Virtual Music Lessons are the option we all learned to respect during the pandemic of 2020 ~ The health and safety of our teachers and students is paramount to us at DMI. That’s why we are investing in state of the art virtual lesson camera set-ups! We have teachers especially adept to virtual teachings. With the option to combine virtual and in-person lessons you’re guaranteed no loss of effectiveness and you’ll never have to cancel a lesson again because you’re running late.
Alan Currens, Owner
DMI Virtual Voice Lessons. Teachers can 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!!
DMI TEACHERS
Sheila Melendez
Voice instructor 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.
Jamie Beekman
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.
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 pupil can reach their desired vocal sound without doing damage to their voice. She is currently performing with an indie rock band.
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.
Popular google searches that lead students to DMI:
- Singing lessons
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- Kids singing lessons (recommend in person mixed in with virtual)
- Adult singing lessons (perfect for virtual)
- Voice lessons for beginners (perfect for nervous or hesitant students)
- Speaking Lessons
- How to be a Speaker
- How to Project my Voice
- Songwriting
For prices on virtual 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 bands!