Meagan Mayne
Cordele,GA
Summary
Music educator with over a decade of experience teaching voice, leading community arts programs, directing musical theatre, and working in online and in-person classrooms. Specializes in classical and musical theatre vocal technique rooted in the bel canto tradition. Passionate about making music accessible, expressive, and engaging for learners of all ages and backgrounds.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Vocal Coach – Once Upon a Mattress
Cook County High School
01.2025 - Current
- Coaching student singers for the upcoming school production
- Supporting healthy vocal technique and character-driven interpretation
- Increasing student confidence through constructive feedback and positive reinforcement. Motivating commitment to practice sessions.
- Increasing student confidence through constructive feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Developing personalized lesson plans for diverse skill levels, leading to consistent improvement in student performances.
Private Voice Instructor & Studio Owner
Meagan Mayne Voice Studio
01.2011 - Current
- Teach classical and musical theatre vocal technique grounded in the bel canto tradition
- Emphasize long-term vocal health, artistry, and self-expression
- Prepare students for auditions, competitions, and collegiate study
- Manage business operations, marketing, and curriculum design
Music Director – Theatrical Productions
Tift Theatre & Cook County High School
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Music directed productions including Little Women, Pippin, and Matilda
- Led rehearsals, prepared ensemble numbers, and coached soloists
- Collaborated with directors and choreographers to support musical and dramatic cohesion
- Mentored student performers in healthy technique, diction, and character expression
Online ESL Teacher
VIPKid
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Provided English language instruction to K–8 students in China via immersive virtual lessons
- Adapted content to support various language levels and learning styles
- Developed strong communication, pacing, and student engagement strategies for online learning
Teaching Artist
Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville, GA
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Taught private and group voice lessons to teens and adults through community arts programs
- Led music instruction for elementary-aged students during summer arts camps
- Designed curriculum centered on vocal technique, creativity, and musical expression
- Fostered inclusive, engaging learning environments for students of all backgrounds
Education
M.A. - Music Education
Liberty University
01.2021
B.A. - Music (Voice)
Valdosta State University
01.2011
A.A. - Music
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
01.2009
Skills
- Music history & appreciation
- Classical and musical theatre voice instruction
- Curriculum development
- Online instruction & LMS platforms
- Public speaking & student engagement
- Creative writing & arts communication
- Social media content for arts education
- Cross-cultural communication
Awards
Multiple academic and performance-based awards during undergraduate studies at Valdosta State University, (Additional awards available upon request or when confirmed)
Affiliations
- National Association for Music Education (NaFME)
- National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS)
Publications
- “I Sing, Therefore I Am” — Teaching Music, National Association for Music Education (Forthcoming, Jan 2026)
- “The Courage to Create” — The Ensemble, Bard College
- Regular blog contributor at www.meaganmaynevoicestudio.com, writing on music, voice, and education
Timeline
Vocal Coach – Once Upon a Mattress
Cook County High School
01.2025 - Current
Music Director – Theatrical Productions
Tift Theatre & Cook County High School
01.2019 - 01.2023
Online ESL Teacher
VIPKid
01.2017 - 01.2018
Teaching Artist
Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville, GA
01.2015 - 01.2017
Private Voice Instructor & Studio Owner
Meagan Mayne Voice Studio
01.2011 - Current
M.A. - Music Education
Liberty University
B.A. - Music (Voice)
Valdosta State University
A.A. - Music
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
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