Karen Malherbe vocal coach on stage with the message Transform Your Voice

Voice Assessments

What if the problem isn’t your voice?

Many singers assume they lack talent when the real issue is misunderstood technique, unhelpful habits, or simply not knowing what to work on next.

A personalised voice assessment can help you understand your unique voice, identify what’s holding you back, and give you a clear path forward.

Because progress begins with understanding.

Karen Malherbe explaining a personalised vocal assessment by video or sound clip

Vocal Coaching

Feel confident, skilled and in control of your voice.

Whether you’re struggling with high notes, battling performance anxiety, or simply feeling stuck in your singing journey, personalised vocal coaching can help you unlock the next level of your voice.

Work one-on-one with an experienced vocal coach who understands both the technical and emotional challenges singers face. Through expert guidance, tailored exercises and ongoing support, you’ll gain the skills, confidence and clarity needed to sing with greater freedom and joy.

Transform your singing. Discover your unique voice.

Karen Malherbe vocal coach explaining online and in-person vocal coaching sessions

What My Clients Say

Anina Wahl

Working with Karen has been an extraordinary experience. Initially, I had classical training, much like her, but she went above and beyond in helping me transition my sound from classical to musical theater. Not only was she able to assist in addressing the vocal challenges I had struggled with for years, but she also touched my soul in ways I never imagined. Her unwavering support and belief in my vocal abilities have given me a newfound confidence that is simply incomparable. Additionally, her empathy and understanding often turn our sessions into therapeutic experiences, leaving me feeling uplifted and revitalised. Beyond her exceptional vocal coaching, she has become my biggest cheerleader, continually offering wisdom and encouragement to help me navigate the complexities of the industry. It’s an absolute privilege to have her in my corner, championing my dreams as if they were her own.

Anina Wahl

Drako Manis

Karen Malherbe has been an outstanding singing teacher. At 47, I thought it was too late for me to learn, but Karen changed that. Her clear, effective teaching methods improved my singing and boosted my confidence. She’s patient and adapts to each student’s needs. I highly recommend Karen to anyone wanting to learn, no matter their age

Drako Manis

Chloe Howes

Karen is truly an incredible vocal coach. My voice and confidence grew so much in the last two years of training with her. She finds a way for you to achieve sounds and notes you never believed you could. With Karen I always felt safe to make mistakes which is so important, because that is how you grow. Karen’s warm and nurturing energy makes her vocal classes a truly safe and positive environment to grow your craft.

Chloe Howes

Gemma French

I met Karen in 2022, only six months after having vocal surgery to remove the nodules on my vocal cords. I thought I would never get my voice and its strength back to where it was before the operation. Karen supported me every step of the way throughout my new vocal journey, where her expertise in vocal warmup and vocal technique took my voice to levels it had never been before. She fine tuned my audio skills, increasing my ability to hear and identify wrong notes as I was singing and improved my overall vocal control by leaps and bounds. By the end of the year, I achieved the highest mark for my vocal assessment in musical theatre. Without Karen’s patience, knowledge and skills, I would not be where I am today vocally and mentally. She truly is the best !

Gemma French

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Nandipa Vana

Karen has been the best vocal coach I’ve ever had. When I first started with her, I knew nothing about voice technique. Karen patiently and thoroughly explained everything until I understood. Over the three years of her coaching, my voice underwent a remarkable transformation. Thanks to her guidance and support, I can proudly say that I am now a singer, filled with the confidence she instilled in me.

Nandipa Vana

Work Experience

Karen Malherbe is a Cape Town based Vocal Coach with over twenty years of coaching experience. Karen has performed in many productions, sung with orchestras and travelled the world as a member of the CATS company.

Although she originally sang Opera she successfully branched out and embraces other genres.

Qualities that make her an expert in her field as a voice coach is her amazing gift of intuition, her passion for her students, her sensitive ear and her ability to cleverly zone in to each students needs.

She offers lessons in person or online and has students all over the globe.

Karen's Vocals vocal coach, Karen Malherbe

Online & In-Person Sessions

Online sessions really do work well!
Whether you’re booking a vocal assessment or ongoing coaching, my online sessions are personal, effective, and tailored to your goals. All you need is a suitable device, a stable internet connection and a quiet space. The rest is taken care of.

If you reside in Cape Town you are welcome to request an in-person assessment or coaching – I will be more than happy to meet you in person.