Leea Lamatoa (Ngāpuhi, Te Arawa, Te Aupōuri) is an accomplished voice specialist, music educator and community leader. As Regional Director of To The Front: Tāmaki Makaurau, Leea oversees the organisation of music-education programmes aimed at empowering young women, trans, intersex, takatāpui, queer and gender-diverse youth. The flagship programme of To The Front is a camp where participants learn instruments, form bands, write original songs and perform at a showcase, all guided by musicians and industry professionals. Alongside collaborative learning, participants take part in workshops about DIY merchandise, mindfulness, and performance skills.

Leea works as a voice coach, teaching vocal performance at the University of Auckland, as well as running her own private practice. She works with a range of clientele, from those exploring their voice for the first time through to industry professionals. She specialises in helping songwriters, across a range of contemporary genres, discover and develop their unique voice in a sustainable way.

Leea will be using her Ockham residency to host a range of music workshops for both youth and adults, as well as running one-on-one voice lessons. If you’d like to find out more about To The Front, head to www.girlsrock.co.nz. If you’d like to inquire about workshops or private voice lessons, contact Leea on the button above.