Educating All Ages, Styles, and Abilities
Supporting Singer Growth, Since 2010
Expert Voice Instruction, Trusted by DC Singers for Over 15 Years
Founded in Washington, DC in 2010, Cardon Studios has built a reputation for excellence in voice instruction. From our local roots in the DC metro area, we continue to serve singers with the same personalized attention and expert teaching that made us the trusted choice for families throughout the region.
Our Story
Serving the Washington DC Community Since 2010
2010 - 2019: Supporting Hundreds of Students
In 2010, Kate Cardon opened Cardon Studios in Northwest Washington, D.C. with a simple belief: every voice deserves personalized attention from teachers who genuinely care. What started as a small studio has grown into the DC area’s trusted voice education community but that founding belief hasn’t changed.
For over fifteen years, we’ve welcomed singers of all ages, styles, and skill levels. Some come to us dreaming of the stage. Others just want to sing confidently at karaoke or finally feel comfortable joining in at family gatherings. Many are busy professionals carving out time for something creative. All of them find teachers who meet them exactly where they are.
2020 - 2024: Adapting to Support New Formats
In 2020, we moved our lessons fully online to accommodate continued learning and creative expression for our students during the challenging isolation of the pandemic, and we discovered something unexpected. Suddenly, we could serve students throughout the DC metro area and the Eastern time zone more flexibly than ever, bringing high-quality music education to singers even in rural areas.
Without the commute, students begin their lessons relaxed and refreshed, able to settle into music-making more readily, and able to retain more by being at home at the lesson’s end, able to review and let new concepts settle in, versus running off to catch a Metro train or battle traffic. It was immediately clear that this new approach had benefits.
2025: Introducing The Cardon Studios Platform
Our online format also made room for more frequent community events; online Open Mic Nights, Group Classes, and Student Showcases bring our singers together for support and inspiration from across the region. Our new online format naturally invited more supplemental learning options as well, our Video Coaching and Learning Library, which complements Live Lessons to truly connect all the dots between vocal technique and performance artistry.
Though unexpected, this new chapter illuminated a better way to serve the modern singer. Our new comprehensive approach bolstered singer success while also making learning more accessible for students of different needs, learning styles, and geographic limitations.
Today: Sharing our Lived Wisdom for Singer Success
Today, we continue to support this holistic and comprehensive approach to student learning. Our decade-plus of experience has led us to believe that lessons alone are not serving the full student. Nurturing singers should include personalized instruction (lessons), performance practice (events), opportunities for singers to assess themselves as an audience would (the out-of-body view that Video Coaching provides), and of course, the human element of community and relationship-building (your teacher relationships and support from your peers and supporters).
Kate personally selects and trains every teacher on our team. That’s how we maintain the standard that DC-area families have trusted for over fifteen years: expert instruction, genuine encouragement, and the belief that your voice, whatever your goals, is worth developing.
The Cardon Studios Team
Specialist Singers and Clear Communicators
Cardon Studios teachers are talented singers with high level training as not only captivating performers in a variety of musical styles, but also as effective voice technicians. Our teachers convey the information you need in a clear, concise manner, with functional training to back it up. We understand your challenges and provide support and compassion along the way.
Kate Cardon
A versatile singer and communicator, Kate Cardon has spent over a decade honing her teaching style and studying all styles of vocal music, from…
Allen Thompson
A well-rounded teacher and musician, Allen Thompson works with all styles of singing, providing logical coaching and supportive encouragement.
Sarah Behnke
Sarah Behnke is a crossover singer, who enjoys performing and teaching a wide array of different styles. From Classical to Pop/Rock to…
Darnell Roulhac
A native of Washington, DC, Darnell attended the Duke Ellington School of the Arts before…
Testimonials
What Our Students Say About Cardon Studios
Emily H.
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“I can see obvious improvement with each and every lesson! I always leave with realistic ‘homework’, and my teacher really listens to my concerns and addresses everything very clearly.”
Kristal M.
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“[My teacher] gives instructions clearly and precisely and even gives examples using her beautiful voice. She goes above and beyond to help you reach your goals! Top quality.”
Andy S.
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“I’ve grown leaps and bounds in a short amount of time. I’ve also been complimented by many friends about how much my singing has improved!”
Sarah R.
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“[My lessons are] super helpful and [my teacher] is very patient! She has a great attitude and you can tell how passionate she is about she does.”
Rachel H.
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“I have had such a great experience with Cardon! I have learned so much, and really appreciate how flexible they have been with scheduling and goals. [My teacher] is amazing! Highly recommend.”
Erin C.
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“I fancy myself somewhat of a vocalist. Even with years of instruction under my belt, I received excellent instruction. If you’re interested in voice lessons, I highly recommend Cardon!
Sarah J.
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“Lessons were completely tailored to my goals, the music I wanted to sing, and to my vocal weaknesses. Not only did I learn a LOT, but I had a lot of fun too. I highly recommend Cardon and any of the teachers!”
Jiahuah L.
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“Cardon has been a great way for me to improve at singing, it’s convenient and flexible!”
Kamilah H.
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“[My teacher] pays attention to detail and gives honest, constructive advice; she encourages students to explore new options and provides resources for them to start. Most importantly, her instruction creates noticeable results!”
Jim M.
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“[My daughter’s teacher] pays careful attention to her students and mentors them to build their confidence. Because of her personable and warm manner, she has taken shy singers and taught them to perform confidently on stage.”
Danielle J.
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“I have loved my experience with Cardon! The teachers are incredible friendly, and there are lots of opportunities to perform outside of my lessons.”
Annie M.
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“My Instructor is amazing! I can sing in different styles, and he always knows the answers to any technical questions. His enthusiasm for the craft and his kindness has helped build confidence in my abilities.”
Aaron L.
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There are so many positive things that I can say about my experience with Cardon over the past two years. [My teacher is] immensely supportive and motivating. Taking vocal lessons is entirely out of my comfort zone, but it’s been a great experience that has allowed me to learn and grow.