Karen Lane

To inspire and make singing practise more fun, Karen developed a set of vocal exercise CDs using cool backing tracks including funky and world music grooves, jazz swing feels, and latin beats. The complete voice training cds are available to buy from the singsing site www.singsing.co.uk or you can purchase selected tracks through amazon or itunes.

Education and Background

KAREN LANE has worked as a professional singer for 17 years in contemporary styles ranging from soul and pop through to blues and jazz. Prior to embarking on her singing career she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Speech and Language Therapy in Perth, Western Australia. She moved to Sydney in 1991 and, whilst working as a speech/voice therapist and private singing teacher, sang in various jazz bands and soul outfits.

Since moving to London, Karen has focused on singing jazz and has established a considerable following, with the release of four successful albums.  Whilst “live” singing has always remained a priority, for 5 years she worked in the music department of the City Literary Institute for adult learning in Covent Garden, teaching “Find Your Voice” and jazz singing. During 2006 and 2007 she acted as a Consultant to the ACM – Guildford (Academy of Contemporary Music) lecturing in vocal technique to degree level students.

She has continued to develop her teaching business, and now works primarily as a private vocal coach for singers and other professionals.

It is unusual to find a vocal coach with such a range of anatomical knowledge and understanding of the science behind how the voice works. Her experience as a speech language therapist gives her a unique perspective from which to teach singing, and this, combined with her professional experience as a singer, gives her a clear insight into the difficulties singers face with regard to protecting, maintaining and refining their instrument.

PRIVATE LESSONS

• Contact Karen -  singsing@karenlane.co.uk

GROUPS

• Soul/Gospel Choir
• Teen Group Choir workshops