Transglobal Music Session – Special guest Hinekoia Tomlinson
Come along to for a relaxed, welcoming afternoon of music-sharing and connection. Free and open to everyone – for this session you only need yourself and your voice
Hinekoia (Whakatōhea,Te Aitanga ā Māhaki, Ngāti Makerewai, Ngāti Hine and Ngāti Awa) has been a vocal coach and performer for over 20 years, and is absolutely obsessed with all things voice. Singing, teaching, sharing, celebrating – if it involves voice, she’s in!
She created Waiata Mai Vocal Coaching to blend her love of vocal science with her passion for te ao Māori. Her mission is to create an āhuru mōwai: a warm, welcoming space where people can grow their vocal skills, build real confidence, and connect with te reo Māori through the magic of waiata. Hinekoia also loves supporting kapa haka teams, including groups who’ve performed on the Te Matatini stage like Te Taha Tū and Te Ringa Kaha. Whether clients are preparing for performances, enhancing their group’s vocal strength, or building confidence in leading waiata, Hinekoia is there to uplift, support, and help their rōpū shine.
She is also proud to be one of only four Estill Master Trainers in Aotearoa. Estill is a science-based approach that works for every style – kapa haka, pop, musical theatre, public speaking, and everything in between. (She’s a total voice nerd and not even sorry about it.)
