Discover online singing lessons with Kayla Collingwood – a professional classical contralto and creative voice teacher offering holistic, person-centred lessons for beginners and beyond. Learn to sing with confidence from anywhere in the world.

As a voice teacher and singer, I've come to understand the profound connection between our lived experiences, particularly trauma, and how we express ourselves vocally. While there's a growing body of work on trauma and the voice, surprisingly little directly addresses the specific impact of religious trauma. Yet, changes in vocal expression can be an immediate and embodied sign of internalised fear, suppression, and shame.

If you're unfamiliar with the voice classifications used in opera and beyond and want to understand a little better, start here!

What causes tone deafness? Can a person learn to sing in tune? Tips to improve pitch?

The 12 templates in this Singing Practice Companion are designed to assist singers of all genres and levels to structure their practice...

What on earth is "art song"? Well, I'm here to give you a quick overview and to direct you to some starting points!

Are you seeking a lower-voiced opera singer/classical singer for your production or event, in France or beyond? I am a contralto singer from

Learn to sing with Paris-based New Zealander Kayla Collingwood. General singing lessons or a specialised focus!