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Mar Fayos is an Assistant Professor of Voice at Berklee College of Music, where she serves as the faculty advisor for Latin Music Studies and leads the Latinx/Hispanic Program. She teaches voice and ensemble courses while actively performing as a jazz vocalist with Latin, pop, Mediterranean, and soul influences.
Educational Background:
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Music Business, Berklee College of Music (2024)
- Master of Music (MM) in Voice Performance, Berklee College of Music (2021)
- Bachelor of Music (BM) in Professional Music, Berklee College of Music (2018)
- Master of Arts (MA) in Public Relations, UPF Barcelona School of Management (2016)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Journalism, Universitat Pompeu Fabra (2015)
As a jazz vocalist, Fayos specializes in creating jazz fusion with Latin, pop, Mediterranean, and soul influences. Her work explores the intersection between traditional jazz elegance and contemporary musical expressions, focusing on personal storytelling through vocal performance. She emphasizes the cultural connections between Mediterranean and Latin American musical traditions within modern jazz contexts.
Professional Recognition:
- Member of Recording Academy/GRAMMYs and Latin Grammys
- Member of Jazz Education Network (JEN) and National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS)
- Recipient of multiple performance and academic excellence awards
- Selected for prestigious residencies including Antonio Sánchez's Residency in Mexico City
With over ten years of experience as a voice instructor across multiple continents, Fayos approaches teaching as mentorship, emphasizing empathy, organization, and practical guidance. She has received multiple scholarships and grants supporting her artistic development, including funding from Generalitat de Catalunya and full scholarships from Berklee. Her international performance career informs her teaching approach, connecting classroom learning with real-world professional experience.
Fayos performs with her band 'Mar Fayos Project' and has collaborated with renowned artists including Toninho Horta, Oscar Stagnaro, and Dee Dee Bridgewater. She recently completed a tour as lead vocalist in Cirque du Soleil's 'Alegría' show in South Korea and Japan, while currently working on her second album following the success of her debut 'Mi Propia Religión' (2020).
