The Authentic Voice
"I owe you so much. We are often asked in my program why we decided to study music education and my answer always includes you. You didn't just teach me to sing. You taught me how to be confident and love my authentic self which is a gift too grand to measure. I hope I can reach my future students just a fraction of the way you reached me."
-Josie, former student
"Dawn is someone who wants me to succeed and wants me to find my inner voice. Her lessons aren't just about breathing techniques and singing postures, she teaches me to be authentic and confident in who I am. After taking voice lessons with Dawn, it seems as though I am a completely different person today than I was two years ago. But that's the thing--I'm not. Somewhere inside me I was always a goofy, quirky, and out-going character, but it didn't show until I became Dawn's student. And I believe that is what a real educator should be--not someone who molds your mind by teaching you what you could be, but someone who unlocks your potential by giving you full range to be who you are."
-Riley, former student
"...you have helped to improve my confidence in not only my voice, but myself as well."
-Carly, former student
"I have to extend gratitude to you again as I went to a friends the other night and we were sitting around her fireplace. For the first time I was able to sing in front of them and let my voice out :) So finally completed my homework and sang one verse in front of three friends (one musician). I didn't die either. It was a small and huge step and felt so healing, so fun, and so inspiring. Thank you! I really am grateful for spirit (and your niece) bringing you into my life. It has been so healing for my voice, throat and person."
-Jayne, adult student
"Thank you for all of your support. You have helped me believe in my talents, and sparked my passion for performing. I can't thank you enough for all that you have done over the years."
-Sarah, student
"Thank you so much for everything you have done for me over the past 5 years. I cannot thank you enough for how much you have taught me. Without you, I would not have been able to accomplish as much as I have vocally, throughout middle school and high school. I am so appreciative of you and I plan to keep in touch!"
-Corinne, former student
"I've learned so much from you and had so much fun!"
-Melanie, former student
"You have been a wonderful teacher...I will especially remember the days she stomped into your studio (frustrated or discouraged about something) and came out smiling!"
-Tina, parent of a former student
"I will never be able to thank you for all you've done for me. My voice, my confidence, my posture, my senior project. I hope we will stay in touch..."
-Owen, former student
-Josie, former student
"Dawn is someone who wants me to succeed and wants me to find my inner voice. Her lessons aren't just about breathing techniques and singing postures, she teaches me to be authentic and confident in who I am. After taking voice lessons with Dawn, it seems as though I am a completely different person today than I was two years ago. But that's the thing--I'm not. Somewhere inside me I was always a goofy, quirky, and out-going character, but it didn't show until I became Dawn's student. And I believe that is what a real educator should be--not someone who molds your mind by teaching you what you could be, but someone who unlocks your potential by giving you full range to be who you are."
-Riley, former student
"...you have helped to improve my confidence in not only my voice, but myself as well."
-Carly, former student
"I have to extend gratitude to you again as I went to a friends the other night and we were sitting around her fireplace. For the first time I was able to sing in front of them and let my voice out :) So finally completed my homework and sang one verse in front of three friends (one musician). I didn't die either. It was a small and huge step and felt so healing, so fun, and so inspiring. Thank you! I really am grateful for spirit (and your niece) bringing you into my life. It has been so healing for my voice, throat and person."
-Jayne, adult student
"Thank you for all of your support. You have helped me believe in my talents, and sparked my passion for performing. I can't thank you enough for all that you have done over the years."
-Sarah, student
"Thank you so much for everything you have done for me over the past 5 years. I cannot thank you enough for how much you have taught me. Without you, I would not have been able to accomplish as much as I have vocally, throughout middle school and high school. I am so appreciative of you and I plan to keep in touch!"
-Corinne, former student
"I've learned so much from you and had so much fun!"
-Melanie, former student
"You have been a wonderful teacher...I will especially remember the days she stomped into your studio (frustrated or discouraged about something) and came out smiling!"
-Tina, parent of a former student
"I will never be able to thank you for all you've done for me. My voice, my confidence, my posture, my senior project. I hope we will stay in touch..."
-Owen, former student
