Elina Kardén - singer and vocal coach

Versatile Vocalist For Your Event

Elina Kardén is a singer based in Helsinki, Finland. She is a true master of musical styles, with a voice that moves effortlessly from atmospheric bossa nova and classic jazz to modern party music. She sings in multiple languages and brings over ten years of live experience as a soloist in ensembles ranging from duos to full big bands.

Crown your event with outstanding live music — book Elina to perform!

Upcoming gigs:

17.4.2026 Petiscaria Jazz @ Odessa: Elina Kardén "Swinging Spring" with Pekka Mesimäki & Ilkka Hanski, showtime 19:00-22:00, Café & Bar Odessa (Traverssikuja 3, 00510 Helsinki) Vapaa pääsy / Free entry! Click here for the Facebook event

1.5.2026 Vappubrunssi: Elina Kardén & Lassi Kouvo duo - "jatsia & kevyitä klassikoita putkiradion ja vinyylilevyjen aikakaudelta", brunch & showtimes 12:00 and 15:00, Hyvinkään kaupungintalon aula / Villatehtaan Kesäterassi. Brunch menu, tickets & table reservations

13.5.2026 Flame Jazz Summer Live: Suomi Jazz 100 - Elina Kardén Jazz Quartet "suomeksi svengaten!", Turku, showtime & place TBA

16.5.2026 May Rock'n'Swing tanssifestivaali: Elina Kardén & Trio Jump'n'Jive (Arttur Teränen - kitara, Lasse Sirkko - kontrabasso & Timo Tihtonen - rummut), klo 19-23, Littoisten tanssilava (Littoistenjärventie 153, 20660 Turku) Tickets & more info

11.6.2026 Malmin tapahtumakesä 2026: Suuri Sambapäivä -Samigo & Samba Amigos, klo 17:30-18:00 & 18:30-19:15 (Konttilava, Ala-Malmin tori 1, 00700 Helsinki) Vapaa pääsy / Free Entry! More info

4.7.2026 Seppo Hovi & Classic Jazz Society All Stars feat. Elina Kardén, klo 14:00, Baltic Jazz -festivaali, (Masuunintie 5, 25900 Taalintehdas). Tickets & more info

15.7.2026 Jazzkonsertti solistina Elina Kardén, showtime TBA, Inkoo  

16.7.2026 100 vuotta jazzia Suomessa - juhlakonsertti klo 18:00-20:00. Taidekeskus Salmela (Mäntyharjuntie 25, 52700 Mäntyharju) Classic Jazz Society All Stars kapellimestarinaan Antti Sarpila. Vierailevana laulusolistina esiintyy Elina Kardén ja jazzin historiaa elävoittää tarinoillaan Seppo Hovi. Tickets & more info

19.7.2026 Italian Night with Duo Kardén & Cirilli, Showtime TBA, Il Becco Lippakioski (Satamakatu, 00160 Helsinki) Vapaa pääsy / Free entry!

24.7.2026 Kino Tapiolan terassijazzit, klo 18:00, (Mäntyviita 2, 02110 Espoo) Vapaa pääsy / Free entry!  

25.7.2026 Suonteen soitto: The Swingtide, klo 19:00, Café Meijerinliiterin Jäähuoneella (Kangasniementie 1052, 19650 Joutsa) Tickets & more info

High-Quality Vocal Coaching in Helsinki 

I offer professional and encouraging singing- and voice training in the Arabianranta district of Helsinki. Singers of all ages and skill levels are warmly welcome. I graduated as a pop/jazz vocal instructor from Metropolia University of Applied Sciences and as a professional musician from Helsinki Pop & Jazz Conservatory.

My goal is to inspire and support you in discovering your unique voice. I provide guidance in healthy and optimal vocal production, expression, and stylistic interpretation. In addition to singing lessons, I offer performance coaching and voice training for professional speakers.

New weekly lesson slots available on Mondays and Thursdays

 — get in touch!