I would highly recommend taking lessons at Kat Parra Voice Studio. I've had a great experience working with Kat the past 2 years. She really knows her stuff and is always learning more! I have found that the longer I've worked with her, the more she learns about my voice and teaches me how to get the most out of it in a healthy way. Prior to taking lessons, my voice would always feel hoarse from improper singing technique. Now it feels stronger and healthier than it's ever been. Kat also does a great job of making her students feel comfortable when practicing/performing. Not easy to do, especially for singing! Her dog Fiona is also a great buddy to have for lessons :) My only complaint is that because I've improved so much under Kat, my family makes me sing for them as much as possible! Sometimes I need a break! read more

Going to Kat's since 2017 - I can confidently say I'm a totally different singer than I was when I first started and she was a key figure in making that happen. I went from sounding like I smoked way too many newports to being able to sing a wide variety of genres from jazz to soul to ballads and musical theatre stuff My voice and self perception of myself and what is possible has greatly benefited from working with Kat! 5 stars all around read more

I started lessons with Kat during covid virtually-- I was not sure how singing virtually would go but this was the best decision I have made for being able to re-connect with singing and music in my adult life. Coming from singing in high school choir and college acapella, years after graduating I had no formal singing training and no motivation to sing as a hobby without any organized singing group, but I knew I still loved singing. I have tried multiple different voice teachers/coaches, and Kat is the first teacher who I felt like truly connected with me on a human level. She knows how to brighten your day, boost your confidence, and most importantly, help you find YOUR unique sound and vibe rather than shape you into something you don't want to be. She truly is a fantastic teacher and our lessons are a joy that I look forward to. Technically speaking she has transformed my voice, giving me a far wider range into low and high notes, teaching me how to access/control the sound I want to make, and helping me lock into what my own unique vibe with music is. 10/10 reccomend her to anyone of any background or skill level-- she can teach if you have never sang before, and she has helped me greatly as a singer who has sang in choirs/groups all my life. read more

I've always wanted to sing in church, in the car, or with my friends at karaoke, but was always too shy to do so. My confidence was low and I was afraid of what people would think of me (my singing voice was garbage). For the next year and a half, I dedicated my Thursday afternoons to learning how to sing. I was scared every time and my feet would sweat so much that it felt like I was walking around in a puddle. Luckily, I had a great coach who helped me find my voice and boost my confidence. After a few months of lessons, I gained the skills and confidence to sing in front of others! Instead of avoiding karaoke joints, I'm now the guy that hogs the mic! I feel so happy to finally be able to go out fully express myself. If you're looking for a way to finally become comfortable and confident in singing then look no further. Call Kat and learn how to put those vocal chords to use! read more

I contacted Kat last year because I wanted to get back to signing, and I can say it was the best decision ever! Kat is a great teacher, awesome singer and a very good person who makes sure you get the best out of each class. She's been helping me to get my confidence back which I will always be much appreciated it. I recommend her classes 100%, you wont regret it! Thanks, Kat! You rock! read more

I was looking for a vocal teacher who could help me start singing. Having no experience I was hoping to find someone who was kind and sensitive with me. I tried a few teachers who I found were a little too rough and forceful. I was also feeling judged by my previous teachers which didn't really create a positive atmosphere. I found Kat Parra through a friend and I'm really happy I decided to try her out. Her teaching style was very flexible to my needs and I feel like I learned a lot in a short amount of time. I highly recommend her as a voice teacher for beginners and I am grateful for her help. I've seen a huge improvement. read more

I wanted to take my singing endeavor in the jazz singing direction, so I worked with Kat for about two months. During even this relatively short time, Kat helped me tremendously with improving the balance of my voice in the lower register. Kat is dedicated to discovering her students needs and teaching them exercises (way beyond your usual scales if needed) that can help with the specific individual's issues. She is one of those rare voice teachers who are willing and able to morph her own instructional techniques to the needs of the student. read more

I found Kat during a period where I had some extra time to dedicate in expanding my vocal horizons. I really had NO idea where to go, but after my first email exchange with her, she had already addressed each issue and that she could help. I wanted to increase range, tone, pitch control and to know where my limits (and talents) sat. She really opened my eyes and made me confident in my strong areas and aware of the ones that needed work. Scheduling was simple and the sessions were completely worth it. She is totally honest with you and doesn't take you thru the same exercises for the sake of repetition. AND she doesn't just hand out compliments haphazardly. I also found myself really "studying" beforehand so that I wouldn't disappoint her during sessions! I like how she "gets" your learning curve and adapts her curriculum to what is going to help YOU. My lessons were only a 1/2 hour for the course of a few months, but, let me tell you, I'm a whole new singer and thankful for it. To Kat's credit, I was playing in a regular cover band before meeting her and after the lessons, I serendipitously found myself auditioning for lead singer of a Prince tribute band, which I ultimately landed. Folks, without her instruction and guidance there would have been *NO* way to accomplish this. (and by the way, she is a fantastic singer/vocalist currently active in the circuit/community today, so her instruction is THAT much more relevant). Thank you, Kat!!! read more

I've been going to Kat for voice lessongs for about 8 months now, once a week for 30mins. Very happy with the lessons so far - I think my singing has grown heaps! She lets you work on the style of music you want to work on, takes into consideration what your level is, and molds the lesson exercises according to what you feel like you need help with. She's super patient, kind and honest. read more

My daughter has always loved to sing, but is very quiet and reserved. She loves coming to her lessons with Kat, who always gives her the right amount of "push" to improve, but still keeps it very positive and relaxed and fun. She lets my pop-loving 13 year old choose her songs, which keeps her interested in practicing. The lessons themselves are a nice mix of vocal exercises and working on specific songs. Her patient but consistent teaching methods have built up not just my daughter's vocal range and tone, but her confidence as well! read more

I came to Kat a couple months ago as a quiet mezzo soprano singing safely, in tune, in the background, and looking to expand my voice. Kat has gotten me to break down my own internal barriers to express my emotions when I sing. She has helped me to be bolder and truly project my voice for the first time in my life. State of mind and state of body have a tremendous impact on the voice, and while I theoretically understood this concept before, Kat got me to really feel it. She provides unique mind-body tips, breathing work, and vocal exercises designed to get my voice out of my head, into my heart, and then outward. This is only the beginning, but I'm beginning to surprise even myself with the progress I've made thus far, and look forward to continued work and growth. She takes a fun, non-intimidating, structured approach to teaching that will soothe nervous and safe singers like me. No matter what the level, she can come up with a strategy that works! I highly recommend! read more

Classes with Kat have been amazing! Although I only started about two months ago, I can already see significant improvements in my voice and vocal technique. Each week, Kat tailors a specific set of warm-up to match my goals and help me leap over any vocal hurdles. Her warm-ups are fun to practice and definitely do the job. Outside of that, I've learned many tips on how to approach a song and what is the correct technique when trying to hit certain notes. Kat has a unique approach on vocal training in which she likes to focus on one's whole body and where the sound originates from. Outside of being an amazing vocal coach she is also very comfortable to be around, funny and honest in her feedback. Overall, her style of teaching has proved very useful for me and I highly recommend Kat Parra to anyone seriously looking to improve their voice. read more

I love Karaoke. However, for most of my life I really couldn't sing at all. About a year ago, I decided to take voice lessons. I found Kat P. through Craigslist and signed up for a month's worth of lessons to start. I quickly discovered that Kat is an amazing teacher. She started out my lessons teaching me how to warm my body and my throat. She assessed my early skills and had me pick a song I wanted to learn. Each week I would return and our routine would be the same. Warm ups, vocal exercises, and then we would practice the song I had picked. Kat is friendly, skilled, and above all encouraging. Singing in front of another person, especially when one does not feel confident, can be terrifying. It's always difficult to learn a new skill. What sets Kat apart as an instructor is how supportive, encouraging, and effective she is in helping a nascent singer. She allowed me to tape her vocal exercises at the beginning of lessons so that I could practice at home. Shamefully, I rarely practiced and even so I made progress. How do I know? This weekend at Karaoke I sang on key, with confidence, and earned compliments from other karaoke enthusiasts; all thanks to Kat. read more