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September 28, 2016October 8, 2016 By: Carolyn T

10 Reasons I Sing

10 Reasons I Sing 10 Reasons I Sing is the top reasons I do what I do. There are many more reasons then this and…

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July 19, 2016November 15, 2017 By: Carolyn T

Smiling

Smiling opens the sides of your mouth and helps with projection. ‪#‎singinglessons‬‪ #‎publicspeakinglessons‬ ‪#‎voicecoach‬ ‪#‎tips‬ ‪#‎tricks‬ ‪#‎hacks‬

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July 18, 2016November 15, 2017 By: Carolyn T

Mistakes

No one cares about your mistakes more than you. ‪#‎singinglessons‬‪ #‎publicspeakinglessons‬ ‪#‎voicecoach‬ ‪#‎tips‬ ‪#‎tricks‬ ‪#‎hacks‬

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July 15, 2016November 15, 2017 By: Carolyn T

Humming

Humming is an excellent vocal warm up. ‪#‎singinglessons‬‪ #‎publicspeakinglessons‬ ‪#‎voicecoach‬ ‪#‎tips‬ ‪#‎tricks‬ ‪#‎hacks‬

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July 14, 2016November 15, 2017 By: Carolyn T

Relax

Relax, slow down, take your time and don’t rush. Less is more! ‪#‎singinglessons‬ ‪#‎publicspeakinglessons‬ ‪#‎voicecoach‬ ‪#‎tips‬ ‪#‎tricks‬ ‪#‎hacks‬

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July 13, 2016November 15, 2017 By: Carolyn T

Mumblers

Mumblers are never taken seriously. Open your mouth, ppl will listen. #‎singinglessons‬ ‪#publicspeakinglessons‬ ‪#‎voicecoach‬ ‪#‎tips‬ ‪#‎tricks‬ ‪#‎hacks‬

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July 12, 2016November 15, 2017 By: Carolyn T

Steam

Practice daily in the shower, the steam really helps open up your sinuses. ‪#‎singinglessons‬‪ #‎publicspeakinglessons‬ ‪#‎voicecoach‬ ‪#‎tips‬ ‪#‎tricks‬ ‪#‎hacks

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July 11, 2016November 15, 2017 By: Carolyn T

Listening

Listening is equally as important as singing or speaking. Be teachable! . ‪#‎singinglessons‬‪ #‎publicspeakinglessons‬ ‪#‎voicecoach‬ ‪#‎tips‬ ‪#‎tricks‬ ‪#‎hacks‬carolyntband.com

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awesome teacher

“I thought my first session would be my last because I was nervous but here I am I keep coming back for more. Carolyn is… Read more “awesome teacher”

Danidee Nailat

mentor

“First let me tell you what an awesome talent you are. Seeing you live at Harlem was a great thrill. And secondly, let me tell… Read more “mentor”

Fred Collis

Sales/rep. and musician

unique style

“Carolyn T is a true performer! She has a unique style and energy about her on stage that is very inviting and bigger than life… Read more “unique style”

Betty Jackson

BMJ Research

President

awesome experience

“I look after my daughter’s young band, Lightning the Band. A group of shy youngsters with a serious love of music. I was desperately trying… Read more “awesome experience”

Celeste Segal

Lightning the Band

Mom/Band Manager

money well spent

“Words cannot describe how helpful Carolyn helped identify my weakness in speaking to the public. I was a complete mess in speaking to the public,… Read more “money well spent”

Houdou Dene

Engineer

faultless execution

“Having recently had our wedding in the Niagara-on-the-Lake Region, we have hired the Carolyn T Band to perform at our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception.… Read more “faultless execution”

AVG/CK

amazing

“She is amazing! she is fun, calm, and re-assuring. She makes you feel like you can kick your insecurities and be the performer that you… Read more “amazing”

Adrienne Johnson

awesome band

“Thanks to Carolyn T and her awesome band, I was able to perform two of my own songs with live backup at Harlem this past… Read more “awesome band”

Chattrisse Dolabaille

Singer, Songwriter

educational

“I am an inspiring actor and Improv / Stand Up comedian. I came to Carolyn to work on various aspects of voice and singing coaching… Read more “educational”

Ricky R. Singh

Actor/Comedian

fully satisfy client’s demands

“Carolyn T is a passionate singer who loves the stage, her music, and with that love knows well how to move even the most lazy… Read more “fully satisfy client’s demands”

Jarek Dabrowski

Guitarist

“Carolyn T is a dynamic soul drenched vocal powerhouse! Her versatility, welcoming stage presence, and true love of music shines through at every performance. Whether… Read more “welcoming stage presence”

Frankie Dee

Singer, Guitarist, Performer

masterful

“Anyone for whom the voice is an important facet of their career should work with voice and performance coach Carolyn T. She has a masterful… Read more “masterful”

Christine Saadé

Vocalist and Producer

outstanding

“As a voice coach, Carolyn Thompson was outstanding. As a budding politician, she helped me enormously to better enunciate, pace my delivery and inject some… Read more “outstanding”

Tim Grant

Green Party of Ontario candidate in Trinity-Spadina

charismatic

“Carolyn is an amazing vocal coach that has helped me feeling more comfortable on stage, she is really enthusiastic and charismatic with a really soulful… Read more “charismatic”

Rodolfo Silva

Composer

gain confidence

“Taking singing lessons with Carolyn was absolutely amazing. She helps you get over the anxiety of performing in front of people. She also teaches you… Read more “gain confidence”

Marin Toque

inspiring

“Carolyn T is everything you could want in a coach and a friend! Positive, encouraging but always challenging you to up your game and realize… Read more “inspiring”

Meghan Burton

National Money Mart

Student/ Customer Service Representative

grateful

“It’s been a hectic past few weeks but you have been constantly on my mind and so I am taking this time to say thank… Read more “grateful”

Kizzy Paris

Program Facilitator in Youth Work

true methods

“Carolyn Thompson is a great voice coach. She’s genuine and uses tried and true methods to up your game. Something as simple as shaping my… Read more “true methods”

Tim Washington

Software Developer

impressive

“Sweet lady, who has a real passion for singing! Also, you see a difference in your voice by the end of the first session. Impressive.“

Ashley Belmer

respectful

“Warm, respectful, friendly, supportive and encouraging are the first words that come to mind when I think of Carolyn T. She has the tenacity to… Read more “respectful”

Chris Hercules

Spoken Word Artist

create energy

“Before we worked with Carolyn, we know how to play but we didn’t know how to perform. She changed all of that. We now know… Read more “create energy”

Ken Goodwin

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Partner & Drummer of Winning Band “Bill’s Choice” of the “Big 4 Battle of the Band”Oct 2011

incredible skill

“Carolyn T not only sings with remarkable passion and dynamic range, she moves audiences with her incredible skill as both an entertainer and band leader.… Read more “incredible skill”

Kathleen Gorman

Composer – Pianist – Vocalist

professionalism

“Hey Carolyn. Wanted to thank you again for helping to make my 50th Party a massive, successful blast!! It goes without saying that the night… Read more “professionalism”

Robert Lawrence

wwwork.com

Vice President

can’t stop dancing

“Wow, what an amazing voice, what a great band, what a fun night …. Carolyn T and her 7-piece band rocked our event all night… Read more “can’t stop dancing”

Dr. Mona Loutfy

Women’s College Hospital, University of Toronto

Infectious Diseases Specialist & Clinician Scientist Co-chair of 2011 Canadian Association for HIV/AIDS Research Conference, Co-chair of 2011 Canadian Association for HIV/AIDS Research Conference

soulful voice

“Even though I have known her for a short time, Carolyn is a dynamic woman with tonnes of energy. Her soulful voice and confidence as… Read more “soulful voice”

Devonna Munroe

Master’s Student

vocal energy

“My first experience with Carolyn was during a performance at a Beach Jazz Festival performance. I was blown away by her vocal energy and presence.… Read more “vocal energy”

James Dawson

Jim Dawson Photography

Photographer

best musicians

“If you’re looking for a night of awesome music – you need to experience Carolyn T! With killer vocals and a wide range of musical… Read more “best musicians”

Becky Coles

TALK 820

Midday Producer/On-Air

highly recommend

“Carolyn coached me five years ago just before I went into the studio for the first time to do some recording with my band, and… Read more “highly recommend”

Fahrin Kermally

unmistakable passion

“From the minute she enters a room, Carolyn’s presence exudes a tangible, enchanting warmth, confidence and positive energy that magnetically draws people to her. Her… Read more “unmistakable passion”

Gina Pennesi

Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Guelph

Issues Officer by day Singer – by night!

undeniable energy

“I recently saw Carolyn T perform live at the Harlem Jam which she also hosts. I have to say that I was truly blown away… Read more “undeniable energy”

Nala Burdyna

singer/ songwriter

world class performer

“Carolyn is a wonderful coach. She understood our client’s strengths and weaknesses in performance and completely customized the lessons for the client’s needs. Carolyn’s Open… Read more “world class performer”

Sunny Choi

A&R Department The Rodney Company c/o Sunny Choi

Pianist

powerful tools

“I am so fortunate to have met Carolyn at one of her Open Jams at Harlem a couple months back. I jokingly told her that… Read more “powerful tools”

Danielle Sabourin

Real estate investor/entrepreneur/singer ; )

brilliant

“I was thrilled to hear that Carolyn was the key note speaker for the Woman’s Worth Seminar. From the moment I met Carolyn, I knew… Read more “brilliant”

Moira Sutton

successbreakthrough.com

Life & Success Coach, Motivational Speaker, Author “8 Keys to Unlocking your Infinite Passion”

exciting

“Thank you Carolyn T – I heard only positive and exciting things about your band and they all loved hearing you sing and play, even… Read more “exciting”

Kathy Halampark

Cooperative Housing Federation of Canada

really amazing

“Working with you was fantastic and I knew from our first conversation that it would be a great fit! Thanks for all of your help… Read more “really amazing”

Ryan Hayward

Diane Frankling Housing Co-operative Annual Pride Party

Community Projects Coordinator

absolutely lovable

“Carolyn came to our home to perform for my father in law’s 80th birthday bash. We knew from the start that Carolyn and her band… Read more “absolutely lovable”

Jill Baker

invaluable performance techniques

“Carolyn T is a powerful woman and an inspiring performer. Her vibrant,passionate presence is truly something not only to behold, but from which to learn.… Read more “invaluable performance techniques”

Meghan McMaster

Vocalist

powerhouse voice

“My husband Matthew and I were recently married on August 29th 2015. We had decided from the start of our wedding planning that we wanted… Read more “powerhouse voice”

Michelle Anderson

Human Resources Generalist

poise

“I had the priveledge of meeting Carolyn at “A Woman’s Worth” Seminar. She was the key note speaker and she captured everyones attention from the… Read more “poise”

Lisa Creasor

Canadore College

mother of 3, Practical Nursing student

pleasant

“I’ve never met an entertainer more easy or pleasant to deal with than you were. All that and you were fantastic, we had great comments… Read more “pleasant”

Nicolaas Sont CMP

Confersense Planners Inc.

Senior Meeting Planner

fantastic

“I’ve never met an entertainer more easy or pleasant to deal with than you were. All that and you were fantastic, we had great comments… Read more “fantastic”

Nicolaas Sont CMP

Confersense Planners Inc.

Senior Meeting Planner

engaging

“Thank you Carolyn for taking part in our 3rd annual “Woman’s Worth” event. (proceeds donated to Breast Cancer Research). The event is surrounded by so… Read more “engaging”

Mary Corrado

The Business Agents

President

positive role model

“This summer, my 15 year old daughter expressed interest in getting vocal lessons / coaching. After thoroughly researching potential coaches online, Carolyn Thompson is 1… Read more “positive role model”

Elaine De Marzo-Robins, PMP

Rogers Communications Inc

Program Manager

memorable performance

“Beautiful singing telegram! I asked Carolyn to sing her own version of my partner’s favourite song for his birthday. She was open, professional, and such… Read more “memorable performance”

Sarah McGaughey

thoroughly impressed

“Thanks Carolyn for performing at our recent corporate event. Your musicality and force of personality really warmed things up. It is always a pleasure to… Read more “thoroughly impressed”

Chris Dunn

Dutton Brock LLP

contagious energy

“Going to see Carolyn T. was the best decision I made as a new musician. Her skills and insight as a coach are incredible! With… Read more “contagious energy”

Anila Pant

Singer / Writer

her energy

“I have always heard about Carolyn T and her brand of music, but when I saw her perform I knew they why people spoke. Her… Read more “her energy”

Ryan Singh

Producer, Director