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Raya is a professional vocalist and vocal coach from North London. She has joined us as a Vocal Tutor.
Raya graduated from the BMus degree in Popular Music Performance in 2018. Her versatility and passion for music has led her to perform live alongside artists such as Mariah Carey, Jennifer Hudson, Matt Terry, Katherine Jenkins, Tokyo Myers, Martine McCutcheon and more.
She has performed in a wide variety of different groups and in many genres such as pop, gospel, jazz and soul. Some of these include close harmony girl bands with which she has toured extensively in the UK and abroad; as well as touring with a gospel choir around the UK and performing at various London venues as lead vocalist in a soul band. In addition to performing live with these groups, she has worked on several TV shows such as The X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent and The Voice providing backing vocals.
As well as performing, Raya also runs a busy private vocal studio. She is extremely passionate about helping singers unlock their individual singing potential, through using techniques that are tailored specifically to the singer’s goals and vocal aspirations. As a vocalist herself, Raya knows the importance of vocal training and optimal vocal health to maintain and sustain a long-lasting career. Her aim is to provide the vocalist with the tools and techniques to master their own unique voice.
Become an iconic Vocalist with ICMP
Standing in the spotlight and making yourself heard might sound daunting, but ICMP has trained and supported world-class performers for more than 30 years. Our faculty of outstanding veterans have dedicated themselves to providing all the technical, performance, marketing, theory, business, production and additional skills you need to carve a career in the music business. We’ll also open the doors to our rehearsal rooms, recording studios, special events, masterclasses, and a unique community of contacts, collaborators, and lifelong friends.
Call our friendly Admissions Team on 020 7328 0222 or email enquiries@icmp.ac.uk to discover your voice and career in music today.
Vocal courses
Standing in the spotlight and making yourself heard might sound daunting, but ICMP has trained and supported world-class performers for more than 30 years. Our faculty of outstanding veterans have dedicated themselves to providing all the technical, performance, marketing, theory, business, production and additional skills you need to carve a career in the music business. We’ll also open the doors to our rehearsal rooms, recording studios, special events, masterclasses, and a unique community of contacts, collaborators, and lifelong friends.
Call our friendly Admissions Team on 020 7328 0222 or email enquiries@icmp.ac.uk to discover your voice and career in music today.