Mindset Coach
For Singers & Songwriters

Learn this foolproof 10-step vocal production process that always gives me magical results in the studio
Get simple tips & tricks to use in the studio to make the most of your vocals.

Hi, I'm Maru.
I'm a singer, and a songwriter. I'm also a master in Cognitive Psychology, a coach and a speaker.
I love music. I love singing. I love voices. I love positive psychology. I love a good story. I love connection. I love making people feel good. I love supporting people in their journey. I love seeing what happens when you give people the tools to get in the flow, and the space to explore self-expression.
The Vocal Psychology Program
A 12 month online 1:1 coaching program
The Vocal Psychology® program is customized coaching in all the things YOU need to succeed as a singer. you will learn how to sing like a professional AND build up the confidence you need to perform at the level you want.
Online courses
Since 2008, Maru has successfully coached hundreds of singers (from absolute beginners to seasoned professionals) to bring out the very best in themselves, honoring the mind-body connection.

Hire Me As a Speaker
Maruja Retana (Maru) helps singers & songwriters achieve peak performance, also known as ‘the flow’. She signed with Sony/ATV in 2011 as a singer/songwriter, worked with several top producers, artists and songwriters, released songs that appeared in the charts, on the radio and music festivals, and performed all over the world. Having achieved her childhood dreams, Maru felt inspired to help other singers navigate the challenging music industry. She founded the Vocal Psychology program - a combination of voice coaching, performance coaching, and mindset coaching - and has successfully coached hundreds of singers (beginners and professionals) for the last 10+ years.
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