Wendy Parr, Holistic Vocal + Artist Development Coach, and Founder of The Parr Method, has spent 30 years in the entertainment industry empowering recording artists to develop their authentic voice with confidence and consistency under any circumstance. The philosophy of The Parr Method is to help artists identify mental and physical limitations, find their power through presence and emotion, and impart tools + knowledge to expand on their ability.
Wendy’s tried and true approach has amplified artists from developing to Grammy award winning icons. The Parr Method guided A Great Big World from their 1st vocal session to a GRAMMY. Parr Method Alumni include: Melanie Martinez, Zoe Kravitz, Regina Spektor, Sara Bareilles, Ballistik Boyz, PVRIS, Qveen Herby, Isabel LaRosa, Edis + more.
Through Wendy’s many years working intimately with artists and vocalists, she recognized that the various industry pressures on artistic expression were impacting some of her clients' ability to fully blossom. From this realization, her Artist Development program COMPASS was conceived. The COMPASS program empowers creatives and dissects every layer of their artistry so they can embrace their individuality, their passions, and learn the skills to recreate a magnetic and authentic brand. Compass was created to help uncover and rediscover their vision with conviction and provide the tools to communicate with certainty.
With Regina Spektor Backstage at the Roman
AGBW winning a Grammy
Bleecker Chrome
Wendy + Lay Zhang
Wendy Parr - Songwriter, Dreams on Fire on the Grammy Award Winning Soundtrack Slumdog Millionaire
Wendy Parr on tour with PVRIS
Nesmith Exile
Ballistik Boys
Wanderland - Original Music co-written and co-produced by Wendy Parr
Leehom Wang
Wendy + Melanie Martinez
The Atist's Circle at Rolling Stone NYC
Wendy + Desmond Child
INTERVIEWS
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Chatting with Musician Jed Elliot + Exec Coach Chelsea Szabo about Perfectionism + What Makes You Unique as an Artist
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WE ARE WHO WE ARE:
Navigating Authenticity in Music
By Grace Slansky
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Tyler Lyle, The Midnight
“Working with Wendy is not calculated, it is holistic and comprehensive. She is a creative coach who gave me the inspiration and tools to be mindful in the creative practice. Wendy taught me how to be present with my audience when performing.
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Alec Chambers
“Wendy helped improve my vocal stamina and taught me how to better utilize my voice“ “Wendy allowed me to express how I feel in my music. She understands artists and one’s artistry within performing.”
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Nick Guarino, Manager / 4th Level Group Artist: Louis Futon
“It’s been an incredible joy being able to work with Wendy Parr over the past 2 years. She took our management client Tyler Minford, who goes by Louis Futon, who is an electronic artist, who at the time of first working together was exclusively a producer with very little writing and singing experience.
Wendy has since laid the foundation for Louis Futon to be a much more well rounded artist with very impressive writing and vocal skills. Every session has increased his skills and given him the proper practice routines to improve skills between sessions. She has been an instrumental part of his developmental process. I would highly recommend Wendy to anyone looking for a friendly, motivating vocal and writing coach that will get you results.”
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David Rawlings, Oscar Nominated Recording Artist
“The bottom line is it is going shockingly well. My mental concept is that I’m turning my voice into the movie version of itself. Same personality. But like the slightly younger more attractive actor they always get to play real people in bio pics. It makes me laugh anyway.”
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Ana Torroja
”Wendy helped me find and redefine the right path for my music career and gave me the tools to strengthen my voice”
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Michael Grubbs, Wakey Wakey Recording Artist + Actor
“Growing up in music I’ve been lucky to have several impactful teachers. No single music lesson has had as much of an impact on me as my time with Wendy. After 20+ years as a recording and touring artist, I’ve sang in some amazing places. Each time I step in front of a microphone, from the vocal booth at NYC’s legendary Avatar Studios, to solo on stage in a sold out arena, to my home studio, my mind always goes back to Wendy’s lessons. They make me better at the thing I love most.”
