Her Story
Hello and Welcome!!! So happy you are here and our paths have crossed albeit at a show, in everyday life or through the powers of the interweb.
I’m Aidan Mayes - musician, teacher, artist, singer/songwriter, business owner and proud Okanagan woman. I live and breathe music and it’s my purpose and greatest passion to share my gift with music lovers like yourself.
After enjoying my childhood and teen years in Penticton, BC, Canada, I moved to Victoria to attendthe Canadian College of Performing Arts where I graduated with honours and a mentorship in Songwriting. Following my studies, I spent a decade playing my original music on different stages across Canada. I, then returned home to the Okanagan Valley permanently to plant roots and build a beautiful life writing, performing, recording and coaching music.
In 2016, I opened The Aidan Mayes School of Music and began finding my deeper purpose - to nuture and inspire the next generation!!! Songwriting, singing, guitar, ukulele and piano instruction, musical theatre and music theotry were all taught at my music school!!! We had 5 extradinary years, 100’s of students, many teachers - and then one shaky year during the pandemic - pivoting to learn how to conduct lessons online - which eventually led to the tough decision to close our doors for good.
In 2021, I created an online music program called Play Your Song - 9 weeks of musical self-care for adults using The Aidan Mayes Method. It’s become the joy of my life to facilitate this creative community. In the past 4 years, Play Your Song has had 6 successful launches. I am working on resculpting this transformative creative offering and will have a new version to announce in 2026!!!
For 12 years, 2010 - 2022, I shared the stage with singer and music teacher, Mandy Cole, in our powerhouse duo, Aidan & Mandy. We released 2 albums together, played extensively across the Okanagan Valley and reveled in the magic of two female voices in harmony. We are now focusing on our solo endeavors exclusively. For nostalgic purposes and to see more about Aidan & Mandy - check out our instagram.
I have released 6 studio albums to date - all can be found on your perferred streaming sites. Cave Of Wonders (self-produced) 2007, Hello Hercules (Aidan & Mandy) 2013, Siren Songs (Aidan & Mandy) 2016, St. Saviour’s Sessions (Offramp Jazz Sextet - Lead Singer) 2016 and my two most treasured projects - recorded with juno winning producer, Ryan Stewart - Dream Again (EP 2021) & Love (Album 2025)!!! It would make my heart sing if you checked out any of these collections or better yet, added a song or two to a playlist you love!!!
When I’m not on stage or teaching online, you can find me taking dance classes with Preet at Perfect Balance Yoga, making jewellery designs by Hailey Gerrits, volunteering as a committe member with The Butterfly Run Kelowna, vice-president of Quota Okanagan Service Club and on the founding board of directors for The Dream - Music Lives Here, as well as ebike riding with my Dad AND enjoying the wonders of Okanagan life with my loving partner - community builder, songwriter, touring musician, CBC radio columnist - Dan Tait and snuggling our feisty little cat, Ceviche in West Kelowna, BC.
