About Wylde Voices
Wylde Voices is more than a voice studio—it’s a space where you can safely explore, grow, and reconnect with the pure essence of your voice. I combine holistic practices with traditional voice training to help you shed layers of fear, release tension, and uncover your authentic voice within. My approach is rooted in the idea of “rewilding”—a return to the natural, powerful, and ancestral voice that is undeniably you.
Why Rewild Your Voice?
In a world that often quiets or confines us, finding and embracing our voice can feel like a radical act. Rewilding your voice isn’t about perfection or fitting a mold; it’s about rediscovering your true sound, trusting it, and sharing it without hesitation. When you rewild, you reclaim your strength, authenticity, and ability to connect deeply with yourself and with others.
Holistic Piano & Music Theory:
I teach piano and music theory with a holistic approach rooted in my own journey. As a young classical pianist, I quit due to self-doubt and perfectionism. When I returned, I was frozen by comparison to others and my younger self. The only way I could move forward was to bring joy, love, and play back into my practice. Now, I help students learn not through pressure, but through play, exploration, and connection. Whether you’re a vocalist wanting to deepen your musicianship, or someone rekindling a love for piano, I’ll help you reconnect with music in a joyful way.
“I have dedicated my life to finding my true, authentic voice and now I help others to find theirs. I believe it is your birthright to sing and to share your voice with the world.”
About Me
Hi! I'm Kat Martin, the founder of Wylde Voices. Nature and music have always been my greatest loves. As a child, I sang freely until bullying silenced me. After a few traumatizing performance experiences, I came to believe that I simply could not sing—and that it was better if no one ever heard me try. Years later, a supportive college music teacher reignited my passion for singing, giving me the courage to pursue a Masters Degree in Classical Vocal Performance.
But my journey wasn’t without struggle—I struggled with vocal cord polyps, chronic vocal fatigue, muscular tension dysphonia, and crippling stage fright that kept me from performing & even auditioning. I worked with top vocal specialists, studied with renowned teachers, and attended countless workshops and programs—yet I still felt stuck. By 2018, I was ready to quit music entirely.
Thankfully, that same year, I discovered The Naked Voice, by Chloe Goodchild, a wonderful holistic voice book that opened my eyes to the emotional and spiritual dimensions of singing. This book was the beginning of a major shift in my understanding of the voice. Through Chloe’s work and the support of other brilliant mentors, I began a holistic journey that allowed me to finally heal my voice, work with my body and my nervous system, release fear and limiting beliefs, and finally become the singer and performer I’d always dreamt of.
Today, I empower my students with the same comprehensive approach. I combine strategic vocal technique (based on cutting edge voice science vocal pedagogy) with mindfulness, breath, somatic practices, & powerful nervous system work to help my students unlock their most authentic, expressive, and powerful voices—on and off the stage!
Credentials & Training
I hold a B.A. in Entrepreneurship and a Minor in Music Education from the University of Southern California. After college I pursued a Masters in Classical Vocal Performance and trained as an opera singer for 10 years. In 2018, I transitioned into a multi genre vocalist and began writing and performing my own original music.
I’ve had the privilege of studying with world class-teachers across genres—many affiliated with both LA Opera and the Metropolitan Opera and performing on stages, big & small, all around the United States.
In 2019 I began teaching voice and piano at a local children’s music studio. For a year I watched my young students thrive and really come to life as every lesson I gave was based in joy, love, & play.
That’s when Wylde Voices was born—a studio rooted in joy, play & the belief that everyone deserves to sing and play music. Since founding Wylde Voices, I’ve helped hundreds of students reclaim their voices and step into their full musical potential. I’ve also spoken and taught at numerous events, schools, and retreats throughout the world. Guiding others on their vocal & musical journeys us one of the greatest joys of my life.