THE VOCAL CODE | Adetoun Official

A system for developing and directing vocalists for real industry work — not just performance.

FOR VOCALISTS

Founded by professional vocalists

Adetoun Ayoola & Katie Holmes-Smith.

The Vocal Code helps vocalists build sustainable, professional careers in the music industry through real-world insight, technical development, and mentorship. The Vocal Code exists to provide that clarity.

Most music training focuses on how to sing. The Vocal Code focuses on how to build a career.

We bridge the gap between music education and the real industry — helping vocalists understand how their voice can create multiple income streams, from touring and session work to voiceovers, recording, and beyond.

YOUR VOICE IS AN ECOSYSTEM

A professional career today isn't just one path. Your voice can open doors to multiple opportunities:

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YOUR VOICE

Touring and live performance
Backing vocals and session work
Recording from home
Voiceovers and advertising
Writing and toplining
Vocal arranging and creative direction

The Vocal Code helps you understand how these pathways connect — and how to build a career that works for you. Start with The Backing Vocalist Playbook.

FOR INDUSTRY

Alongside education, The Vocal Code provides: Professional vocal recording sessions (studio & remote), Feature and backing vocalists across genres, Vocal sourcing for specific projects, Consultancy for productions requiring trusted vocal talent. Our vocalists have worked across major albums, film, TV, and live platforms.

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PODCAST

The Vocal Code Unlocked is a podcast exploring the realities of working as a professional vocalist today — from touring and recording to mindset, systems, and career longevity. Through honest conversations with singers, musical directors, and industry professionals, we unpack what it really takes to build a sustainable career in music. Hosted by professional vocalists Adetoun Ayoola and Katie Holmes-Smith. Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts.

THE VOCAL CODE LAB

The Vocal Code Lab is a curated working space for vocalists developing real-world session skills, with a focus on vocal arrangement, recording and delivery.

Sessions are designed to reflect how backing vocals are built and directed in professional environments - not just how they are performed.

This space is best suited to working vocalists or those recently trained at a professional level.

Apply for The Vocal Code Lab