Cindy Honanta | Mezzo-Soprano

About

Biography

Praised by The Straits Times (Singapore) as a “sumptuously voiced mezzo-soprano”, Cindy Honanta is a performer and educator based in Singapore and Indonesia. She graduated from the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, National University of Singapore, with a Bachelor of Music with Honours (Highest Distinction) in Voice, having studied under Professor Alan Bennett.

Cindy made her operatic debut in 2022 as Bianca in Britten’s The Rape of Lucretia. Since then, she has appeared in roles including Divinity in Richard Mills’ The Butterfly Lovers, Teresa in Bellini’s La sonnambula, Caregiver in the world premiere of Chen Zhangyi’s Losing Lily, and Mother Goose in Stravinsky’s The Rake’s Progress. Her concert and oratorio appearances include Bach’s St John Passion, in which her aria was described by The Straits Times as “sublime”, as well as Bach’s Mass in B Minor, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, and Mendelssohn’s Elijah.

Teaching

As an educator

140+

students taught since 2020

Since 2020, Cindy has taught more than 140 students through private and group lessons. She prepares students for ABRSM and Trinity examinations in Singing, Piano, and Music Theory, as well as auditions, competitions, and performances. Her students have won prizes at international competitions, gained admission to prestigious music programmes, and secured Direct School Admission (DSA) offers to secondary schools in Singapore. In 2023, she received a Certificate of Recognition from the American Protégé International Vocal Competition for her contribution to music education.

Drawing on her experience as both a performer and educator, Cindy founded Arietta Music Studio in 2026 to help students develop healthy technique, musical confidence, and expressive artistry. Through Arietta, she is committed to creating a supportive learning environment that recognises each students individual learning needs and nurtures a lifelong appreciation for music.

Students gained admission to prestigious music programmes, such as Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts and the Voices of Singapore Children’s Choir, following successful auditions
Students received multiple Direct School Admission (DSA) offers to Singapore secondary schools through singing auditions
Students achieved consistently strong results in ABRSM and Trinity examinations
Students won prizes at international competitions including London Young Musician, American Protégé International Vocal Competition, Grand Prize Virtuoso International Music Competitions, World Grand Prix Music Contest, and The International Grande Music Competition
Certificate of Recognition ↗ from the American Protégé International Vocal Competition (2023) for contribution to music education
Founder and principal teacher at Arietta Music Studio ↗, her music studio in Surabaya
A few notes from students and parents, over the years:

“My vocal coach Cindy has been a star. She helped me get over being shy singing in front of others, and helped me discover my singing voice, one I never knew existed.”

Angel, student View original review ↗

“Cindy has that fine balance between pushing me to try new things whilst giving me confidence in my abilities — from classical theory to contemporary songs.”

Suhani, student View original review ↗

“Teacher Cindy is very patient, and her passion is contagious.”

Cherry, student View original review ↗

“My boy is always looking forward to each lesson every week.”

Kenneth, parent View original review ↗

“The pieces she learns are fun and engaging, and she enjoys practising them on her own.”

Tiffany, parent View original review ↗

“Easy to understand, well structured lessons — our instructor is very patient with us and guides us every step along the way.”

Wei Ming, student View original review ↗