Joy of Singing

"Joy of Singing" is physical, informal, and lively, building technical vocal understanding through a purposeful warm-up, learning six to eight unison songs, rounds, and part-songs with harmony, resulting in an instant chorus. The course guides and supports everyone, no matter their vocal ability or experience, to improve their understanding of the voice and to have the pleasure of singing with others.

Faculty Bio

Lauren Carley, interdisciplinary artist, singer, performance coach, choral director, and retreat leader has led community choirs in the Bay Area for nearly two decades. Lauren is a vocal coach for singers, speakers, theatre artists and public speakers with an MA in Interdisciplinary Studies from NYU.

This is an In-Person Course

• Classes will meet in person at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center (Arts and Science Room) at 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette
• Limited to 40 members
• You must be a current OLLI @Berkeley member to register. Learn about membership, including our fee assistance program.

Schedule Highlights

• Course starts on Thursday, Oct. 17, and ends on Thursday, Nov. 7
• Classes meet for 4 weeks, 2 hours per session (1–3 PM)
• All course materials will remain available to view and enjoy through Dec. 31

Member Praise for Lauren Carley

OLLI is fortunate to have a vocal/singing teacher of this caliber. 

Lauren so knowledgable, supportive, warm and easily understood. She taught us things about the human anatomy and vocalizing that we could never have learned by ourselves.

I loved the fact that Lauren is so inclusive and non judgmental. She is very knowledgable and presents voice as an instrument.

Faculty Interview

• Read an interview with Lauren Carley from our archive.