Katja Maria Slotte
Artist Coaching
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Let’s unlock your creative voice!

“Coaching with Katja is one of the best decisions I ever made. The combination of working on the mental side as a creator as well as the technique of singing have completely turned my life around. I truly believe I would not have released my first single if it hadn’t been for Katja and I feel confident in continuing on my course of growth. Katja provides not only guidance & knowledge, but also the opportunity to share true thoughts & feelings without fear of being vulnerable. She is an expert in her field & helps you connect to the joy and opportunities as a creative.“

“Katja approaches my out of the box ideas as something unique and positive, and that helps me to embrace myself as the artist that I am. I have gained confidence, faith and courage in my work, vocal stability, as well as more structure in my songwriting work. I have loved working with her, and felt safe, seen and heard. Because of her, I look differently at my voice, my body and my art.”

“Katja blows me away with her breadth of knowledge not only of the voice itself, but also a variety of vocal pedagogies. I can’t imagine a situation where she wouldn’t be able to meet a learner at their individual point of need, as she draws on a very extensive range of experience and can reframe concepts in different ways until it sinks in. I really can’t recommend Katja highly enough!”

Hi there, I’m Katja.
I help artists & creatives unlock their creative voice, and go from blocked & burned out to aligned & accomplished.
With a powerful blend of voice work, music interpretation work, creativity coaching, artist coaching, life coaching, productivity coaching, mindset and energy work, intuitive work, and over two decades of experience in professional performance and voice training, I’ll guide you to unlock your voice and artistry, get unstuck in creative projects, and find alignment, so you can create and thrive without the Inner Critic, the overwhelm and the hustle.
I work with singers, musicians, performers, multi-passionate artists and creative souls:
Singing Lessons & Vocal Coaching to develop your voice and artistry, solve vocal issues and sing with freedom across different styles, while growing your confidence, technique, musicianship and style.
Creativity Coaching & Artist Coaching to overcome inner & outer obstacles to creating, get your creative work done, navigating the marketplace and building a sustainable artist life & business.
Transformational Life Coaching for artists, creatives and creative souls to find alignment from the inside out and create a life that feels purposeful and excites you.
Community & Circle Singing Events for people of all backgrounds who love to explore their creative voice and co-create with others through vocal improvisation and singing songs from different styles and cultures.
I teach, coach and mentor in English, Finnish, Swedish and Dutch.
Here’s what artists have to say

“Katja empowered me to transform creative inspiration into actionable systems, bringing clarity, focus, and balance to my work and life. She helped me move past overwhelm and avoidance, fostering sustainable momentum and enabling me to proactively turn ideas into results. With her support, I’ve built strong foundations, clear priorities, and effective systems that align with my needs and future goals. Her enthusiastic, insightful coaching and practical guidance have strengthened my confidence, communication, and entrepreneurial approach, making a profound difference in my creative journey. Highly recommended!”
LEELA MAY STOKHOLM

“After 5,5 years of being an entrepreneur as a vocal coach, I wanted to have guidance on how I strategically can change and improve my business on different facets. Working with Katja has helped me energetically release overwhelm and resistance to change. I am now already receiving more space in my schedule for rest and high(er) energy clients, and experiencing more relaxation in body & mind. I like having Katja as a strategical overviewer, giving assignments to keep looking at the bigger picture and what small changes will make long lasting change. Katja is an intuitive coach with a bird’s eye for strategically improving your artist life & business holistically, and working with her will help you stay aligned, get clarity, release negativity and create space for change!”
SASKIA BAK
Services and programs to support your voice, creativity, artist life & business.
Lessons & Coaching on location in Helsinki
I offer singing lessons, voice classes, vocal coaching, creativity coaching, artist coaching, community & circle singing events and creative retreats on location in Helsinki on Mondays, Tuesdays and select weekend days, at Lapinlahden Lähde, centre for arts, culture and mental wellbeing, in beautiful historical surroundings.



Online Coaching & Courses
I’ve been teaching and coaching online, and creating online courses and interactive learning environments since 2013, and love working with creatives from all over the world.
Online coaching creates opportunities for you to be supported in your vocal, artistic and creative goals in efficient ways, through live online coaching sessions and classes, asynchronous video, voice message and email coaching, and self-paced online programs.

“I’ve performed and recorded for years. At some point I noticed I started putting songs in lower keys, because it felt more comfortable for my voice. Working with Katja has made me ready to make full use of my vocal range. Now I have more control, especially over the use of the whole wide spectrum of tone colors that my voice is capable of. Not only do I have a better understanding of my instrument, but also more possibilities for musical expression.”

“Before working with Katja, I was restricting my natural voice, getting stuck in a box and trying too hard to control the voice. Now I am really excited to trust my voice and to explore new parts of my voice with compassion. I am approaching singing with more curiosity instead of fear. I am enjoying singing again!
As a coach, Katja is present, intuitive, knowledgeable, supportive, kind and thoughtful. She creates a healthy and safe environment, and any singer looking to develop with a brilliant and compassionate teacher would benefit from working with her.”

“Katja is a great and enthousiastic teacher, with deep and detailed knowledge of the voice and how it works. I find her lessons inspirational and I recommend her strongly. She’s the kind of teacher that makes you sing the songs you never dared to sing and has solutions for every ‘problem’ along the way. Inspiring!”
ANNOUNCING
Sing From The Source Online Classes 2025
Sing From The Source is my approach to teaching voice, that has developed over the past 20+ years of studying the voice, many vocal methodologies, music, vocal improvisation, and other modalities including performance training, storytelling, mindset work, mindfulness techniques, energy work techniques, spiritual work, personal development and creativity coaching.
I’m beyond excited to share with you the SFTS 2025 Online Class series! The series is designed as the Vocal Artist’s Journey, and offers a comprehensive path to vocal mastery, guiding you through technical foundations, expressive storytelling, and creative artistry.
“If you are looking for a place to get back in connection with your art & creativity, this is the place to be! ”
Saskia Bak
Artist Mastermind
6 months of coaching and mentoring for your creative goals, with continuous support and coaching via Telegram and twice-monthly live online sessions in an intimate group setting.
Vocal Coaching Power Groups
Work towards a personal singing goal or project milestone, get weekly feedback and 2 solo coaching sessions on Zoom each month, in an intimate group of max. 4 singers, with dedicated time per session for you and your voice work.
Vocal Breakthrough
An online vocal coaching program to get your voice back in shape, realign your creativity and build mindful practice habits. 11 personal video feedbacks included in the course!
Get The Museletter
A weekly dose of inspiration, guidance, and creative empowerment.
Designed for artists, vocalists, and creatives of all kinds, The Museletter offers expert insights on finding your artist voice and unlocking your creative potential. With curated resources, insights, and stories to fuel your artistic journey!
Create From The Source podcast
Hire Katja to speak and train at your event
Do you want to interview me on your podcast, hire me to give a masterclass in your (performing arts) training, or speak for your event?
I train and speak in English, Finnish, Swedish and Dutch.

Some of Katja’s Music Projects

“Before I started working with Katja, I felt stuck, needing to realign. I had a desire to record an album, and wanted to get my voice back in shape. Despite being technically skilled through studies in many vocal methodologies, I didn’t know how I wanted to sound anymore. I was looking for a sound that was more connected – reflecting more of me. I was also suffering from imposter syndrome, which was holding me back both in my singing and teaching.
Working with Katja, things started shifting on many levels. I reconnected with playfulness, and that spread out to areas in my whole life. My singing became gentler, more expressive and dynamic. I found my own sound that was aligned with the stories I wanted to tell. My vocal range expanded, and singing started feeling much easier and more connected.
My creative flow exploded and I ended up writing not just one, but TWO albums, that I now feel confident bringing to the recording studio! Through the coaching, I learned to fully embrace my identity as a rock and metal vocalist, which helped me expand my artistry, and let go of my limiting beliefs around teaching. There were also a lot of money blocks that got cleared, and right now my income has doubled, while I’m doing way less than before!”
Judith Westerveld, singer at Signs of Stillness and coach at Judith Westerveld Coaching

“Katja helped me grow into my identity as a business owner and to see business as part of my artist life. I used to think: “Yes! I’m an artist! (…and I also have to do business…aaaarrrgggh…)” Now I can connect those two elements.
I had so many plans on how I wanted to evolve my services as a singing teacher, but did not have a clear vision about who I actually want to work with. I only felt that some collaborations didn’t feel right anymore, but I didn’t know how to deal with that and how to get out of this. Working with Katja I identified who I want to work with, and learned saying no to people and projects that don’t feel aligned!
I learned to prioritize better in my daily life, so I could create more space for the things that matter the most. Also, I learned to design offers from the heart, to trust myself more, and gained confidence to talk about my teaching offers.
Katja really helps you to grow your artist business in a way that fits your artist identity. She’s not putting some ‘cookie-cutter-product’ into your head, but she’s really into your ideas and develops the business-side of your teaching and artistry with you. She’s not only great at helping you talk through your ideas, but also in helping you reconnect to your ‘Why’ and to your energy in the moments when you feel lost.”
TAMARA PIENTKA, SINGER AND VOCAL COACH
Katja has worked with & appeared in:
