
Hayley Preziosi is a Toronto-based vocal coach, singer-songwriter, and performing artist. A graduate of Western University with a double major in Classical Voice and Popular Music Studies, she brings over 15 years of teaching experience and an active performance career to her work with singers.
Hayley has taught private voice lessons and led workshops throughout the GTA, working with artists across genres and stages of development. Her coaching credits include Big Voice Studios alongside renowned Canadian vocal coach Elaine Overholt, Canada’s Music Incubator’s Artist Entrepreneur Program, and SING! The Toronto Vocal Arts Festival. She currently runs a private studio in Toronto’s east end, where she helps singers develop technical strength, stylistic authenticity, and artistic confidence.
As a performer, Hayley remains deeply engaged in today’s music landscape. She released her solo debut single, “Excavation,” in March 2025 and tours internationally with the Toronto-based vocal group Countermeasure, known for its intricate arrangements and dynamic stage presence. With Countermeasure, she has shared the stage with artists including The Swingle Singers, The Nylons, Chantal Kreviazuk, Nikki Yanofsky, and Alan Frew. Their albums have received national and international radio play, and earned Best CAL Album at the 2017 Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards.
Hayley is also an in-demand anthem singer, session singer, and backup vocalist. She performs regularly across Southern Ontario and has recorded on a wide range of artist projects. Her performance work has included international tours, television appearances, and festival stages across Canada, the USA, Europe, and Japan.
At the heart of Hayley’s work is a deep belief that every singer has a unique and powerful voice. With extensive cross-genre experience, strong technical foundation, and an active performing career, she equips singers with both the technical tools and the mindset to step confidently into their own expression.
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church - Chapel
54 Benton St.
Kitchener, ON N2G 3H2
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| Time | Name | Titles | Home Festival |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time:9:00 AM | Name:Valentina Dixon-Scirgalea | Titles: Ocean Eyes by Finneas O'Connell H.A.P.P.Y by Jessie J, Ryan Tedder, and Marty Rod | Home Festival:Kitchener-Waterloo |
| Time:9:15 AM | Name:Milena Taylor | Titles: Love in the Dark, Adele - 25 by Adele Adkins and Sam Dixon Man I Need, Olivia Dean - The Art of Loving by Tobias Macdonald Jesso, Zachary Nahome, Olivia Dean | Home Festival:Kingston |
| Time:9:30 AM | Name:Daniel Cuda | Titles: How do I Say Goodbye by Dean Lewis How to Save a Life by The Fray | Home Festival:Newmarket |
| Time:9:45 AM | Name:Nolan Peace | Titles: Faithfully, Journey by Jonathan Cain Stitches, Handwritten by Shawn Mendes | Home Festival:Toronto |
| Time:10:00 AM | Name:Coco Stollery | Titles: All I Ask by Bruno Mars, Philip Lawrence, and Christopher "Brody" Brown Gravity by Sara Bareilles | Home Festival:Toronto |
| Time:10:15 AM | Name:Katrina Connell | Titles: Roller Coasters Make Me Sad by Em Beihold, Dallas Caton and Alexandra Veltri Traitor by Olivia Rodrigo and Dan Nigro | Home Festival:Hamilton |
| Time:10:30 AM | Name:Maeve Darby | Titles: Chloe or Sam or Sophia or Marcus by Taylor Swift Northern Attitude by Noah Kahan | Home Festival:Peterborough |
| Time:10:45 AM | Name:Hanna Wheatley | Titles: Jesus Take the Wheel by Brett James, Gordie Sampson, Hillary Lindsay Set Fire to the Rain by Adele Adkins, Fraser Thorneycroft-Smith | Home Festival:Lakehead |
| Time:11:00 AM | Name:Evelyn Raynor | Titles: Landslide by Stevie Nicks Don't You Remember by Daniel Wilson & Adele Adkins | Home Festival:Oakville |
| Time:11:15 AM | Name:Aubry Balcom | Titles: The Climb by Jessi Alexander and Jon Mabe Proud Mary by John Fogerty | Home Festival:Ottawa Kiwanis |
| Time:11:30 AM | Name:Eva Vegad | Titles: Snow White by Laufey and Spencer Stewart Nothing You Can Take From Me, (Bootstompin's Version) by Dave Cobb | Home Festival:Peel |
| Time | Name | Titles | Home Festival |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time:1:00 PM | Name:Abygail Smitham | Titles: The Winner Takes It All, Mama Mia by Benny Anderson and Björn Ulvaeus So Easy (To Fall In Love) by Olivia Dean and Max Wolfgang | Home Festival:Barrie |
| Time:1:15 PM | Name:Stella Holdenmeyer | Titles: Goddess by Laufey Lin Jonsdottir The House of The Rising Sun by unknown composer, as sung by Lizzy McAlpine | Home Festival:Guelph |
| Time:1:30 PM | Name:Philippa Hamelin | Titles: Traitor by Olivia Rodrigo Someone you Loved by Lewis Capaldi | Home Festival:Grey County |
| Time:1:45 PM | Name:Vivian Wu | Titles: Criminal by Fiona Apple Before He Cheats by Carrie Underwood | Home Festival:North York Live |
| Time:2:00 PM | Name:Leah Zlatine | Titles: Pardonne-moi ce caprice d'enfant by Patricia Carli Skyfall by Adele Adkins and Paul Epworth | Home Festival:Unionville |
Workshop will be held from 2:30 pm to 3:45 pm.
Announcement of winners will happen at the end of the workshop.
The top two competitors from this class will proceed to the playoffs.
The playoffs will be held at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church - Fellowship Hall
54 Benton St., Kitchener, ON N2G 3H2