There is nothing greater than love; I am love,

Song is universal; it is a healer.

My voice is a gift; it is the only instrument not made by man.

I am thankful.

Karen Parks, a Billboard chart-topper, Fulbright Scholar, and Olivier Award nominee, continues to perform and teach both nationally and internationally. She held the position of Associate Professor of Vocal Arts at the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music and served on the Vocal Performance faculty at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, New Studio on Broadway.

Karen is the President, CEO, and Director of Stagebound, Inc., a company that presents vocal intensives and professional performances worldwide. She also offers masterclasses, workshops, seminars, and maintains a private voice studio where she provides instruction in various genres of music, including Classical, Musical Theatre, Pop, Jazz, Classical Sacred, Spirituals, and African American Art Songs.

This website serves as a platform for new students, professional clients, and collaborators to connect with Karen.

News on Karen >>

Rosa Parks: Pure Love, an Oratorio with Wadada Leo Smith.

Karen Parks recently performed in Wadada Leo Smith’s Rosa Parks: Pure Love, An Oratorio of Seven Songs. Learn more.

Karen is delighted to expand her studio to offer private voice training, group master classes, and weekend workshops. Learn more about Karen’s studio.

Karen is the vocal consultant on Rent at the New Studio on Broadway—the 20th Anniversary of show and 50th Anniversary of Tisch. Click here for tickets.

Karen is teaching at the New Studio on Broadway's Summer Intensive, an accredited program for college students. Details here.

Karen is the voice coach on Dream, a new musical workshop by Michael McElroy, Julianne Wick Davis and Ian Belknap. Stay tuned for details!

Karen returns to the prestigious YoungArts competition in Miami as a panelist on Classical Voice. Learn more here.

Karen is delighted to join the Voice Faculty at the New Studio on Broadway, part of New York University's Tisch School of Drama. Learn more here.

Student Success Stories >>

Jelani Alladin recently made his Broadway Debut as Kristoff in Disney’s Frozen.

Sarah Fernandez is the understudy for Elphaba in Wicked.

Sojourner Brown is currently performing as a featured singer in Disney’s D’Cappella.

Molly Jobe is currently touring with Newsies as the Katherine understudy, a role which she played on Broadway.

Samantha Lynagh, a YoungArts Winner was accepted into Berklee College of Music on scholarship!

Keziah John-Paul is currently performing as Nabalungi in The Book of Mormon (Broadway and National Tour).

Georgia Lynch was chosen as the winner of Australian Idol!

Thus far from her college auditions, Meg Spearman has received over 100K in talent-based scholarship money! Final choice TBD.

Lillie Ricciardi made her Broadway debut in the ensemble of Bombshell at the Minskoff Theatre.

Justin Martin was cast as Young Simba in The Lion King on Broadway!

Caroline Vermillion, a YoungArts Winner, was accepted Berklee College of Music!