Crystalena Paquette is a multifaceted artist, excelling as a singer, songwriter, and vocal instructor with a deep commitment to guiding students on their musical journeys.
After completing five years of study within the Bachelor’s Degree in Music- Voice Performance program at Carleton University, Ottawa, where she specialized in jazz, soul, and classical voice, showcasing her extensive training in vocal technique.
Crystalena also holds a distinguished professional certificate for Registered Vocal Teachers, from the Berklee Conservatory of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. This certification is a testament to her specialized training in vocal health and technique, particularly tailored for contemporary, jazz, and music theatre studies, with a notable emphasis on speech pathology.
Crystalena's commitment to a holistic and comprehensive approach to vocal instruction shines through in her dedication to acquiring this additional credential.
In her pursuit of excellence, Crystalena continues to inspire and nurture her students, blending her academic prowess with practical insights gained from real-world experience.
Gaining invaluable insights from professional mentoring and vocal masterclasses conducted by renowned vocalists, notably STOUT (Denise Renee), a backup vocalist for Alicia Keys and Donald Glover, has been a transformative experience. Additionally, drawing inspiration from the professional teachings of mentors such as Tara Shannon, Kelly Lee Evans, Eric Arcenaux, India Carney, Roxanne Goodman, and Lynn Miles, these interactions have significantly shaped and elevated her approach.
Over an impressive eight-year teaching career, she has not only provided guidance to students of all ages but has also extended her influence to professionals within the industry, showcasing the depth of her mentorship and the breadth of her impact.
Crystalena takes pride in providing a practical, realistic approach to vocal instruction, rooted in her own experiences as a working professional. With a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment, she continues to inspire students on their singing journeys.
life is better when you sing!
WHAT REALLY IS A VOCAL LESSON?
During lessons, students focus on vocal warmups, technique, and vocal health, while carefully building their repertoire. After getting a feel for the student’s voice and hearing their goals, Crystalena determines what vocal strategies would work and proceeds from there, with detail on tailoring each lesson to the students and their unique voices while making sure they feel validated after every session. Voice lessons are very interactive, and putting self-confidence at the forefront is one of the many takeaways from learning how to sing with a healthy voice technique. Crystalena looks forward to working with you and expanding your voice!
“Crystalena has always been encouraging, and insightful during our lessons together. I started my singing journey with her in 2021 and it has been something I look forward to every week, along with our the yearly showcases. I have learned so much from her and have gotten a better hold on controlling my pitch and vibrato during singing.” - Cynthia T, Ottawa, Ontario.