About Mayta
About
Me
Mayta Cohen is a national award winning vocal arranger, songleader, composer, and vocalist from Boston, MA with a deep passion for infusing Jewish music with vocal harmony. Breaking new ground for women in Jewish music, Mayta is the first female arranger for both The Maccabeats and Six13 and founded the national award winning Jewish a cappella group BerKalit, formed at Berklee College of Music. While touring the country with her ensemble, Mayta’s innovative arrangements have garnered her accolades from the likes of ASMAC, Varsity Vocals, The American Conference of Cantors, and Jewish Rock Radio.
Mayta's achievements have earned her invitations to songlead at BBYO’s International Convention and become the youngest artist-in-residence at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, MI, the largest Reform synagogue in the country. Mayta serves on staff at A Cappella Academy, renowned for its world-class expertise in a cappella singing, arranging, and performance, and on faculty at the premiere conference of Jewish songleading, Hava Nashira. Her mission is to combine her Jewish faith with her passion for music to create holiness in her community and beyond.
“Mayta has quickly became renowned among her colleagues as one of the best vocalists and arrangers in Jewish music today. Her musical artistry and wisdom as an educator are widely respected as she is often asked to teach at national conferences and judge prestigious competitions. Mayta’s musical gifts are in high demand, as a solo artist-in-residence, an arranger, and as lead singer and director of her a cappella group BerKalit. She is a bright light of hope for the future.”
- Chava Mirel (Multi-award winning touring artist; Temple Beth Am, SEA)
"Mayta Cohen’s visit to our congregation for Kabbalat Shabbat and the Appel family concert was nothing short of extraordinary. Her passion for Jewish music and community was palpable, and her talent as a vocalist and arranger brought new depth and meaning to our prayers. Mayta’s harmonies transformed familiar melodies into breathtaking spiritual experiences, uniting everyone in the room. Her warmth, charisma, and incredible musical gifts created an uplifting and unforgettable celebration that left us inspired and connected. She truly embodies the power of music to spread holiness and joy!"
- Cantor Neil Michaels (Temple Israel, MI)
