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
Harmony and Chords
Music Performance Techniques
Melody & Pitch
Singing
Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for kids
Singing for beginners
Singing for adults
Singing for intermediate
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

Singing concepts taught by Catherine
The session focused on vocal exercises and applying them to the song "Lua." The student practiced breath control, vocal warm-ups, and dynamic control. The instructor provided feedback on facial positioning and vocal technique to improve tone and volume. The student was asked to continue practicing the song, focusing on the vocal push technique, and the instructor plans to use another instrument to provide the chords for the song.
Diaphragmatic Breathing for Vocal Power
Vowel Lengthening and Jaw Drop
Understanding Chest Voice vs. Head Voice
Dynamic Variation and Crescendos
Maintaining Neutral Facial Posture
Vocal Warm-ups for Range and Control
The Student and Tutor engaged in vocal warm-up exercises focusing on breath control, vocal strength, and range expansion. The Student then began learning the song "Fly Me to the Moon," working on pitch and lyrics, and were introduced to a new song, "Stars" from Les Misérables. The Student was asked to familiarize themselves with "Stars" before the next lesson.
Vocal Warm-up: Lip Trills
Vocal Warm-up: Nasal Resonance
Vocal Warm-up: Elevators
Applying Vocal Techniques to Song
Identifying and Navigating Breaking Points
Breathing Exercises for Vocal Control
The Student and Tutor focused on vocal exercises and worked on a song, Lua by Bright Eyes, specifically targeting the first verse and chorus. The session involved breathing techniques, vocal warm-ups, and addressing projection issues. The plan is to work on strengthening exercises and further refine the song for the next session.
Diaphragmatic Breathing and Lower Rib Activation
Vocal Warm-ups: Range Exploration
Resonance and Tone Production
Addressing Spoken vs. Sung Tone
Power and Projection in Singing
The Student and Tutor engaged in breath work exercises and vocal warm-ups to improve singing technique. They worked on songs from Disney movies, including "Go the Distance" and "A Whole New World," to practice pitch matching and vocal range. The Tutor will prepare some musical theatre pieces for the Student to work on in the next session, focusing on pieces that fit the Student's vocal range.
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Vocal Warm-ups: Hissing and 'Ha' Exercise
Pitch Matching and Vocal Range Expansion
Mouth Opening and Jaw Relaxation
Head and Neck Alignment
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Lyric & sheet music notation software
Karaoke & backing track apps
Interactive voice lessons
Note taking
Weekend lessons
Pets are welcomed
Open Q&A
Mobile joining

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