Vocally Owned, LLC

10/14/2026

96% of what I teach has nothing to do with singing.

After more than 20 years in the performing arts, I’ve learned that the greatest gift I can offer my students isn’t simply the ability to sing beautifully or command a stage.

It’s confidence.

Confidence to walk into an audition and take up space. Confidence to make mistakes without shame. Confidence to tell a friend when their feelings have been hurt. Confidence to ask for what they need, establish boundaries, and advocate for themselves.

As a mother of four, I understand how deeply we want our children to feel secure in who they are.

I’ve come to understand that my purpose in life is to mentor others in expressing themselves fully and advocating for their authenticity, whether that’s through the arts or any other area of life.

The arts are simply a canvas for developing a deeper understanding of ourselves.

Through Vocally Owned Fine Arts Academy, I’ve watched children discover that the voice they use onstage is the very same voice they can use to stand up for themselves in everyday life.

And I believe parents can help cultivate that confidence at home, too.

I’ve been working on something special to help families do exactly that. Something that brings the heart of my teaching philosophy into your home through simple exercises, thoughtful conversations, and opportunities for your children to discover the power of their own voices.

I’ll be sharing more soon.

Your voice is your power.

Katy Fry
Founder, Vocally Owned Fine Arts Academy

09/23/2026

Always wanted to learn guitar?
Good news! You can learn at any age. And I have a few spots open.
DM to reserve your private lesson slot today.

09/14/2026

09/14/2026

Does anyone want a piano donated to them?

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08/31/2026

🎶 Music lessons are about so much more than learning an instrument.

Watching Harper grow through music is such a beautiful reminder of why I love teaching this age group.

For middle school-aged students especially, making music gives the developing brain an incredible workout. Playing an instrument asks the brain to coordinate listening, movement, memory, timing, attention and emotion—all at once.

But some of my favorite benefits have nothing to do with playing the “right” notes. 💛

Making music can help young people practice:

🧠 Focus, memory + problem solving
🎸 Patience + perseverance
💛 Emotional expression + regulation
✨ Confidence + a stronger sense of identity
🎶 Creativity + self-expression
🤝 Listening, collaboration + connection with others

Middle school can be such a tender time. Kids are figuring out who they are, how they fit into the world and how to navigate some really BIG emotions.

Music gives them somewhere to put all of that.

At Vocally Owned, my goal has never been to simply teach students how to sing or play an instrument. I want to give them a space where they can explore, create, make mistakes, find what lights them up—and discover that their ideas and their voices are worth hearing.

Sometimes we’re building musicians.

But we’re always building humans. 💛🎶

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07/29/2026

Fall scheduling is officially open! 🎶

To all of my wonderful Vocally Owned families—it’s time to reserve your lesson time for the fall season!

As always, existing students receive first priority before I open any remaining spots to new families.

✨ Available lesson days include:
• Tuesday evenings
• Wednesday evenings
• Sunday biweekly lessons

If you’d like to continue lessons this fall (or make a schedule change), please send me your preferred availability as soon as you can. I’ll begin building the fall calendar this week and want to make sure I can accommodate everyone before opening the remaining spots.

Thank you for being part of the Vocally Owned family. I can’t wait for another season of helping students build confidence, creativity, and a love for music.

Message me with your preferred day and time to reserve your spot!

07/21/2026

The best songs aren’t written from perfection—they’re written from honesty.

Songwriting takes vulnerability. It asks you to slow down, explore your emotions, find the words for your experiences, and have the courage to share them. Those are skills that can be learned and nurtured.

At Vocally Owned, we have openings for one-on-one songwriting coaching. Katy, a published singer-songwriter with more than 20 years of professional experience, helps students develop lyrics, melodies, confidence, and their own authentic artistic voice.

Lessons are personalized to each student, and many choose to cross-train by combining songwriting with voice lessons, beginner guitar, performance coaching, or acting. Whether your goal is to write your first song, become a stronger performer, or grow as an artist, we’ll create a lesson plan that supports your unique journey.

Every song begins with a story. We’d love to help you tell yours.

07/14/2026

I’ve got a last minute opening for Tuesday July 21st at 3pm!!

Who needs it?

07/08/2026

My heart is so full after another Vocally Owned Summer Camp wrapped up. ❤️🎶

Over the past two days, these incredible young artists reminded me why I do what I do.

Together, we wrote two completely original songs, performed them for one another, shared poetry, talked openly about our emotions, and sat in circles where every voice was heard. We laughed, encouraged one another, took creative risks, and built genuine friendships.

One of my favorite moments? Hearing some of the campers talking about starting a band together. 🥹 That kind of confidence, connection, and excitement is exactly what I hope to cultivate.

Music is so much more than learning notes and chords. It’s learning how to express yourself, process your emotions, tell your story, and have the courage to be seen.

Thank you to every parent who trusted me with your child. It was an honor to witness each student’s unique gifts unfold over these two days.
If your child loves to write, sing, play, or simply has a story they’re longing to tell, I also offer one-on-one lessons through Vocally Owned.
Songwriting is one of my favorite things to help students discover, and we often use it as a way to build confidence while developing vocal, instrumental, and performance skills.

I still have a few weekday summer lesson openings available before school starts. If you’ve been thinking about getting your child involved, I’d love to support them on their musical journey.

Your voice is your power. 💛

07/07/2026

Day one of camp was a hit!