MARY KRAY

Opera Singer | Voice Teacher | Trauma-Informed Music Educator

EXPLORE MY WORK

PERFORMANCE

Mary performs as a classical mezzo-soprano and multi-genre vocalist in opera, concert, and collaborative projects. Her work centers expressive storytelling and the emotional depth of the human voice.
Performance Portfolio

VOICE LESSONS

Through Mary Kray Studios, Mary offers private online voice lessons for beginner and intermediate singers. Her teaching blends strong vocal technique with a supportive approach that helps students develop confidence, artistry, and a healthy relationship with their voice.
Study Voice With Me

PODCAST & BLOG

Mary’s podcast and writing explores music, creativity, and the inner world of artists. Through essays and reflections, she examines artistic authenticity, creative growth, and building more compassionate music spaces.

Essays, Reflections & Conversations

Welcome! I’m Mary Kray, a multifaceted creative soul based in Boston. My work focuses on making the music world more compassionate and collaborative while challenging the elitist norms that often shape it.

My Story

Upcoming Events | Spring 2026

  • Daughter of the Regiment | Boston Lyric Opera

    April 24 – May 3, 2026
    Emerson Colonial Theatre — Boston, MA

    Mary Kray appears in the chorus of Boston Lyric Opera’s production of Daughter of the Regiment, Gaetano Donizetti’s lively comic opera known for its spirited music and theatrical charm. This vibrant production brings Donizetti’s joyful score to life with a full cast, chorus, and orchestra on one of Boston’s historic stages.

    Learn More

  • Foundations of Mindful Living

    Church on the Hill Boston | 140 Bowdoin Street, Boston, MA
    Every Fourth Thursday at 3:30pm | ~45 minutes

    Join Mary Kray in exploring the foundations of mindful living through guided meditation, reflective journaling, gentle discussion, and relaxing music. Participants will learn practical tools for cultivating presence, self-awareness, and balance in everyday life. Each monthly workshop features a new theme such as grounding techniques, self-compassion, mindful creativity, and gratitude. All experience levels are welcome.

    Learn More

  • Energetic Boundaries for Artists

    March 31 | 6:00 PM EST
    Virtual Event | Registration via Calendly

    A virtual gathering for soulful artists exploring how to cultivate healthy energetic boundaries in creative life. This workshop offers practical and spiritual tools, along with guided reflection, and participants will gain concrete ways to stay connected to their creativity without burnout or over-giving. Open to artists, musicians, and creatives seeking a more sustainable and empowered relationship with their work.

    Soul Recharge Workshop | Hosted by the Embodied Musicians Collective

    Co-hosted by Mary Kray and Nina Evelyn

    Learn More

  • Songs for Peace | New England Philharmonic

    Saturday, April 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM
    First Church in Cambridge, 11 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA


    The New England Philharmonic presents Songs for Peace, an evening of powerful choral and orchestral music centered on reflection, reconciliation, and collective humanity. The program features Krzysztof Penderecki’s Credo, a monumental sacred work for soloists, chorus, and orchestra.

    Soprano Mary Kray appears as vocal soloist in this deeply moving performance, joining forces with chorus and orchestra to bring Penderecki’s profound musical vision to life.

    Learn More

  • Song of the Earth | Boston Lyric Opera

    March 20–29, 2026 | BLO Opera + Community Studios, Boston, MA

    Boston Lyric Opera presents Mahler’s Song of the Earth, a deeply introspective work exploring nature, impermanence, and renewal, performed in an intimate chamber setting. This production marks the opening of BLO’s new Opera + Community Studios, marking a significant moment of celebration for the company.

    As an Emerging Artist with BLO, Mary Kray serves as Cover Mezzo-Soprano Soloist in this evocative and immersive production.

    Learn More

VOICE STUDIO

Online Voice Lessons designed to take singers to their next level!

COMPASSION & CURIOSITY

Are you singer looking for a vocal instructor to meet you where you’re at? I provide beginner and intermediate singers a safe space to explore their vocal potential. The learning environment I work to foster in my lessons is one of compassion and curiosity.

ONLINE LEARNING

Conducting one-on-one voice lessons online means that my students receive high quality vocal instruction from the comfort of their own home. No long commute or unnecessary travel fees. All that’s needed is a laptop or tablet, internet connection, a distraction-free space, and you’re ready to learn!

UNIQUE LESSON PLANS

Every singer’s journey looks different. That’s why I design lesson plans around each student's unique needs and goals. At Mary Kray Studios we work on music that is personally fulfilling all while building the foundation of a healthy and free vocal technique.

Learn More About My Private Voice Studio