Carolina Santos, private vocal teachers at New York Jazz Workshop

Carolina Santos

Vocal

Teaching Topics and Philosophy

Topics:
I teach voice students at all levels, from beginners to advanced singers. My lessons
include vocal technique, repertoire, interpretation, phrasing, rhythm, ear training
and music theory. I specialize in Jazz, Brazilian music, and South American styles
such as folklore and tango, often blending these genres with jazz elements. I also
teach in Spanish, Portuguese, and English, helping students connect with music in
the language they feel most comfortable with.

Philosophy:
Singing is more than just technique—it’s about expression, storytelling, and connecting
with the music in a personal way. My goal as a teacher is to help students develop
their own unique voices while building strong technical foundations. Every singer has
a different path, and I tailor my lessons to meet each student’s needs, whether they’re
looking to refine their sound, explore improvisation, or dive into a new style.
Whether it’s Jazz, Tango, Brazilian music, or South American folklore, I provide the tools
to understand the phrasing, rhythms, and nuances that define each genre. Most
importantly, I aim to create a supportive learning environment where students feel
inspired to take risks, grow, and enjoy the process of making music.

Biography

Born into a family of musicians, I was surrounded by music from an early age. At 16, I
started touring across Argentina as the lead singer of my father’s group, performing a
fusion of Jazz, South American music, and Brazilian influences. Over the years, I
have developed my own artistic voice, blending these styles in a way that feels natural
and authentic.
As a performer, I’ve had the opportunity to sing in Argentina, the Dominican Republic,
the United States, Chile, Brazil and Paraguay, sharing my love for jazz and Latin
American music with audiences around the world. In recent years, I have been
dedicated to arranging and performing my own music.
Teaching has been a fundamental part of my musical journey. With more than 10 years
of experience as an educator, I have worked with students from all over the world as an
in-person and online teacher and as a faculty member at Notes N’ Beats in Virginia,
USA. I have also led masterclasses at Universidad Pedro Henríquez Ureña (Santo
Domingo, Dominican Republic), Jazz Cube (Asunción, Paraguay), and Experimento
Jazz (Talagante, Chile), focusing on vocal technique, improvisation, and interpretation.
Beyond performing and teaching, I am deeply committed to using music as a tool for
connection and empowerment. I co-founded Oratorio La Boca, a project in Argentina
dedicated to providing mentorship and creative opportunities for children from
vulnerable backgrounds. I have also worked as an Affective Referent, offering long-term
emotional support to adolescents who have experienced hardship.

I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Jazz Vocal Performance from Tamaba School of Music
(Argentina) and have continued my studies in jazz composition, arranging,
improvisation, piano and trumpet with teachers such as Marc Mommaas, JD Walter,
Olivia Chindamo, Benny Benack, Michelle Walker, Sebastian De Urquiza, Sebastian
Jordan, among many others . With a multilingual and culturally diverse background, I
bring a broad perspective to both my teaching and my music, always looking for ways to
help students find their own voices and tell their own stories.

Private Lessons

Teaches

Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced Students

Availability

Online
In-Person
DurationTrial Class4 Weeks8 Weeks12 Weeks
30 Minutes
60 Minutes$40$200$400$700

Locations

Home Studio
NYJW Studio

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