Marley and Honor, husband and wife duo, started Mellow Studios in July 2021 with a vision to create a safe space for tamariki, rangatahi and adults alike, to express, heal and learn about their voices and artistry. 

Marley’s music journey began as a child in kura kaupapa and eventually became his career as a young teen, performing on X-Factor in boy-band Moorhouse. He later was able to focus on developing his own sound as a solo artist and started producing music for multiple other artists in the New Zealand music industry.

Honor has been passionate about the arts from a young age, starting her creative journey in dance and, later in her teens discovering her voice, singing in musicals, church and gigging at weddings and events. 

Mellow Studios has successfully reached over 250 whānau in Otautahi and abroad, with 100 families returning on a termly basis for lessons, artist development and hau ora mentorship.

Most recently, the team at Mellow have been invited into kura kaupapa and local schools within Ōtautahi to provide itinerate vocal tutoring and assistance with kapa haka. We also partner with multiple health practitioners and organisations such as Te Whatu Ora, Pese Wairua, Womens Refuge, He Waka Tapu, Oranga Tamariki and Key Assests to provide music therapy and intervention for tamariki and rangatahi.