Hayley also co writes and loves to collaborate as a topliner and vocalist. She has written with various songwriters including Nashville American Songwriter winner Bill Diluigi, Hattie Murdoch, Phil Caffrey, Claire Hamill, Anna Neale, Ed Cosins, Andy Johnson, Willie Scott, twice grammy nominated Jan Buckingham and Andy Vitoli. 

Hayley is also a Vocal Coach, delivering workshops and singing lessons for all ages and backgrounds across the North East. She is based at the Forum Music Centre in Darlington where she teaches vocal technique. Hayley studied at Brighton Institute of Modern Music and Access to Music in London alongside the likes of Jess Glynne and Ed Sheeran. Over the years she has taught at Stagecoach Theatre arts, School of Rock n Pop, worked for North East Music foundation, Musinc, and has ran popular workshops and music clubs. Hayley also offers lessons online via zoom. 

“Each session begins with specially catered warm ups, exercises and breathing workouts to help strengthen the voice. I teach most styles of music, and I can also help students achieve grade certificates from Rock school (RSL). We work on the vocal and performance delivery of songs exploring different techniques and practice. Get in touch hayleymckaymusic@gmail.com”