Breathwork & Vocal Coaching
breathe better, move fluently and free your true voice.
This coaching series is interactive and includes proven steps to help you breathe better, improve your posture and singing ability, expand your vocal range, polish your phrasing and build creative endurance.
Here are some of the areas we’ll tend to during your online or in-person coaching journey designed to develop and strengthen your voice:
– the rhythm and music in creation
– the mechanics of the voice
– the art of listening
– diaphragmatic breathing
– pitch, phrasing, posture & projection
– watch your tone | Vocal-CARE
– diction
– lyrical interpretation and sonic rendition
– introduction to harmony
– stage prep training
– vocal fitness
In-person: Our outdoor sessions are in a garden on the island of Barbados. NEXT SEASON: January 2024
Online: These 30 minute coaching sessions are by video call and you’ll also get ‘Vocal-Care 101‘ ebook with an .mp3 with exercises to do on your own beyond our sessions along with voice notes.
Meet your coach
From shy creative to songwriter, dancer and vocalist, Indra understands a lot of the challenges many artists face when it comes to overcoming nerves, singing out and stepping up to the mic, while being true to who they are.
‘Fine-Tune‘ coaching sessions are comprehensive and designed to inspire, challenge and strengthen. Get ready to:
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find your voice
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improve your breathing
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expand your vocal range
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overcome onstage nerves
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grow from strength to strength
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build your vocal endurance
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develop an ear for harmonies
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sing confidently (not arrogantly) in your own signature style
Your voice
Finding and freeing your voice (on any level) can be tough, especially amidst the noise of today…but that’s no reason to suppress it.
Breathing techniques, vocal exercises and endurance training are a core part of this coaching formula.
Helping vocalists and speakers care for their voice through specific breathwork exercises is something that’s shaped the coaching side of my business into something much more meaningful, where I can serve others beyond music.
Please note: breathing exercises are based on anatomy and not on any other system.
Everyone is growing through something where deep purposeful breaths can make a big difference for the better in their life and business.
Coaching Experience: Indra served as Vocal Tutor for “Youth Achieving Results” programme (formerly “Youth At Risk” coordinated by the Division of Youth Affairs), The Errol Barrow Center For Creative Imagination (EBCCI) “Summer Arts” camp, Mustardseed Kids, “Teen Starz” and “Uniting Youth Through Culture” for the Ministry of Youth, Sports & Community Empowerment, “It So Happen” musical & “Mirror Mirror – Show Me A Hero” musicals held at The Frank Collymore Hall, and she has quietly coached several well-known musical names in Barbados. She has danced as part of Sankofa Productions and her movement training flowed through ballet, modern, jazz, Afro-Caribbean, body tone, belly dancing and West African. SONGWRITING on the charts include: #1 MTV Africa, #1 German reggae charts, #1 BBC 1Xtra, #5 David Rodigan’s ‘Hot Hits‘ List, #7 Billboard Reggae, B.M.A nomination for Best Inspirational song of the year.
“Indra, working with you was amazing. I signed up for vocal coaching but got so so much more. You provided a safe space where I could express myself freely and test my limits. Your energy and appreciation for life is infectious and appreciated. I encourage anyone seeking a vocal coach to call Indra.” Maria Kublalsingh (TEDx Barbados Coordinator)
“The vulnerability that is vocal coaching for both the artist and the coach requires a space where you are completely comfortable and Indra creates this exceptionally well. Indra’s approach comes from a place of love, passion and kindness. She is well versed in her experience and knowledge of the voice and the body. I particularly like the breathing exercises where she engages the diaphragm such as doing scales while climbing stairs.
Indra is also very professional, not only is she punctual but she ensures she schedules every class. She is also very flexible which I appreciate because life happens no matter how much you’ve planned, so I really admire this. Indra’s vocal coaching is tailor-made, she’s professional, fun, engaging, educational and most importantly she creates a safe space for you to be authentic and colorful!” ~ Anique Herbert
Indra was excellent at helping us understand how to navigate the global music market, providing expert, actionable advice – Susan Deane-Beckles
“There is a time in every great person’s life where a teacher stepped in at a critical point and affirmed to that malleable student that indeed they have what is takes. That they had that potential, that something extra and that if they would only believe it and respect to the point of putting in the work that they would be great.
Then, there is a time in every master’s life where an acclaimed master decided to take them under their wings and with laser focus and commitment mentors them to become that master the world will later recognize.
Now imagine this process being done over and over again. This is the life of Indra Rudder, her legacy. Who Indra mentors is catapulted to unimaginable distances in their career.
An impressive percentage of Barbados’ young music stars started off by stepping into Ms. Rudder’s space. And the already recognized artists’ games were raised to a level we’ll just call ‘On Point’ when she came on board. You see, the universal law is that when Indra invests her time, creative brilliance and down right sincere passion into a person, project or business, a marketable, rock solid brand is developed and matured to an impeccable standard. That is just they way it is.
Now to describe the heart of such a teacher. The integrity of such a character. The patience of such a person and the commitment of such a friend. It’s simple….Life changing.” – Rena Pilgrim
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