
Sonia Reid is a dynamic vocalist, seasoned performer, and dedicated vocal coach with over 25 years of experience helping singers unlock their full potential. A graduate of Redeemer University with a Bachelor of Arts in Music, she is a Licensed NeuroVocal Instructor for Popular Styles and a Suzuki Trained Vocal Teacher (Levels 1 & 2).
Sonia’s soulful, powerhouse performances have captivated audiences across Canada and the U.S., with featured appearances at events like the Sasktel Jazz Festival, The Bassment, and YXE Divas with the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra. Her expertise and innovative teaching methods have earned media recognition, including a feature interview on CTV with Caitrin Hodson.
As the founder of Sonia Reid Studios, she works with artists and aspiring singers to find, free, and refine their unique voices. Her studio offers one-on-one training, vocal workshops like Diva Notes and professional development for teachers through the Neuro Vocal Method — a structured coaching program designed to help vocalists become confident, income-generating coaches themselves.
Beyond the studio, Sonia serves as a choir director and adjudicator, further shaping the next generation of vocal talent. Whether on stage or in a coaching session, her mission is clear: to help singers cultivate the emotional depth and technical skill needed to create meaningful, memorable performances.
Sonia Reid Studios is where artistry, empowerment, and education meet — because when singers rise, so does their confidence, their presence, and their impact.
Wilfrid Laurier University - The Mezz
75 University Ave. W.
Waterloo, ON N2L 3C5
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| Time | Name | Titles | Home Festival |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time:9:00 AM | Name:Shalini Chandrasoma | Titles: Set Fire to the Rain by Adele Butterfly by Lily Meola | Home Festival:IMFC |
| Time:9:20 AM | Name:Arya Muller | Titles: Weekend by Arya Muller Samarithan by Leif Edling of Candlemass | Home Festival:Kitchener-Waterloo |
| Time:9:40 AM | Name:Alyssa Chen | Titles: Easy on Me by Adele Adkins and Greg Kurstin What Was I Made For? by Billie Eilish O'Connell and Finneas O'Connell | Home Festival:Toronto |
| Time:10:00 AM | Name:Rachel Prelak | Titles: Is It Over Now? by Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff Willow by Taylor Swift and Aaron Dessner | Home Festival:Barrie |
| Time:10:20 AM | Name:Joanne Cheung | Titles: You Say by Lauren Daigle Try Everything by Sia Furler, Mikkel Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen | Home Festival:Toronto |
| Time:10:40 AM | Name:Zain Beharry | Titles: You Never Know by Zain Beharry Delicate by Zain Beharry | Home Festival:Toronto |
| Time:11:00 AM | Name:Penelope Sandoval | Titles: Rip Tide by Vance Joy Choosin' Texas by Ethel M. Langley | Home Festival:Kitchener-Waterloo |
Workshop will be held from 11:30 am to 12:15 pm.
Announcement of winners will happen at the end of the workshop.
| Time | Name | Titles | Home Festival |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time:1:30 PM | Name:Koen Adams-Smith | Titles: My Way by Frank Sinatra I Was On a Boat That Day by Old Dominion Hey There Delilah by Plain White T's | Home Festival:Midwestern |
| Time:1:50 PM | Name:Maeve Burry | Titles: Hit the Brakes by Maeve Burry When We Were Young by Adele Alchemy on the Page by Maeve Burry | Home Festival:Kingston |
| Time:2:10 PM | Name:Jacob Kooiman | Titles: A night to remember by Laufey Brazil by Declan Mckenna Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John | Home Festival:Pickering GTA |
| Time:2:30 PM | Name:Kayleigh Ocampo | Titles: Tinted Glass by Kayleigh Ocampo Float by Kayleigh Ocampo So Easy (To Fall in Love) by Olivia Dean | Home Festival:Toronto |
| Time | Name | Titles | Home Festival |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time:3:00 PM | Name:Antonio Kartalianakis | Titles: Home, Michael Bublé - It's Time by Michael Bublé and Alan Chang Dancing On My Own, Calum Scott - Only Human by Robin Carlsson and Patrik Berger | Home Festival:Hamilton |
| Time:3:20 PM | Name:Alpha Montemayor | Titles: Wicked Game by Chris Isaac New York State of Mind by Billy Joel | Home Festival:Guelph |
| Time | Name | Titles | Home Festival |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time:3:45 PM | Name:Rachel Regier | Titles: Glitter In The Air by P!nk You Are the Reason by Calum Scott Someone You Loved by Lewis Capaldi Skyfall by Adele | Home Festival:Stratford |
| Time:4:10 PM | Name:Crystal Strachan | Titles: If I Stay, Original by Crystal Strachan Rain, Original by Crystal Strachan Until I Reach my Home, Original by Crystal Strachan Life Will Wait, Original by Crystal Strachan | Home Festival:Guelph |
Workshop will be held from 4:40 pm to 5:55 pm.
Announcement of winners will happen at the end of the workshop.