Question 1

Teaching F.A.Q.'s:

Accepted Answer

Select your category below.  Feel free to contact Cara via the contact page if you still have further questions.

Question 2

Private Lessons

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Cara is currently teaching private sessions virtually.  Her standard rate is $95 per 60min session (sliding scale available). Each session is customized to the students' specific needs. Cara helps students uncover their unique vocal resonance, develop their performance skills, and access more confidence to share their authentic voice with the world. 
 
Cara's Specialties include:

• Voice:
   + Healthy Vocal Technique (Bel Canto Method)
   + Reducing Physical Tension (The Alexander Technique)
   + Foundational, Beginner, Intermediate, & Advanced Vocal Training
• Jazz/Contemporary Styles: 
   + Jazz, Pop, R&B, Folk, Rock, Country, etc.
   + Jazz Repertoire
   + Vocal Improvisation 
• Live Performance Coaching:
   + Manage Performance Anxiety (i.e. 'stage fright') 
   + Connect With an Audience
   + Audition Prep
• Mentorship:
   + Address Creative Blocks
   + Artistic Direction
• Composition & Musical Direction:
   + Songwriting/Lyric Writing
   + Musical Arrangements
   + Bandleadership

Question 3

Masterclasses & Workshops

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Cara loves to collaborate and would relish the opportunity to customize an interactive workshop for your particular school, choir, or team building event.  Please reach out on the contact page to discuss concepts and rates!
 
Previous Masterclass Topics:
• "How-To Connect With an Audience"
• "Turning Creative Blocks into Creative Flow"
• "Creative Leadership: Make Your Own Opportunities"
• "Healthy Vocal Technique I-IV"

Additional Specialties: 
• Live Performance Coaching
• Jazz/Contemporary Singing Styles
• Vocal Improvisation
• Audition Prep

How-To Connect With an Audience:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtjbBACePEg

Turning Creative Blocks into Creative Flow:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8kStZxzCaU

Question 4

Teaching Philosophy

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Cara approaches the vocalist in a holistic manner by encouraging presence and freedom throughout one’s whole structure: body, mind, and voice. She builds heavily upon the Bel Canto vocal singing method (Italian for: "Beautiful Singing") combined with an integrative Alexander Technique (body awareness method) approach. Cara focuses on releasing physical tension to allow the student's full vocal presence to shine. Cara collaborates with students to co-create learning environments filled with dialogue and discovery. She believes that every vocalist can re-align themselves with the joy of singing and that healthy, effortless singing is available to all.

Question 5

About Cara

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American jazz and contemporary vocal artist Cara Dineen has performed extensively throughout the NYC-metro area since 2012, acting as solo vocalist and bandleader for her bands: BELLATONIC (jazz/pop), The Brooklyn Sugar Stompers (traditional jazz & blues 1920’s-1930’s), and her original music project ANAAM (vocal loop station improvisations and electro-acoustic compositions). After graduating Summa Cum Laude and obtaining her B.M. in vocal performance from Berklee College of Music in Boston, she moved to New York where she and her bands were selected to perform for a multitude of high-profile event clients including: Coco Chanel, GQ Magazine, and the NYC Viennese Opera Ball, among many others. Since 2017, Ms. Dineen has performed internationally as solo vocalist and M.C. for celebrated American tap-dance group The Tap Factor.  In 2020, Ms. Dineen joined the Adjunct Faculty at Lindenwood University (St. Louis, MO), where she teaches jazz/contemporary voice and songwriting. Since 2023, she is working towards Alexander Technique Teacher Certification through The Balance Arts Center (New York, NY).  Ms. Dineen maintains an active performance schedule throughout NYC with her bands and projects, and offers lessons, workshops, and masterclasses through her teaching studio, Libra Voice Studio, est. 2024.

ANOMOLOUS

CHANTEUSE