychosocial skills through singing. She is also an accomplished singer, educator and band leader of toe-tapping rockabilly band The Fujiyama Mamas and brings 10 years experience in band leading and original composition.

Cate's bubbly personality and friendly teaching style puts even the most shy people at ease.