Vocal Jam

Singing lessons in Helsinki

Do you want to enjoy singing and develop your vocal skills under inspiring, fun and expert guidance? I am Saara Koivisto, an Authorised Complete Vocal Technique-teacher and I offer singing and voice tuition for solo singers, groups and companies/organizations. My warm and dedicated approach together with my deep knowledge of the voice and the bodywork of singing guarantee you the chance to unleash the full potential of your voice!

Respect each singer

My approach to singing teaching is founded on respect for each and every singer’s unique voice and I strive to support all singers’ love of singing whole-heartedly and with all my competence. Singing becomes even more rewarding and enjoyable once you find more strength, dynamics and nuances in your voice and get to release possible voice and body tensions during singing. My studio is a safe space for every individual to freely be themselves, you are welcome exactly as you are.

Teaching Philosophy

The voice is a fascinating instrument that is hugely influenced by physiological and mental aspects. Working with the voice and singing technique is a process that requires patience but through which we learn a lot about ourselves, our body and our voice. Motivation and joy in singing is the key in my opinion – with mental excitement and passion as fuel the body and the voice cooperate much better. That is why I will do my very best to help every singer learn to love their own voice in all its colors.

Saara Koivisto

Singing is essential to my life, almost like breathing. It gives me pure joy and energy, a chance to live perfectly in the moment and feel wholesome. In June if 2015 I graduated from Complete Vocal Institute in Copenhagen as an Authorised Complete Vocal Technique teacher and from then on I have had the opportunity to make my dream of teaching singers a reality in my own studio in Töölö. In addition to teaching I actively perform as the lead vocalist of rhythm&blues band Hi-Five Quintet (www.hfq.fi).

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Solo singing lessons

60min, 78€ or 5 x 60min, 360€

In solo lessons we focus on unleashing the full potential of your unique singing voice. Areas we can work on in solo lessons:

widening your range
dynamics and resonance of your voice
different techniques typical of different musical genres (pop, r&b/soul, jazz, rock, country, musical theater etc.)
Prepare vocals for live performances, studio recordings and auditions
vocal effects like breathiness, twang, distortion, creaking/vocal fry, vibrato, ornamentations etc.
strenghtening interpretation
body work, breathing and support
easing tensions that hinder singing
exploring reasons behind hoarseness and other voice issues

In the first lesson we go through your current state, how your voice is, how you use it and how you hope to develop. With some singers we can go straight to tweaking technical nuances, and with others we start by improving the general tone, all depending on the singer’s needs.

People who talk and sing a lot can experience a voice that gets tired or hoarse and that can be addressed in singing lessons. We will also go through the condition of your support muscles, postural alignment and possible chronic tensions, as an open and elastic body is the basis of singing that feels free and effortless.

Duo lessons

60min, 96€ (48€ / person)

Make singing lessons more fun by booking a lesson with a friend/relative/singing partner to work on harmonies, duo performance or just for mutual support.

Groups & Choirs

price and content tailored

I offer different trainings and workshops for vocal groups and choirs that can be tailored to your needs. Examples of group teaching: – 3h CVT-singing technique workshop and 3h of masterclasses, during which the group follows solo lessons being given – 3h group training, where we work on the sound of the whole group or work on the different sections, and strengthen the joint interpretation based on the needs of the group

Voice training for companies

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Many different jobs demand a lot from the voice. People working in sales and marketing and customer service as well as many others rely on the voice without which they could not carry out their work. Voice problems are not very widely addressed and many people do not know much about them, with the exception of voice professionals. Even basic vocal technique and voice care knowledge is enough to maintain a healthy voice. I tailor each training based on company needs.

Contact

vocaljaminfo (at) gmail.com
+358 45 35 10 388

When & Where

Singing lessons and small group teaching takes place in Taka-Töölö at Mechelininkatu 49 (near bus and tram stops). The room fits 10 people comfortably.

Teaching hours

Mon-Thurs between 10am-4pm.
Wed evenings
Sun afternoons

Come sing with me!