2× TEDx Speaker · X Factor NZ · Amazon #1 Bestselling Author · ABC News · Washington Post · NPR · DCTV / Capital Arts
Your teen is carrying more than they're saying.
Music gives them a way to say it.
This is not therapy.
This is not performance training.
This is creative, grounded, somatic, and emotionally intelligent work — that gets results.
Why parents trust Emma G
2× TEDx Speaker
International stages · Youth & emotional intelligence
X Factor NZ Top 6 Finalist
National television · Breakthrough performance
ABC News Featured Story
National coverage · Youth mental health
DCTV Capital Arts
Emmy-nominated production
20+ years helping people find their voice. This is the work she was built for.
Sound familiar?
They're smart. They're capable. And they're completely overwhelmed.
The anxiety is getting louder. The confidence is getting quieter.
They know something needs to change. They just don't have the words yet.
That's where music comes in.
Singing and songwriting reach places that talking can't.
When your teen writes a lyric, they name what's actually happening inside them. When they perform it — something shifts.
This is not therapy. This is not music lessons. This is a new way for your teen to thrive.
This is for your teen if they:
Struggle with anxiety or overwhelm
Shut down instead of speaking up
Feel more than they can express
Are high-achieving but running on empty
Love music — or have never tried it
No singing experience needed. No performance pressure. Just a safe space to figure out what they're carrying — and turn it into something.
Testimonials
I am a professional singer & songwriter
Here is what they have to say about me
"After working with Emma G for only 7 months, my daughter wrote and recorded an entire album — and was accepted to the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts."
Melinda Wittstock, Sydney's mum
Sydney went on to study under Sir Paul McCartney at LIPA.
“Emma G is outstanding! First saw her performing in Silver Spring and loved her so much I found her schedule and followed her to VA and DC for shows. I hosted a backyard party and was thrilled she was available to play. Friends, neighbors and family loved her as much as I did. My teenage son had song writing classes with her which was a fantastic experience at a difficult time for him. We all attended her TEDx talk and were captivated by her story telling skills and inspired by her resilience and determination. She is a positive and uplifting force in a challenging world and time. Take any opportunity you get to interact with Emma G. You will be better for it!”
Nicole Wolanski
“Emma G is easy to work with, energetic and so talented. She brings out the best in our students and helps them create beautiful and fun music that we all love and that is a great reflection of their thoughts. She is awesome in every respect.”
Elisa Hidalgo, MCPS
“Emma is exceptional. and collaborating with her has been a true joy. Her music therapy inspires young people to express their truth. In today’s unpredictable world, it’s essential for young people to find compassionate listeners who will uplift them on their journey.”
Michael Jones, Teaching Artist
Hi. I'm Emma G.
I made the Top 6 on X Factor New Zealand. I’ve spoken at TEDx twice. I wrote a #1 bestselling book. ABC News covered my story.
But none of that is why parents bring their teens to me.
They come because I’ve been where their kid is.
I grew up between New Zealand and Fiji — never quite fitting in anywhere. I was bullied. I lost friends to suicide. I battled depression. I had my first brain surgery at four months old and ten more before I turned twelve.
I was also a teenager before social media existed. I know what it feels like to struggle without a screen to hide behind — and I know what it costs when kids don’t have somewhere safe to put what they’re feeling.
Music was my somewhere safe. It saved my life. Literally.
I’ve spent 20 years making sure other people have access to the same tool.
Here's how it works.
Private Coaching
One-on-one sessions using singing and songwriting to build confidence, process emotions, and find their voice.
Workshops & Residencies
Group experiences for schools, treatment centres, and organisations — everyone leaves having written and performed a song together.
Speaking & Keynotes
Music-infused presentations for conferences, schools, and corporate events that people actually remember.
Born In Crisis
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