Dubravka Zubovic Voice Studio

FAQs

• What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

  I would like to instruct the future students to know what the difference between vocal teacher and coach are. Vocal teacher will devote his/her time to develop vocal technique, and vocal coach is supposed to work on the new music learning, interpretation and foreign language pronunciation.many times I encounter the wrong expectations from the potential students. As being a European singer and vocal teacher, I incorporate a work on a vocal technique as well as my knowledge of foreign languages, which is very helpful to my students, and so much more.

• What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

  MA in Vocal Performance Centro di perfezionamento diploma from Il teatro alla scala di Milano, Italy (one of the most prestigious opera houses in the World)

• What types of customers have you worked with?

  STUDENTS' TESTIMONIALS: As both colleague and student, I am deeply impressed with Dubravka’s approach to teaching voice. Her performance experience is vast, her knowledge of the voice as an instrument is unparalleled, and her teaching techniques are effective. In class, I have seen and heard instantaneous improvement in students’ voices with a few words of her advice and direction. On a personal level, with Dubravka’s help I have experienced greater improvement in my vocal performance in a mere four months than I have experienced with any other teacher; and I began formal voice study at age 15! More impressive than her experience, or her knowledge, or her approach to teaching, is Dubravka’s spirit. She is an absolute joy to have in class, and her kindness and patience with students of all levels, from first year students to professional opera singers, is inexhaustible. I cannot recommend her highly enough, both as a person and as a teacher. A. S. Harris, Saddleback College Adjunct Faculty and Applied Music Student --------------------------------------------------- Dubravka Zubovic-Radosevic is an excellent wealth of knowledge and inspirational teacher. She has encouraged me as a singer to think more musically not only in vocal tone, but also in emotional connections furthered by increased technique. Dubravka always has the singer's best interest in mind, teaching at the most basic level that a singer should never feel pain when singing, but through proper technique, singing can become simplistically beautiful. Her knowledge of the many languages used for classical music is pivotal for beginning through advanced singers, teaching proper diction and interpretation of lyrics as they pertain to the work as a whole. Her career has taken her all over the world and her understanding of what opera companies are looking for is information that singers often need but over look. Dubravka will transform a singer's talent by sharing with them breathing exercises, vocalized examples, and creative insights. She is an excellent teacher to work with, very clear in her directions, and extremely diligent to furthering the singers career and dreams. I would highly recommend Dubravka to all of my classmates and fellow singers. Amanda Strader, VoiceStudent at Saddleback College; B.A.from The University of California, Berkeley --------------------------------------------------- Dearest Professor Zubovic, Thank you for the best voice class I've ever had. I'm loving every minute! Many thanks for the passion, professionalism, and helps you bring to each class. I have been very blessed to take part in such a wonderful and dynamic course. I have seen improvement in my vocal performance and in many of the others willing to do the work. I look forward to returning in Fall to take your class again and as many times as I can. Sincerely, Paulette Brown, Saddleback College Student ---------------------------------------------------- It has been a real honor to have you in class. It has been a challenge and struggle at times. However, your commitment and devotion to us has brought growth and improvement. You are tremendously dedicated and supportive of me. I thank you for being one of the most classy, elegant, beautiful, and kind teachers I had the pleasure of studying with. I look forward to working with you again some time in a near future. Sincerely, Craig Tyrl, Saddleback College Student ----------------------------------------------------…I also want to thank you for all your help this semester. …..After performing so many times in front of the class, and your coaching about being in character really helped me let go. Three days after our final performance I competed in a local competition and for the first time received First Place in musical theater and classical. I know this was largely due to what I learned with you. I hope to take your class this next semester but some general education classes might make that impossible. If I am unable let me say that you have already taught me so much that I will be able to take with me. Thank you again and I will see you soon. Lauren Graham, Saddleback College Student ---------------------------------------------------- I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your class this last semester. You are a true professional and I so appreciated all your help and intense effort in making ALL the students better singers. You choosing to be a teacher is a true labor of love especially with your background and you have helped many. Thank you. Julie Donoho, Saddleback College Student --------------------------------------------------- First let me say Thank you, it is an honor and a privilege to be able to study under the guidance of such an accomplished performer, excellent artist, and wonderful person. Thank you again Duba, I think I have grown quite a bit in this class. Sincerely, Jeff Wolff, Saddleback College Student ---------------------------------------------------- This is the best class I have taken for singing (solo or chorus). I have improved techniques, pronunciation of lyrics for songs from three languages, music styles from baroque to modern. We were encouraged to research on the song authors and song's text, given enough time and assistance to memorize, and even able to apply dynamics and self expressions to them. That's a lot of accomplishment for me. Another plus in this class is you coached and corrected each student's technique on the spot. I saw very good results in many. Thank you very much, Duba! Julia Hisaw, Student ---------------------------------------------------- I had an extraordinary semester, studying voice with you. You are the best voice teacher I have ever had. Thank you very much for your vocal instruction. You have really helped me to develop my vocal technique. Specifically, you have helped me to clearly pronounce German, French, and Italian. So, now I have better diction. And, I have made daily use of the warm-ups and breathing exercises you have taught us. Especially, I appreciate sending us video recordings of our performances. To me, I do not believe you are too strict in your teaching. I like the way you emphasize specific technique and you make sure we understand your point. Thank you very much. Mei Schermer, Student ---------------------------------------------------- You take great care to find songs that are a little challenging but a good fit for each person. The work on expressiveness and actual performance is great You pay great attention to language and other details… Jon Korbonski, Student ---------------------------------------------------- Duba, As I reflect back on this wonderful semester, I wanted to send you a quick email to tell you what a wonderful time I had watching your advanced Voice Class Recital. I was impressed with the professional training these students are receiving form you. Please pass along my congratulations to your students from me for a job well done. Thank you for bringing excellence to the arts at Saddleback College. Bart Bart McHenry Dean Division of Fine Arts and Media Technology Saddleback College ---------------------------------------------------- Thanks again for the wonderful lesson today. You give so much of yourself to others and I really appreciate your gift of singing. I have learned so much from you and will continue to practice what you have taught me. I hope one of these days that my singing will inspire others as you have inspired me. Lyne Friedland ---------------------------------------------------- Hi Duba: I just want to tell you how much I have enjoyed your class. You are one of the best voice instructors. You engage singers with enthusiasm and you are very helpful and extremely knowledgeable. My performance abilities have greatly improved, since studying with you. You clearly demonstrate and model correct singing technique and artistic interpretation. You possess excellent foreign language skills. For example, when repert