๐ŸŽผ Pop Vocal Lab

Pick your songs. Sing them. Get better.

The Pop Vocal Lab is small-group vocal coaching for kids and teens aged 10โ€“14 in East York, Toronto. Six students per group. You choose the songs. Iโ€™ll coach you through them โ€” whatโ€™s landing, what to adjust, and what to focus on next.


๐Ÿ”„ What Happens in a Session

Each Pop Vocal Lab is a guided, small-group singing session where students bring songs they want to perform and work through them with real-time coaching and feedback.

Every student performs and receives individual coaching every session. You sing your song in front of your group, hear specific feedback on your performance, and watch your peers work through the same process. Watching others get coached is part of the learning.

When time allows, a second round gives each student the chance to sing a second song straight through โ€” no feedback, just the experience of committing to a full performance from start to finish.


โœจ Why My Pop Vocal Lab Works

Stage fright doesnโ€™t go away by practising alone. It goes away by singing โ€” in front of real people, in a real setting, repeatedly.

Private singing lessons build skill. The Pop Vocal Lab builds something different โ€” the ability to use that skill in front of others. Six peers, the same age, working through the same challenge. The nerves are real. The coaching is real. The progress, for kids who show up and do the work, is real.

Thereโ€™s no curriculum to complete and no milestones to pass. Progress happens through showing up, singing, hearing the feedback, and trying again.

๐ŸŒŽ Real World Examples

  • You miss a note and keep singing instead of stopping to fix it.
  • You forget the words mid-song and find your way back without starting over.
  • You get through your whole song without apologising once.
  • You sing in front of five people and it feels different than practising alone in your room.

โš™๏ธ How It Works

The Pop Vocal Lab runs weekly every Wednesday this summer, in person at my home studio in East York, Toronto. Each session is 90 minutes and follows the same format every week, so students know what to expect and can focus on their singing.

The Pop Vocal Lab runs weekly every Wednesday this summer, in person at my home studio in East York, Toronto. Each session is 90 minutes and follows the same format every week, so students know what to expect and can focus on their singing.

The Pop Vocal Lab runs weekly every Wednesday this summer, in person at my home studio in East York, Toronto. Each session is 90 minutes and follows the same format every week, so students know what to expect and can focus on their singing.

Use the Pop Vocal Lab Prep Guide to choose your songs and prepare before your first session.


๐Ÿ—“ Booking & Scheduling

The Pop Vocal Lab for ages 10โ€“14 runs every Wednesday this summer and takes place in person at my home studio in East York. Sessions last 90 minutes and run in a small-group setting.

Two groups run back to back, with a maximum of 6 students per group:

The 11:00 am โ€“ 12:30 pm group runs all 8 weeks โ€” the same students, every Wednesday.
The 12:45 pm โ€“ 2:15 pm group is flexible โ€” students choose a 4-week block or drop in by the session.

Sessions are booked through my online scheduler. Booking reserves a spot in a specific Lab date.


โฐ 2026 Pop Vocal Lab Dates

  • Wednesday, July 8
  • Wednesday, July 15
  • Wednesday, July 22
  • Wednesday, July 29
  • Wednesday, August 5
  • Wednesday, August 12
  • Wednesday, August 19
  • Wednesday, August 26

๐ŸŽค Ready for a Bigger Stage?

The Pop Vocal Lab builds confidence in a small group. The MasterClass is where students take it to a live audience โ€” with parents and guests in the room.

Pop Vocal Lab students can book a Performer spot at the August 23rd MasterClass โ€” three days before the final Lab session. Performer spots are limited to 6. Book early to secure your spot.


โ˜Ž๏ธ Prefer to Talk First?

If you want to ask a question before booking, book a free 15-minute discovery call


๐Ÿ’ฌ What Students Are Saying

Carolyn has been coaching my 8 year old and I see a vast improvement in her confidence and vocal development. I sometimes can't believe my ears when I hear her singing. She's also learning a variety of music styles to the point of asking me to spin some ole skool music for her. I like that the program is goal driven and progress is measured. Credit to Carolyn for really taking her under her wings.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for this thoughtful review. Watching confidence grow alongside skillโ€”especially at such a young ageโ€”is one of the most rewarding parts of this work. Your support and trust made a real difference, and it was a joy helping her explore music with curiosity and confidence. Iโ€™m so glad the progress felt meaningful to you.
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Carolyn is wonderful. I enrolled my 9 year old daughter to for her singing class. She truly enjoys every moment. Great energy. Thanks for a start to a wonderful vocal experience.
Response from the owner:Thanks so much!
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It was an enlighteng experiences for my daughter she shoned with just the first session Carolyn has tons of enthusiasm and a great coach
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My daughter had her first lesson with Carolyn and was at first quite nervous but by the end of just that first lesson was singing louder and with more confidence! I'm impressed! Carolyn is a very fun and informative instructor. My daughter is looking forward to additional lessons with Carolyn!
Response from the owner:It was really great to meet you both and thank you for your kind words. Iโ€™m excited to work with your daughter again ๐Ÿ™‚

  • Private Lessons โ€” individual sessions for singers, speakers, and pairs
  • MasterClass โ€” seasonal in-person workshop
  • Fees & Booking โ€” full pricing and availability
  • Prep Guide โ€” choosing material and preparing for the Pop Vocal Lab
  • FAQ โ€” Common Questions โ€” lessons, policies, and logistics
  • Guides & Tools โ€” downloadable guides for performance and nerves