Aubrey Lauren is drawn to the unseen threads of music—lost voices, hidden histories, and the spaces between sound and silence. Through performance and pedagogy, she conjures images of the past that breathe and helps others to find their unique voice.
The companionship of love makes me feel happy in life. Aubrey Aikens is an award-winning vocalist, educator, and music director whose career bridges the worlds of performance, academia, and arts advocacy. With over a decade of experience as both a singer and vocal coach, Aubrey has cultivated a multifaceted presence in the musical landscape—appearing on prestigious stages such as Carnegie Hall, directing choirs in Hawai‘i, and shaping the next generation of artists through private instruction and public masterclasses.
She holds a Master of Music in Voice Performance from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, where she was awarded the Andrew Nyborg Fellowship in Music, won first place in the UHSO Concerto Competition, and received multiple departmental scholarships and awards for excellence. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Northwestern University with a double major in Opera Performance and an ad hoc major in Music Business, along with a minor in Musicology.
Aubrey’s performance credits include lead soprano roles with ensembles such as the Hawai’i Vocal Arts Ensemble, Early Music Hawai’i, the Lutheran Church of Honolulu, and more. She has been featured in masterclasses with Sheri Greenawald, Elizabeth Askren, and Ammiel Bushakevitz, and has premiered new works in collaboration with various living composers and sound artists. Equally passionate about historical and contemporary music, her repertoire spans centuries in an attempt to reflect a deep curiosity and commitment to diverse vocal traditions.
As an educator, Aubrey has been recognized across four consecutive years and categories by Lessonface, earning the title of “Singing Teacher of the Year” with top distinctions in genres ranging from opera to metal. Her students benefit not only from her technical expertise, but also from her personalized and genre-spanning approach, which empowers singers to develop healthy, expressive, and sustainable voices.
Additionally, Aubrey currently serves as a board member for Early Music Hawaii, where she helps shape the organization’s artistic vision and community outreach. She has also directed community and academic choirs, combining her love of early music and contemporary repertoire with a commitment to accessible and enriching vocal experiences. Her work as a choir director reflects her leadership in both musical interpretation and group mentorship, fostering inclusive spaces for vocalists of all backgrounds.
Whether on stage, in rehearsal, or in the classroom, Aubrey hopes to share a passion for the arts with everyone she has the pleasure to meet.
“If you cannot find a stage, then make one.“