Bio

Wendy Parr, The Holistic Artist Coach + Founder of The Parr Method has spent more than 20 years in the entertainment industry empowering recording artists to develop their authentic voice with consistency across every platform.

Starting her artist career at the age of 8, it is her personal and professional experiences that led her to become the coach she is - empowering artists lose perfectionism, overcome resistances, follow their inner vision and curate a life and career they love.

With over 20 years coaching top music artists like Melanie Martinez, Regina Spektor, Sara Bareilles, Marc Bassy, and taking A Great Big World from their very 1st vocal session to a GRAMMY. Wendy was also the co-writer of Dreams on Fire with AR Rahman for the GRAMMY award winning soundtrack for Slumdog Millionaire..

The flagship program, Compass - a 6 month artist development program takes professional recording artists on a deep dive of who they are - remembering parts of themselves they forgot about or were told to suppress, identifying musical elements that they love to weave together their next sound. Get real about life experiences, pains, best moments, deep passions to emerge with a clarity of who they are and the language and tools to communicate it with their team - “This is the dartboard that is me!” Compass provides the process and tools for serious music artists to develop their authentic brand with consistency across all platforms.

The Artist’s Circle is where artists and multi-disciplinary creatives connect for a true support system for wisdom, growth and networking. With an online space for connection, communication, speaking events and year long support mini groups to share life, industry struggles to gain insights, resources and support to triumph together.

Wendy has been featured at at the largest TED community, TED Gateway, NAMM, CLIVE DAVIS Institute, NYU , Chiat Day, CD Baby DIY Conference, and MusiCares.

With Regina Spektor Backstage at the Roman

Wendy Parr - Songwriter, Dreams on Fire on the Grammy Award Winning Soundtrack Slumdog Millionaire

Wanderland - Original Music co-written and co-produced by Wendy Parr

INTERVIEWS

Your Holistic Artist Coach
Chatting with Musician Jed Elliot + Exec Coach Chelsea Szabo about Perfectionism + What Makes You Unique as an Artist
Going Inward, Evaluating Your Strengths and..
Developing the Singer to the Artist
How to be a great collaborator feat. Artist Coach Wendy Parr

WE ARE WHO WE ARE:
Navigating Authenticity in Music
By Grace Slansky
Daily Inspirations: Wendy Parr
Meet Wendy Parr | Holistic Artist Coach. Founder of the Parr Method + The Artist’s Circle

Tyler Lyle, The Midnight

“Working with Wendy is not calculated, it is holistic and comprehensive. She is a creative coach who gave me the inspiration and tools to be mindful in the creative practice. Wendy taught me how to be present with my audience when performing.
Alec Chambers

“Wendy helped improve my vocal stamina and taught me how to better utilize my voice“ “Wendy allowed me to express how I feel in my music. She understands artists and one’s artistry within performing.”
Nick Guarino, Manager / 4th Level Group Artist: Louis Futon

“It’s been an incredible joy being able to work with Wendy Parr over the past 2 years. She took our management client Tyler Minford, who goes by Louis Futon, who is an electronic artist, who at the time of first working together was exclusively a producer with very little writing and singing experience.
Wendy has since laid the foundation for Louis Futon to be a much more well rounded artist with very impressive writing and vocal skills. Every session has increased his skills and given him the proper practice routines to improve skills between sessions. She has been an instrumental part of his developmental process. I would highly recommend Wendy to anyone looking for a friendly, motivating vocal and writing coach that will get you results.”
David Rawlings, Oscar Nominated Recording Artist

“The bottom line is it is going shockingly well. My mental concept is that I’m turning my voice into the movie version of itself. Same personality. But like the slightly younger more attractive actor they always get to play real people in bio pics. It makes me laugh anyway.”
Ana Torroja

”Wendy helped me find and redefine the right path for my music career and gave me the tools to strengthen my voice”
Michael Grubbs, Wakey Wakey Recording Artist + Actor

“Growing up in music I’ve been lucky to have several impactful teachers. No single music lesson has had as much of an impact on me as my time with Wendy. After 20+ years as a recording and touring artist, I’ve sang in some amazing places. Each time I step in front of a microphone, from the vocal booth at NYC’s legendary Avatar Studios, to solo on stage in a sold out arena, to my home studio, my mind always goes back to Wendy’s lessons. They make me better at the thing I love most.”