Kayla Collingwood

Kayla Collingwood

Paris, France
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About Kayla

A New Zealand-born contralto, music educator, and digital creator based in Paris. With a Master of Music in Classical Voice and a rich background in opera and concert performance, she made her professional debut with New Zealand Opera in 2016. Since moving to Europe, she has built a multifaceted freelance career, performing across the continent and specialising in recitals, private events, and contemporary concert works. Also a dedicated educator, Kayla runs a private studio and leads innovative workshops through her project Sound Garden: Classical Music Immersion. Her growing skills in design support her mission to make classical music more engaging and accessible.

Expertise
Focus
Culture
Background
Certifications & Credentials
Master of Music in Classical Voice and Postgraduate Certificate in Theatre Studies, Insurance RC professionnelle
Availability
Schedule
WeekdaysWeeknightsWeekendsVariable/Other
Travel
Elsewhere in France/Europe. Additional costs will depend on transport options, accommodation, and trip duration, and on whether a pianist is required for performances.
Other Details
My schedule fluctuates quite a bit - usually I am unavailable Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday afternoons during the school term. Other slots currently vary.

Kayla's Offerings

Workshop

Classical music performance with pianist

Experience the contralto voice and discover musical works from the classical music tradition with Duo Mélia (Kayla Collingwood and Mirei Tsuji). We have our own repertoire, but may…
60 – 60 min1 – 50 ppl
Workshop

Voice/Stagecraft for Wellbeing

60 minute workshops drawing from voice and stagecraft practices and activities in order to improve body/voice connection, confidence, and expressive freedom. Groups of up to 10 people. Can…
60 – 60 min- – 10 ppl

Good to Know

Client Requirements
Voice/Stagecraft for Wellbeing: A clear space where people can move about. Potentially access to a speaker for music. Classical music performance: A good quality, recently tuned piano - ideally acoustic, but electric is possible. Suitability of piano to be verified with pianist. Enough lighting for the performers to be able to see their music scores. Appropriate seating for audience. A suitable room for the performers to change/prepare/leave personal belongings.
Additional Notes
Potentially available for workshops outside the Paris area (France and Europe more generally)
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