Local Paper Article 2017

Diane Divadi - Local Vocal Coach Teaches Everywhere By Jan Sciacca

Local vocal coach Diane Divadi teaches at her home in Mead and in cyberspace, via Skype. Diane says, “It’s a very effective way to teach and learn and has allowed me to work with singers in different states and even different countries around the world.” She continues, “I want to emphasize that singing isn’t just something that some people are born with, but is something that is available to anyone.”

Diane works with students at their level, so whether one is a beginner or has lots of singing experience, she can help her students go to the next level as a vocalist. Diane is particularly focused on teaching healthy techniques and helping people overcome their vocal issues for singing and for public speaking. Helping people improve their voices, overcome vocal problems, and really unlock their singing potential is a passion of Diane’s. She says, “It’s so gratifying to see my students’ excitement as they gain confidence and hear the improvements in their singing.”

Diane has been singing all her life. When she was little, she loved singing to Disney records and classic musical soundtracks. She also sang in middle school and high school choirs, culminating with competition choir and show choir her senior year. She spent several years working with different musicians, performing and sometimes recording around the Denver area. Through these experiences, Diane learned many different genres of singing: folk, country, pop, classic rock and jazz ballads.

In 2002, her voice teacher Dr. L. Scott Martin of Denver, encouraged Diane to take his Voice Teacher Training program. She started teaching upon completion of his program, started a family in 2003 and returned to performing again in 2010 as a singer in 2 different bands. Although Diane loves to perform, she really enjoys helping others learn how to sing. In 2014, Diane completed Kerri Ho’s Advanced Singing Program for Professional Singers & Emerging Vocal Coaches and completed an Associate Coach Training Program in 2015. In addition to her private voice teaching, Diane has worked as an Associate Coach through thesongbirdtree.com from 2015.

Student’s testimonies are impressive: We have seen such a marked improvement in Macey’s voice. Diane always makes her feel so comfortable and gives her so much confidence! She always works with Macey at her level and makes lessons fun. I highly recommend Diane for children or anyone who wants to improve their voice. Marian Smith with daughter Macey. I am not a singer! Or so I thought, until Diane told me that everyone can sing! Now she is showing me that just like a guitar, trumpet, flute, etc. your voice is an instrument and you have to learn how to play it! She makes me feel comfortable, and our lessons are fun! Brooke W.

Diane and her husband have 3 boys that are the love of their lives! She loves spending time with her family, biking, camping, game nights and movie nights. She also enjoys going to museums and art galleries and is a fan of historical fiction books. Diane Divadi is offering a special for CVCR readers. When you buy 3 lessons, she’ll give you the 4th one for free! Diane teaches Tuesday-Thursdays 10:00-1:00pm and offers some evening appointments. She can be reached by email at dianedivadi1@gmail.com