Reviews from Julie's students:
"Julie is a skillful and engaging teacher who makes learning FUN for students of all ages. She has the vocal knowledge, the communication skills and the sensitivity to help people find the best of their voices and their musicality. Two years ago I had a range just over an octave and a half and a tiny, airy voice. Today, it's still a work in progress, but the range is almost an octave greater and I’m amazed at the volume and tone improvement. I've gone from a vocal wallflower to actively enjoying singing with others. Thank you, Julie!" ~ Susan S., New Westminster, BC "We are so grateful to Julie for all her support and vocal instruction for our daughter. Julie worked with our daughter to obtain her Classical Voice RCM grades, accompanied her at vocal competitions, accompanied at recording studios, wrote wonderful references, recorded University Auditions and so much more! Our daughter is now heading to Toronto to advance her training in the Performing Arts and we couldn't have done it without Julie. We will miss her!" ~Natasha & Jason Etherington - Pitt Meadows, BC "I have been taking voice lessons for about 3 years, the last year via Zoom. Between weekly lessons, my practise sessions are supported by recorded warmup exercises, scales, and music prepared by Julie. Julie is a well-qualified teacher as she has appropriate academic credentials and has real-world performing experience. I really enjoy the master classes held from time to time as they motivate me to get pieces performance-ready. I am very pleased that I have increased my upper range from an E flat to an A flat. I recommend Julie without reservation to all voice students!" David - Penticton, BC |
"My sound production has improved dramatically and the quality of my singing has become fuller, richer and smoother. Julie has introduced me to great music in different languages and eras. My repertoire spans six languages (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish and Latin) and, at the moment, includes 65 pieces.
I highly recommend Julie Duerichen to anyone who is beginning to sing or who has been singing for a long time. She gives the beginner a solid foundation in good singing technique and helps them to develop confidence in their singing as a result. Julie helps the established singer to overcome any difficulties they may be experiencing and build on their existing expertise...Julie truly cares for her students and sincerely wants them to grow as singers." ~Lori N., New Westminster, BC "From our very first lesson 18 months ago I found Julie to be a teacher that could not only inspire but was able to draw out and expand my singing capability. Julie enjoys a wonderful sense of humor and is able to relax me and ensure that I'm very much at ease during our sessions. She articulates well and provides good analogies in teaching the proper techniques to enhance and improve my singing. She draws on a wealth of knowledge and experience and I find her coaching style encourages me to get outside my comfort zone and strive to improve with each lesson. When I first started I was very average in my singing ability, but with her superior coaching ability I have been able to reach a half octave higher in my range and polish the overall quality of my voice,. I look forward to my lessons and consider each session one of the highlights of my week." ~Daryl Stone (71) ......retired |