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| "Deanna Peden has a great deal of dedication, is extremely organized, and is wonderfully thorough and creative in her lessons. She has an absolute authority over what she is teaching. Her gorgeous voice is, in fact, an inspiration to her students and her discipline helps structure and focus their creativity. She leads by example and also has a very innovative essence - a great combination for a teacher in the arts. Sometimes when we are very lucky, those that CAN - teach!" Susan Egan, Broadway Star (Beauty and the Beast; Cabaret; Thoroughly Modern Millie) |
Photo Credit: Kevyn Major Howard
"I had the great pleasure of performing in a season of summer stock
with Deanna years ago. With her glorious voice and cover girl looks,
she was always an audience favorite, and what I particularly loved
about working with her was her fiery sense of humor and fun."
Jeff Blumenkrantz, songwriter, Broadway performer
with Deanna years ago. With her glorious voice and cover girl looks,
she was always an audience favorite, and what I particularly loved
about working with her was her fiery sense of humor and fun."
Jeff Blumenkrantz, songwriter, Broadway performer
"I started taking lessons from Ms. Peden during my sophomore year in high school after a close
friend of mine told me that she was a dedicated and wonderful teacher. And you know what--SHE
WAS! During the first few minutes of my very first lesson with her, I knew that we were a match.
She knows so much about the voice and professional world many singers try and want to have.
With her guidance, Deanna Peden helped me grow as a singer, musician, performer, and, more
importantly, a person. Thanks Ms. Peden for getting me where I am today!"
Ian Jose Ramirez, student, University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music
friend of mine told me that she was a dedicated and wonderful teacher. And you know what--SHE
WAS! During the first few minutes of my very first lesson with her, I knew that we were a match.
She knows so much about the voice and professional world many singers try and want to have.
With her guidance, Deanna Peden helped me grow as a singer, musician, performer, and, more
importantly, a person. Thanks Ms. Peden for getting me where I am today!"
Ian Jose Ramirez, student, University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music
"I studied with Ms. Peden for 3 years, and in that time, I developed a passion for singing and opera.
Her teaching style is one-of-a-kind: while she encouraged me to sharpen my ear to be able to critique
myself, she also guided my voice with her keen sense of style and technique. I was really impressed with
the range of music I learned to sing from her - all the way from Puccini opera to Seussical, the Musical.
Now, at Princeton, thanks to Ms. Peden's guidance, I was able to learn a Mozart aria on my own and be
cast in the university's production of The Marriage of Figaro! Ms. Peden was not only an inspiration,
but one of the nicest, most caring people I've met. I have no regrets about my time with her."
Maya Srinivason, student, Princeton University
Her teaching style is one-of-a-kind: while she encouraged me to sharpen my ear to be able to critique
myself, she also guided my voice with her keen sense of style and technique. I was really impressed with
the range of music I learned to sing from her - all the way from Puccini opera to Seussical, the Musical.
Now, at Princeton, thanks to Ms. Peden's guidance, I was able to learn a Mozart aria on my own and be
cast in the university's production of The Marriage of Figaro! Ms. Peden was not only an inspiration,
but one of the nicest, most caring people I've met. I have no regrets about my time with her."
Maya Srinivason, student, Princeton University
"Deanna Peden is one of the most outstanding students I have taught during these 51
years in the college/University teaching field. She has wonderful flair for performing and
from all I hear, she has developed into a fine teacher. I am very proud of her."
Dale Moore
Professor of Music (Voice), Indiana University
Professor Emeritus, Eastman School of Music
Past President, National Association of Teachers of Singing
American Academy of Teachers of Singing
years in the college/University teaching field. She has wonderful flair for performing and
from all I hear, she has developed into a fine teacher. I am very proud of her."
Dale Moore
Professor of Music (Voice), Indiana University
Professor Emeritus, Eastman School of Music
Past President, National Association of Teachers of Singing
American Academy of Teachers of Singing
Photo Courtesy of Indiana University
" 'Music speaks what cannot be expressed, soothes the mind and gives it rest, heals the heart
and makes it whole, flows from heaven to the soul' - Anonymous
After working with Ms. Peden, this was the most important thing I learned. The true art of
teaching music comes not in being able to teach the notes on the page, but how to make them
come to life, how to interpret their meaning and how to connect one's heart and mind to a
stream of thought and emotion. Thank you Ms. Peden for bringing the best out of me and
showing me the magic behind the notes."
Sannya Hede, student, Yale University
and makes it whole, flows from heaven to the soul' - Anonymous
After working with Ms. Peden, this was the most important thing I learned. The true art of
teaching music comes not in being able to teach the notes on the page, but how to make them
come to life, how to interpret their meaning and how to connect one's heart and mind to a
stream of thought and emotion. Thank you Ms. Peden for bringing the best out of me and
showing me the magic behind the notes."
Sannya Hede, student, Yale University
"I met Deanna ten years ago while we were both apprentice artists at Des Moines Metro Opera. She was a
powerful and magnetic performer with an incredibly beautiful voice. Her performance of Norina in a scene
from Donizetti's Don Pasquale was one of the highlights of the summer. She has since translated her talents
for the stage into teaching and directing - no easy task. She is one of the most tenacious and dedicated people
I have ever known, and she approaches all she undertakes with elegance and class. I have sung in opera
houses all over the country and have yet to encounter anyone who brings more to the table in this business.
She is a rare gem - someone who understands the art of performing from every aspect."
Dana Beth Miller, Professional Opera Singer
Metropolitan Opera, New York City Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, San Francisco Opera, Seattle Opera,
Washington National Opera, Cincinnati Opera, Dallas Opera
powerful and magnetic performer with an incredibly beautiful voice. Her performance of Norina in a scene
from Donizetti's Don Pasquale was one of the highlights of the summer. She has since translated her talents
for the stage into teaching and directing - no easy task. She is one of the most tenacious and dedicated people
I have ever known, and she approaches all she undertakes with elegance and class. I have sung in opera
houses all over the country and have yet to encounter anyone who brings more to the table in this business.
She is a rare gem - someone who understands the art of performing from every aspect."
Dana Beth Miller, Professional Opera Singer
Metropolitan Opera, New York City Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, San Francisco Opera, Seattle Opera,
Washington National Opera, Cincinnati Opera, Dallas Opera
Music is more than just singing, it is a way to express your soul. Miss Peden has shown me not only how to sing
with my words, but also to sing from my soul.
Zack Tavlin, Chip Beauty and the Beast, Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS), Ralphie The Christmas Story, The
Texas Repertory Theatre and Creighton Theatre, Houston
with my words, but also to sing from my soul.
Zack Tavlin, Chip Beauty and the Beast, Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS), Ralphie The Christmas Story, The
Texas Repertory Theatre and Creighton Theatre, Houston
Deanna Peden is an extraordinary teacher. Under Deanna's tutelage, Annie has made great
strides in perfecting her vocal technique and now has the vocal skills and self-confidence to
carry a lead role in a musical production.
Deanna is a demanding teacher with high expectations for the students she accepts into her
program. At the same time, however, she provides the level of support and encouragement
students need to develop the self-confidence to perform and the commitment to excel.
Claudia Wilson, parent of student Annie Wilson
strides in perfecting her vocal technique and now has the vocal skills and self-confidence to
carry a lead role in a musical production.
Deanna is a demanding teacher with high expectations for the students she accepts into her
program. At the same time, however, she provides the level of support and encouragement
students need to develop the self-confidence to perform and the commitment to excel.
Claudia Wilson, parent of student Annie Wilson
"Deanna was awesome. She prepared me not only with my vocals, but with the
performance itself, preparing me completely for the biggest performance of
my life at Miss America."
Callee Bauman, Miss South Dakota 2006
performance itself, preparing me completely for the biggest performance of
my life at Miss America."
Callee Bauman, Miss South Dakota 2006
"I have been studying with Deanna Peden for about four years, and I would not be who I am as a studying
singer, musician, and actress without her invaluable coaching. She has a rare gift for bringing out the various
elements of the student's voice together in balance to help students perform to their forte. Her positive
approach makes a deep and lasting impact on singers who come to her for coaching. Ms. Peden's studio is
also dynamic, and she integrates music from all genres into students' repertoires. I have never felt more
fortunate to have such a talented vocal coach/director with such a passion for music. The first time I heard
her sing it was truly one of the most beautiful sounds I had ever heard, and it never ceases to impress me.
Deanna Peden is absolutely a commodity to any singer of any age."
Emily Woller, student, St. Mary's College
singer, musician, and actress without her invaluable coaching. She has a rare gift for bringing out the various
elements of the student's voice together in balance to help students perform to their forte. Her positive
approach makes a deep and lasting impact on singers who come to her for coaching. Ms. Peden's studio is
also dynamic, and she integrates music from all genres into students' repertoires. I have never felt more
fortunate to have such a talented vocal coach/director with such a passion for music. The first time I heard
her sing it was truly one of the most beautiful sounds I had ever heard, and it never ceases to impress me.
Deanna Peden is absolutely a commodity to any singer of any age."
Emily Woller, student, St. Mary's College
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