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We are “genetically programmed” to sing. Singing plays a part in every human's life, whether a person is musically gifted or not, their brain and body is attuned from birth to respond in positive ways to song. Some anthropologists believe that our earliest ancestors sang before they could speak, using vocalisations to mimic the sounds of nature. This sharing of experience and emotions may have played a key role in developing complex social dynamics.

Singing improves your physical and mental health.

Physical…

At Kelowna Voice Lab, I am always trying to provide new techniques and valuable services to my students. Live performance is perhaps the most difficult part of singing for anyone. How do you capture an audience and take them on a ride? How do you weave that special spell that makes them want to watch you? How do you hold their attention? How do you have the confidence to convey deep emotion?

These are the vocal performance elements that we will be focusing on in this 3-month program that begins mid September…

Due to popular demand, Kim will be offering a 2-hour group class called Broadway Bootcamp for kids ages 8-12 from 10-12 on Mondays for the month of July.

Included in the class will be solid vocal technique teaching plus performance skills to really gain confidence singing musical theatre songs.

Learning in a group encourages bravery and support. Kim is an experienced performer who can help your child gain more confidence as they explore their vocal range and acting. Kids who get coaching get more roles and…

The last two courses were so successful, we are starting another session Thursday March 5 to April 9. This fun and supportive adult karaoke course is designed to provide valuable vocal technique exercises and information as well as live performance experience.

All ages 19 and up welcome and all musical styles are encouraged and supported.

The last class is filmed for students on their own phones to keep or share.

80 tickets have been sold for our upcoming Christmas concert called “Holiday-fi”. The show will be held Sunday, December 14 at Grizzli Winery in West Kelowna at 3:00 pm.

The theme is completely different this year as we have taken non-holiday songs and re-written the lyrics to make them about Christmas. All students will sing two choir songs where we have taken Christmas songs and made them about non-Christmas things. It's a fun “upside down” take on the traditional holiday concert and was a great creative…

The first I Can Karaoke! group course began September 15 and has proven to be a great success! 10 adults have committed to the 6-week course to learn new singing skills, make friends and gain confidence in a structured and supportive environment.

The group ranges in age from 25 to 70 and includes singers of all ability, experience and styles. Singing in front of others does not have to be terrifying and it is inspiring to watch people step outside of their comfort zones and grow musically.

Karaoke was…

The back to school session begins Monday, September 8. See you soon!

For aspiring singers and seasoned vocalists alike, hitting those high notes can be an exhilarating experience. However, it is not uncommon to encounter challenges while attempting to reach those lofty pitches. One of the most common obstacles faced by singers is vocal strain, which can be a frustrating and limiting factor in their vocal journey. 

As a vocal coach in Kelowna, I have seen this problem many times and there are specific techniques and exercises that can help to overcome it.

In this blog, we will…

June 16th was the Gonzo Okanagan Music Industry People's Choice Awards show held at Sunset Ranch Golf Club in Kelowna BC. Awards were presented for several different music categories including bands, individual performers and music teacher.

Kelowna Voice Lab owner Kim Rhindress was delighted to win the award and brought her husband Jim up on stage with her to accept it. While Kim is the primary teacher at Kelowna Voice Lab, Jim also has a successful guitar teaching practice and accompanies students for a…

I see this almost daily: singers who tighten their neck muscles in a misguided attempt to "brace for action". It's completely understandable since most times when we call upon other muscles in our bodies to perform for us, we tend to tense them up. It makes logical sense and is a knee-jerk habit except when it comes to singing, it just doesn't work! In fact, just the opposite result of what we want happens - singing gets harder, not easier!

The moment we tense our shoulders or neck, the muscles surrounding…