Hello, I'm Doreene!
Singing lessons in
Salt Lake City
I've been teaching singers for over 26 years, helping them build stronger, more confident voices without losing what makes their voice sound like them. My studio is located in Sandy, UT and I work with singers throughout the Salt Lake valley and online.
I discovered the amazing (and life changing) Speech Level Singing (aka SLS) 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.
In 2002 I began the rigorous process to become a Certified SLS voice teacher. Under the guidance of Seth and his teachers, I advanced to a level 4 (out of 5) authorized vocal teacher. And the learning never stops! For the last 26+ 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 songwriting workshop that got me started. And I have been hooked ever since. I always liked writing, but never had any guidance. But with support from brilliant writers working in the real world, I found that I had a talent for writing songs. 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 16+ years) of Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) and for the last 6 have been Salt Lake Chapter Coordinator. I LOVE songwriting.
While I was teaching as a certified with SLS, I was a part of the yearly Artist Development Program in Hollywood CA. From 2003 - 2010 I was part of the leadership team and received awards (and some cool plaques to prove it) for my dedication, hard work and service.
Education, Experience and Other Fun Stuff
1997: Began officially taking singing lessons
1998: Associates of Science Degree in Childhood Education
1999: Musical Director for A Christmas Carol
2000: Released my first CD
2000: Officially began teaching voice lessons
2000 & 2001: Attended Singing Success Workshops in Nashville
2002 - 2010: Was a part of the SLS Hollywood Artist Development Summer Program
2005: Gave up Pepsi for Diet Coke
2006 & 2007: Was given awards for my hard work at the Hollywood Artist Development Summer Program
2008: Joined NSAI (Nashville Songwriters Association International)
2010: Certified Level 4 SLS Vocal Teacher
2014: Attended Ingo Titze Vocal Workshop in SLC
2016: Attended 'Chicks that Rock' Songwriting Workshop in Nashville
2018: Became the SLC Chapter Coordinator for NSAI
2018: Voice and Performing Workshop in SLC
2019: Attended Savara Project Voice Summit in LA
2019: TMI Songwriting Workshop SLC
2020: Learned How to Work Zoom
2020: Started Music Monday an education series on IG
2025: Participated in IVA weekend workshop on singing
2026: Financial Literacy for Performing Artists workshop, IVA 2026 teacher workshop
