SUN
About
Hi! I’m Sun, a vocal coach and the owner of Bettervoice, a vocal studio in Seoul, South Korea. I specialize in helping students sing Korean songs, including K-pop, with greater confidence, comfort, and expression. I also teach English-language pop songs.
I graduated from the School of Performing Arts Seoul (SOPA), whose alumni include Jungkook of BTS, and earned my bachelor’s degree from Hanyang University, majoring in vocal performance.
I trained at a major Korean entertainment company, gaining firsthand experience of the K-pop trainee system. Afterward, I worked as a K-pop guide vocalist, topliner, and lyricist, recording demo vocals and writing vocal melodies and lyrics.
I later spent many years coaching audition candidates at a major audition training academy in Korea, helping numerous students successfully pass auditions.
While teaching beginners, I met many students who struggled to produce their voices comfortably. I wanted to find clearer, easier ways to help them understand and use their voices. This led me to earn a Level 3 voice correction instructor certification from the Korean Vocology Association.
Today, I bring together my experience in vocal performance, songwriting, audition coaching, and voice training to help each student work toward their own goals.
Teaching Style
My teaching style is flexible and tailored to each student. I teach everyone from complete beginners to advanced singers and music majors, adapting the pace, explanations, and exercises to your experience, goals, and preferred way of learning.
My approach to vocal training is grounded in scientific principles, but I make the explanations as simple and practical as possible. Every body and voice is different, so I adapt my guidance to your individual voice and physical responses, helping you find what works for you.
My English is basic, but luckily, we have ChatGPT on our team! I use simple English, vocal demonstrations, and step-by-step practice, with translation tools whenever we need a little extra help understanding each other.
Students of all backgrounds, cultures, and experience levels are welcome. Bring your curiosity, an open mind, and your own musical taste. I’d love to get to know you and help you explore your voice in a way that feels right for you.
Curriculum
We begin by discussing your goals and listening to your singing. I then select exercises and songs that match your current level and the areas you want to develop.
Lessons may include:
• Breathing and vocal coordination
• Pitch accuracy, rhythm, and phrasing
• Reducing unnecessary vocal tension
• Register transitions and range development
• Tone and musical expression
• Korean vowels, consonants, and final consonants (batchim)
• Natural pronunciation and phrasing in Korean songs
• Understanding lyrics and expressing their meaning
• Audition song selection and preparation
• Entrance exam preparation for music programs at Korean universities
We apply exercises directly to your chosen songs, break challenging sections into manageable steps, and establish clear practice goals between lessons.
Alongside ongoing lessons, I offer focused, single-session coaching for students preparing to film cover videos at home. We work on specific phrases, pronunciation, and vocal challenges to help you feel more prepared before recording.
Recommended Students
• Complete beginners looking for clear, step-by-step guidance
• K-pop fans who want to sing Korean songs more naturally
• Hobby singers developing their technique and confidence
• Students seeking focused coaching before recording a cover
• Aspiring artists preparing for auditions
• Music majors refining their vocal skills
• Students preparing for entrance exams to music programs at Korean universities
My main focus is Korean songs, but students who want to sing English-language pop are also welcome. Whether you are starting from the basics or working toward a specific performance goal, lessons will be tailored to you.
Credentials & Affiliations
• Bachelor’s Degree in Vocal Performance — Hanyang University
• Graduate — School of Performing Arts Seoul (SOPA)
• Level 3 Voice Correction Instructor Certification — Korean Vocology Association
• Owner & Vocal Coach — Bettervoice Vocal Studio, Seoul
• Former Trainee — Major Korean Entertainment Company
• Professional Experience — K-pop Guide Vocalist, Topliner & Lyricist
• Extensive Vocal Coaching Experience — Major Audition Training Academy in Korea, helping numerous students pass auditions
