Soprano//Musical Director//Teacher

Maria is a Buckinghamshire-based musician and classically-trained soprano working as a singer, musical director and teacher. A graduate of Music at King’s College London, she received the Music Director scholarship at St Mary le Strand between 2022-24, being promoted to Assistant Director of Music in early 2023.

She has studied voice with former principal of the Royal Welsh Opera, David Kirby-Ashmore, as well as opera singers Chloe Pardoe and Hannah Thomas (the latter at the Royal Academy of Music). Maria currently studies clarinet with Paul Harris and conducting with Daniel Collins.

Maria is excited to be Musical Director for Twisted! The Musical, a new musical touring the UK throughout 2025. Recent student projects have included NYMT’s Into the Woods (Assistant Musical Director/Synthesiser), and King’s Musical Theatre Society’s productions of The Last Five Years (Musical Director) and Little Shop of Horrors (Musical Director).

Testimonials

Working with Maria on Twisted was a fantastic experience. She was efficient, focused, and always brought thoughtful, specific direction depending on the song.

We worked on accents, vocals, and dynamics, and her open-minded, collaborative approach made every rehearsal feel productive and inspiring.

Maria’s attention to detail and supportive style truly brought out the best in us. I’m grateful to have worked with her!

~ Will D’Avino, Actor

Maria is the best! She has helped me improve my voice considerably in a short amount of time. Maria is able to communicate her expert knowledge effectively and I always leave sessions with her feeling more confident in my vocal ability and technique. You will not find a better vocal coach.

~ Rich Dee, Actor