Karen Lyu
About
If singing makes your heart pound or you’ve been told your voice doesn’t matter, Karen Lyu is here for you. A Korean-American Holistic Voice Coach with a background in jazz and vocal science, she’s helped over 1,000 people—especially women and girls recovering from bullying—reclaim their voices and feel powerful again.
Known as “Karey Poppins” for her warm, fun-loving style, Karen makes vocal growth a safe, encouraging adventure. Her students describe her as kind, uplifting, and deeply empowering. With five certifications, 28 years of experience, and an Amazon 5-star voice book, she’s not just here to help you sound better—she’s here to help you feel better.
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Rated 5-stars on Google Business and Bark.com.
Full bio available upon request.
Teaching Style
My style of teaching is interest-led and based on the concept that when you speak or sing, your body is your instrument. We can choose songs that you like and create goals that inspire you. Ideal for students with ADHD, Autism, and special needs.
Curriculum
LESSON MENU
SINGING LESSONS
For singing lessons, we will do fun warm-ups and personalized exercises + sing songs that you like. We can work on breathing, vocal health, vocal technique, vocal range, vocal tone, vocal projection, vocal mix, riffs, harmony, scatting/improvising, performing live and virtually, fan interactions, genres/styles, repertoire, music theory, vocal biology, singing in different languages, auditioning, recording, singing with a band, being a bandleader, making a setlist, booking gigs, artist development, music business, making money in music, and more.!
ACTING/VO LESSONS
For acting/voiceover lessons, we will do fun warm-ups, exercises, games, partially based on Chekhov Technique and Stanislavski Technique + work on sides/scripts/librettos/books that you like. We can work on breathing, vocal health, releasing tension, vocal projection, vocal tone, emotional expression, connected movement, male and female character voices, efforts/vocal violence, auditioning, improv, monologues, character development, scene study, acting on-stage vs on-camera, casting websites, social media, marketing, and more.
SONGWRITING LESSONS
For songwriting lessons, we can work on your own songs and study what makes a good song; creativity, song titles, hooks, prosody, imagery, rhyme schemes, song structures, melodies, chord progressions, genres/music styles, English grammar, overcoming writers block, collaborating with other songwriters, copyrighting, music production, music sync licensing, custom songwriting, and more!
SPEAKING LESSONS
For speaking lessons, we will do fun warm-ups, personalized exercises, and games. We can work on WEIRD voice issues, breathing, vocal health, vocal projection, vocal tone, public speaking, podcasting, presentation skills, job interviewing, mouth clicks, laryngitis, spasmodic dysphonia, stroke recovery, vocal dysphagia, acid reflux, allergies, General American English diction, South Korean diction, and more.
KAREN'S HOLISTIC VOICE COACH METHOD includes:
- 5-star "Singing in Tune: Solutions for 25 Pitch Problems" book ~ sing beautifully on pitch more quickly
- Mind/Body/Spirit Connection ~ focus your mind/body/spirit to express your songs powerfully
- Special Yoga Exercises ~ improve your breath, power, stamina, and range in minutes
- Personal Voice Lesson Tracker ~ keep track of your notes, practicing, and vocal health
- Unlimited Lyrics Worksheet Documents ~ learn your songs faster and better
- 40 Essentials Pro Singers Ought to Know ~ learn to work with pro musicians at pro venues
- An Ultimate Song List Spreadsheet ~ keep track of your songs and get booked
- Chekhov Acting Technique ~ embody emotions using gestures and imagination
- New Choice Improv Acting Chart ~ learn to make quick, effective choices in acting/improv
- Custom Songwriting Prompts ~ inspiring custom image, word, and theme prompts
- Character Avatar Spreadsheet ~ get into character traits and create an AI avatar
- How to Protect Your Voice Webinar - valuable vocal health info, exercises, and resources
Credentials & Affiliations
BSS Jazz Studies, Vocal Performance - Cornell College
