Daria Voice Instructor

DARIA offers lessons internationally via Skype and iChat Monday-Saturday PST!

EXPERIENCE HERE AND ABROAD
DARIA is a trained and professional jazz/pop vocalist. She has been teaching, performing and recording in the Bay Area for 18 years. She has taught and performed in Japan and Europe and has several commercials to her credit.

She teaches out of her Marin County studios and has taught at Blue Bear School of American Music and The Voice Studio in San Francisco, is on the staff of Miracle Music School in San Rafael and has taught classes and workshops at Marin Theatre Company and various schools around the Bay Area.

Daria creates a wonderful working environment and I have learned so much from her expertise!"
Cynthia Alvarez - Student

“Daria is an inspiring teacher. She has an incredible understanding of how the voice works as well as what it means to be a singer. Daria can take you as far as you want to go!" Miranda Bentley, Singer/Songwriter

"As a professional colleague, I enjoy coaching with Daria to keep my own pipes in healthy working order. Daria has a great ear and clear explanations of how to create beautiful vocal tone."
Rebecca Jones, School of Vocal Arts

"Daria's clear instruction has helped to propel my sweet sounding voice to one of richer, deeper tone while not overworking my vocal chords. I owe my new confidence as an entertainer to Daria's unwaivering support and sensitivity to my needs as a singer. I work hard each lesson, we laugh a lot, and I learn so much each time we meet! "
Julie Cohn, jazz vocalist

"Daria's masterful and compassionate vocal coaching style, coupled with her ability to provide a safe and respectful enviroment has transformed me from a shy, quiet individual to a more confident, vocally present participant in the world and in my own life. I am eternally grateful for our work together.
Darla Jan Holst, Professional Organizer/Personal Assistant

DARIA, has a B.A. from New College of California. Her vocal training includes studies in classical technique, jazz technique and pop styles. She has studied with jazz greats Bobby McFerrin and Mark Murphy.

DARIA has coached singers who are members of successful Bay Area bands including Bammie award winners, Avance (Salsa), Creeper Lagoon (Rock), on Steven Spielberg's Dreamworks label, the Grammy Choir and Martine (Bay TV and Mornings on 2, KTVU).

Strengthen your vocal power and build self confidence
Study powerful breathing techniques
Learn vocal production and articulation
Practice vocal exercises that strengthen your voice without straining
Discover your range
Create your own style
Learn lyrical interpretation, phrasing, delivery and stage presence
Develop microphone technique
Study ear training and basic music theory
Learn how to improvise
And more...
Whether you have a lot of singing experience or none, you can learn to sing with ease through the breaks in your voice. Blocks that you may have developed over the years can melt away. Proper vocal training you will open up a whole new world. It will strengthen your singing and speaking voice and give you the tools to develop good habits. As a result, you will gain a smooth connection between registers, improve pitch and tone, increase range, gain flexibility, agility and endurance." If you apply the principles I teach, you will progress much more rapidly than you ever thought possible and will gain confidence."

If your goal is to perform, Daria will help you to create your own style, build a repertoire of songs and work towards a performance or recital to showcase your achievements.

If you are a professional vocalist and want to brush up on your skills, she will tailor the lessons to specifically fit your needs. Whether you are a beginner or a professional, she will teach you how to approach the breaks in your voice so you can sing with ease.

Above all, singing is enjoyable, so have fun!

All lessons are recorded onto CD so you can practice your exercises and songs.

DARIA'S WORKSHOPS:

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Rates: $50/half hour • $100/full hour

Discount package available for blocks of 4 lessons per month:

$180 / 4 Half Hour Lessons

$380 / 4 Hour Lessons

Travel rates dependent upon location

To inquire about voice instruction email DARIA

Daria excepts payments through PAYPAL

Cancellation Policy:

24 hours notice is required by phone or e-mail for all cancellations and rescheduling.