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Meet Kim

Vocal Coach Kim Vaughn is a Master 700 Director and three-time International Queen of Harmony. A pillar in the a cappella community, Kim is a Master Faculty Member of Sweet Adelines International and a Certified Sound Judge. ​Kim is currently accepting bookings for virtual and onsite chorus, quartet and individual vocal coaching, judging and adjudication.
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​​Vocal ​Coaching with Kim​


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Upcoming Coaching

Kim is available for in-person and virtual coaching for choruses, quartets and individuals.
Catch up with Kim an at upcoming event, or reserve time for your own event today.
  • Sept 13-18 - SAI International Competition
  • October 21-22 - Buffalo Gateway​
  • January 13-14 - Buffalo Gateway
  • January 28-29 - Redlands Rhapsody, Australia
  • January 31 - Redlands Rhapsody, Australia
  • February 2 - Brisbane City Sounds, Australia
  • February 4 - Vocalessence Chorus, Australia
  • February 5-6 - Headliners Chorus, Australia
  • February 8 -  Hot Ginger Chorus, Australia
  • February 11 - Northern Beaches Chorus, Australia
  • February 12 - Coastal Acappella Chorus, Australia
  • February 13 - Riverland Harmony Chorus, Australia
  • February 14 -21 -  Endeavour Harmony, Australia​​

Memory Lane

Kim Vaughn began singing as a child and has never stopped! Kim served as Director of the San Diego Chorus from 1984 through 2014. Wonderful relationships and heartwarming musical moments have made her  journey that much richer.

Recent Projects & Coaching Videos

Join Kim for a series of vocal exercises produced by Sweet Adelines, International that generate immediate, noteworthy results. These short teachings are ideal for vocal warmup and development. Incorporate them into your personal practice discipline to expand your grasp of essential techniques that support a lifted palate, clean and consistent note placement, a flexible, effortless range and more.

Kudos & Kindness

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"Kim is a masterful teacher, singer and an exceptionally skillful coach. She has a superior ability to identify performance levels of each client and present the information pertinent for success. Most importantly, Kim cares ... she really, truly cares."

DIANE "DI" PORSCH

Director of Buffalo Gateway Chorus
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International Faculty & Certified Communications Judge

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​"Kim's skills brings music to life through mindset and passion. Kim will help you find your inner performer and impact your audience at all levels. The journey to success as a singer is easy when you work with Kim as a teacher, coach or mentor. When you're looking for an expert in the field of music, music education, music training, voice lessons and all things musical, Kim Vaughn has got it all." 

CYNTHIA HANSEN ELLIS

Visual Architect, Visual & Musical Performance Coach
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​Motivator and Stage Performance Specialist

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"Kim is the ultimate coach in so many ways. She demonstrates beautiful singing technique, she is a music maestro, she understands how to beautifully interpret music, she is a master at understanding good barbershop performance. 
She has been coaching my chorus and me, since 1996. I cannot recommend her highly enough."

VIRGINIA HUMPHREY-TAYLOR

Master Director 700
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Musical Director Christchurch City Chorus

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​​"Kim’s extensive knowledge of barbershop style and vocal pedagogy, as well as her beautiful vocal example, make her an excellent choice for a variety of coaching events."

MARCIA PINVIDIC

Chair of Education Direction Committee / Expression Judge
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Sweet Adelines International Faculty Member / Past Sweet Adelines International President

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"Brava, 2004 International Champion Quartet, is forever grateful to our Queen Mum, Kim, who spent a lot of time with us in the two years leading up to our win. She was relentless, kind,
loving, encouraging, and ​taught us all SOOOOO much! We love our Queen Mum!"

SANDY MARRON

Music Director, Lion's Gate Chorus
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Master 700 Director / Certified Sound Judge

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