Hello, I'm Doreene!

Singing teacher & song writing coach in Salt Lake City, Utah

I discovered the amazing (and life changing) Speech Level Singing technique in my 20's and found a whole new voice. I learned how to finally MIX/BLEND my singing voice from the brilliant Seth Riggs and his Master Teachers.

When I was confident in my own ability to sing using the technique, in 2002 began the rigorous process to become a Certified SLS voice teacher. With the yearly educational classes, lessons and workshops under the guidance of Seth and his teachers, I advanced to a level 4 (out of 5) authorized vocal teacher before the company changed direction. For the last 25+ years I have been continuing my education to be the best voice teacher I can be.

I have always loved participating in choirs and musicals. I even had the opportunity to be the Musical Director for a show. The friendships, the music, the dancing and singing... times I will cherish always. I've been in musical groups that traveled around the valley, sung for charity events, corporate parties and killed Open Mic's and Karaoke Nights! I was even asked to be a judge a few times at Karaoke contests. Ahhh good times.

Learning to perform on stage doesn't come easy to everyone, and for me it is the same. I've spent many years (and lots of money) attending workshops, having one on one sessions and getting help from everyone I could, to be my best self on stage. And even though sometimes I still have bad moments (I am human after all), I can say proudly and with confidence that I actually look forward to any opportunity to sing in public.

When I first started singing, songwriting wasn't even on my radar. It took a fellow singing teacher from Nashville offering a workshop for writing that got me started. And I have been hooked ever since. I always liked writing, but never had any guidance. But with positive feedback and support from brilliant writers working in the real world, I found that I had a talent for writing songs.  I've had the opportunity to learn from amazing writers around the world and I'm proud to say that I am having some pretty cool things happening with my songs and am excited to see where it takes me. I am also a member (for over 14+ years) and for the last 6 years have been the Salt Lake Chapter Coordinator for NSAI..Nashville Songwriters Association International. I LOVE songwriting.

While being a certified teacher with Speech Level Singing, I was pleased to be a part of the yearly Artist Development Program in Hollywood CA. From 2003 - 2010 I was an integral part of the leadership team and received awards (and some cool plaques to prove it) for my dedication, hard work and service.