A supportive community where women at all levels develop their confidence and skill to waiata and karanga. Together, reconnecting with our essence as wāhine.
Your voice carries the stories of your whānau, your whakapapa, and the tīpuna wāhine who came before you.
If you’ve felt a quiet calling to lead a waiata… or a gentle pull toward your karanga voice… that calling deserves space, guidance, and support.
Wāhine Waiata is a place where your voice is honoured.
A place where wāhine gather, learn, and rise together, reclaiming confidence, reconnecting to tikanga, and rediscovering the strength that has always lived within them.
You don’t need to be confident.
You don’t need to be fearless.
You just need to bring your willingness to learn and the courage to begin.
When you join Wāhine Waiata, you receive:
1 year of access to the Wāhine Waiata online vocal training course (60+ gentle, empowering lessons)
1 year of Waiata Resources, including pronunciation support and beautiful backing tracks for five waiata Māori
Seven 1.5-hour live MasterClass Zoom sessions with Hinekoia — a safe space to grow, be heard, and receive personal guidance
Exclusive access to the Wāhine Waiata Community Facebook group, connect with a beautiful rōpū of wāhine who will uplift, support, and celebrate you throughout your journey.
This course is more than vocal training, it’s a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and connection to Te Ao Māori.
And the best part? You’ll be learning alongside a supportive community of wāhine, all walking this kaupapa together.
If your heart is calling, this is your invitation.
Your voice is worthy. Your confidence is possible.
And you don’t have to walk this journey alone.
What wāhine are saying about the Wāhine Waiata Course….
I’ve really enjoyed learning alongside other wāhine Māori, and feeling like I’m in a safe space to ask questions or just sit back and enjoy other people’s experiences.
I’ve loved watching the videos and learning about voice gym. I treasure being in this space with other wāhine who are keeping our culture alive.
Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou wāhine mā!
Helen Hickey
I’m 8 weeks deep in this course, and I can’t even explain how quickly my oro, my waiata tangi, my karanga has improved and continues on the daily!
I’m welcoming all the up grades, the learnings of this incredible instrument we all have.
Rangihuatake
Last nights class was so inspiring and uplifting! I woke up with the same feeling, what an awesome way to start the day!
Hinewai Ngatai
Through your expertise in voice science, you have helped me find the strength and courage to Karanga and to use my voice with pride in a safe and supportive space.”
“I highly recommend Hinekoia's guidance to other wāhine. While we can learn tikanga from our marae and whānau, what Hinekoia offers is something unique — technical support in understanding and using our own vocal instrument effectively."
Ōriwa Clark
I joined Wāhine Waiata to feel more confident in singing waiata as part of my reo studies.
I had past health issues that affected my voice, so I wasn't sure how much progress I could make.
I learnt so much from Hinekoia and loved the short, easy to follow exercises.
Very quickly, I noticed improvement in my voice and felt more confident in singing.
Ngā mihi ❤️ Emmaleen Murray
This course is perfect for Wāhine who:
This course is perfect for wāhine who:
Want clear, practical training to develop strong vocal technique grounded in Te Ao Māori
Are looking for a safe, supportive space to build confidence and step forward as kaiwaiata
Value being part of a motivated community where wāhine encourage and uplift one another
Are ready to gain the skills and knowledge needed to confidently lead and participate in waiata and karanga
Enrolments are OPEN for Wāhine Waiata.
Please note that our first Master Class will be Tuesday the 3rd of February! 2026
1 Payment of $618
6 Monthly Payments of $103
Not quite ready to join? Jump on our waitlist to stay up to date with our 2026 intakes.
What can I expect from the course and Master Classes?
All Master Classes will be recorded and made available for watching later.
Master Class dates for our next intake in
January 2026:
Tuesday 3rd February 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday 17th February 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday 3rd March 7:30pm - 9:00
Tuesday 17 March 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday 31st March 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday 21st April 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday 5th May 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Time zone for all Master Classes is GMT +13 (Auckland, New Zealand)
Course modules include 60+ videos covering:
Vocal Anatomy (5 videos)
Aligned posture (4 videos)
Breathing for singing (6 videos)
Vocal Warm-ups (8 videos)
Using cry/tangi to extend your range (6 videos)
Why does the voice get hoarse? (7 videos)
Finding and training your karanga sound (10 videos)
How to haka and avoid getting hoarse (9 videos)
The role of the tongue in voice production (5 videos)
Vocal Health (9 videos)
Waiata Resources include:
General Te Reo pronunciation (2 videos)
Pronunciation videos for the waiata: Te Aroha, Tūtira Mai, Ngā Iwi E, Purea Nei, Tōku Reo
Backing tracks and guide vocals for: Te Aroha, Tūtira Mai Ngā Iwi E, Purea Nei, Tōku Reo
Master Class 1
Whakawhanaungatanga
Vocal Goals
Understanding your voice and how it’s made
Welcome to voice gym – voice training is muscle training
Vocal Warm-ups
Master Class 2
Breathing for singing
Letting go of tension and how to release your abdominal muscles
The ‘cry’ posture and how this helps with singing
How to practice effectively
Master Class 3
Creating vocal freedom by recognising tension
Open session for people to recieve individual feedback
Master Class 4
Karanga Workshop with Whaea Tracy Gilmer
Master Class 5
Question and answer time for individual problems
Open session: participants can present a short waiata or karanga and receive individual feedback
Master Class 6
Question and answer time for individual problems
Open session: participants can present a short waiata or karanga and receive individual feedback
Master Class 7
Question and answer time for individual problems
Open session: participants can present a short waiata or karanga and receive individual feedback
Wrap up and reflections
Pease note Master class content may vary from the schedule.
He pātai āu? If you have any questions please get in touch.