Workshops and Master Classes on Voice
VOICE LESSONS ARE OUR SPECIALTY, and that’s because of the elite team of professional singers who teach at DMI and the fact that DMI is owned by professional singers. From classical to pop, country to rock… we have a teacher that can bring out your unique voice and articulate the best possible techniques for your individual voice and style! As a result of these details to individual student’s goals and skill sets, DMI students are better prepared for a transition into applying their talents with a performance group!
We also offer remote lessons via the internet to anyplace in the connected world.
Call us today to discuss voice lessons ~ also, be sure to ask about our live performance and studio recording workshops, Master Classes, guest artist and more! The best part is that all of these things are included in your being a student at DMI.
2024 Featured Teacher
Meet Voice and Piano Instructor Lauren Black:
Having grown up in a musical household in Rockville, Maryland, Lauren began her musical career studying classical piano and voice. She has a degree in vocal performance from the University of Denver. With interest in all genres, Lauren is passionate about teaching fundamental techniques for the voice, including pedagogy, so that any student can reach their desired vocal sound without doing damage to their voice. She is currently performing with an indie rock band.
DMI Voice Lessons. Teachers help students with:
- Diaphramatic breathing techniques and exercises
- Vocalises: individual warm up exercises
- Speech level-singing technique
- Healthy extension of “chest” voice range or “belting”
- Tone quality
- Utilization of breath
- Harmonization theory and blending
- Improvement of voice range, flexibility and power
- Sight – singing
- Music theory
- Vocal hygiene: everyday and in performance preparation
- Microphone technique and sound basics for singers
- Ear training: intonation and intervals
- Vowel manipulation for different vocal styles
- Stage fright: dealing with and overcoming it
- Moving between registers: working through your “break” or passagio
- Resonance
Want to save money on your Denver voice lessons ~ ask about our SEMESTER tuitions!!
VOICE TEACHERS
Lauren Black
Voice & Piano Instructor
Having grown up in a musical household in Rockville, Maryland, Lauren began her musical career studying classical piano and voice. She has a degree in vocal performance from the University of Denver. With interest in all genres, Lauren is passionate about teaching fundamental techniques for the voice, including pedagogy, so that any student can reach their desired vocal sound without doing damage to their voice. She is currently performing with an indie rock band.
Rachel Grindle
Voice & Piano Instructor,
Rachel Grindle enjoys teaching all styles of music including Classical and Music Theater. She holds a Bachelor of Music concentrating in Voice from the University of Southern Maine. She has recently had the privilege of singing in Urbania, Italy. Rachel teaches methods that promote a dynamic and well-rounded voice that maintains good vocal health. Her passion is guiding students and inspiring their musical journey while nurturing their love for singing.
Jamie Beekman
Voice, Piano, Guitar and Ukulele Instructor - Limited Availability
Jamie is a talented musician and passionate music instructor. She likes to focus on a student’s goals and then create an environment that makes their musical journey enjoyable as well as educational. For voice and piano, she teaches all ages and skill levels, in all styles and genres. She also teaches beginners interested in ukulele and guitar. She has a degree in Vocal Performance and Recording Arts from UCD and has been teaching music for more than a decade. Outside of music, Jamie loves animals and is an avid hiker and backpacker. She is available for lessons in person at the DMI studio or virtually via the internet.
Anya Bradley
Voice and Piano Instructor
Anya has been singing and performing for most of her life in choral, musical theater, and opera settings. Anya holds a bachelor’s degree in Music with a Vocal Performance certificate from Colorado State University, studying performance and vocal pedagogy under Dr. John Seesholtz. She taught at Kent Denver in the summer program, doing individual vocal coaching for students and musical direction for multiple productions. Anya enjoys fostering the same passion for music and performance with students by creating a fun and supportive learning environment. She currently performs with Denver Chorale.
Lindsay Dvorak
Voice Instructor
Growing up in a household that valued music of all genres, Lindsay developed a love for performing at a very early age. In college she studied anatomy and physiology of the voice and had the privilege of touring across Europe in a choir. Lindsay is passionate about teaching vocal fundamentals to all ages and skill levels in ways that help them find confidence in their voice while still prioritizing good vocal health. In her free time, she sings with and volunteers as a board member with the Denver Chorale.
Oliver Poveda
Voice and Double Bass Instructor No availability at this time
Oliver is a South American classically trained bass-baritone with over ten years of musical training and professional experience. He has a BM and an MM in Voice Performance from the University of Denver. He is especially knowledgeable in voice pedagogy, choral singing, and opera. Oliver performs with Opera Colorado, the Central City Opera, and abroad in Mexico, and Ecuador. His goal right now is to help prepare others to reach their personal and professional musical goals in any genre they choose. If you plan on singing at a wedding or want to show off to your friends at a karaoke hangout, or if you are preparing for an audition or a career in music, he can get you where you want to be by establishing healthy and practical vocal techniques applicable to all genres and styles of singing. Oliver also teaches Double Bass.
Sheila Melendez
Voice, Piano and Guitar Instructor Virtual Lessons Only
Sheila Melendez has a dual bachelor’s degree in Voice Performance and Music Education from Towson University in Maryland and a Master of Music from the University of Denver in both Voice Performance and Choral Conducting. Sheila began her music career as a child studying voice, piano, guitar and violin. She has performed with Latin jazz groups, performed roles in operas, and she has been a soloist for major choral works. Currently, Sheila is working with several professional and community chamber groups in the Denver area. Sheila loves teaching Pop, R&B, Gospel, Jazz and Rock.
Call us at 303-788-0303 or email randy@denvermusicinstitute.com for scheduling and info.
If you are looking for private vocal lessons in Denver, DMI has the voice teacher for you. An ideal music school for students in Englewood, Littleton, Highlands Ranch, Lonetree and Centennial Colorado.
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For prices on vocal lessons visit the pricing page. Learn more about why our music lessons are taught by pros! Or how they are employed by the best of the best Denver wedding bands!
