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Karen Lyu
615-530-7710
612-327-0050

http://www.holisticvoicecoach.com

karen@holisticvoicecoach.com

It’s been especially amazing to join Angela Holley Bennett and Marquetta Dupree to become the newest member of the Pacha Mamas vocal trio. Inspired acapella singing with drumming, Broadway-style tunes with keyboard, songs from Korea and Africa, original jazz and improv:)

Find out below about my free If You Can Speak, You Can Sing teleclass and webcam Tue, April 21st 8pm-9pm, voice student news and upcoming performances.

Here are 4 new student testimonials from this past week:

“I was completely blown away by what Karen was able to do with my voice by phone in less than 1 hour! I can feel and hear the difference in both my singing and speaking voice!
My voice is more clear, resonant and relaxed.”

Paul Cutright – Paul and Layne relationship expert, EFT practitioner, life coach, artist
(speaking/singing basics/vocal health)

“Wow, Karen, you’re great! This stuff really helps!”

Ed Pettersen – Song of America producer, singer/songwriter/guitarist
(singing/rock/vocal health)

“People will help you with all kinds of things, but nobody tells you how to talk, how to make your voice better. My voice doesn’t get so tired anymore! I can roll my Rs now, and I’ve
been trying since my first Spanish class in 1982! This is exactly what I was looking for!
My singing is much better too! I think Karen can teach anyone how to sing!”

Joelle Key – Schneider Electric
(speaking/singing basics/jazz/vocal health)

“I started singing since age 7 and I met Karen when I was 27. I have never had a better instructor than Karen,
she helped me understand aspects of my own voice I did not acknowledge before.
She has a unique approach to teaching. I am very grateful to her.”

Alejandra Pedraza – OceanCats singer/songwriter/bassist/
(singing/punk/rock/vocal health)

If You Can Speak, You Can Sing teleclass series
Tue, April 28th – Tue, June 2nd 8pm-9pm CST (instead of 6pm)
If you can copy speaking sounds, you can copy singing sounds! Have fun exploring your voice and learning to sing with freedom. This 6-week teleclass and lesson series is inspired by the live class Karen taught to enthusiastic students for over 3 years at West Bank School of Music in Minneapolis, MN.

Sing songs you like, with lyrics and recordings using MySpace.com Karaoke and see me using FreeConference.com SharePlus Desktop for webcam. This exploratory teleclass will be the first singing teleclass ever offered (according to Google).

Sign Up for the Free sample teleclass Tue, April 21st 8pm CST (instead of 6pm)

Learn 6 keys to open your voice.
Create vocal power, clarity, resonance, range and expression.

1. Body alignment
2. Breath
3. Mouthshape
4. Tone placement
5. Health/Nutrition
6. Emotional expression

Conference Call #: 1-218-486-8700
Passcode: 55413
Webcam Link: Reply to this email to RSVP – info@holisticvoicecoach.com

NOTE: Call in by 7:50pm to win a chance to get personalized attention – and hear your voice transform on the live call.

SPECIAL GUEST: See and hear one of Karen’s formerly “absolute beginner” voice students sing Alicia Keys “No One”.

CLICK HERE for more teleclass information

Thanks also to those who are interested in signing up for my next speaking teleclass! I will be revamping the Express Yourself to Connect with Your Clients teleclass to offer this fall.

BTW – For those of you in Minneapolis, my former voice student Suni McGruder is competing in Sing Minnesota Karaoke contest for $10,000 and a record deal! Help vote Suni into the Semi-Finals:

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 10:30pm at Champps, 1601 Plymouth Rd, Minnetonka, MN

See Karen Sing

Here are my next performances in TN:

Sun, Apr 19th 4:30pm-7:30pm
Karen Lyu w/ Herschel VanDyke jam band
Cafe Coco, 210 Louise, Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 321-2626, http://www.myspace.com/cafecoco

Sun, Apr 26th 11am-12pm
Karen Lyu w/ the Pacha Mamas vocal trio
Unity Church Chattanooga, 604 Black Street, Chattanooga, TN 37405
(615) 321-2626, http://www.myspace.com/pachamamas3

Wed, May 20th 9pm-10pm
Karen Lyu Jazz Birthday Party (my birthday is May 2)
Cafe Coco, 210 Louise, Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 321-2626, http://www.myspace.com/cafecoco

Next I will be recording with wonderful Nashville musicians including jazz pianist Anthony Belfiglio (Branford Marsalis) and singer/songwriter Bobby Pizazz (Willie Nelson Peace Institute). More news later…

It’s a historic time, and I feel grateful that my volunteering and phone voice tips for the Obama campaign made a difference in getting him elected as president!

Apologies for scheduling and tech errors, my voice teleclass has been rescheduled:

Express Yourself to Connect with Your Clients
Mon, Jan 26th – Mon, Mar 2nd 7pm CST — Click Here for Info and to Sign Up
(RESCHEDULED for MLK Day and Inauguration)

DOWNLOAD FREE MP3 of the 1/12/09 sample interactive voice teleclass

I’ll also glad to be singing again with amazing jazz pianist Anthony Belfiglio and the Jazz Jam band

Sun, Jan 25th 4:30pm-7:30pm
Sun, Feb 1st 4:30pm-7:30pm (Anthony TBA)
Cafe Coco, 210 Louise, Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 321-2626, www.cafecoco.com

What is a Holistic Voice Coach?

In my 10th anniversary year, I am now calling myself a holistic voice coach so people immediately know that what I do is unique and involves holistic health. So what does that mean exactly?

5 philosophies that shape what I offer as a holistic voice coach

1. Your body is your instrument – taking care of your body helps you create and maintain a healthy voice.

2. I teach by helping you learn body awareness, so that you physically experience what works and doesn’t work – and get it in your body memory.

3. Your voice is an extension of your identity and your soul that you share with the world. It’s so important, and with you every day of your life.

4. To me there are no “bad” voices, there are only voices that need effective training, practice and healthcare.

5. The way I see it, my job is to find fun and inspiring ways that work to help you improve your voice. If I don’t immediately know of a solution for your issue, I will either invent one, or do research to find one.

Testimonials

Thanks so much for the over 470 voice lesson students, workshop students, teleclass students, choir students and musical theater performers who have helped me become a better voice coach since 1999. I feel blessed by what they have to say about me:

“I’m amazed! I totally, 100% recommend Karen Lyu’s voice coaching!”

Devin Brady – Nashville for All of Us former Phonebanking Coordinator, Nashville Obama for President Campaign
(5 tips for phonebankers/speaking by phone/singing basics)

“Voice lessons with Karen Lyu are totally transformative! I have referred many acquaintances and dear friends to her and
in my experience, she consistently connects people with their powerful and authentic voice.”

Lee Truer – TruerDreams life coach, counselor, speaker, professor, artist
(speaking/folk/oldies/pop/vocal health)

“Karen was a fantastic vocal coach and teacher for me. I can’t say enough about the time I was able to spend with her!
I discovered parts of my range I did not know I had, and learned many helpful techniques!”

Jess Doughty – Speak the Word International praise team leader
(gospel/contemporary Christian/pop/rock/country/vocal health)

“Within a few sessions Karen showed me how to expand my range, breathe correctly, and to really learn to use my instrument – my whole body not just those rusty vocal chords. Within a few months I had the confidence to sing to friends and family (and with a waitress at a coffee shop). I love to sing! Now my 19 year-old daughter has been Karen’s student for several weeks. She’s more confident in her singing and speaking voice.
She’s having fun and really owns the sense of competence she’s developing. You’ll be amazed!”

Maureen Heinen – Send in Maureen personal organizer
(speaking/folk/jazz/pop/vocal health)

“It is fun to have lessons with Karen! As an international student, I am getting three things at the same time -
good English pronounciation, good vocal tone and joy!”

Shino Takayama – former international student and teaching assistant University of Minnesota
(speaking/oldies, J-pop, Broadway)

“Taking lessons from Karen has been one of the best choices of my life. I always have fun learning from her. She listens to the things I want to accomplish and helps me reach them.
I now have over a four octave range, this makes me more than happy!
I would recommend Karen to any one that wants to learn to sing.”

Rachel Wood – 15 year-old singer/songwriter ArtsWork performer
(singing, songwriting, vocal health)

“After taking lessons with Karen, I feel confident with my voice and now I do teleclasses all the time. It’s the main way I get new clients!”

Scott Lewis – Focused Business Action life coach and teleclass presenter
(speaking/singing basics/vocal health)

“This was my first teleclass ever – I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. It was fun. I found myself wishing it lasted a little longer. Karen offers a breadth of knowledge which leaves me feeling hopeful that I will regain my singing voice and that I can be a more powerful speaker in the artistic and business realms. My voice feels clear and open! Thanks Karen!”

Amy Barankovich – Compassionate Kids, creator and educator
(speaking/singing basics/vocal health)

“The biggest thing I got out of the teleclass was how much posture makes a difference, and how to remember good posture with trigger words.
I really enjoyed the experience as much taking a physical class. I loved the comaraderie of being able to share similar issues in a safe, protected environment. I was able to get results that I wasn’t able to get with other teachers! It’s obvious that you put time into developing valuable information for the class and really care about the outcomes of your students!”

Tom Powell – aspiring educator and new member of Nashville in Harmony
(speaking/singing/vocal health)

Ready to improve your voice? Save your spot for

Express Yourself to Connect with Your Clients
Mon, Jan 26th – Mon, Mar 2nd 7pm CST — Click Here for Info and to Sign Up

or contact me for Skype webcam lessons, phone lessons and in-person lessons (in Nashville).

Happy MLK Day and Inauguration Day!

Karen Lyu
Holistic Voice Coach
615-530-7710
612-327-0050
karen@holisticvoicecoach.com
http://www.holisticvoicecoach.com
http://www.globaljazz.net (music website)

Free Interactive Sample Voice Teleclass
Mon, Jan 12th 7pm CST
1-712-432-1600
Code: 522957

The full Express Yourself to Connect with Your Clients 8-week teleclass and lesson series runs
Mon, Jan 19th – Mon, Mar 9th 
7pm – 8pm CST

Do you feel self-conscious when you speak?
How is your voice affecting the way you communicate?

Your voice is your most powerful tool in connecting with people by phone, teleclass, radio, recording or podcast.

It’s your second most powerful tool when communicating in person or by visual media.

How can you improve your voice?

6 keys to open your voice.
Create vocal power, clarity, resonance, interest and influence.

1. Breath
2. Body alignment
3. Mouthshape
4. Tone placement
5. Health/Nutrition
6. Emotional expression and client communications

“Words mean more than what is set down on paper. It takes the human voice to infuse them with deeper meaning.” Maya Angelou

Express Yourself to Connect with Your Clients was created by request for entreprenuers and educators. The 8-week series includes 5 interactive teleclasses and 3 one-on-one lessons – all recorded to MP3 with optional transcripts.

The group teleclasses go through the important basics, and the one-on-one lessons help personalize what you learn so that it is more effective for you in your life. Learn from the comfort of your home or office while you save time, money, and the environment!

Join us for a free sample interactive voice teleclass with playful voice exercises, vocal health solutions, inspiring stories — and hear voices improve during the call.

My “5 Easy Voice Tips to Speak Effectively by Phone” article is being featured on the homepage today! It is also being sent out to their RSS feed members and EzineArticles Email Alert Members.

This is a huge and humbling honor to have my article chosen out of thousands submitted to EzineArticles.com every day!

See it here:

Imagine you’re at a meeting, and you hear someone say “Hello” with a nervous, giggly nasal voice — or a muffled, monotone mumble. What messages are you getting?

Now imagine a radio announcer saying “Hello” with a clear, warm and projected voice. Did you notice your body reacting in a different way? How does it make you feel? And that’s just one word!

Think about the impact of an entire conversation — or an entire life?

“Words mean more than what is set down on paper. It takes the human voice to infuse them with deeper meaning.” – Maya Angelou

So what are some simple things you can do right now improve your voice?

5 Easy Voice Tips to Speak Effectively by Phone

1. Keep your throat and mouth relaxed (yawning or saying “Wow” helps)

2. Speak clearly at medium speed

3. Smile while you talk, and people will hear the difference

4. Sit up at the edge of your seat to keep your body aligned (or stand & walk)

5. Drink water or tea (pop, alcohol, and coffee will dehydrate your throat)

These quick tips will help you to speak with a healthy, understandable, warm and resonant voice so that people stay focused and interested in what you have to say.

One area where effective speaking makes a powerful difference — is politics.

Devin Brady, Phone banking Coordinator of the Nashville Obama for President campaign, worked with thousands of volunteers who called voters in 10 swing states. He posted these 5 voice tips on huge flip-chart-sized posters on three walls of the campaign office. Devin credits these tips as the key to helping Nashville phone banking volunteers inspire voters in every one of those Republican-leaning states to vote for Obama.

“I’m amazed! They really work!”

Try these tips for yourself, and see what kind of difference can heard and felt in your voice.

Note: These suggestions work for most people, and may not be as effective if you have health issues that are getting in the way. To find out, talk to a voice coach that specializes in voice and health issues.

See this article at EzineArticles.com

http://ezinearticles.com/?5-Easy-Voice-Tips-to-Speak-Effectively-by-Phone&id=1853488

See this article at TRCB.com

http://www.trcb.com/Self-Improvement/Self-Improvement/5-Easy-Voice-Tips-to-Speak-Effectively-by-Phone-3669.htm

Do you feel self-conscious when you speak? How do people react to your voice? Is the sound of your voice helping or harming your ability to communicate effectively? What kind of impression do you want to make when you speak?

Your voice is your most powerful tool in connecting with people by phone, teleclass, recording, radio, or podcast.

It’s your second most powerful tool when communicating in person or by visual media.

Your voice is a key element of your identity, of how people perceive who you are.

Many people spend thousands of dollars on how they look, yet don’t spend a dime on how they speak.

Ironically, several studies show public speaking as people’s number one fear!

Have you ever heard a recording of your voice and thought, “Do I really sound like that?”

What can you do?

Is it even possible to change your voice?

Try meowing like a cat… [Meow!]

You just changed your voice!

The sound of your voice can alter instantly with a different mouth shape, breath, body position, tone focus or emotion.

Many people adopt unhealthy habits (including postures and diets) that can make their voice sound distractingly tense, scratchy, breathy, nasal, or muffled.

Vocal distractions get in the way of important messages to our clients, friends, family and relationships.

These unhealthy habits can also make people lose their voices, and potentially lose income for professionals such as life coaches and public speakers.

How can you find your healthy voice?

With the help of professional voice instruction, your healthy, powerful and resonant voice can become as easy as a cat’s meow.

7 Qualities of a Great Voice Coach

1. Inspires you to learn and makes you feel comfortable

2. Experience getting results with student’s speaking voices

3. Specializes in voice-related health issues such as allergies, back problems, sleep disorders, and nutrition

4. Glowing testimonials from former and current voice students

5. Voice-related degree and/or training with top voice coaches

6. Professional speaking, acting and/or singing experience

7. Availability to teach in person or by phone at times that work for you

A great voice coach can help improve your breathing, resonance, power, clarity, persuasiveness and confidence. Transform your voice, and you will have a whole new perspective on who you are and what you’re capable of becoming.

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See this article at EzineArticles.com

http://ezinearticles.com/?Find-Your-Healthy-Voice-and-Improve-the-Way-You-Communicate&id=1580645

See this article at TRCB.com

http://www.trcb.com/Business/Entrepreneurialism/Find-Your-Healthy-Voice-and-Improve-the-Way-You-Communicate-1751.htm