Sing Like Nobody's Watching
Energize Singing Lesson
Can't commit to a package? ...or just need a quick vocal warm-up?
- 1x 45min pay-as-you-go singing lesson for students who have completed the introduction session.
- Practice solfège
- Learn/review vocal warmups and exercises
- Apply 5 Vocal Elements*
Energize your voice and improve your tone, range, clarity, projection, rhythm, tuning, stance, stage presence and body language. Perfect for audition or gig prep!
Type of session:
- private 1-on-1
- in-person
- or virtual (online via webcam)
Discover your true voice and conquer stage fright.
Sensei Carolyn
A dynamic, visionary performer, director, and storyteller, Carolyn Thompson’s passion...
Mirror
Practice everyday in front of a full length mirror.
Steam
Practice daily in the shower. The steam helps open up your sinuses.
Dance
To loosen up, dance while you practice your song/speech.
Bigger
Bigger is better. Don’t hold back!
Teachable
Be teachable.
Goals
Stay focused on your goals.
Message
Focus on the message and stage fright becomes less important.
Mouth
Wanna hit that high note? Try opening your mouth!
Mumblers
Mumblers are never taken seriously. Open your mouth and people will listen.
Sing
Sing every day.
Fatigue
To avoid vocal fatigue, warm up hours before your performance.
Audience
It’s not about you, its about connecting with the audience.
Participate
Participate in open mics, karaokes, spoken word, poetry jams and improv.
Learn
Be patient with yourself and you will learn faster.
Listening
Listening is equally as important as singing or speaking. Be teachable!
Smiling
Smiling opens the sides of your mouth and helps with projection.
Drink
Drink water. Stay hydrated!
Relax
Relax, slow down, take your time and don’t rush. Less is more!
Fix
Listen to yourself. Appreciate the good, fix the bad.
Exercise
Exercise/energize hours before you perform. Run, swim, yoga etc.
Mistakes
No one cares about your mistakes more than you.
Stage Fright
Use stage fright to your advantage. The more scared you are, the bigger you should be.
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.
Don’t Stop
Don’t stop just because you made a mistake. Keep going!
Thinking
If you’re trying to think of what to say next, then you are not listening.
Excuses
It’s better to hit a wrong note than to make excuses.
Cold
Have a cold? Drink warm liquids and rest before you perform.
Old
You are never too old to learn to sing.
Wall
You can only teach yourself so much before you hit a wall.
Talent
Everyone has a talent. Many choose to ignore it.
Humming
Humming is an excellent vocal warm up.
Storytelling
Singing is storytelling. Singers are storytellers.
Music
To become a better singer, immerse yourself in music.