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About
For folks looking to hire me as a professional musician/performer:
I sing professionally at various gigs in the Chicago/Milwaukee/NYC/Central NY/Boston/New England areas, covering genres such as classical, jazz, musical theatre, alt rock, soul, indie, and blues. For those seeking music entertainment for events such as weddings, parties, or fundraisers, please send me a message directly.
For music students:
My music teaching philosophy is rooted in holistic approaches to learning, paired with a commitment to the fundamentals, especially as it pertains to technique and detail. I have the knowledge to provide you with the tools needed for success in your area of interest, and I also have the patience, compassion, and motivation that is needed in establishing a student-teacher relationship.
I also am a RYT 200 certified yoga teacher (see below) and often infuse some of my trauma-informed yoga training into my music teaching.
College students may qualify for discounts; please inquire for more information.
Virtual rates:
45 min lesson: $65
1 hour lesson: $85
In-person rates:
45 min lesson: $75
1 hour lesson: $95
*I don’t offer 30 min lessons*
For yoga students of all levels:
I am a RYT 200 certified trauma-informed yoga teacher and have been practicing yoga for over ten years. Teaching yoga has become one of the greatest joys of my life—I hope you will join me! There are various class options available for yogis of all levels 🙌🏼
Overview
Hired 28 times
Serves Chicago, IL
Background checked
1 employee
7 years in business
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Services offered
Interested musical styles
Pop
R&B
Musical theater
Jazz
Work location
I travel to my customers
I work remotely (phone or internet)
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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James m.
Feb 18, 2026
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Lauren helped me prep for a musical audition. I can’t read music, and she walked me through every note. Patient, punctual, professional. She killed it. Highly recommend.
Details: 45 - 64 years old • No, the student cannot read music • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • Musical theater • I'm flexible • At the pro’s location
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Toi W.
Nov 1, 2025
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Lauren is great! She performed at a childrens hospital today and she was awesome! She was able to sing and play piano for all of the songs we asked for and similar! Highly recommend!
Details: Birthday party • 25 guests or fewer • 13 - 17 years old • Vocals • Pop / top 40 • Dance • Other
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Kevin M.
Feb 27, 2022
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Lauren is an excellent teacher. She has a ton of patience, really helps you focuses in on your strengths and helps you work on your weaknesses in the most productive and positive manner. Her teaching and lessons are not only productive and help the student learn but they are extremely fun, leaving me (the student) wanting the lessons to go for longer duration. 5/5 stars in my book and I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for a strong, positive, warm, productive, efficient, and knowledgeable voice coach.
Details: 26 - 44 years old • No, the student cannot read music • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • What the teacher recommends • Pop • Country • Rock • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
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Trevor F.
Jan 10, 2023
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First and foremost I would use all 5 of the things I liked when working with Lauren. I would recommend anybody to Lauren for vocal lessons. I’ve been with Lauren for a whole year and I have not had one problem at all. She meets all of my expectations and she is very fair with everything she does. Even outside lessons or before starting, Lauren will always check to see how you are doing or how your basic week went personally and will see what you want to do if you planned to do something different. Lauren is also very optimistic in the her work that she does and she is very caring as well. I couldn’t have picked a better vocal coach!!! Thank you for all the work that you do Lauren!!
Details: 26 - 44 years old • No, the student cannot read music • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Country • Rock • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • Remotely (phone or internet) • My home, venue, etc.
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Crystal L.
Feb 20, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
We talked with Lauren right away and set up the first lesson. She got to know quite a bit about us from our first contact and we got know about her as well. She's the perfect fit for us.
Details: 10 - 13 years old • No, the student cannot read music • No formal training • What the teacher recommends • 45 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)
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Lauren Extrom
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My rates can be negotiable depending on an individual’s situation, especially if they are in college.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I usually like to ask them questions about their musical interests and intentions with voice lessons. Next, we move into beginner vocal warm ups (spoken and sung) so I can get a sense of the singer’s range potential. Last, we usually end the lesson with a short performance/show & tell, to give the student a chance to showcase whatever song they may be working on/have on their mind.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have my BA in Music from Boston University, as well as many years of professional experience in music performance and education.
