Transform Your Voice 
​& Express Your Soul!

Wish you could be more confident with your voice?
Looking for an encouraging mentor who can guide you from absolute beginner to passionate pro performer through body awareness ~ WITHOUT long, boring lectures?

Unlock Your Vocal Potential

Rave Reviews
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​​Edmund Molathe
​Johannesburg, South Africa
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RESULT:
​IDOL South Africa TV Show + more! 

​Andy Garcia-Ruse 
Kansas City, MO, USA

RESULT:
Got her SAG-AFTRA Card!

CarmillaJo
San Francisco, CA, USA

RESULT:
Became singing audiobook narrator!

Bill Harris
Houston, TX, USA

RESULT:
Pro in less than 9 months + 8 encores in 1 night + sang at the House of Blues!

Feeling Discouraged?

​Have you ever had people put you down, laugh at your singing ~ or stomp on your dreams of becoming a singer/songwriter/actor?

Ever wondered why you still have a tough time trying to sing beautifully AND on pitch ~ after months or years of YouTube tutorials and/or voice lessons?

Maybe you’ve gotten very discouraged ~ by a disappointing rehearsal, audition, or performance?

Ever feel ALONE, and wished that you had a supportive, experienced, and educated mentor that understood what you are going through?

I Know How You Feel...

I was told that I had NO TALENT.

I dreamt of confidently performing on stage and captivating audiences with my voice, but I was failed so many auditions. All I wanted was to be heard. I decided to hone in on my singing skills and hired a classical vocal coach. The old and dated techniques didn't work for me, so I found another coach and got the same results. The long lectures and vague teaching styles just were not working for me. It felt like I was stuck in a rut and not making any progress.

Then It Hit Me...

I got into a car accident and needed to take some time to take care of my health. Just like a damaged flute, my voice was off. During my recovery I started to become more aware of my body. After focusing more on my body, like my alignment and breathing, I started to notice major changes in my singing. I was finally able to hit those high notes, overcome stage fright, and infuse my performances with emotion and authenticity. In a matter of weeks I was able to improve more than I had in years. I got more gigs in Minneapolis, MN, then across the country in 40 different musical styles, in over a dozen of language, with 13 bands. After finding my voice through holistic techniques I was ready to share it with the world.

​From there I taught over 1,000 students in over 11 countries to transform their voices. My students see magic in moments and can start to perform like a pro within months. Some past voice students have gotten awards, nominations, and up to 8 encores. Using a holistic approach to singing that encompasses not just vocal technique, but also mind, body, and spirit, my students have been able to get magical results.

​That's Why I Created

Holistic Voice Coaching

​Learn as much as possible, as soon as possible, as simply as possible

- through body awareness!
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About Me

Karen Lyu (she/her) is a queer Korean-American Holistic Voice Coach + Eclectic Jazz Singer/Songwriter/Speaker/Actor and former ESL teacher, who has taught over 1,000 students from 11 countries to transform their voices, since 1997. Her nickname is "Karey Poppins". She happens to be an eHow.com YouTube voice expert and EzineArticles.com expert author who has earned IMIA, CCHI, TNAOC, TESOL, and New Science of Singing certifications, and studied with 15 respected voice coaches, including Berklee School of Music voice professor, Roberta Davis (RIP). Due to her love of jazz, Karen earned a BSS in Jazz Studies, Vocal Performance from Cornell College. Currently, she is Co-Chair of the Voice and Speech Teachers Association (VASTA) BizCore Committee, and a full member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS). In Minneapolis, MN during the 2000s, she was the Voice Department Head and the Executive Director of the legendary West Bank School of Music. Karen’s honors include a Minnesota State Arts Board grant, a $10,000+ arts patron sponsorship, a MusiCares grant, a Samsung sponsorship, and being a judge for Hmong Idol USA. Karen has sung in over 40 musical styles and dozen languages with 13 bands, since 1993. Karen has ADHD and mental illness (like Selena Gomez) - which has made her a more compassionate and creative voice coach. She is a digital nomad who was born in Seoul, South Korea and has also lived in CA > TX > MN > IA > MN > Nashville, TN > spent 11 years teaching ESL part-time in Korea > Chicago, IL > and now lives near Chattanooga, TN! Also, Karen enjoys board games, food, travel, nature, animals, comedy improv, books, movies, art, yoga, salsa dancing, history, computers, and more. ​

Ready to TRANSFORM your voice + express your soul?

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​612-299-2462 | karen@holisticvoicecoach.com ​