Sing Like Nobody's Watching
Enlighten Singing Lessons
Boost your vocals and open up your sound!
New students:
- 1x 45min introduction session + 4x 45min lessons in 6 weeks
- Sing/perform two songs of your choice
- Apply 5 Vocal Elements and exercises
- Learn/review solfège and warmups
- Push range*
Returning students:
- 5x 45min lessons in 6 weeks
- Review warmups
- Push range
- Practice vocal exercises
- Enhance performance skills
- Sing and perform songs
Improve your tone, range, clarity, projection, rhythm, tuning, stance, stage presence and body language.
Type of session:
- private 1-on-1
- in-person
- or virtual (online via webcam)
Discover your true voice and conquer stage fright.
Enlighten
- You have 6 weeks to complete 5x 45 min sessions.
- If, for any reason, you do not complete all 5x sessions within 42 days, you will no longer qualify for the Enlighten Package Discount, it will revert to pay-as-you-go and therefore additional fees will apply.
- 42 days begins on the date of your first appointment booking, so be sure to schedule all your package sessions before the deadline or risk losing your remaining sessions.
- You may choose to book:
- Single 45min weekly sessions and/or
- Double 90min (2x 45min) weekly sessions and/or
- 2 to 3 sessions per week
24hrs notice is required to cancel or reschedule a session. Less than 24hrs notice, you WILL lose that session.
Sensei Carolyn
A dynamic, visionary performer, director, and storyteller, Carolyn Thompson’s passion...
Goals
Stay focused on your goals.
Audience
It’s not about you, its about connecting with the audience.
Excuses
It’s better to hit a wrong note than to make excuses.
Humming
Humming is an excellent vocal warm up.
Mirror
Practice everyday in front of a full length mirror.
Old
You are never too old to learn to sing.
Mistakes
No one cares about your mistakes more than you.
Fatigue
To avoid vocal fatigue, warm up hours before your performance.
Drink
Drink water. Stay hydrated!
Storytelling
Singing is storytelling. Singers are storytellers.
Smile
When you perform, Smile! If you think you’ll look silly then consider what it looks like when when all you do is frown.
Wall
You can only teach yourself so much before you hit a wall.
Sing
Sing every day.
Stage Fright
Use stage fright to your advantage. The more scared you are, the bigger you should be.
Listening
Listening is equally as important as singing or speaking. Be teachable!
Fix
Listen to yourself. Appreciate the good, fix the bad.
Exercise
Exercise/energize hours before you perform. Run, swim, yoga etc.
Mumblers
Mumblers are never taken seriously. Open your mouth and people will listen.
Talent
Everyone has a talent. Many choose to ignore it.
Thinking
If you’re trying to think of what to say next, then you are not listening.
Smiling
Smiling opens the sides of your mouth and helps with projection.
Steam
Practice daily in the shower. The steam helps open up your sinuses.
Music
To become a better singer, immerse yourself in music.
Learn
Be patient with yourself and you will learn faster.
Cold
Have a cold? Drink warm liquids and rest before you perform.
Don’t Stop
Don’t stop just because you made a mistake. Keep going!
Bigger
Bigger is better. Don’t hold back!
Message
Focus on the message and stage fright becomes less important.
Dance
To loosen up, dance while you practice your song/speech.
Mouth
Wanna hit that high note? Try opening your mouth!
Teachable
Be teachable.
Relax
Relax, slow down, take your time and don’t rush. Less is more!
Participate
Participate in open mics, karaokes, spoken word, poetry jams and improv.