About Karen
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Do people make fun of your voice? Do you cringe when you hear your voice - like when you hear a recording of yourself?
That used to be Karen years ago! This is Karen NOW... ABOUT
Karen Lyu (she/her) is a beloved Holistic Voice Coach + Eclectic Jazz Singer/Songwriter/Actor. Her new mission is to train creative amateur singers to become passionate pro performers who sing on pitch! She has helped over 1,000 diverse students from 13 countries, since 1997. She is an eHow.com YouTube voice expert who has earned IMIA, CCHI, TNAOC, TESOL, and New Science of Singing certifications. 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). Due to her love of jazz, she earned a BSS in Jazz Studies, Vocal Performance from Cornell College in 1993. Karen’s multiple honors include a Minnesota State Arts Board grant, a $10,000+ arts patron sponsorship, a MusiCares grant, and being a judge for Hmong Idol USA. Karen has sung in over 40 musical styles and in 15 languages. In Minneapolis, MN, she was the Voice Department Head and the Executive Director of the legendary West Bank School of Music. Karen has ADHD and mental illness, which makes her a more compassionate and innovative vocal coach. She is a tech nerd with 14 years of experience voice coaching online. Karen has lived in South Korea, CA, TX, MN, IA, TN, and Chicago, IL. Karen also enjoys food, travel, yoga and the Arts. NEWS: OFFICIAL WINNER for the APAC Insider Magazine Business Awards 2022 MORE INFO: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenlyu |
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