Hi, I’m Korrie.
I am a vocal coach, music director, and composer in San Diego, CA. I love helping singers create powerful audition books for musical theatre, zeroing in on what makes them unique in the current industry. I also love songwriting and composing music for theatre!
COMPOSER, LYRICIST & MUSIC DIRECTOR
Korrie Yamaoka is a composer and singer-songwriter based in San Diego, California, whose music blends elements of folk, indie rock, and jazz. With influences such as Ani DiFranco and Tori Amos, her music is known for its heartfelt lyrics, catchy melodies, and intricate piano work.
After spending many years as a music director in the San Diego area, Korrie is excited to return to her passion for writing and performing her own music. Her upcoming show, White Space, is a collection of songs that explore themes of love, loss, and personal growth, and showcases her unique blend of musical styles.
Explore my compositions, new creative projects, and upcoming events on my music page.
UPCOMING EVENTS
WHITE SPACE: A SONG PRISM
JUNE 16 - 17 • 7:30 PM
New village arts
Lyrics & Music by Korrie Yamaoka • Concept by Korrie Yamaoka & Sasha Weiss
The world premiere of Korrie Yamaoka's indie rock fantasy song cycle "White Space" hits New Village Arts White Family Stage this June for two nights only. "White Space" dives into the journey of a mother--haunted and hunted by the mundane challenges of parenthood--fighting to rediscover the passion for creating art. Figures from her fantasies--a terminally ill patient, a frontier woman, and a sailor--reflect her struggles and triumphs like light through a prism, weaving between reality, mythology and fantasy as she tries to break free.
"White Space" features three women as the voices of the artist and her fantasy avatars: Korrie Yamaoka (composer/lyricist), Sasha Weiss (co-creator/director) and Faith Carrion; accompanied by San Diego songwriters and theatrical musicians Evan Bethany (violin, backing vocals), PJ Bovee (guitar), David Ryan Norgren (Bass) and Jason Yamaoka (drums, acoustic guitar).
Don't miss this genre bending unexpected piece, influenced by the music of indie rock female composers Anais Mitchell and Sara Bareilles and sharing a private look at artist-motherhood through the prism of one of San Diego's most iconic musical artists, Korrie Yamaoka. June 16 and 17 only, 7:30 p.m.
PIANO WOMEN
May 24th - 25 at 7:30 pm • May 26 at 2:00 pm
center for the arts, Escondido
Following the success of THE PIANO MEN and THE PIANO MEN: Beatles Edition, CCAE Theatricals is creating an all new eight-handed, 88 keys x 2 spectacular!
THE PIANO WOMEN will introduce you to 4 dynamic female performers, singing/playing the songs of Sara Bareilles, Alicia Keys, Norah Jones, Carol King and so many more! If you enjoyed the antics and high energy performances of The Piano Men, you won’t want to miss these incredible Piano Women when they make their debut in May 2024!
LEt’s Work Together
VOCAL COACHING & GROUP CLASSES
Looking for 1:1 Vocal Coaching that will help you deliver more authentic and nuanced performances? Seeking a community of aspiring artists with whom you can watch and learn together! Book a session to learn about private lessons and group classes to help elevate you as the artist.
Studying the Song
A PODCAST OF CONVERSATIONS FROM SOME OF THE BEST IN THE BIZ.
Hosted by Korrie Yomaoka, Studying the Song is a podcast dedicated helping artists with audition and music prep for musical theatre. Below are the most recent episodes. Go on, take a listen.
Recent Episodes
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