Performing Artist
Mary Mendoza (stage name: Madette) is a multi-faceted artist specialized in R&B/Soul/Pop, who has taken her performances to countless stages including Nathan Phillips Square, Ontario Place, TD Beaches Jazz Festival Main Stage, Roy Thomson Hall - Reception, Flato Markham Theatre, and the International Centre in front of thousands. Her songs co-written with Toronto's most talented musicians have received radio airplay on Jewel Radio, Jazz FM, CBC Radio and NewsTalk 1010. She has been featured on Bell Fibe TV, Dolce Magazine, Pinoy Radio and Cogeco. In November 2021, Mary received a Special Award in a National Songwriting Competition to have her co-written original song placed in Grammy & Tony-Award winning producer Jhett Tolentino's upcoming motion picture.
Music Teacher
Founder of Resilient Musicians Academy, Madette specializes in teaching shy beginner students how to sing, play instruments and perform with confidence.
Madette understands obstacles from vocal limitations to stage fright having been there herself, and she has developed creative and effective techniques proven to helping her students become unstoppable!
