Having been a performer and vocal coach worldwide for over 25 years, singing with health, vibrancy and ease in all styles, I truly walk the talk, can take you through the singing process and can show you how to do the same.
Vocal Coaching and Training
- Musical Theater Scholarship Program, Banff School of Fine Arts, Canada
- 1980-1985 Bel Canto singing training with David Dunbar and Carol Forte in Toronto.
- 8-Week intensive acting workshop at Toronto Workshop Productions with George Luscombe. Course included Laban movement, Kristen Linklater technique and Stanislavsky improvisational work.
- 1986-1999 singer/pianist, vocal coach based in Frankfurt, Germany.
- Master classes in Bel Canto technique with Cornelius Reid, Frankfurt, Germany
- In 2000 – 2008 based in Berlin, her performances included The Reischtag, Berlin on New Year's Eve 2000.
- 2009, I moved back to Canada as Head of Musical Theatre Department, Penticton School of Dance, BC
- 2010-2014 Taught online using Skype to students worldwide
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Testimonials:
Diane is a superb singing teacher for a first time singer like me. She has shown me techniques for warming up my voice. They are like a relaxation for my throat even when it is scratchy from a cold.
The way she sets up her classes is great. She makes sure never to push my voice too far while we practice the low and high ranges. I’m proud to say I learned to sing well for the first time in my life with Diane!
S. Reeves - BC, Canada
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“My voice lessons with Diane Roy are different than anything I have ever experienced. Diane guides me to relax on an energetic level. This allows my true voice to flow out with ease. Sometimes I can’t believe that the silky, rich voice I am hearing is really mine.“
⇒Goldie Denise Wilson, Zumba Instructor,
- BC, Canada
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"Since beginning with Diane, I have noticed my confidence and ability to express myself increase a hundred fold.Through her knowledge, instincts and musical talents, she is able to pick up subtle vocal blocks I have and guides me through them, allowing me to reach notes and tones that I could never reach before. Plus, the online lessons are amazingly powerful and convenient…perfect and brilliant!"
Rebekah, USA - Singer, Entrepreneur
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“Lessons with Diane not only clear blocks in my voice, but also have challenged and cleared some misconceptions I had about singing and vocal development.
She has a wonderful understanding of the voice, unlike other teachers I have met. With her guidance and subtle tweaks she has me implement, my voice is now producing a quality of sound I didn’t realize I could sing.”
Ray R., USA - Singer, percussionist, songwriter
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“Within less than a year of lessons with Diane, my range has improved immeasurably. I gained confidence in my singing as well as learning a beautiful new repertoire.
Diane also gave me great tips for auditions and it was her tips that helped me ace my audition and land me a summer job acting.”
Hayley M., Canada - Singer/Actress
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“I am a fairly new student of Diane’s and she has just rescued me before a very important audition. Through very gentle exercises, she has targeted my weak spots thus revolutionizing the way I approach singing.
I also find her ability to help with song interpretation exceptional.”
Ulrike Lodwig, Berlin - Singer/Actress