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DEVELOPMENT and RESTORATIVE tools for YOU!

 

If you have ever wanted to sing in front of an audience but are not sure if you can, come experience what is needed to do so. 

One by one, seven brave volunteers will sing and I will assist them in doing what they are doing, even better. 
The audience will learn vital tips on proper vocal technique and performance skills as well as be entertained.  
Give yourself permission to develop. 
The first Instructional Open Mic starts at 7:00pm Friday April 18th with Mason Kruger, pianist! 
Tutti Frutti Déjeuner & Diner  325 Blu Gréber, Gatineau, QC
 Pay online or at the door. No Tax!

 

Testimonials

 

 

Customer Testimonials

  • Sylvia
    "It is with great insight and care that Roxanne creates an environment where one can find their way to their voice. Working with Roxanne has allowed me to identify and find ways to overcome my challenges. I now sing from a place that reflects my personality and experiences and it is very rewarding. ...
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  • Suzanne
    Roxanne has been teaching music to my 6 year old for 2 years and has just started with my 4 year old. Both of them absolutely adore her, and look forward to their weekly lessons. Before we started, she told me that she would teach the kids music theory, and they wouldn’t even know they were learnin...
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  • Joy
    I had been a stay at home mom for approximately 8 years and my youngest child was going back to school, I was thinking of going back to school to become a teacher so that I could have the same schedule off as my children. I met with Roxanne and mentioned to her my plans and she said to me “why woul...
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  • AnneMarie
    Confidence Booster has helped me connect big time with that little shy girl that always hung back.. kept a low profile, sat in the back of the room not wanting to draw attention to herself. I am now singing in a motown group thanks to Roxanne , belting out songs with abandon, strutting my stuff , al...
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  • Caroline
    Roxanne’s “Crossing the line workshop” allowed me to comfortably step out of my comfort zone. I know it sounds kind of counter intuitive. But Roxanne creates just that, a safe environment for you to stretch without fear of judgement. I played and made sounds with my voice that I have never experi...
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  • Barb
    No matter how I feel when I arrive for my voice lesson, I leave feeling refreshed and confident that I can take myself to the next step. Roxanne is perceptive and knows how to motivate people to realistically achieve their potential.
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  • Vanessa (the Border Collie sister)
    Speaking as a private voice student and also as a member of the Tonettes, a 5 member vocal group that Roxanne coaches, I am amazed at how much progress we have made in such a short time. Roxanne’s personal qualities of good humour, patience, persistence, flexibility, generosity and vision help crea...
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  • Ellie
    It all began with this simple statement spoken to a friend. “I would like to find my voice.” A conversation with Roxanne was arranged shortly thereafter. I am learning to use my voice with the authority given to me by God. This is exciting. But, the thing that astounded me was that Roxanne knew me...
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  • Heather – a Tonette Sister
    Through Confidence Booster Roxanne has taught me to love myself and to open up my heart using my voice and freeing my spirit even when I feel unworthy and think the rest of the world will judge me. In my every day I do this with my head up and my shoulders back – even in the most daunting moments. ...
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  • Jo
    To truly give justice to what she has done for me, I should say that Roxanne didn’t only give me the confidence to break out of my shell and sing from the heart, or should I say from the diaphragm, she also gave me a voice.”Roxanne has a genius for resurrecting the uninhibited musical delights of ...
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Confidence Booster Blog

THE GIFT OF TIME!

THE GIFT OF TIME!

Time is a gift.  It is also something that never slows down for us to catch up to.  I spent most of my life looking back at my past, and constantly worried about my future.  But now that I live mostly...

THE GIFT OF TIME!
Courage to Sing

Courage to Sing

What does it take for a person to stand on stage and sing for an audience knowing that they will not sound like the original singer.

Courage to Sing
One Day at A Time

One Day at A Time

No matter who you are or what instrument you want to master, you must practice and develop one day at a time!

One Day at A Time
We Need Black History Month!

We Need Black History Month!

No one will argue that in order to make a cake you need ALL of the ingredients to make sure it holds together properly and I see Black History as a vital ingredient that must never be overlooked to en...

We Need Black History Month!
You have been assigned this mountain to prove it can be moved! -Mel Robins

You have been assigned this mountain to prove it can be moved! -Mel Robins

Practicing is something that some people have no difficulty with while others do. I was one ofthose people who had major difficulty practicing because it was not something that I did on aregular basis...

You have been assigned this mountain to prove it can be moved! -Mel Robins
Practicing Through Scary Times

Practicing Through Scary Times

Yo-Yo Ma said “We’re not born creative or destructive. Each one of us has the ability to create or destroy, to leave the world better than we found it, or worse. I learn something not because I ha...

Practicing Through Scary Times
The Benefits of Practice

The Benefits of Practice

The benefits of practicing will always outweigh the reasons (excuses) why we cannot find the time to practice. It is amazing how there is always something more pressing than the 15-minute vocal exerc...

The Benefits of Practice
Practice to Progressively get better!

Practice to Progressively get better!

My Father recently passed away because he courageously decided to put an end to his battle with cancer. Before he left us, he gave me some great advice: “Roxanne, don’t be afraid, it’s a waste of ...

Practice to Progressively get better!
A Gift of LOVE!

A Gift of LOVE!

I have had many students who have come into my office asking me to assist them in developing their singing and or speaking voice. I am honoured to be part of seeing them shine as they progress and hit...

A Gift of LOVE!
YOU Decide!

YOU Decide!

You always have the power to decide which way to go. What does this have to do with singing? EVERYTHING!

YOU Decide!
Trust Yourself!

Trust Yourself!

The bottom line in any kind of performance is can you trust yourself enough to allow yourself to let go and deliver the message of the song from the depth of your being (soul) and not allow yourself t...

Trust Yourself!
How Do You See obstacles?

How Do You See obstacles?

Obstacle is defined as: a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress. How do you SEE obstacles? Do you see obstacles as a problem or as something put before you to assist you in your...

How Do You See obstacles?
Metro Music

Metro Music

Canadian-made guitars, lessons, and friendly people - https://metromusicottawa.ca/

Metro Music
To Sing or Not to Sing?

To Sing or Not to Sing?

Students arrive in my office having made up their minds that they want to take vocal lessons even though they are extremely terrified to stand on stage in front of an audience and sing. 

To Sing or Not to Sing?
Courageous Programing

Courageous Programing

As a little girl, I regularly heard the words that I could achieve the goals that were laid out before me, but I did not believe I could. I daydreamed about being a singer, but I did not think it was...

Courageous Programing
Let’s Celebrate!

Let’s Celebrate!

I have always felt that entertainment, because of its overwhelming potential to shape society, should be inspirational; only because music and singing does conjure up emotions in a human being that tr...

Let’s Celebrate!
‘Summer of Soul (…Or When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)’

‘Summer of Soul (…Or When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)’

In the powerful Netflix documentary ‘Summer of Soul (…Or When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)’, I was struck by this statement that was made approximately 50 years ago by the First Lady of S...

‘Summer of Soul (…Or When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)’
You Are The Vehicle

You Are The Vehicle

In order to be an amazing musician, singer, instrumentalist, performer, entertainer or whatever you choose to call yourself, you need to be honest and willing to give of yourself. If you are not willi...

You Are The Vehicle
Work with What You’ve Got!

Work with What You’ve Got!

When we hear ‘work with what you’ve got’ we usually think of resources, but I have decided to apply this statement to someone that is extremely important, myself.

Work with What You’ve Got!
The Message!

The Message!

When the singer is singing for her audience, she cannot be thinking about herself, she must focus on delivering the message of the song.

The Message!
What kind of entertainer do YOU want to be?

What kind of entertainer do YOU want to be?

Let’s start with the most obvious question, what is an entertainer?

What kind of entertainer do YOU want to be?
SINGERS, take care of your instrument, it’s the only one you’ve got!

SINGERS, take care of your instrument, it’s the only one you’ve got!

People are usually focused on the method that they must learn and develop if they are going to effortlessly sing. Most people understand that singing is making musical sounds with the voice,and o...

SINGERS, take care of your instrument, it’s the only one you’ve got!
Chocolate Pudding Anyone?

Chocolate Pudding Anyone?

There is a lesson to be learned about performance through one of my favourite desserts, chocolate pudding. I thoroughly enjoy chocolate pudding.

Chocolate Pudding Anyone?
You’ve Got the Power!

You’ve Got the Power!

You want to WOW your audience. You want your performance to be strong yet flow smoothly and influence the audience. How do you do that? Depending on who you ask you will get different answers. Peop...

You’ve Got the Power!
Perfectionism?

Perfectionism?

I’ve heard “I’m a perfectionist and will not do anything or show anyone my work until it’s perfect,” come from so many good, well meaning, and talented people. Doesn’t this sound like a noble st...

Perfectionism?
Focus your energy on your message!

Focus your energy on your message!

When you wake up in the morning do you start thinking about all the things you were worried about yesterday?

Focus your energy on your message!
Finding Your Voice

Finding Your Voice

People ask me to help them find their voice. When this question is asked of me, I usually respond with another question, “what do you mean by finding your voice”? I always get one of two responses...

Finding Your Voice
Singing for Healing!

Singing for Healing!

As a vocal instructor I see the potential for singing as a healing tool to communicate your truth and for releasing emotional and physical heaviness by “letting go.”

Singing for Healing!
A Blog for the Times!

A Blog for the Times!

Are YOU in Control of How You Think?

A Blog for the Times!
Act is the Blossom of Thought

Act is the Blossom of Thought

“Act is the blossom of thought. And joy and suffering are its fruit.” -James Allen (from As A Man Thinketh, published since 1903)

Act is the Blossom of Thought
Yes!

Yes!

These 8 YES statements will assist you in releasing your true voice.

Yes!
Yes, I am enough.

Yes, I am enough.

If knowing you are enough is not where you are starting from in your singing journey, then you will ALWAYS feel that you have not done enough and more importantly not recognize when you have attained ...

Yes, I am enough.
Don’t Be Afraid To Make Mistakes

Don’t Be Afraid To Make Mistakes

Most people do not know and never get the full benefits of singing because they are afraid of making mistakes.

Don’t Be Afraid To Make Mistakes
Your Voice

Your Voice

There are those in this world who do not have a voice due to injuries or birth defects and they wish they had a voice to share their innermost feelings and ideas with.  

Your Voice
You’ve Got WINGS!

You’ve Got WINGS!

My vocal and performance students know that they can have the confidence to stand in front of an audience and share who they are in song, because the one thing they can count on is a part of who they ...

You’ve Got WINGS!
Your VOICE and your LIFE!

Your VOICE and your LIFE!

When you make the decision to develop your voice and take private singing or group singing lessons or join a small or large choir, you will be happy you did.  It will change your life.

Your VOICE and your LIFE!
Your Voice and YOU!

Your Voice and YOU!

You have a gift. A gift that you carry around with you every day. A gift that has the power to influence, debate and comfort, all while you are communicating. What I am talking about is your voice.

Your Voice and YOU!
Your Voice and Hitting Your Mark

Your Voice and Hitting Your Mark

Since words have this amazing power, your voice (released from who you really are), is the force that brings those words to life.

Your Voice and Hitting Your Mark
Your Voice and LOVE!

Your Voice and LOVE!

I believe that love is literally the substance that coaxes us out of our shells. We need to feel safe and supported in order to allow ourselves to be vulnerable and sing in front of people.

Your Voice and LOVE!
Your Voice and Pumpkins in a Jug!

Your Voice and Pumpkins in a Jug!

I use life lessons to help my vocal students understand that they have the power to develop, change and perfect their voices not only by practicing the techniques they learn but ultimately by the way ...

Your Voice and Pumpkins in a Jug!
Singing Classes Develop Character and Skill!

Singing Classes Develop Character and Skill!

If you want to develop character and respond instead of react when people want to give you what they call constructive criticism, take a singing class!

Singing Classes Develop Character and Skill!
Singing and Brussel Sprouts!

Singing and Brussel Sprouts!

3 important things you need to know if you want to be a singer/performer: •You have to be willing to be vulnerable on stage • You have to have something to say • Your goal CANNOT be that you want t...

Singing and Brussel Sprouts!
7 Reasons Why YOU Should sing?

7 Reasons Why YOU Should sing?

Singing...lowers stress levels: While singing you are allowing yourself to feel the emotional content that is appropriate for the song. As a result, you are releasing those emotions and stress in you...

7 Reasons Why YOU Should sing?
Yes You Can!

Yes You Can!

Ted Engstrom said “The reward for those who persevere far exceeds the pain that must precede the victory”. This is a principal that I share with ALL my students.  Whether they are in ...

Yes You Can!
The Best Gift You Could Ever Give Is YOURSELF!

The Best Gift You Could Ever Give Is YOURSELF!

What if you decided not to be afraid any more and try the things you’ve always wanted to try and be the person you always thought you could be. What would your life look like? How would you feel? I a...

The Best Gift You Could Ever Give Is YOURSELF!
Love Yourself!

Love Yourself!

When I was a little girl I was always afraid. I could not let myself be, say and do what I really thought for fear of being ridiculed (we all have our own sad story). As an adult I have had many yea...

Love Yourself!
I Am Thankful That I Am CANADIAN!

I Am Thankful That I Am CANADIAN!

Why I am thankful I am a Canadian…   I can SING whenever  and wherever I want to. I can RESPECT people’s differences. I am free to LIVE my fai...

I Am Thankful That I Am CANADIAN!
What are you waiting for, go ahead and DO IT!

What are you waiting for, go ahead and DO IT!

Are you going to wait 50 years before you allow the music, gift, talent, ability, invention, or what ever you have buried inside of you to be shared with others who need it now?

What are you waiting for, go ahead and DO IT!
It’s Your Voice So Use It Confidently!

It’s Your Voice So Use It Confidently!

Singing allows you to connect to your inner self. Singing helps you to release negative emotions and completely enjoy positive ones. Singing helps you to be honest with yourself. What ever is going on...

It’s Your Voice So Use It Confidently!
Singing Is Really Good For You!

Singing Is Really Good For You!

As a vocal coach I get to facilitate and then witness the magic of singing.

Singing Is Really Good For You!
This Is A New Day

This Is A New Day

This is a new year full of possibilities, a fresh start.

This Is A New Day
What does Christmas mean to you?

What does Christmas mean to you?

Christmas means different things to different people. For some it means that Santa Clause will soon be here and we need to make sure that everything is in place and ready for a festive time with fami...

What does Christmas mean to you?
Confidence

Confidence

In order to develop unshakable confidence you have to start with totally accepting who you are RIGHT NOW!

Confidence
The Struggle Makes You Stronger!

The Struggle Makes You Stronger!

There is so much excitement and promise when starting something; new school year, new hobby or even new relationship. We are confident and look forward to positive results when we undertake a new ...

The Struggle Makes You Stronger!
You're Worth It!

You're Worth It!

When I made the decision to go into business I wanted to work with children. I wanted to help them understand that they should be confident about the person they are now.  I wanted them to know, and h...

You're Worth It!

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