Anna Mayo,
Anna Mayo
Piano, Voice
Teaching Philosophy
"With a Master’s degree in Music, specialized training in vocal pedagogy, and a yoga teaching certification, I employ a positive, technical, and holistic approach that embraces the whole person. My methods integrate mindful movement, breath work, and both traditional and contemporary vocal and piano techniques. This approach fosters expressivity through proficient technique while promoting self-awareness and empowerment through music.
I tailor my teaching to accommodate each student’s unique learning style, pace, and interests, ensuring steady progress and an enjoyable learning experience. Exercises and repertoire are carefully selected to match individual needs and goals. My students have achieved remarkable successes, like performing on American Idol, singing at collegiate sporting events, securing lead roles in school musicals, and enhancing special occasions. However, I also welcome students who seek a weekly space for self-expression and musical exploration."
Biography
Anna Mayo, soprano, recently moved from New York City to perform, produce, and teach in the Greater Boston Area. She is a professional musician, award-winning actor, and film director/producer.
Anna majored in Classical Vocal Performance and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Belmont University and a Master’s Degree from Manhattan School of Music. Still, it all started with piano lessons at the ripe age of 8. They have received additional acting training from the Meisner Studio at NYU, hold a yoga teaching certification (200-hour - Abhaya Yoga), and have a professional cheerleading background with the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA).
As a performer and creative, Anna is adventurous and collaborative, moving seamlessly from stage to screen and behind the scenes. She has sung for diverse audiences, from the Duke of Austria to the incarcerated on death row. Lending their voice to chamber, choral, and a cappella groups, she has enjoyed the prestigious stages of the Lincoln and Kennedy Centers, and international tours in Italy, Austria, China, and across the US. Also an award-winning film actor, Anna has appeared in over 100 TV, film, and commercial projects for major brands like Dunkin' Donuts, Ring Pop, and French Pharmacy Rx. Her on-screen success led her to roles behind the camera as a director and producer, with a portfolio that includes Disney and ABC News segments, as well as collaborations with celebrities like Deepak Chopra and Dr. Lanna Cheuk.
Anna is passionate about environmental conservation, food injustice, LGBTQIA+ rights, and holistic mental health. For fun, she watches anime at home with their partner, hangs out in nature, explores small towns, checks out immersive and digital art spaces, and dances.
Anna began teaching in 2009 and joined Note-worthy Experiences in June 2024.
A Bit More...
Learn more about Anna Mayo in her Teacher Feature.
My son has been working with Note-worthy Experiences for over two years, taking voice lessons with Anna. I’m honestly so impressed with how he’s improved in this time. Not only his voice and range but also his confidence, his ability to read music, expanding into different genres. It’s been an incredible transformation. Anna is so gracious and talented and also really hypes him up. She’s helped him with pieces for competitions and with fun popular music. I can’t say enough positive things about the whole experience. This extends to Renee, the owner and to the office staff as well. Just a wonderful and positive experience all around. - Teresa from Sudbury
