At Sing House Studios, we love music! We believe in teaching the fundamentals to create a strong foundation, regardless of what type of music you wish to sing or play.
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Sing House Studios
200 Vanguard Dr., Ottawa, ON K4A 1A1
Meet Our Founder
Chantal Hackett
Founder & Master Vocal Coach
Mentor & Professional Vocalist · Director of the SHS Elite, Invite-Only Troop Program
For Chantal, music was never just a hobby — it was a lifeline. Having battled a lifelong anxiety disorder, she found that her voice, first discovered singing in church as a child, was the one thing that stayed steady. What started two decades ago in her mother's living room has evolved into Sing House Studios.
Her Story
Finding Her Voice
By the age of 13, Chantal's passion for music was undeniable — providing a sense of loyalty and energy she couldn't find anywhere else. Eventually, she realized her true purpose went beyond the stage: she was meant to use her gift to help others navigate their own nerves and discover their best selves.
What started two decades ago in her mother Suzanne's living room has evolved into Sing House Studios. Chantal knows what it's like to start small and feel nervous — and that understanding sits at the heart of everything she's built since.
Teaching Today
How Chantal Coaches
Chantal no longer takes private students. Instead, she coaches the top students at SHS through the Troop Program — an invite-only ensemble that students are selected to join each year. She co-teaches Troop sessions alongside Master Vocal Coach Erica Brighthill.
Beyond technique, the Troop Program is rooted in Chantal's mission of using talent for the good of the community — helping raise millions of dollars for charitable causes over the years.
Background
Strong Foundation in Music & Communications
Fully bilingual in English and French, Chantal also performs in German and Italian.
On Stage
Performance Highlights
Chantal has had the privilege of performing on incredible stages like Carnegie Hall in New York City and the United Nations in Vienna. She's performed as a backup vocalist for JUNO-nominated artists Roch Voisine and David Gogo, and spent a decade as a lead soloist in a Motown band — over 20 years commanding the spotlight.
Closer to home, Chantal has sung the national anthem at Ottawa Redblacks and Ottawa Fury games, and opened the TD Place Ottawa Christmas Market Tree Lighting Ceremony for a crowd of 8,000 people. Alongside her band, she delivers everything from soulful ballads like Etta James' "At Last" to modern hits like Dua Lipa's "Love Again."
As a professional entertainer, Chantal is also an experienced emcee and public speaker who has facilitated hundreds of events with her signature charm.
Giving Back
Using Talent for Good
Beyond development, the Troop Program is rooted in Chantal's mission of "using talent for good." Through entertainment sponsorships and dozens of shows annually, Chantal and her students have played a vital role in helping raise millions of dollars for charitable causes over the last 20 years.
Proven Results
Notable Success Stories
Her biggest joy is watching SHS students grow — from singing their first solo to performing at local festivals like Ottawa Bluesfest. Most notably, in 2026, two artists she has coached for years — Alicia Kayley and Nayana — were selected to perform at Ottawa Bluesfest, a testament to the long-term artist development and professional platform provided at SHS.
These are just a few of many success stories to come out of her mentorship. Also among SHS's alumni:
Industry Authority
Awards & Recognition
She didn't just build a studio; she built the home she needed when she was starting out.
— On Chantal's journey
Off Stage
Beyond the Studio
When she isn't at the studio or on stage, Chantal enjoys life in the Ottawa Valley with her husband Brock, her daughter Lucie-Anne, her supportive mother Suzanne, and her three beloved fur babies, Nova, Charlie, and Mini.
Chantal knows what it's like to start small and feel nervous. Through her leadership at SHS and the Troop Program, she's here to help every student find the voice they didn't know they had.
