Catherine Terrett
Find your voice, and sing with confidence with personalized singing lessons from the comfort of home.
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Catherine Terrett
Bachelors degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
50 lessons
20% off
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30 lessons
15% off
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20 lessons
10% off
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10 lessons
5% off
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5 lessons
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1 lessons
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Catherine - Get to know your vocal coach
With over 30 years of performance experience in classical music and musical theatre, I bring a lifetime of passion and expertise to my work as an online vocal coach. Raised in a musical family, I learned early the value of strong technique, creativity, and joyful expression—principles that shape my teaching today. I welcome singers of all levels, from complete beginners to experienced performers preparing for auditions or roles. My approach blends classical foundation with the flexibility needed for musical theatre and contemporary styles, focusing on healthy technique, confidence, and authentic expression. Each lesson is personalized to your goals, whether you want to improve range, pitch, artistry, or simply enjoy singing more. With flexible scheduling and fully online sessions, I make it easy to fit music into your life. Together, we’ll develop your unique voice and help you grow as a confident, expressive singer.
Catherine graduated from University of Alberta
Your vocal coach specialities
Harmony & Counterpoint
Vocal Training
Ear training
Singing
Harmony and Chords
Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for beginners
Singing for kids
Singing for intermediate
Singing for adults
Singing lessons highlights
My teaching centers on giving students the tools to sing well and happily. I blend classical techniques with modern, relatable material to create a strong technical foundation while keeping lessons engaging and enjoyable. Because every singer’s needs are unique, I tailor my approach to each student’s individual goals, interests, and learning style. Together, we can focus on breath control, musicality, expressiveness, vocal health, and building lasting confidence both on and off the stage. Although my background is classical, I’m fully open to exploring any genre that inspires you—musical theater, pop, jazz, or beyond—helping you develop healthy, flexible technique that supports your voice in every style you choose. Whether you’re preparing for auditions, aiming to refine specific skills, or simply wanting more music and joy in your life, we can collaborate to get you where you want to be.
Types of singing lessons
Singing
Classical Singing
Pop Singing
Rock Singing
Movie Singing
Folk Singing
Flexible Scheduling
Allows 1h early scheduling
Allows 1h early rescheduling
Can wait for 20 mins after joining
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10 day Refund
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Singing concepts taught by Catherine
The Student and Tutor worked on vocal technique, focusing on overcoming the student's vocal break and improving pitch accuracy. They discussed specific vocal exercises and strategies for practicing a song at a slower tempo and in smaller sections. The Tutor recommended YouTube resources for vocal warm-ups and planned further singing practice for the next session.
Vocal Register Breaks
Paggio: The Classical Approach to Vocal Transitions
Vocal Health and Practice Strategies
Vocal Range and Register Identification
The tutor and student worked on vocal warm-ups, including breathing exercises and arpeggios, to improve breath support and vocal range. They then practiced the song "Stars," focusing on pitch, rhythm, and lyrical accuracy, utilizing a karaoke track for accompaniment and addressing specific challenging phrases.
Vocal Exercises: Arpeggios and Octave Leaps
Vocal Technique: Jaw and Neck Alignment
Music Reading: Note Values and Timing
Performance Practice: Using Karaoke Tracks
Vocal Warm-ups: Diaphragmatic Breathing
The student and tutor worked on vocal warm-ups and song practice, focusing on breath control, pitch accuracy, and bridging the vocal break. They practiced scales, octave leaps, and specific song intervals, with plans to continue refining these techniques and addressing vocal challenges.
Vocal Registers: Chest Voice vs. Head Voice
Interval Training: The Fourth and Semitones
Understanding Musical Notation: Chords and Symbols
Vocal Warm-ups: The 1-3-5-3-1 Pattern
Vocal Breath Control: The Hiss Exercise
The student and tutor worked on vocal warm-ups and technical exercises, including breath control and pitch matching, to prepare for singing a chosen song. They analyzed specific phrases of the song using sheet music and karaoke tracks, focusing on improving pitch accuracy and vocal technique. The next session will continue breaking down the song and building upon the learned techniques.
Pitch Accuracy and Phrase Construction
Interpreting Sheet Music and Musical Phrasing
Octave Leaps and Vocal Blending
Pitch Matching and Range Expansion
Vocal Warm-ups: Hissing and "Ha"
The tutor and student worked on singing techniques and a specific song, "Stars from Lay Mizarab." They practiced vocal warm-ups, improved breath control, and focused on navigating challenging vocal passages and pitch accuracy within the song. The next session will involve faster tempos and potentially karaoke versions to refine timing.
Vocal Warm-up Techniques
Musical Structure: A/B Melodies
Vocal Range and Pitch Accuracy
Breath Management in Phrasing
Rhythmic Accuracy and Dotted Notes
The Student and Tutor worked on vocal exercises to improve breath control, vocal range, and dynamics. The Student practiced 'hissing' and 'ha' exercises and incorporated dynamics while singing the song 'Lua'. They agreed to adjust the lesson structure in the future to prioritize singing practice due to the student's fatigue.
Diaphragmatic Breathing for Vocal Power
Core Engagement and Volume Control
Modifying Vocal Warm-ups
Dynamic Vocal Variation
Recognizing and Avoiding 'Speaking' vs. 'Singing'
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Lyric & sheet music notation software
Karaoke & backing track apps
Interactive voice lessons
Weekend lessons
Record lessons
Note taking
Pets are welcomed
Parent feedback
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