See new student testimonials:

“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/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/jazz/vocal health)

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

GOOD NEWS! Congratulations to Suni McGruder for singing her heart out and getting into the Semi-Finals! Thanks to everyone who helped vote her in!


CANCELLED: I was in a minor car accident that triggered old injuries in my ribs & back so I'm canceling my singing teleclass series and my performance with the Pacha Mamas in Chattanooga to take care of myself. I'm also thankful to be alive and glad I've been able do all my other performances and classes over the past 15 years.

If You Can Speak, You Can Sing teleclass series
Tue, April 28th - Tue, June 2nd  8pm-9pm 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

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"!

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


See Karen Perform

Here are my next performances in TN:

Sun, Apr 19th  4:30pm-7:30pm
Karen Lyu w/ Herschel VanDyke jazz 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 - cancelled (Angela will perform solo)
Christ Unity Church Chattanooga, 105 McBrien Road, Chattanooga, TN 37411 (corrected)
(423) 892-4960 , http://www.myspace.com/pachamamas3

Sat, May 2nd 7:30-10:30pm
Me w/ Ed Haggard drumming class @ BellyDance Night for Love Drums WhizBang
Unitarian Universalist Church, 1808 Woodmont, Nashville, TN (615) 383-5760

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 Research Institute). More news later...