Top Singing & Voice Lessons in Waldron, MO

Darren has sung with over 10 legendary music acts and in 2010 won International Vocalist of the Year. He has one of the broadest ranges in the music business. He specializes in modern music formats, Pop, Rock, Country and Theater. He believes in teaching by singing songs accompanied by developmental exercises for breathing, power, range and endurance. "Being great requires hard work."

Are you a beginner, intermediate or advanced singer interested in learning how to take care of your voice, hit those high notes, low notes, practice ear training, sing on stage - or with other musicians? Are you wanting to just get better at singing?

I've been teaching voice lessons since I first started teaching 4 years ago! I've helped singers in all ranges - bass, tenor, alto & soprano - to use their voice as an instrument and refine their singing skills. I've also been singing since I can remember, and I love the personal connection we have with our voice - I also understand how scary & vulnerable it can be to sing & my lesson space is always judgment free. I'm here to help you meet your full potential. In our lessons I will create specific warm-ups & vocal exercises for you, we will learn how to sing any genre of songs, and build on the confidence you will need to be a singer.

Whether you are wanting to become a solo singer, vocal performer, choir member, or just want to ...

If you're just seeking to improve your voice for church, for fun, a school musical, an audition or for the next X-Factor tryouts we can do that. We will see where are you currently, see what your goals are and I will try to help get you there. In general, I like to take everyone on an individual basis and see what it is that I can do for them.

I've been teaching Singing for three years and have 13 years of professional singing experience. The curriculum I use is based on the wealth of music in my personal music library that is available for students to use. Students are also welcome to bring in their own sheet music. My teaching philosophy is content-based. I like to demonstrate the songs for students, and then let them fly with their own ideas.

In my singing career, I have benefited tremendously from instruction by teachers who perform professionally. I want to help my students develop their vocal ability by meeting them where they are and applying the lessons I have learned from practical experience as well as from what I have been taught. My goal is to equip students with the skills so that they can develop a reliable technique that works under all situations.

In 2013, I began singing professionally in principal roles with major opera companies (with regular appearances at Dallas Opera) and as a soloist with orchestras across the United States. I was an Adler Fellow with San Francisco Opera from 2011-2012. I received my Artist Diploma in Opera Performance from the Academy of Vocal Arts, my M.M. in Voice Performance from Boston University and my B.M. in Voice Performance from Westminster Choir College.

Express your joy through singing!

I create a safe space for you to explore your voice wherever you are on your singing journey, whether you are a beginner or more advanced.

I design each session to your individual needs. We'll always make sure we warm- up your voice to sing safely. Then here are some of the things we can look at:

Improving range and pitch
Transitioning smoothly from chest to head voice and vice versa
Melody variation
Vibrato
Riffs, ad-libs and effects
Making a song your own
Telling the story of a song
Feeling the emotion and conveying it to an audience
Overcoming nerves and anxiety
Using your whole body while singing
Working on specific songs or audition pieces
and so much more...

Above all, we'll have fun, laugh a lot and enjoy the journey together! I would love to support you - do get in touch today!