Top Singing & Voice Lessons in Centreville, VA

I have been a vocal coach for many years and am passionate about helping my students reach new levels in clarity, range, stage presence and any other vocal strength they wish to acquire!

Have you’ve always wanted sing publicly but were too afraid? You sing in the church choir but deep inside you want to sing a solo. Maybe you want to be in your school talent show, or get ready for your next audition. I bring over 20 years experience as a professional vocalist, recording artist and educator to coach you to confidence so you can “Take Your Stage” as a singer. Whether you're 6 or 60, I teach children and adults the performance and the technical aspects of singing. Learning, growing and having fun, that’s the class assignment! Looking forward to seeing you “Take Your Stage!”

I have been a professional singer since 1983 and have taught since 1986. I studied voice and trained classically from 1972 - 1982. Several of my students have been professional singers, from rock to opera. I teach the individual to understand the technicalities of the vocal instrument; how to breathe correctly, understand the internal acoustics and how to access them, how to project healthily, how to relax and get out of the way of using your instrument, and so much more. This is not your typical voice curriculum, but even more essential if you want to keep your voice in top form all your life. At 67, I can sing with or without amplification for several hours a day indefinitely because I have mastered the techniques I will teach you.

As a singer, your body is your instrument. In singing lessons, we explore how to use our body to make a consitent, resonant, high quality sound in an easy, healthy way. I work with all levels, ages, and voice types.

I have been a professional singer for 17 years in the genres of opera, classical voice, musical theater, and singer-songwriter. I love teaching and passing on very specific knowledge of the voice and breath. With me you will learn how to breathe in a way that releases tension from your throat, neck, and jaw allowing the voice to resonate in your whole body! It is physical, fun, healthy, and an amazing experience. Find your inner-voice! (Yoga and physical activities integrated)

Darren has sung with over 20 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 does not teach classical opera. He believes in teaching by singing songs over exercises.