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
/ 55 min
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
Melody & Pitch
Ear training
Singing
Music Performance Techniques
Music History
Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for kids
Singing for adults
Singing for beginners
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
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15 days Refund
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Free Tutor Swap
Singing concepts taught by Catherine
The tutor and student worked on vocal exercises to improve projection and resonance, focusing on diaphragm control, breath management, and expanding oral space. They practiced hissing and vocal ladders (sirens) to strengthen vocal technique and addressed head and jaw placement for optimal tone production.
Vocal Hissing for Projection
Mouth-Closed Humming for Resonance
Vocal 'Ladders' (Sirens)
Jaw Relaxation for Vocalists
The tutor and student focused on vocal technique, specifically addressing resonance and head voice production through various exercises. They also discussed strategies for improving vocal tone and the student's personal challenges with physical pain and navigating disability benefits, alongside broader political commentary.
Vocal Support and Posture
Chest Voice vs. Head Voice
Vocal Connecting and Bridging
Vocal Resonance and Jaw Dropping
The student and tutor worked on vocal warm-ups and song practice, focusing on pitch accuracy, melodic phrasing, and breath control for a song due in May. They practiced specific vocal exercises and sections of the song, with the tutor providing feedback and guidance on areas needing improvement.
Vocal Warm-ups and Breathing Techniques
Understanding Vocal Registers
Melodic Progression and Pitch Accuracy
Pickup Measures and Phrasing
Vocal Belting Techniques
Using Vocal Tools and Practice Aids
The student and tutor worked on vocal technique, focusing on breath control, dynamics, and hitting high notes within a specific song. They practiced exercises to improve transitions between vocal ranges and refine rhythmic accuracy, planning to continue working on the student's upper range in the next session.
Achieving High Notes with Clarity
Navigating Complex Musical Phrasing
Vocal Dynamics and Expression
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
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Lyric & sheet music notation software
Karaoke & backing track apps
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Interactive voice lessons
Pets are welcomed
Record lessons
Open Q&A
Weekend lessons
Note taking
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Every tutor is interviewed and selected for subject expertise and teaching skill.