Express voice studio offers singers working with any of the voice teachers at the studio participation in 2 concerts a year. These concerts are an opportunity for you to perform with live musicians in front of a live audience of friends and family!
The studio also hosts mini masterclasses for students not wanting to sing in front of such a large audience. These sessions allow you to work with multiple teachers in the studio, receiving feedback and coaching on your repertoire while singing in front of much fewer people.
The studio also sends a monthly newsletter which includes free singing tips, guided vocal workouts from our teachers, local opportunities you should know about as a singer, podcast episodes on vocal technique and song writing, and more!
Why
Is Singing So Hard?
Founded by Jordanne Erichsen in 2018, Express Voice Studio is a vocal school originally located in Montreal, QC and now established in both Montreal and Toronto, Canada. During her own training in opera, Jordanne recognized the often frustrating and painfully slow progression singers face throughout vocal training. After working with numerous accomplished singers across North America, Jordanne discovered the work of D.M.A Michael Warren’s NYC Studio, one of the top 10 vocal coaches in NYC for opera, broadway, pop, acting voice, and speech. She then went on to train in body mapping and Alexander Technique. Through these experiences she realized the key to unprecedented speeds of vocal improvement: A combination of practical exercises in place of abstract metaphors and an emphasis on body awareness including understanding how you can re-coordinate even the most ingrained habits in the body.
Having successfully eradicated severe vocal tension and discomfort in her own singing, Jordanne passionately dedicated herself to connecting other singers with teachers who could help them achieve the same result she had found: complete vocal freedom, where singing feels like absolutely nothing. Jordanne has carefully chosen each voice teacher at Express Voice Studio based on their experience in these areas. This is a singing school, a voice acting school, a community of vocalists of all levels, and a training ground for all things voice related.
So, What makes a great voice teacher?
In our opinion, students should look for the following:
– Success acquiring roles and gigs in their field
– Body mapping. Alexander Technique, Linklater, or Feldenkrais training
– The ability to tailor their teaching style to a student’s unique tensions
– Previous vocal health issues or vocal technique issues which they have overcome, and thus understand how to coach others through the same challenges
For voice lessons in Toronto and Montreal, our private lessons in Toronto are located in downtown Toronto, Liberty Village, North York, East York and Cabbagetown. Montreal singing lessons and voice classes are available in person in the Plateau, Outremont, Mile End, Little Italy, Downtown Montreal, Park Extension, NDG/CDN, Montreal West, Verdun, Lasalle and St. Zotique.
The fastest way to sing better is to develop the skill of self analysis. Your body is not the same as anyone else’s and so, our teachers work with you to identify your specific tensions, habits, and areas of improvement. For there, we create a personalized vocal workout routine unique to you.
Each of our teachers have a slightly different approach to the voice based on their own journey. However, we all share common foundations:
Body awareness training in either Alexander Technique or a combination of multiple somatic body movement ideologies.
Successful on-stage performing experiences enabling us to help you with confidence, self talk, artistic interpretation, and concert / recording preparation routines.
An understanding that one size does not fit all. We do not take the same approach nor always the same exercises to help every student. We will analyze your voice and body individually and design a program specific to your needs and goals.
I created EVS with the hope that it would streamline the process for artists to find the RIGHT coach who can take them to the next level. We hand select each artist on our roster and know their strengths and weaknesses so that we can guide you to the best music lessons and artists. forlessons and collaborations for YOUR needs.
-Jordanne Erichsen
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Alex Nicol
Jordanne was exceptional - I can't recommend her work enough to anyone seeking to improve their vocal technique and/or strength. She takes a full-body approach to singing, based on her training in Alexander Technique, which in my case meant connecting my posture to tension across my whole body. With Jordanne's guidance I was able to go from singing with tension and strain to singing with fluidity and support, all within a very short period of time. The newfound confidence I have in my voice is life-changing!
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Tara
Robert is the best voice teacher I've ever had. In addition to having an amazing voice and range (helpful when I need to hear the notes back) he's incredibly supportive and fun to work with. I've improved my voice drastically and he really helped me through learning to belt and riff! Thank you Robert!!
Rebecca
I absolutely LOVE Tylor. I started singing last May and I was super nervous about it. Singing is extremely personal and vulnerable, and for me it’s been so hard to feel comfortable enough to go to lessons because of how insecure I am about my voice. Once I summoned the courage to finally take lessons, I have to say that Tylor really went above and beyond to ensure I felt comfortable and safe.
Laurena Mayifuila Mayowele
Jordanne is great teacher! For the first time I contact her, I am very pleased. She took the time to truly understand what I needed. And, the first time I met her she made me feel so comfortable that I felt at ease to express myself. She made me do some exercise to see what my blocage was. Then gave me a routine, which is exactly what I needed. It have been only 3 courses but I can experience the change and improvement. And not only in singing and piano. I wasn’t aware of all the tension I use to have in my body. Now that I am conscious of that, I am able to relax my body and feel a deep connection.
Samantha Timmons
I did my first lesson with Jordie last week. She is very patient and has a lot of knowledge on vocal training. She made me see things from a different light in just one session! Her knowledge is impeccable. I’m looking forward to working on my voice with her! I already feel improvement in just a week. Truly recommend her.
Julian Basurto
Throughly enjoyed my lessons with Express and Ian! Would definitely recommend. I looked for a long time for a singing teacher that I could have fun with, connect with, and grow my voice. Ian was definitely that teacher for me. The concerts were great too to be a part of. Thank you guys!
