2x TEDx Speaker · NAMM · X Factor NZ · #1 Bestselling Author · ABC News · Washington Post · NPR · DCTV / Capital Arts
Music saved my life.
Music gives them a way to say it. I was born with a condition called hydrocephalus, so I had ten brain surgeries before I was twelve. Music was how I rebuilt my brain, reconnected with my community and my family, and processed things that words alone didn’t seem able to do, including healing from abuse and loss. My first TEDx talk was about exactly this.
If your teenager is dealing with more than they’re telling you: music can give them a way to say it too.
Don’t Let the World Write Your Song.
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 alone can’t.
When your teenager writes a lyric, especially with a melody; they become able to name what’s actually happening inside their heads. And when they perform it? Something shifts.
This isn’t therapy and this isn’t a typical music lesson. This is a new way for your teenager to thrive using singing and songwriting as creative tools for confidence building, communication, and connection.
This is for your teenager if they:
Struggle with anxiety, stress or overwhelm
Shut down instead of speaking up
Feel so much more than they can express
Are high-achieving but running on empty
Love music
No singing experience needed. No performance pressure. Just a safe space to figure out what they’re dealing with, and turning it into something empowering.
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 number one bestselling book. ABC News covered my story.
But none of that is why parents bring their teenagers to me.
They come because I’ve been where their teenager is.
I grew up between New Zealand and Fiji, with Norwegian, American, and Persian ancestry: 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 nine more before I turned twelve.
Music was my somewhere safe. It saved my life. Literally.
So I’ve spent 20+ years making sure other people have access to the same tool.
Here’s how it works.
Live Performance
Festivals, private showcases, concerts, corporate events, and conferences. Original music, cover songs, and a story that moves a room.
Private Coaching
One-on-one sessions using singing, songwriting, and somatic voice work to build confidence, regulate the nervous system, and find their authentic voice.
Speaking and Keynotes
Music-infused presentations for conferences, schools, and corporate events that people actually remember.
Workshops for Organisations
Half-day and full-day experiences for conferences, professional associations, and corporate teams. Participants write and perform a song together - and leave with something they collaboratively created together.
School and Community Residencies
Group songwriting experiences for schools, treatment centres, and youth organisations. Everyone leaves having written and performed a song together.
Your teenager’s voice is in there.
Let’s find it together.
Free. 30 minutes. No pressure
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