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Singing with D'Ana L.

Sunnyvale, California

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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 15-70
Speaks Italian
Teaching since 2016
Master of Music

    About D'Ana L.

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    I am a professional opera singer and current music teacher here through TakeLessons and in California. I have trained and performed in some of the most prestigious opera houses in the country. I do love performing but once I found teaching I realized how much joy I got from helping my students achieve their goals no matter how grand or how small. My honest opinion is that anyone can sing and that all should be given the opportunity to try! As a vocal student, we will discuss what your goals are for our lessons together and what you hope to achieve in the long run. Students can expect improvements every week as you build upon the techniques and exercises I give you. I teach students to improve their breathing and tone production using the classical vocal technique and from there we will work on style and phrasing and overall performance of your piece. One common goal is to create a repertoire of songs that the student can call upon at any time to sing with ease. Don't hesitate to ask if you would like to see my professional bio to get a better grasp of where I have worked in the country and the world. My passions are Disney music, Broadway both classic and new, Opera, Pop, Contemporary Music, and really anything that can get your heart racing when you sing it. So let us get started on our musical journey! Looking forward to meeting you and to helping you unlock the singer you always had inside you.

    Instructor details

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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    8:30 AM-3 PM
    Tuesday
    8:30 AM-3 PM
    Wednesday
    8:30 AM-3 PM
    Thursday
    8:30 AM-3 PM
    Friday
    8:30 AM-3 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $42
    45 minutes
    $55
    60 minutes
    $67
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    Experience

    Music Teacher

    Jan, 2017 - Present

    Colorful Universe Performing Arts Troupe

    At this location, I teach music and voice as well as public speaking and diction. I am in charge of both group classes and private voice lessons. I am happy to receive new students through the school however as I work there as a contractor there will be a fee for going through the third party of the school.

    Opera Singer

    Aug, 2014 - Jun, 2016

    Houston Grand Opera

    For two years I was a member of the Houston Grand Opera Young Artist Program. A Young Artist within and American Opera House is a member of the company who performs roles and trains as a cover for the larger operatic roles and in return, the Young Artist receives voice lessons, coachings, language lessons, and a salary. These contracts normally last two years. During my time in Houston, I had roles in The Little Prince, Madama Butterfly, The Magic Flute, and Rusalka and was the ready cover for Don Giovanni, Otello, Eugene Onegin, and Tosca. I also had the pleasure to work with Maestro Patrick Summers.

    Opera Singer

    Aug, 2012 - Jun, 2014

    Los Angeles Opera

    During these two years, I was a member of the Los Angeles Opera Young Artist Program. A Young Artist in and American House is a member of the company who performs roles and trains as a cover for the larger operatic roles and in return, the Young Artist receives voice lessons, coachings, language lessons, and a salary. These contracts normally last two years. In the two years I was at LA Opera I performed in Madama Butterfly, Lucia di Lammermoor; learned and/or covered the title role in Thais and Don Giovanni; and had the immense pleasure to work with Maestro James Conlon and Maestro Placido Domingo.

    Education

    Bachelor of Music

    Sep, 2005 - Jun, 2009

    SUNY Purchase College

    Master of Music

    Sep, 2009 - Jun, 2012

    Mannes College

    Awards

    Eleanor McCollum Competition First Prize

    Mar, 2014

    Houston Grand Opera

    Metropolitan Opera District Winner

    Sep, 2016

    Metropolitan Opera National Council

    Gerda Lissner Second Prize

    Jun, 2016

    Gerda Lissner Foundation

    Sarah Tucker Study Grant

    Apr, 2015

    The Richard Tucker Foundation

    Languages

    Italian

    Professional Proficiency

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