Voice Lessons

PRIVATE VOICE LESSONS

“The human voice and our conscious use of it as an instrument can penetrate and heal even the deepest shadows of our human condition.”
Julia Cameron

DISCOVER THE JOY OF LIBERATING AND LOVING THE SOUND OF YOUR VOICE!

Welcome to this safe vocal space!

I’m guessing you sense there is a voice inside you yearning to be released… A voice that is capable of expressing every emotion under the sun with beauty, power, honesty and grace… A voice that is in tune and attuned with your soul… A voice that brings you confidence, presence and joy whether you are singing for your own personal growth or for an audience.

Whether you are an experienced singer looking to hone your craft, a returning, wanna-be, closet, shower, car, karaoke, or kirtan singer, private voice coaching will accelerate your progress and support you every step of the way.

Are you ready to let your voice come out and play?

From folk, jazz, gospel, Western-style classical, bluegrass, inspirational, Irish styling, to musical theater, voice lessons with me will help you:

Deepen understanding of resonance
Develop, refine, and control vibrato
Expand vocal range and dynamics
Refine your agility, pitch, intonation, and stylings
Navigate your break or “passage” smoothly or use it as a vocal styling
Enhance your emotional interpretation of songs
Find more power, breath, relaxation, and ease
Express your embodied vibrational soul song
Explore the nuances of your unique voice and discover your authentic sound

Increase your improvisation and composition skills
Release unconscious vocal and performing habits
Develop performance presence and audience connection
Develop greater awareness of the body- voice connection
Address psychological vocal trauma and liberate the voice from stuck places in the body
And for those wanting to take their singing to the public, I can help you develop a solo performance from page to stage

WHAT TO EXPECT

On-line vocal coaching sessions are held over Zoom. In-person sessions are held at a private studio in Lafayette, CO — serving people of all ability levels, ages 16 and up.

The initial vocal assessment session is 60 minutes where I will take you through a series of breathing and vocal exercises to assess your voice and how to help you achieve your singing goals. The vast majority of people love it and choose to move forward with private lessons. If that is the case for you, lessons are 30 minutes and run weekly with a minimum commitment requested of eight weeks. (Most people do three months to a year or more, depending on their goals.)

Note: Until the global health situation improves, clients must be fully vaccinated for in-person sessions. Online lessons are available for those who prefer to err on the side of caution or who are not vaccinated.

To inquire about rates, availability and to book an appointment…

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

“I've been taking voice lessons from Dinah for several months now. I have to say, this has been an amazing experience for me. Dinah is an outstanding vocal coach. Already I've learned so much about how to use my voice. Dinah is an excellent teacher and guide. In addition to sharing her own experience and expertise in her lessons, she offers practical and fun vocal exercises that have helped me see quick results. I never realized singing was such an artform and could be so much fun!”

“Dinah has opened a whole new world of singing for me. I was searching for a voice instructor who performed a variety of music and who could really help a student strengthen her vocal power. Not only can Dinah quickly enhance your ability, she offers highly personalized workshops that bring forth the true spiritual element of singing that truly lifts the soul. Singing during my pregnancy has been such a beautiful way to communicate with my baby to be. Also, I have learned some incredible techniques for enhancing my breathing as well as comfort with making sound without inhibition. What a true gift singing with Dinah has been for the both of us!”

“A year seems like such a short time to get over 20 years of ‘stuff’ about my voice. But because of Dinah’s constant encouragement, because of the techniques she has taught me and keeps pushing me to improve on, and because of her heart-to-hearts in which she zooms in on hidden fears that still hold me back, that ‘stuff’ is quickly disappearing. Twelve months ago, I cried at the thought of getting on stage and at the thought that I never would get on stage. The other day after performing [for the fourth time], I didn’t cry, but I felt like it out of true appreciation for what Dinah has done for me and for my own courage to hang in there and keep on getting on that stage, open my mouth and ‘pour.’ I am so grateful that I met Dinah.”

“When I began with Dinah as my vocal coach, I had thoughts of developing a stronger voice for singing in my church choir. She taught me voice techniques and principles that hold true for singing as well as for life itself. She taught me about relaxing, being present and communicating through singing. Little did I know that through her encouragement and gentle, yet firm, coaching I would gain the confidence to sing solo in front of an audience! Dinah has made me believe in myself and I am now doing things I only once dreamed of. I hope you know you have made a difference in my life."

“Thank you so much for all of your excellent, intuitive and skilled coaching, and support of my singing these past few months! Thanks so much for pushing me beyond my comfort zone, for being persistent and patient, and for the moral support in working up the courage to pursue my dream of performing publicly. I appreciate you so much!”

“Dinah helped me become a significantly better and more conscious singer. I wanted to improve my singing while playing guitar in group situations, to understand my vocal range, and become more comfortable with the sound of my voice. Dinah's holistic method helped with all of it. I'm more confidant now and have a methodology on how to approach a new song. I highly recommend Dinah's vocal coaching for anyone, even if you've never thought of yourself as a singer!”