Denise Bayraktar Sharp

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Singing, Opera, Voice, Musical Theatre, Classical Voice, Piano, Pop Voice, Audition Prep, College Audition Prep
5.0
(32 lesson reviews)
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About

I hold a Master's in Voice Performance degree from University of New Orleans and Bachelor of Science degree in Voice Performance from State Music Academy, Sofia, Bulgaria. 
In 2001, I toured with International European Opera Company which performed numerous times in Denmark, France, Italy and USA. 
I currently perform and teach in the New Orleans area and love to share my knowledge and experience with my students. There is so much more to performance then just beautiful vocalizing..... 

Reviews from Another Lesson Platform

July 16, 2024
Online Lesson
Joan

Denise is an absolute pleasure! She helped my understand exactly where I'm struggling. She demonstrated and provided illustrations as she walked me through how to shift my focus to the areas of my body that I need to engage to create a full and richer sound.

June 24, 2024
Online Lesson
kari

We love Denise! My daughter has improved so much, her confidence is soaring, and Denise is so kind and patient with her! It’s my kiddos favorite day of the week. So grateful and thankful for her!! Couldn’t have found a better teacher! ❤️

June 5, 2024
Online Lesson
Annette

So sweet & very smart teacher :) 10/10

June 5, 2024
Online Lesson
Annette

So sweet & very smart teacher :) 10/10

April 26, 2024
Online Lesson
Paulo

Denise is a very knowledgeable, caring and attentive teacher. She is concerned about the student goals and the pace of the class and is at the same time very technical and really fun to work with. I really enjoyed my class and I’m looking forward to the next ones!

March 6, 2024
In-person Lesson
Jennifer

Denise is an incredible teacher!

March 6, 2024
In-person Lesson
Jennifer

Denise is an incredible teacher!

February 21, 2024
Online Lesson
Diana

Mrs. Denise has demonstrated passion, mastery and, above all, a methodical approach as a teacher, when thoughtfully discussing the content and the intricate nuances of my repertoire and the necessary steps for my artistic advancement. Mrs. Denise has skillfully recaptured the spirit of a Baroque song, that is, “Dido’s Lament” by Henry Purcell with great vocal finesse, confidence and poise. 🎶🌹

January 29, 2024
Online Lesson
Jennifer

Denise is wonderful, technically strong and makes you feel so comfortable and relaxed. Couldn’t recommend her more highly!

January 24, 2024
Online Lesson
Sudarshan

Denise got to the essence of my difficulties in singing in no time at all. We have created a plan to tackle these singing fundamental challenges, and I am a big fan of her teaching style.

January 16, 2024
Online Lesson
Emran

One class and she's already the best voice teacher I've ever had. When I wanted a voice coach, this is what I had in mind. Rigorous, detailed, straight to the point, knowledgeable and has a perfect ear for where tension is coming from in the voice. If you take lessons with her you will get better.

January 15, 2024
Online Lesson
Kennedy

Denise was awesome! This is only my first lesson and I can tell I’m already improving a little.

January 10, 2024
Online Lesson
Joan

Denise is fantastic. I'm getting a lot out of my lessons, and am really enjoying them. I highly recommend her.

January 5, 2024
In-person Lesson
Shandra

Great lesson.

December 19, 2023
Online Lesson
Martha

Denise is fantastic! She is a godsend!!

December 5, 2023
Online Lesson
Martha

Denise was exactly what I needed. I have been struggling with my voice and she pinpointed exactly what I need to work on. She’s great!!

December 4, 2023
Online Lesson
Ismar

Very competent, structured and easy to follow along - look forward to continuing to work with Denise

November 5, 2023
In-person Lesson
Kimberly

Denise was an exceptional teacher. Her expertise and experience identified areas in need of improvement and she immediately provided solutions to get me started on becoming a professional singer. Simply amazing.

November 2, 2023
In-person Lesson
donna

I’m learning a great deal from this teacher! Thank you

October 19, 2023
In-person Lesson
Ursula

Very nice person and she helped me become more confident. I'm looking forward to our next session.

October 16, 2023
In-person Lesson
Rebekah

Denise is fantastic! So kind, helpful, and talented. I highly recommend her to all.

October 3, 2023
Online Lesson
Gabriella

Denise is warm, practical, on target, and an overall wonderful teacher. In addition, I enjoyed her beautiful voice when she would model what I was to sing. I cannot wait for our future lessons together!

October 2, 2023
In-person Lesson
David

Wonderful lesson. Very warm and inviting and look forward to more in the future.

September 28, 2023
In-person Lesson
Kerena

Denise’s energy and her ability to visualize abstract vocal concepts is impeccable!

September 21, 2023
In-person Lesson
Miranda

She is genuinely awesome! I was so nervous so I wasn't really doing much in the beginning but I warmed up to her very quickly which Is unlike me! She's very nice & lovely to work with. She helped me understand a lot more with what I was doing wrong and how we need to fix it. I COULD NOT ask for a better teacher. So glad I chose her & definitely booking again.

September 19, 2023
In-person Lesson
Ben

Denise is energetic, supportive, non-threatening and joyful. She met me where I am and immediately made me feel comfortable. I could feel progress and momentum in the first lesson.

September 17, 2023
In-person Lesson
Christy

Denise was great! She was very thorough and easy to learn from. I look forward to more lessons!!

September 16, 2023
In-person Lesson
Oli

Amazing Lesson!

September 12, 2023
In-person Lesson
Spencer

Loved the first lesson. Easy to see why she has so many good reviews! Looking forward to my next lesson!

July 12, 2023
In-person Lesson
Kristie

Absolutely lovely to work with. Already noticed increased confidence in my singer after just one lesson. Excited to see how much he progresses over the next few months.

July 12, 2023
In-person Lesson
Kristie

Absolutely lovely to work with. Already noticed increased confidence in my singer after just one lesson. Excited to see how much he progresses over the next few months.

June 16, 2023
Online Lesson
Alex

My first lesson with Denise was fantastic! Although I was incredibly nervous to have my first ever singing lesson, Denise helped me feel very calm. I did not feel judged at all, and I'm really happy with the exercises we did. I can't wait to continue my lessons with Denise!

June 9, 2023
In-person Lesson
Jenna

Coming back to singing after a 35 year or so hiatus, with allergies having killed my voice. Now that I'm on a new treatment that seems to be helping a lot, I thought I'd try some voice lessons to help me figure out how to ease my way back into singing. In one half-hour lesson with Denise, she had me solidly hitting a high note in warmups that I'd never successfully hit before--even before the allergies. Fantastic! I've already signed up for more.

May 4, 2023
Online Lesson
Anne

She was very patient and encouraging. We got a lot accomplished in 30 minutes. I am looking forward to the coming lessons.

April 3, 2023
In-person Lesson
Miki

My daughter learned a lot already on her first lesson with Denise.

March 10, 2023
In-person Lesson
Patricia

All I can say is "Wow." Denise is great. I have improved in a short time.

March 3, 2023
In-person Lesson
Marsha

Denise is a thoughtful, patient and talented teacher.

February 13, 2023
In-person Lesson
Kate

Denise provides excellent insight and is very positive and encouraging.

October 15, 2022
Online Lesson
Jason

Denise is a wonderfully knowledgable teacher with a wealth of experience. Though I am still a novice at singing, she explained the mechanics of singing with proper breath support in a way that I easily understood. She taught me how to practice correctly and helped me with my audition piece as well. I have never had an voice instructor as kind, patient, and encouraging as Denise. Her joyfulness and love of singing is truly contagious. Thank you so much for a wonderful lesson!

November 19, 2021
Online Lesson
chuck

Denise is extremely talented and knowledgable. She also cares deeply about the progress of her students. I strongly recommend her.

October 8, 2021
Online Lesson
Chuck

Denise is fantastic! She cares about what she does and is unbelievably talented and knowledgable!

September 15, 2021
Online Lesson
Jacky

AMAZING TEACHER! Had my first lesson and I was so inspired to keep learning to sing. Denise is so knowledgeable and so kind. 100% would recommend!

August 25, 2021
Online Lesson
SOPHIA

Great help and feedback. I am loving my classes!

July 31, 2021
Online Lesson
Carol T.

Patient, informative, and has a great way of explaining abstract concepts in a way that really clicks with me. Looking forward to future classes!

June 27, 2021
Online Lesson
Kevin

Denise is truly an incredible singing teacher! We've only had three lessons together and I already feel so much more confident than ever before. You can tell she really cares about her students and their progress, even as a complete beginner like myself.

May 16, 2021
Online Lesson
Lynn

Denise is a phenomenal instructor. She explains vocal techniques in simplistic terms that makes it easy for me to understand and apply in and out of practice. She's always able to pinpoint and critique what I need to work on and patiently helps with getting my voice where it should go. I've been taking lessons with her for about 4months now and have noticed major improvements to my vocal technique and range now compared to Day 1. I did not think I was capable of hitting a high note without vocal strain; however through her lessons, I am able to hit high notes comfortably.

May 10, 2021
Online Lesson
Scott

Couldn't have asked for anything more on the first lesson. I learned a lot of technique and ways to get the most out of my voice. We made a plan for the following weeks.and plan to accomplish something every lesson from here on.

March 29, 2021
Online Lesson
Kai

Denise is patient and encouraging with my 7year old son. She has clear goals of what he needs to learn to progress, and is making sure his theory knowledge is strong. She does not overwhelm him with work, but she is aware of many resources to draw from. I'm very glad we switched to her!

March 16, 2021
Online Lesson
Annie

I cannot say enough amazing things about Denise. She is so nurturing, yet tough and really knows how to connect with the student to help them feel at ease and be their most confident self during and even after each lesson. Her steady encouragement and thoughtful guidance in and out of the classroom really makes each lesson such a productive and inspirational moment. Denise truly makes learning fun and genuinely cares about each of her students. She is a gem!

February 25, 2021
Online Lesson
Nuria

If I could give her more than 5 stars I would. She is that good of a teacher. Her intuition is superb. She knows not only what the problem is but how to solve it. She uses different approaches until we find the one that helps me get through a difficult passage. She has gotten me to do things that I never thought I would be able to do. And the fact that she is a wonderful person to work with is the icing on the cake. I could not recommend her more to anyone looking for singing lessons.

February 11, 2021
Online Lesson
Annie

Denise is a great teacher! She is patient, knowledgeable, super encouraging, and really pushes you to put your best foot forward with confidence. Looking forward to learning so much more in the coming weeks and months. Thank you, Denise!

February 4, 2021
Online Lesson
buddy

Wonderful instructor.

February 2, 2021
Online Lesson
Jaylyn

It was a fun first class. I’m excited.

December 29, 2020
Online Lesson
Will

Denise is great as always! She is always discussing proper technique and working through pieces with me. She is willing to help even outside of our lesson times. She has been so flexible with my busy schedule and always positive. I highly recommend learning with Denise!

December 23, 2020
Online Lesson
Chrizsean

Denise is a very passionate and enthusiastic teacher. Highly recommended!

December 11, 2020
Online Lesson
Valentina

Denise is extremely helpful! She pointed out what I should be working on and they are very on point. She also really cares about her students - she spends extra time researching what song I should work on, etc.

November 19, 2020
Online Lesson
Annette D.

Denise is the most organized, talented and caring instructor that anyone could possibly have. She has helped me reach within me to bring out what I did not know I had as a singer.

October 15, 2020
Online Lesson
Will

Denise goes above and beyond in improving my singing. She is enthusiastic and supportive and pushes me to be better. I'm very excited to continue working with her!

September 15, 2020
Online Lesson
Luke

Well organised lesson, knowledgeable teacher, and challenging - in a good way

July 28, 2020
Online Lesson
Rhea

Denise is so full of energy, lively and has a way with kids. My daughter who is usually a bit shy is so comfortable with Denise and enjoys learning. Denise keeps in mind key focus areas for our child and is working on improving her confidence. We hope by the end of these sessions, Our daughter can learn to sing from heart and not hold back despite making mistakes.... understanding that’s how we all learn.

July 25, 2020
Online Lesson
Cindy

She is an awesome teacher...

July 22, 2020
Online Lesson
Prisha

Awesome first class.My daughter loved her.Happy to found her.

July 3, 2020
Online Lesson
Bryan

She help me a lot and I love her

June 27, 2020
Online Lesson
Lydia

She is fantastic! My daughter really enjoyed working with her and got a lot of good tips. Definitely recommend her!

June 16, 2020
In-person Lesson
Bryan

I love Denise she is my favorite singing teacher ever

June 1, 2020
Online Lesson
Shanelle

Denise makes you feel so comfortable. She is also very knowledgeable and patient. I enjoyed my lesson so much!

May 26, 2020
Online Lesson
Crystal

Very friendly and gives constructive feedback. Already learned something!

April 18, 2020
Online Lesson
Nuria

Such an amazing first lesson! We focused on many technical aspects. It was so revealing. And Denise is absolutely wonderful to work with. I am looking forward to my next lesson.

April 14, 2020
Online Lesson
Jandi

Very knowledgeable and adept at imparting that knowledge to the student. She is quick to catch on to any mistakes and has useful advice to fix those. Further, she is able to adapt to both experienced and inexperienced musicians.

April 3, 2020
Online Lesson
Padmaja

Great experience Excellent teacher Happy to have found her. Just what I needed.

March 18, 2020
Online Lesson
Jason M.

so helpful

March 10, 2020
Online Lesson
Jason M.

such a good teacher

January 16, 2020
Online Lesson
Micah

She is amazing!

December 31, 2019
Online Lesson
Jason M.

she is always amazing

December 24, 2019
Online Lesson
Jason M.

she is always thinking of me. SHE IS AWESOME

December 17, 2019
Online Lesson
Jason M.

AMAZING #1

December 10, 2019
Online Lesson
Jason M.

she is the bestow the best

November 26, 2019
Online Lesson
Jason M.

she is just amazing

September 22, 2019
In-person Lesson
Lucy

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August 8, 2019
Online Lesson
Jason M.

amazing like always

July 1, 2019
Online Lesson
Jason M.

always helping me with high notes

June 21, 2019
Online Lesson
Jin

Great as always. My voice feels BETTER, SMOOTHER and STRONGER after one hour of training with her, never more tired or painful. Yay!

June 14, 2019
Online Lesson
Jin

Denise is the best!!! She is punctual, she genuinely cares about her student's vocal health, she has very solid techniques and teaches them well, and on top of that, she has a great taste for music. I am learning so much from her every single lesson. At least try her class once, it might change your singing life forever <3 Best of luck on your singing journey, dear whoever is reading this review!! Try Denise and you will not be disappointed!

April 27, 2019
In-person Lesson
Melanie

I love her! She really cares about your progress and is dedicated to seeing you sing to the best of your ability

March 17, 2019
Online Lesson
Shanda

I love her teaching style she is helpful and she sets goals for me to get better vocally

February 2, 2019
Online Lesson
Nicole

Phenomenal teacher. She really helped me understand concepts practically and has revolutionized my practice and I feel that I can finally sing with the sound I’ve been searching for and trying to emulate. I can’t thank her enough and I can finally get closer to my goals of beautiful singing. She is so patient even as I struggle, and she truly is a star.

January 29, 2019
Online Lesson
Chuck

Denise is fantastic!! I am surprised at my progress. She is very knowledgable and genuinely interested in helping me become a good singer.

January 16, 2019
Online Lesson
Paul S.

super nice and very easy and fun to learn with!!!

January 17, 2019
In-person Lesson
Josiah

Denise is excellent. Challenging in the best way.

January 9, 2019
In-person Lesson
Jane-Owen

Wonderful first class!

December 26, 2018
Online Lesson
Chuck

I am learning the fundamentals of singing

December 17, 2018
In-person Lesson
Sharon

I have been seeing Denise nearly every week for a year now and can't imagine my life without her. She is an incredible teacher and has helped me really grow as a singer. I come away from every lesson learning more and the way I even think about singing has completely changed. She is also so much fun, professional, and she has the best personality. It had been many years since I'd been on stage and she has helped restore my confidence. I lool forward to every meeting..

November 14, 2018
Online Lesson
Dave

Thank you, Denise, for helping me to work on breaking a lifetime of bad habits in singing.

October 26, 2018
In-person Lesson
Dwayne T.

The best teacher anyone can ever ask for . I HIGHLY recommend Ms Denise ! She actually helps and works with you .

September 27, 2018
Online Lesson
Anna D.

I've taken lessons from Denise for a year and my voice has been transformed. She continually challenges me and keeps me focused on improving and reaching for my goals. She is a great motivator and inspiration. If you are willing to work, Denise will help you to discover your voice's potential.

August 14, 2018
Online Lesson
Ruth

She adapts to my learning style, time and needs. I am learning such professional voice technique while having fun singing songs I enjoy. She always has a smile and makes me feel like I can learn to sing well. thank you Ruth

August 7, 2018
Online Lesson
Andres S.

Unbelievable ability to spot diagnose whatever issue is going on and give clear & honest immediate feedback without making a thing of it. Amazing teacher.

July 28, 2018
In-person Lesson
Faith M.

Most Grateful to Denise for her expertise and understanding teaching my 6 yr old Granddaughter!

June 28, 2018
Online Lesson
Ruth

really knows how to adapt the class to the individual's needs yet guide the student to improve every week

June 8, 2018
Online Lesson
Kristina A.

Great teacher hard working wonderful

May 17, 2018
Online Lesson
David D.

I had a lot of issues coming into her class, all caused by teachers who didn't know what they were doing or couldn't communicate it effectively, if at all. In one lesson, Denise has completely cleared up all my doubts, misconceptions, and set me on a path toward singing fulfillment. I am really looking forward to continuing lessons with Dense. And as an added bonus, Denise is an amazing teacher, a beautiful voice, and she models the singing superbly.

April 21, 2018
Online Lesson
Oliviajadecorvett

Denise is able to explain the techniques of breath work and proper singing with great creative description and insight that helps me to visualize the inner workings of my instrument and understand the foundations. I had some ideas about singing before but now I'm able to quickly feel what's correct or incorrect and resonate within various areas of my body, which feels really good. I believe I'm progressing at a rate that's encouraging to me, there's so much to discover and it's exciting when your voice is opening up to new places, without damaging causes damage to your vocal cords. I find Denise to be sharp, informative, artistic, bold, honest, efficient and generous with our time. We work together well and I hope we can continue to grow together.

March 29, 2018
Online Lesson
Amelia

Denise has true gift for connecting with students. She pinpointed exactly what our daughter needs to work on and made it fun. Every minute of the lesson was filled with the joy of singing.

March 19, 2018
In-person Lesson
Sean

Great first lesson. Denise was very patient and encouraging. I am looking forward to getting into this more!

February 6, 2018
Online Lesson
Michelle

Love love LOVE working with Denise. She always gives honest feedback, so I always know where I stand 😁

January 27, 2018
In-person Lesson
Jasmine B.

Excellent piano teacher!

January 12, 2018
In-person Lesson
Michael

I love taking singing lessons with this instructor. Great character, personality, knowledge, interest and flexibility.

January 4, 2018
Online Lesson
Viviann

Denise knows what she's doing, very good instructor. I've learned a lot in only just two lessons.

December 7, 2017
Online Lesson
Lexi

This was a wonderful beginning to our first time on ******. Denise was kind, warm and funny and perfect for my 11-year old daughter.

November 15, 2017
Online Lesson
Felicia P.

Mrs. Denise is awesome!! She’s very knowledgeable of breathing techniques and doesn’t mind questions. I’m so glad I followed m instincts and chose her as my instructor

November 15, 2017
In-person Lesson
Amy

Ms. Denise is an ambitious teacher, and she will help you in any ways possible to help you achieve your goal. She will be real with you about everything and that is because she cares about your success.

October 19, 2017
Online Lesson
Oriana A.

Denise has been a wonderful person to learn from, she's always helping me with songs I want to practice and finding other songs she believes could challenge me or a song just for fun. She's quick to critique me and when I mess up and she knows I can do so much better we keep at it until I get it right. I've learned a lot from her and I'm glad she's my voice teacher because we get along very well and she's always so kind. She knows what I need and knows what I know and pushes me to do my best. She really is the most amazing teacher I have ever had!

October 4, 2017
Online Lesson
Anna D.

Denise is a fantastic teacher. She could quickly identify my strengths and weaknesses...what I needed to work on immediately, and also my learning style. In the first session she helped me identify my range and gave me confidence that I could improve the quality of my voice. I am really looking forward to more classes with Denise to see how my voice evolves.

September 16, 2017
In-person Lesson
Sharon

After only one lesson I already know she is the perfect teacher for me. She has so much talent and so great with people but above all she knows what she is doing and she is fantastic. I am excited for more.

September 6, 2017
In-person Lesson
Ester

Very excited to work with Denise. She is spot on with her comments, and tries to find ways to express what she thinks needs improvement, encouraging, motivating and honest. Looking forward to next week!

September 2, 2017
Online Lesson
Mihir

Very very good teacher and great lesson. Just perfect in every way!

August 10, 2017
In-person Lesson
Elina

We are really enjoying the lessons!!

October 21, 2016
Online Lesson
Yan H.

i liked it

May 16, 2017
In-person Lesson
Raymond

Denise inspired me to expand on my tone and range to depths that I never had the courage to explore. She is truly a remarkable songstress and music teacher. If you are searching for an instructor who knows how to teach music, Look No Further..............Denise is the Truth

May 12, 2017
Online Lesson
Olivia

My 12 year old daughter can't say enough about how much she enjoys her lessons with Denise.

December 17, 2016
In-person Lesson
Luis

She's awesome! If you are looking for a teacher that has a great experience, that is going to say you the truth and really care about your learning.. She is the right one.

October 24, 2016
Online Lesson
Shahmeer H.

She was great! Very helpful, and look forward to working with her more!

October 7, 2016
Online Lesson
Andrea H.

My daughter enjoyed her first lesson.

October 6, 2016
In-person Lesson
Andrea S.

Incredible lessons! Always excited to go. Very personalized.

September 16, 2016
Online Lesson
keng

Really great teacher !!

August 13, 2016
Online Lesson
Gisele

Very helpful and honest! Willing to help with any question.

July 13, 2016
In-person Lesson
Mary T.

Ms. Denise has been very encouraging and patient, especially because I am quite introverted and shy when it comes to projecting my voice. I have become more confident in my singing abilities, and am loving lessons (:

July 13, 2016
In-person Lesson
Monique P.

Denise helped me improve my vocal style dramatically from day one. She is passionate and persistent and very experienced. She made me feel very comfortable singing with her even though I'm quite shy. I would highly recommend Denise to anyone.

July 11, 2016
In-person Lesson
Jared J.

Perfect for what was needed and was accomodating. Would use her again when back in town.

July 1, 2016
In-person Lesson
emmanuel

Excellent teacher, strict but good. Went from nothing to memorizing a whole piece

May 29, 2016
In-person Lesson
Monica R.

My son first lesson was on yesterday and he really enjoyed himself. Miss Denise is really patient and nice and I know for a fact I made the perfect decision hiring her.

April 26, 2016
In-person Lesson
Kaleb

Teacher was very personable, cheerful, and informative. She established a positive atmosphere on the first lesson and made the student feel at ease.

March 28, 2016
In-person Lesson
Lydia

My first contact with Denise was warm and reassuring. I am looking forward to seeing her again, she is great. She makes you feel at ease and she takes you step by step during your lesson, she is not pushy. I know I will enjoy my time with Denise, and I will reach my goal.

February 11, 2016
In-person Lesson
Zach S.

Denise was great. Made me feel very at ease and I am looking forward to my next lesson. By the way, she has a powerful beautiful voice.

January 21, 2016
In-person Lesson
Malik G.

Denise is awesome!

January 9, 2016
In-person Lesson
Robin W.

Great experience!! Learned the Bass Clef in a new and meaningful way today! Thanks Denise B.

January 5, 2016
Online Lesson
Casey P.

My husband, our 7 years old granddaughter and I take lessons with Denise! We could not be much happier with Denise. She tailors our lessons based on our skill level and at the same time pushes us to achieve more and more at every lesson! We have all improved so much and we are feeling more confident when singing! I can't wait to perform our duet at a family wedding which my husband and I have working on! Thanks Denise! We are singers!!!

November 13, 2015
Online Lesson
Blakley D.

Denise is an amazing teacher. She not only has an incredible voice, she is patient, kind, energetic, and a very talented teacher! My daughter is 7 and looks forward to singing lessons with Denise every week. She has learned scales, how to warm up her voice, pitch, among so many other valuable lessons in such a short time. We are thrilled with our choice to take lessons with Denise and look forward to many more valuable, fun, and energetic lessons she has to offer. If you want talent and an amazing experience for your child, you will want to take lessons with Denise! Regards, Jessica

October 20, 2015
Online Lesson
Dalton

She is intelligent, obviously educated in the subject, puts people at ease, and gives wonderful instruction.

October 19, 2015
In-person Lesson
Mr.Baronne

I took lessons with other teachers throughout the States and so far Mrs Denise is the best, she is patient, comfortable to work with and she teaches how to give soul to the music. I enjoy her performance and teaching capabilities.

September 13, 2015
Online Lesson
Jordan E.

My daughter loves her, she is able to help exactly in the areas we want to improve on. She is friendly and encouraging and talented. We are happy to have her.

September 8, 2015
Online Lesson
Alisha G.

Denise is very... Comfortable. I can relax and understand her and caught what she said and meant without an issue.

September 4, 2015
Online Lesson
Ramon R.

Excellent! I am very satisfied with my first lesson with Denise. I have taken lessons before and I was a little skeptical about a new voice coach. Furthermore, taking lessons online. My wife started first and she absolutely enjoys her lessons with Denise. Denise was able to identify how I can improve my singing and what I need to work on. I highly recommend her if you are serious about learning how to sing!

September 4, 2015
Online Lesson
Michael E.

Denise was very easy to work with and very knowledgeable. She was patient and taught me a lot in the first lesson. I'm looking forward to what I'll learn in the remaining lessons.

September 1, 2015
Online Lesson
Kristyn

works very well with my 7yr old. She has gotten her to finally access her low scales.

August 24, 2015
Online Lesson
Danny S.

Mrs. Denise is an amazing teacher. What I loved the most about her, was that she is very honest. She would tell you if you have a voice to work with or not and I personally found her honesty to be very helpful. She made me feel comfortable with myself especially since this was my first ever singing lesson experience. I definitley recommend Mrs. Denise! She knows how to have fun and she also pushes you to your limit which is a good thing.

August 21, 2015
Online Lesson
Connie

Denise is a great teacher. Very professional and really knows what she is doing. My 8 year old daughter really enjoyed her time with Denise.

August 20, 2015
Online Lesson
Erin K.

Denise was amazing. I felt comfortable so much faster than anticipated and we jumped right in. I highly recommend her to a person who wants to sing, at any age.

August 19, 2015
Online Lesson
Eileen R.

Better than what I expected. My first time to take an online singing lesson and it was just like being in the same room with her. Denise is awesome! She made me very comfortable and I can tell she knows her subject very well! Looking forward to taking my passion for singing to the next level with Denise's guidance! Thanks!

August 15, 2015
Online Lesson
James J.

Denise did great making me feel comfortable with my voice, not judge my mistakes and helping me with my key to understand music.

July 30, 2015
Online Lesson
Jared A.

Denise is a great teacher that has helped me progress a lot toward where I want to be and took the time to work with me when I would struggle during certain exercises.

July 29, 2015
In-person Lesson
Kamara L.

Ms. Denise is the best! She really has a passion for singing and music. Her lessons are tailored to your needs, which makes the experience fun and effective. I definitely recommend.

July 29, 2015
In-person Lesson
Brad J.

Denise is the best teacher we ever could have hoped for, for our 7 year old daughter. My daughter absolutely loves her and is very enthusiastic about her nightly practice sessions. She has done 3 recitals so far and is improving fast with her piano. Denise is also a top notch vocal instructor as evidenced by her students at the mixed recitals. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

July 29, 2015
Online Lesson
Susan B.

Connectivity was not great. It froze up for 30 s intervals twice. I also did not get much out of it since we had trouble with the initial technical issues with google hangout. The biggest problem was the sound. Also I did not receive the homework I was supposed to get by today and it is already 8:35. I will see if I get the homework by tomorrow and then may try one more lesson to see if we have the same problems with the connection.

July 21, 2015
Online Lesson
Fey

My daughter is always happy and invigorated after her lesson. She thinks Denise is a really neat lady. I like the fact that she is adapting the lessons to my daughter's interests.

July 9, 2015
Online Lesson
Andrew Y.

She is a great instructer and she dosent get fusterated at all. I would highly recommend her!

July 7, 2015
Online Lesson
Moothi F.

Ms Denise is the best teacher I've ever had, and the one I always wanted. I had another singing teacher prior to her, but I didn't feel like I was going anywhere. When you take lessons with Ms Denise you feel like you can succeed and reach your full potential, and more. She pushes you to perfection - not in a way that's stressful or aggressive, but in a way that's highly motivating and encouraging. In *one lesson*, I saw a dramatic improvement. She's upbeat, efficient, and her explanations are simple but precise. With excellent analogies and visualization techniques (and a gorgeous voice to demonstrate), you understand and catch onto everything she says with total ease. She's super committed and genuinely involved in your progress. I personally want to reach the stars, and Ms Denise is not only the provider of the ladder, but also my biggest cheerleader ♥

July 5, 2015
Online Lesson
Tykeaira P.

Denise B. works with my 7 year old son via Skype. She does an excellent job explaining exercises to him even though they are not physically together. With her great communication and direction I have seen improvement in my sons vocal range. At times when he is having difficulty with an exercise or song Denise is very patient and gives good age appropriate examples and explanation until he grasps the objective. We are continuing to use Denise and are excited to see future progress.

June 24, 2015
Online Lesson
Daniel H.

Before I selected Denise as my instructor, I read all of the profiles for singing instructors. I thought she be would be best for me and that has proven to be the case. I enjoy her personality, candidness and appreciate that she insists I "get it right" before moving on.

June 12, 2015
Online Lesson
Miranda B.

I am very much enjoying my lessons with Denise. We are working on my technique and my pitch, both of which I have struggled with lately. Denise is very knowledgeable and uses imagery to help me visualize the placement of the sound which I have found to be fascinating and extremely effective.

June 11, 2015
Online Lesson
Isabella E.

First lesson was great, my daughter was comfortable with her quickly and very motivated to improve. Can't wait to do more!

May 27, 2015
Online Lesson
Kristen

Denise makes sure to make the best of the time you have with her, even if it's only 30 minutes, she makes sure to cover as much material as possible. She's very personable and works great with my 7 year old son. She's very good at talking to him at his level and learn what he likes to incorporate it into the lessons. Great teacher!

March 30, 2015
In-person Lesson
Tammy C.

Denise quickly nailed problems with my technique and did an excellent job teaching me how to improve my technique. She was honest about both the good and bad points about my singing which I really appreciated. Getting a compliment from Denise feels awesome because you know she really knows her art (singing). She was the first vocal coach ever to label my style of singing, which I didn't know. Every minute of my lesson was useful and productive. I highly recommend Denise, no matter what level you are at.

March 19, 2015
Online Lesson
Aaron J.

My lessons with Denise have been great. I took lessons under the intention of performance in musical theater, and in under five lessons she was able to get it professional-ready. By no means does that mean that I'm done with lessons though. She teaches classical technique as the foundation and tells you specifically how your body function in order to produce sound, primarily using imagery to help you control functions that most people are not actively aware of. Lessons consist of exercises, explanations, and application to songs. She also answers questions and concerns over Skype, even responding to a practice video I sent to her. Denise will help you reach your goals. If you are looking into singing seriously (and even if you're not), daily practice and preparation for the next lesson is essential to making progress and Denise wants to see you progress. If you are a newer singer, she works with you to build confidence in your voice as well as the technique. Like any good teacher, she can also tell when you haven't put in the work, but will still be patient and invested in the lesson. Because my goal is musical theater, she helps me to expand my repertoire and work on songs that I bring in for auditions. She also reminds me to take into consideration other aspects of the performance such as dancing while singing and the long-term nature of performance, which makes certain aspects of technique especially important. I am in my second month of lessons with her. I took 30 minute lessons, which go by very fast. Good for beginners just trying it out, but serious students should look into longer sessions. Skype is hardly an issue and is actually helpful because what she hears is closer to what you might sound like on a microphone. Denise is the kind of person who would go over the lesson time in order to finish an explanation so you leave with a good understanding of the content. Highly recommended for beginners (and advanced students I'm sure) and I look forward to our future lessons!

February 25, 2015
Online Lesson
Danny S.

I have always wanted to learn how to sing ever since I was little. I felt like I never had a voice, and that I was never going to meet anyone that could change my perspective on that. That’s until I came across Ms. Denise. I have had her for a few weeks now and I must say that she is a really great vocal coach. Ms. Denise not only makes you feel comfortable with yourself, but she also pushes you to yours limits. I personally would recommend her as anyone’s vocal coach, especially if you are a beginner like myself.

February 15, 2015
Online Lesson
Ivana S.

Absolutely a great teacher she really pours her time into you and it is great to have someone who really wants to help you advance with your talent. I never had a teacher put in so much dedication and time with me. This was a fabulous experience and my voice definitely got better.

February 12, 2015
Online Lesson
Areesa H.

I am enjoying my lessons with Denise. I was hoping to learn more pop music but the skills I am learning so far are helpful.

January 12, 2015
Online Lesson
Victoria G.

Denise is an amazing teacher. We wished we lived closer for face-to-face lessons. She truly listened to my child's needs and catered each lesson to achieving her academic goals.

November 2, 2014
Online Lesson
Victoria G.

I am learning so much already from my teacher.She is patient and professional as well as really nice. My grand mom loves when I take my lesson at her house so she can hear me sing with Denise. My mom thinks she will be a great piano teacher for me too. I cannot wait to start piano lessons with Denise next.

October 31, 2014
Online Lesson
shanice

Awesome teacher who caters to the way my child learns and comprehends vocal performance! she knows how to simplify training to the level of my 5 year old!

October 29, 2014
In-person Lesson
Doug N.

There are very few teachers who can balance passion, compassion, skills, and ability all the while coaching with understanding and humor. They say those that can't teach. Well, not in this case. She CAN and DOES, both teach and perform at a very high level. In the past, there have been numerous times when I have signed up for a class and after a few weeks, have dreaded attending because it was not what I was expecting. With Denise, this is certainly not the case. I have enjoyed working with her and have learned more in 10 months than in my previous 54 years. I highly recommend her to anyone! Thanks Denise.

September 30, 2014
Online Lesson
Marianne C.

My daughter, age 9, has been taking lessons for three weeks, and already is solving her problem of straining for the high notes. She is improving dramatically with the technique she is learning. Denise gets maximum performance from my daughter while still making the sessions enjoyable. My daughter feels good after her lessons, because she knows she is being encouraged to meet high standards. (And I think I am singing along with the radio better from trying what my daughter is learning!)

September 14, 2014
In-person Lesson
Lydia N.

Denise is a wonderful and caring instructor. She is passionate about music and goes above and beyond to ensure that her students succeed.

September 6, 2014
Online Lesson
Sridevi

She is a really great instructor, and is very patient with her students

May 15, 2014
Online Lesson
Guy B.

Piano and Voice My Grand daughter has been taking lessons with Denise since June. Linda's progress on voice is phenomenal and the piano lessons progress steadily.

February 22, 2014
Online Lesson
john P.

excellent and helpful and patient I had my first lesson with her last thursday and I have to say that it was fun and exciting she is kind nice and a great teacher she made me see that I can do it if I tell myself I can and stopbtelling myself I cant it was a joy working with her and I know for a fact I will keep working with her because she will help me get better at what I love to do im looking forward to my next lesson with her!

February 19, 2014
Online Lesson
Kris R.

Phenomenal She's absolutely amazing I couldn't ask for a better teacher she communicates in such a strong way with her student that it's unbelievable I will continue to keep using her as my vocal coach no matter where I end up in my music career.

February 12, 2014
Online Lesson
Dave D.

Superb. Denise is not only a joy to be around but a true talent as a teacher, a singer, and a great friend to have. If I had the time I would take twice the lessons with Denise that I take now. Since we have been working together my voice is like a whole new instrument, I can't wait to see how she will help me progress further as we move into the future.

December 23, 2013
Online Lesson
Ann S.

Wonderful Teacher Denise not only has a beautiful voice, but a passion for teaching. She challenges my daughter to do her best, and improve every week. She has high standards, but knows how to encourage instead of discourage her students. We strongly recommend Denise if you are serious about learning how to sing!

December 3, 2013
Online Lesson
Alessandra J.

Excellent and Patient Teacher Denise is an excellent teacher. She is tremendously patient and wonderful to work with.

November 17, 2013
Online Lesson
morgan R.

Great Teacher Denise is a wonderful teacher who loves and respects the work. She will push you to gain a higher understanding of your voice but does so in an encouraging manner. She even organizes recitals so her students can experience singing in front of audiences. She's world class trained with a great sense of humor and goes above and beyond what's expected from a teacher. Enjoy!

November 17, 2013
Online Lesson
debra W.

Great Product Denise is my first professional voice teacher that I have ever had. She has instilled in me the confidence to allow myself to learn and grow. I have been taking lessons for almost two years, and I have grown tremendously. I would and have recommended her to others for those who want a professional who is passionate about music.

November 17, 2013
Online Lesson
Ramona V.

Awesome Personality, and skills Awesome Teacher that's all i can say, i'm sticking with her

November 17, 2013
Online Lesson
Thomas F.

Pure Passion Denise has been an inspiration to me. I have only been taking lessons for four months and I already feel more confident in my ability to actually sing than I ever have. She is not an "easy" teacher. If you just want to take lessons but not really work at being your best I recommend finding someone else. She has challenged me to become better every week. Her passion for singing is a beautiful thing and it brings out the best in everyone it touches.

November 15, 2013
Online Lesson
martha L.

Excellent service Denise is a wonderful teacher. She is kind and very patient We are so please with the confidence our child has now so many things but most of all, the ability to take a risk. What a gift, it is because Denise has given her so much attention and made her feel very safe to sing alone.

October 30, 2013
Online Lesson
Brianna

Excellent Instructor Is very knowledgeable about singing and correct techniques for the skill. She works with you and is very patient. LOVE THIS WOMAN!!!!!

June 24, 2013
Online Lesson
Joy W.

Excellent voice teacher, very patient She is an excellent teacher. Sometimes I don't get the lessons but she's very patient and understanding. She'll do everything to help you improve and gain the skills. I will recommend her to my friends and family.

June 22, 2013
Online Lesson
Reid E.

Great teacher, great friend She is a wonderful and alluring person with a beautiful voice. Incredible honesty and talent. I trust my voice in her hands. I feel very lucky to have found her.

April 21, 2013
Online Lesson
George L.

Honest, Funny, Passionate about music, Has Intergrity At my age I thought I would never be able to have the voice I wanted. Denise has made learning to sing fun and exciting. With her help I now have a voice people would be willing to pay to hear. I even like hearing my own voice. She is tough when I need her to be and she won't let me settle for less than my best. She listens to my concerns and works with me to achieve my goals. She goes above and beyond as a teacher by researching and sharing new techniques to help overcome vocal issues. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is serious about music. Her passion for music is inspiring and contagious.

February 17, 2013
Online Lesson
Ramona V.

Great teacher! Denise focuses on the needs of my daughter Raquel, and encourages her to do and be better every time. She is sincere in telling her what she needs to improve. She fines ways and uses techniques for the age range of my daughter where my daughter understands her. She is dedicated to what she does and shows interest in my daughters future.

January 31, 2013
Online Lesson
Brianna

A great program I love my vocal lessons. I don't have any complaints. Everything is exactly what I expected. My vocal coach is serious about her work while still making the lessons fun and enjoyable.

April 22, 2022
Online Lesson
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Teaching Style

My teaching is based on my own personal, classical training from Europe and North America. Whether it's opera, oratorio, musical theater or pop-style singing that is desired, I believe that classical technique is an essential source of proper singing that can be used to train singers of all genres. 
Just like a piano, flute or violin, your voice is an instrument. 
The purpose of voice lessons is to help you develop a beautiful and dynamic singing voice and also to teach you to use your voice in a healthy age-appropriate way that will keep you singing for many years to come! 

Curriculum

As your teacher, I want your lesson to be more than just singing through a few songs. 
While what specifically happens during a voice lesson can vary greatly from student to student and from week to week, the overall structure of the lessons remains similar. 
We will always start with some combination of warm-ups for your breath, body, and voice. Just as you wouldn't go running without first stretching and warming up your muscles, you don't want to start singing full songs without first getting your body and voice warmed up. 
Warm-ups will also introduce you to new techniques for properly using your voice in a healthy and beautiful way. 
After warm-ups, we will work on songs. Typically, you will sing through the song once, and then we will go through it in small, manageable chunks, applying the techniques from the warm-ups to the songs. 
During the lesson we will also work on expression and acting. A song isn't just pretty notes—it tells a story. If it's a song from a musical, there's a specific character that sings it. It's your job as a singer to tell the story and to make it fun and exciting for the audience. 
While there's a lot of hard work that goes on during a lesson, voice lessons are lots of fun! As your teacher, I am here to encourage you, support you, and guide you in your vocal studies. I look forward to working with you soon!