Denise Williams

Style: Pop; Opera; Jazz; Folk; Gospel; Classical; Musical Theatre

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Title: Voice Instructor

Bio:

Denise Williams is currently on the part time faculty at Sheridan College, Oakville, ON, in the Music Theatre department. She has been teaching voice out of her own studio, recently named, Voices of Colour Music for 30+ years. She is also a Royal College of Conservatory Examiner and national adjudicator, since 2000. Denise holds an ARCT Singing Diploma and Masters in Community Music. She is a veteran soprano performer who comfortably crosses over from the concert, opera to theatre stages. Her teaching experience ranges from classical to contemporary styles and understands the special needs of young voices, voices of colour, as well as restoring tired, strained, or aging voices. Her Voices of Colour music studio mission recognizes that each person possess a unique instrument, has individual needs, desires, and goals. "We strive to hone one's own natural vocal or instrumental colour and style through individually tailored studies which promote singing with ease and freedom. We understand how the psyche can get in the way and strive to channel the psycho-emotional path to successful performing; beginner or advanced, amateur or professional, classical or contemporary."

She is founding Artistic Director of No Strings Theatre, a charitable, music theatre organization aimed at the advancement of next generation performing artists. Through No Strings Theatre, Denise produces licenced and new music theatre works and opera training programs. For her work in the community as a singer, teacher, and mentor, Denise has been recognized on the roster of 2024's, 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women.

Memberships include the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television, and Radio Artists (ACTRA), Canadian Actors Equity Association (CAEA) National, the Association for Teachers of Singing (NATS), The Ontario Registered Music Teachers Association (ORMTA), Theatre Ontario, and the Royal College of Conservatory Examiners.

Voice Type: Soprano

Music Styles Taught: Pop; Opera; Jazz; Folk; Gospel; Classical; Musical Theatre

Availability: I am available as a performer; I have a wait-list for private lessons; I am currently accepting private students; I am available as a clinician or presenter; I offer lessons in a group environment; I accept students through a college or university program

Contact Information

Studio

Toronto, ON
Canada M6H 2K3

TEL: 416-898-6538

E-mail: dwilliamssoprano@gmail.com
Web: www.denisewilliamssoprano.com

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