India Carney
- Assistant Professor of Contemporary Music
- COMPOSITION
India Carney is a multi-talented solo artist with a wide range of dynamic performing experience. At home with audiences across the country and abroad, Carney’s original music features a mix of classical, pop, R&B, a cappella and theatrical influences. Her versatility shines through her work as a soloist or in collaboration, whether as singer, songwriter, arranger, actress or vocal coach. With a strong foundation as a social media influencer, Carney’s fans watched her launch on an international scale when she competed as a Top 5 artist on NBC’s Emmy Award-winning series “The Voice,” Season 8.
Carney has toured and performed with award-winning artists such as Olivia Rodrigo, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera and H.E.R. She has performed on live television broadcasts of the Grammy Awards, the BET Awards, “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” and “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.”
Despite an active performance schedule, Carney’s passion extends to education as a vocal coach and mentor, developing the next generation of singers on shows like “American Idol,” “The Voice,” “I Can See Your Voice” and “Alter Ego,” as well as through arts foundations such as YoungArts and Find Your Light. She is an alumna of UCLA, where she earned a bachelor’s in music performance with a minor in music industry, Manhattan School of Music (Precollege) and LaGuardia Arts High School, the “Fame” school in New York City.
In May 2021, Carney released her debut single, “Human,” a personal anthem exploring themes of equality, empathy and human connection. Her most recent project, “Recovery,” was released in October 2024—with more to follow.