Karen Harris
Karen is a vocalist and voice teacher located in Washington DC. Growing up in New York City, she began studying voice at an early age and never stopped. She has performed multiple genres of music from musical theater, to classical, to rock. She has an active vocal coaching practice working with students of all ages and abilities. Karen is pursuing a Master’s degree in vocal pedagogy and research through the Voice Study Centre at the University of Wales Trinity St David with a particular interest in vocal health and acting through song. Her research has focused on vocal tremor, vibrato, and the relationship between hormonal changes and voice.
Karen has worked with over 1500 students as a director & theater educator. For 16 years she has specialized in developing performers, creating large scale musicals, and building intimate performance opportunities. She was a finalist for the DC Mayor's Arts Award for Excellence in Arts Education in 2020. In addition to her vocal pedagogy studies, Karen holds the Kennedy Center Changing Education Through the Arts (CETA) teacher certification, a BA from Vassar College, and a JD from University of Colorado School of Law.
In her varied career, she has held the positions of Theater Director, Director of Arts Integration, Producer, Teacher, Fundraiser, Managing Director, Chief Operating Officer, Science Director, and Legislative Director. Her experience has made her an effective communicator, a skilled collaborator and project manager, a forward looking and creative leader, and a compassionate coach and mentor. She enjoys performing with her rock band, Cheaper Than Therapy, in the DMV as much as possible (@CTTDC).
Karen has worked with over 1500 students as a director & theater educator. For 16 years she has specialized in developing performers, creating large scale musicals, and building intimate performance opportunities. She was a finalist for the DC Mayor's Arts Award for Excellence in Arts Education in 2020. In addition to her vocal pedagogy studies, Karen holds the Kennedy Center Changing Education Through the Arts (CETA) teacher certification, a BA from Vassar College, and a JD from University of Colorado School of Law.
In her varied career, she has held the positions of Theater Director, Director of Arts Integration, Producer, Teacher, Fundraiser, Managing Director, Chief Operating Officer, Science Director, and Legislative Director. Her experience has made her an effective communicator, a skilled collaborator and project manager, a forward looking and creative leader, and a compassionate coach and mentor. She enjoys performing with her rock band, Cheaper Than Therapy, in the DMV as much as possible (@CTTDC).