A Gift for Singers
Give the Gift of Voice Lessons
Give a singer in your life a month of personal voice instruction. A Cardon Studios membership pairs them with a voice teacher matched to their style, goals, age, and schedule, for private lessons live over Zoom, coaching on their recorded performances, and online events with other singers. It’s a gift they use from home, with a teacher who gets to know their voice.
- 4 private lessonslive and one-on-one over Zoom, every month
- Video coachingfeedback and practice tips within 72 hours
- Ages 10 and upfrom first notes to advanced performance
- U.S. and Canadaonline lessons, wherever they live in either country
How to give it
Three steps to a gift they’ll use every week
There’s nothing to print or wrap. A gift option is built into checkout.
Start the sign-up form
Open the Cardon Studios sign-up form and enter your name, email, and phone to begin.
Choose the gift option at checkout
When you reach checkout, choose the gift option so the membership is set up as a gift.
They meet their teacher
The singer is matched with a voice teacher for their style, goals, age, and schedule, then books lessons from the online calendar in their student account.
Questions about giving a membership? Get in touch.
Why it makes a good gift
More than a present, a month of progress
Many gifts get used once. Voice lessons give a singer time, attention, and a teacher who knows their voice, week after week.
Personal from the first lesson
Every lesson is one-on-one with a teacher matched to the singer, so the time goes to their voice, their songs, and their goals.
A gift that keeps going
It isn’t a single class. A membership brings four private lessons, a video coaching submission, and member events every month.
Practice with real feedback
Lessons are recorded for review, and the singer can send a recorded performance for detailed feedback and practice tips from their teacher.
A place to perform
Member events, from informal open mic nights to recorded showcases, give a supportive stage to sing on, or a chance to watch and learn first.
Who it’s for
A gift for every kind of singer
Whether they’re preparing for a stage, singing with a group, or finally taking the lessons they always wanted, the gift fits where they are.
Young performers, ages 10 and up
For the student with a school musical, an audition, or a choir solo coming up, private lessons give them a plan and someone in their corner.
Read: Preparing for a musical theater audition · A parent’s guide to voice lessons for teens
Choir and ensemble singers
For the singer who loves singing with others, one-on-one lessons can build the confidence to hold a harmony part, blend, and step forward for a solo.
Adults starting or coming back
For the grown-up who sings in the car and always wanted lessons, or who sang years ago and misses it, it’s a welcoming way to begin.
Read: Why it’s never too late to start · Your first steps as a singer
What a lesson looks like
Live, one-on-one, from home
No fancy equipment is needed. At lesson time, the singer clicks their teacher’s Zoom link and the two work together on vocal coordination, comfort, and freedom throughout the singer’s range.
- Lesson recordings are posted to the student account within 24 hours, for review between lessons.
- The singer books lessons on their own schedule from the online calendar.
- All they need is a computer, tablet, or phone with a camera and microphone, an internet connection, and a quiet place to sing.
What the gift includes
Everything in a membership, every month
One monthly membership covers lessons, coaching, practice, and a community of singers.
4 private online voice lessons
Live and one-on-one over Zoom, with a voice teacher matched to the singer’s style, goals, age, and schedule.
1 video coaching submission
The singer records a performance and uploads it privately; their teacher sends feedback and practice tips within 72 hours.
Learning Library access
On-demand vocal education to keep practicing between lessons.
Member online events
From informal open mic nights to recorded showcases, where the singer can perform or learn by watching others.
A personal student account
Self-scheduling, recordings of every lesson, coaching submissions, and progress tracking in one place.
Every style, every level
A teacher for the music they love
- Pop and Rock
- Broadway and Musical Theater
- Classical and Opera
- Jazz
- R&B and Soul
- Folk and Country
Cardon Studios was founded in Washington, DC in 2010 by Kate Cardon, and today teaches singers online across the United States and Canada. Read more about Cardon Studios.
Questions
Giving voice lessons: common questions
Who can receive a Cardon Studios membership as a gift?
Singers ages 10 and up in the United States and Canada, at any level, from first notes to advanced performance.
How do I give a membership?
Start the sign-up form and choose the gift option at checkout. If you have questions before you buy, get in touch.
Does the singer need experience?
No. Teachers work with singers at every level and are matched to each singer’s style, goals, age, and schedule.
What equipment does the singer need?
A computer, tablet, or phone with a camera and microphone, an internet connection, and a quiet place to sing.
How are lessons scheduled?
Once the membership is confirmed, the singer books lessons during any open time on the online calendar in their student account. Spacing lessons 3 to 10 days apart is recommended.
What if the singer needs to reschedule?
Lessons can be rescheduled or cancelled without losing them with at least 24 hours’ notice.
Do unused lessons roll over?
No, unused lessons don’t roll over to the next billing month. If fitting in four lessons is hard, get in touch for help planning a schedule.
How does video coaching work?
The singer records a performance and uploads it privately through their student account. Their teacher reviews it and sends feedback and practice tips within 72 hours.
What are member events?
Online events for members, from informal open mic nights to recorded showcases, mostly held over Zoom or Facebook Live. Singers can perform or simply watch.
How much is a membership, and how is it paused or cancelled?
A Cardon Studios membership is $295 per month, month to month. To pause, cancel, or change it, submit a request from the student account at least 15 days before the next renewal. See the membership details and policies.
More gift ideas
Something to wrap, too
Pair the membership with a small gift they can open. Our gift guides cover practice tools, voice-care comforts, performer gear, and more.
A gift for a singer
Give a month of voice lessons
One monthly membership includes four private online voice lessons, one video coaching submission, the Learning Library, and member online events, with a teacher matched to your style, goals, age, and schedule.