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Helping people expand their singing capabilities in order to better express themselves is Carolyn’s specialty. The joy that singing brings can be life-transforming. Because singing is so personal, she finds it imperative to be patient, caring, and supportive and to encourage joy and expression. She recognizes people’s need to feel confident and sing effectively to connect with other people.
Phone: 417-833-9800
Text: 417-893-0220

Vocal Life Singing Studio
Singing Lessons
Coaching Sessions
Singing Consultations
Instruction for all levels.
Singing instruction available in musical theater, pop, folk, classical.
Carolyn Smith
M.S. Music and Drama
B.M., Vocal Music Education
Testimonials
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Results!
“Even after one half-hour lesson I can tell a difference in the quality of the sound I'm producing.”
“...enabled me to see immediate improvements.”
Joy!
“Every lesson I had was a wonderful experience. I took something away that I didn’t know before, every single time.”
Individualized Learning!
“She is so patient with each individual’s way of learning and explains it in a way that you leave feeling confident.”
Communication!
“Carolyn explains everything very thoroughly and is excited about music and teaching it.”
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“Clear and enabled me to see immediate improvements.”
Skills
Workshops for Instrumentalists
New! Singing Workshops for Dulcimer Players and other Instrumentalists!
A. Let Your Voice Soar I Beginner Level: This workshop series is for those who want to gain confidence through knowledge of basic technique and singing in tune strategies. If you feel you don't sing in-tune (or aren't sure), this class will offer strategies for working on tuning through ear training and singing techniques.
Technique topics include phrasing, breath flow and management, energizing your voice, singing smoothly, and an introduction to choosing songs. No solo singing required!
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Dates: to be detemined when there are 5 people requesting the class
Length: 6 weeks of 1 hour per week
Where: on Zoom
Price: $85
Minimum participants for class to make: 5
Recording: If all members of the group are comfortable with me recording the class, then those will become available to anyone who has to miss a class.
B. Let Your Voice Soar Intermediate Level: If you are looking for some help with singing technique and choosing songs to sing with your instrument and already feel confident about your ability to sing in tune and have had some singing instruction through choir or private lessons but want more technique and help picking songs and keys, then this is the class for you. No solo singing required, just encouraged.
Topics will include finding your range, tessitura, and transition zones in the voice, and picking songs accordingly. Participants will learn how to choose the best keys for their voices for particular songs. Instrumentalists will receive tips about singing while playing.
Dates: to be detemined when there are 5 people requesting the class
Length: 6 weeks of 1 hour per week
Where: on Zoom
Price: $85
Minimum participants for class to make: 5
Recording: If all members of the group are comfortable with me recording the class, then those will become available to anyone who has to miss a class
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Platform
The sessions will all take place on Zoom. I will send you a Zoom invite from my Google Calendar. Equipment needed is the same as for QuaranTune workshops. There are a few helpful tips that will make it easier for singing on Zoom that I will provide in an email once the schedule is determined.