MEET CARI COLE

Celebrity vocal coach, artist development expert, and new music business mentor Cari Cole is reimagining how we invest in the future of music through rethinking how we value our artists.

As a thought leader, Cari is helping to shift the music business paradigm back to being more artist driven by raising the bar on the quality of independent music one artist at a time. In the current music industry climate, when resources available to empower and nurture talent are slim, her robust platform offers singer-songwriters a gateway to a professional life in music.

Cari’s comprehensive program for artistic success includes vocal coaching, artist development, and new business mentoring. 
Informing these offerings are principles from psychology, holistic health, new media marketing, and personal branding. Clients can study under Cari in a multitude of settings, including private and group sessions, and interactive educational opportunities.

Central to all of Cari’s work is her warm candor, uplifting outlook, humility, empathy, and her profound life journey of reinvention. It’s these qualities that have earned her the affectionate nickname “Mama Lion” by her students.

“I am here to inspire people to unlock their brilliance and create without fear,” she explains. “I am often the one to tell artists what’s not working, what they may not want to hear, but in such a way that greatly accelerates and enhances their progress in a constructive, but compassionate way.”

Cari’s own music career accomplishments extend into diverse arenas. In the realm of vocal coaching, she is one of the most in-demand instructors in the profession. Her work is distinguished by its focus on the techniques that define contemporary commercial vocal styles. It’s an approach that has been recognized by prestigious academic institutions and some of modern music’s biggest stars. She’s taught at Columbia University, NYU, and was on the Board of Directors of NYSTA (New York Singing Teachers Association) for several years. 

In addition to a rich roster of select emerging and independent artists, her clientele also includes such legends as Courtney Love and the band Journey, Grammy winners Donald Fagen/Steely Dan and Chrisette Michele as well as singer-songwriters Diane Birch and finalists from the hit TV series American Idol and The Voice. Her unique method’s focus on health and wellness tenets has garnered her referrals from doctors to treat vocal ailments such as nodules holistically. Cari is currently writing a breakthrough book for vocalists that explains her results-driven techniques and philosophies.

As an artist development expert, Cari’s transformed the career of numerous musicians by that compassionately critical voice. As the industry has been downsizing, artists are losing the benefit of getting the chance to incubate. They need the opportunity and the extra push to deepen their work,” she explains. Her authority in this capacity has made her a popular speaker at some the industry’s most distinguished forums, including the CMJ Music Marathon and The Grammy Foundation. Cari’s work as a beloved and trusted vocal coach, talent developer, and business owner have enabled her to formulate viable strategies for artists to develop sustainable lives in music. 

“I’ve worked with celebrities and artist becoming famous, witnessing the stories—how things happen for artists. Through having an insider view, I’ve been able to identify many key factors the successful artists have in common that I can pass along to help guide my artist development clients,” she says. Cari’s also formally studied trends in marketing to empower her clients with personal branding ideas and new media essentials to further their careers.

Cari Cole, the artist, at 40 years old, released the enlightening and award-winning CD Circle Of Fire, a transformative musical statement based on the New York Times bestselling book The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. She was signed to a record deal with the publisher of The Four Agreements, and Circle Of Fire went on to sell over 40,000 records worldwide.

Cari’s personal story is both fascinating and inspiring. Orphaned at two, followed by a few years in a foster home, she grew up with her aunt and uncle in a musical household where she learned the fundamentals of music studying classical guitar and flute at the age of 6 on. At fifteen, she boldly left home and left high school early to embark on a self-made spiritual journey that included hitchhiking cross country, hippie gatherings with American Indians, the struggling artist/ bartender/waitress routine, and, finally, an epiphanic period studying voice with her mentor renowned vocal coach Katie Agresta (Cyndi Lauper, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith and the Dave Matthews Band). Through her studies with Katie, Cari became one of Katie’s celebrated teachers, found her own calling as a celebrated vocal coach, and reinvented herself as the artistic authority she is today.

“It’s my mission that no artist be left undiscovered. That every artist has the equal opportunity to become the vision they behold.”

Oh, you’re still here? Pull up a chair. I’ll spill a few stories…

: I left my hometown of Minneapolis at age 16 and hit the coffeehouse circuit. I prowled through the Northwest + Hawaii before moving to NYC to attend music school — and join a rock band. I was a true Bohemian: living in a 250-square foot apartment in the East Village, waitressing to pay the rent. I don’t regret those ‘starving artist’ years — but I’m glad I discovered a way to make music and make money. (It’s totally possible. Trust me.)

: At this point in my career, there’s hardly a stage I haven’t graced — from CBGB’s and the Bluebird Café, to the legendary Bitter End, to Carnegie Hall, Town Hall (standing ovation, thank you very much) and The Apollo Theatre. I still shake in my boots before every gig. But that’s how I know I’m doing something BIG.

: I’ve got a spooky gift for spotting talent — long before it’s polished + packaged.

Over the past 27 years, my clients have signed to Universal, Def Jam, Sony, Warner Brothers, Atlantic, BMG, Virgin, Island, Reprise, Columbia, S-Curve, Elektra, Arista, Geffen, Dream/Works and Concord. And while six-figure deals are exciting, I’m an avid supporter of charting your own course — and being your own record label.

: I’ve learned that the only way to achieve lasting success is to take risks — big ones.

My risks have paid off, with major rewards — like 5 consecutive ASCAPlus awards, a finalist position for the Independent Music Awards, and a coveted spot on the Grammy ballot for Best Female Pop Vocalist. My self-released album, Circle of Fire — inspired by The NY Times bestseller The Four Agreements by don Miguel Ruiz — sold 40,000 copies, and continues to touch people around the world. Truth + vulnerability rocks.

: I make people cry. Good, rich, life-shifting tears. I’m not shy about sharing my stories — the good, the bad, and the after-school specials. I conquered my battered past and emerged triumphant — and now, my work is to teach what I’ve learned, to empower the next generation of artists.

I’m here to remind you: No one dictates your universe. You choose every step. So choose bravely.

JOYCE DOLLINGER

Entertainment Attorney / Counsel / Strategy / Operations / Administration Entertainment: Music / Media / Licensing

“I have had the pleasure of working with Cari for a couple of years now and I can’t say enough about how much I respect her. She is always professional, and time efficient, with a vast amount of knowledge in many different fields about working with artists. Whenever we work on a project together I am always impressed with her time management skills, communications abilities and capability to convey and explain her point of view to me; she makes my job easy! Additionally, she is extremely calming but energetic, self-motivated and able to swiftly build and absorb data and information to make thoughtful decisions. I have been inspired and impressed with her actions. I hear her words when she speaks to her clients and business colleagues and it is always positive. She brings a rare combination of seasoned music industry executive, vocal coach and mental coach, with unique perspectives and listening skills.”

DAVID SABELLA

President of The NY Singing
Teachers Association

“I’ve worked with Cari as she served on the Board of Directors for the New York Singing Teachers Association, of which I am President. Her talent, knowledge and generosity are boundless. She is truly a pioneer and leader in her industry. Her reach as a singer, teacher and industry professional is profound and she has affected a great shift.”

SIMON TAM

Author, Musician, Speaker

“For years, I have admired Cari’s work of equipping artists and helping them reach higher levels in their career. I’ve shared her resources and advice across numerous articles I’ve written for Billboard, ASCAP, and Music Think Tank. Each time, she continues to delight and surprise her clients. Earlier this year, I hired her to do some vocal production work for my personal band and the result was no different – she helped us begin the process of better using our existing tools and we saw improvement immediately. For those familiar with my work in the music industry know that I am quite reserved when it comes to personally recommending folks who offer services. However, I have no reservation with recommending Cari. She’s sharp, extremely skilled, compassionate, and is everything that an artist needs.”

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