Maninoa Courtright is a 3rd-year Music Therapy and Vocal Performance student at the University of Iowa, studying under Royce Blackburn. Before attending Iowa, Maninoa participated in multiple choirs, show choirs, Iowa All-State Honor Choir, National Collegiate Directors Association Honor Choir, and musical theater productions in high school. She also has performance experience throughout the community in public venues as a vocalist and guitarist. Maninoa is currently teaching voice, guitar, uke, and beginner piano lessons at Brock Family Music.