One-on-One Voice Coaching

with Cari Burdett

By appointment

“Convinced I couldn't sing, I never imagined I'd find joy in vocal lessons. But after taking up guitar a few years ago, I couldn't resist singing along—even if my pitch was all over the place. Friends gently suggested singing lessons, and I finally agreed.”

-Student

"Meeting Cari in September 2022 changed everything. She helped me with posture, breathing, and voice support. We worked on warm-ups, intervals, and smoothing out my voice. Soon, we were working on songs."

-Student

"Cari's encouragement and valuable advice have been transformative. Her joy for music and warm personality helped me come out of my shell. In just six months, I've made extraordinary progress."

-Student

"Not only has she improved my singing, but our conversations have reshaped how I think about guitar and songwriting. It's hard work, but Cari makes it the highlight of my week."

-Michelle de Vries

About Cari's One-on-One Voice Coaching Sessions

Embark on a transformative journey with voice lessons uniquely tailored to you. Cari’s approach blends personal development, dedicated study, and unwavering commitment. Here’s what sets her sessions apart:

Trauma-Informed: Prioritizing your well-being in a safe, supportive environment.
Gender-Informed: Respecting diverse gender experiences for an inclusive space.
Indigenous Allyship: Actively supporting and standing with our Indigenous community.
Heart-Based Connection: Infusing sessions with genuine, heart-centered connections.
Intentional: Promoting safety, joy, growth, and overall well-being.
Sacred Container: Holding sessions within a respectful, mindful environment.
Nature Connection: Embracing harmony through deep connections with nature.
Genuine & Honest: Expect open and authentic interactions throughout your journey.
Kind, Loving, and Patient: Cari’s teaching style fosters an encouraging space for your voice to flourish.

Pricing:

Adults:

Duration: 60-minute sessions
Rate: Sliding scale of $80–$120 per hour (pay what you can afford within this range)
Note: If sessions are extended or include additional mentorship and ceremony, the price will adjust accordingly.

Youth:

Duration: 45-minute sessions
Rate: $70 per session
Payment: Pay monthly per season
Booking Periods: September–December and February–June

Children:

Duration: 30-minute sessions
Rate: $50 per session
Payment: Pay monthly per season
Booking Periods: September–December and February–June

To begin this enriching experience, schedule a complimentary 20-minute phone meet-and-greet with Cari Burdett. Let’s explore if we’re the perfect match for your vocal journey.

Contact Cari today and let the harmony begin.

+1 (250) 710 4174

Cari is a seasoned vocalist and music educator with a profound dedication to the transformative power of voice and song. Holding a Bachelor of Music in Performance Voice from McGill University and a Master of Music in Performance Voice and Opera from the London Royal Academy of Music, Cari is fluent in English, French, Swedish, and Italian, with the ability to sing in Russian, Spanish, German, and more.

With over 30 years of training in vocal improvisation under the guidance of Rhiannon, including an intensive year-long training program, Cari has honed a unique approach to voice as a tool for personal and community transformation. She has further enriched her practice under the guidance of Shivon Robinson and Dennis Donnelly in the first Community Choir Leadership Training in Victoria, BC.

Her commitment to the power of music in community building is evident in her involvement with the Ubuntu Song Network and her dedication to offering song and community choir to local non-profits, vigils, and community needs. Cari is also deeply invested in village making, rites of passage, and deep nature connection, working closely with local Indigenous Elders to honor the sacred unseeded lands she inhabits.

In addition to her work as a voice teacher at the Victoria Conservatory of Music and Camosun College’s Post-Graduate programs, Cari has completed extensive sound healing training and has a strong foundation in Waldorf pedagogy, having taught music from grades 1 to 12 at Sunrise Waldorf School. Her Master’s thesis explored the importance of music, improvisation and play in the healthy development of children as inspired by her mentor Par Ahlbom, Jarna Sweden, where she lived for fours years to study and work with him and his specialized Waldorf School “Solvik”.

Cari’s dedication to vocal arts extends beyond education; she is an award-winning recording artist, with her CD *Magnolia* and successful music tours receiving critical acclaim. Her work includes threshold singing in hospices, hospitals, and homes for over 12 years, bringing comfort and peace through song. Cari’s artistic journey also includes three music residencies at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, further solidifying her place as a dynamic force in the world of vocal music.

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