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From Ella Fitzgerald to Vocal Freedom

Posted on March 29, 2024 | Leave a comment

Ella Fitzgerald was one of my favorite role models in singing, as I would dance around the living room to her records, and sing and scat my little heart out.

My dad got to play with her in the 60s, before I was born. And I got to meet and talk with her in person after an amazing concert she did at Oslo Concert Hall in 1978 with the Count Basie’s Orchestra.

Here she is, scatting up a storm, like only Ella can do.

Ella Fitzgerald is the most amazing live artist I have ever seen and heard. She could do a three hour concert, fully engaged, dancing, scatting, singing and grooving, without a break and without missing a beat. The freedom, joy and ease of her being was contagious. I was so inspired after seeing her that I would sing and dance for hours. And, even to this day, my heart comes alive when I hear her sing.

Inspired by legendary musical artists, such as Ella Fitzgerald, Barbara Streisand, Al Jarreau, Annie Lennox, Nina Hagen, Singers Unlimited, The Manhattan Transfer, Bonnie Raitt and Whitney Houston, to mention a few, I have strived to learn all that I can to empower, strengthen and liberate my own voice and being. And after a lifetime of performing, as well as being mentored by some of the worlds greatest voice teachers, I am thrilled that I get to share my new coaching program Journey to Vocal Freedom with y’all. In this program I offer my services, both as a musical artist, vocal coach and Journey therapist.

If you are curious to learn more, – if you want to learn some of the tools and techniques that have helped me and many others achieve greater ease, joy and freedom of expression, you can sign up for a FREE webinar with me

The next FREE Journey to Vocal Freedom WEBINAR dates are:

Wednesday April 3rd at 09:00CET/ 7PM AEDT/ 12AM PST
Wednesday April 3rd at 19:00 CET/ 9AM PST/ 12PM EST
Wednesday April 10th at 09:00 CET/ 7PM AEDT/ 12AM PST
Wednesday April 10th at 19:00 CET/ 9AM PST/ 12PM EST

Email me at voice@carolinewaters.com with you preferred date and time and I will shoot you a Zoom link.

Musically Yours,
Caroline

3 Keys to Vocal Freedom

Posted on October 14, 2013 | Leave a comment

Have you ever felt like you’re on the verge of doom and that you don’t know how to move forward? Have you ever felt trapped in your own mind because you feel as if you are stuck between impossible choices?

I go through periods when these kinds of feelings are prominent. And when I stop to analyze the situation, I realize the feeling of doom is usually exaggerated and not a realistic response to my actual predicament. But it is often serious enough to warrant some major changes in the way I go abut my life or business.

The key, when I am faced with indecision, of not knowing what to do next, is to stay calm, breathe, make sure my body is properly nurtured and then proceed with activities that move me into a better feeling place.

When we build habits based on activities that put us in a better feeling place, solutions will present themselves in a more organic fashion. The following habits are my personal keys to freedom from mind bondage and indecision:

1. Make sure you get enough oxygen flowing through your system by doing yoga, breathing meditations, walking, running, jumping or dancing on a daily basis.

2. Make sure you are properly watered and nurtured with organically grown whole foods that are alkaline and life affirming on a daily basis.

3. Make sure you have an outlet for thoughts, feelings and ideas by journaling, conversing, songwriting, creating art, speaking or singing on a daily basis.

Vocal Freedom in Santa Monica
For the next five mornings, I will be teaching Vocal Freedom on the beach in Santa Monica. Feel free to join us if you’d like to walk with the dolphins, free your expression, strengthen your voice and sing your life into a more powerful and joyous existence. I will walk with you every step of the way.

Vocal Freedom in Culver City
You are also welcome to join us next Saturday, as I’ll be teaching a one-day Vocal Freedom Intensive seminar at Redhead Records Studio in Culver City.

Registration and more info at www.carolinewaters.com/seminars.php