| "Dallas Bono is a master teacher of voice! His intimate knowledge of vocal technique and skill comes from his broad and varied experiences as a professional opera singer. Mr. Bono has been a strong impetus in the process of vocally transforming many of our voice students at Emmanuel College – from basses to sopranos. He teaches not only technique and repertoire, but also fosters a true love for music and instills a strong, solid work ethic in the lives of all his students. Because he cares deeply for each student, Mr. Bono is a special blessing to our music department! I recommend him highly to those who are seeking to embark upon the exciting journey of learning how to sing, whether beginner or professional." Dr. Leslie Boucher, Dean of the College of Music, Emmanuel College "Before meeting Dallas, I had all but given up singing due to a vocal injury. Even after my recovery, I was reluctant and afraid to sing again. Now that I study under Dallas, I remember why I started singing in the first place. Not only do his lessons instill in me the confidence I thought I had lost, but they are also fun and engaging. His knowledge of vocal repertoire is outstanding, and the pieces he has chosen for me have helped me to fall in love with music again. Dallas is vigilent about maintaining healthy singing, but he is also perceptive enough to understand when his students are frustrated and need to take another avenue for the sake of proper technique. I can safely say that my voice lesson with Dallas is the high point of my week. Chelsea Toledo "Both of my children Theresa Navarrete and Chevy Mize have had good voices. About a year ago I arranged for them to take voice lessons from Dallas. After just a lesson or two Theresa found out almost everything she had been taught in the past was incorrect (she had taken voice in college and high school). In less than a year she has been able to learn to transition from her head voice to her chest voice easily. Theresa has also found out she is a Soprano! One of her dreams was to sing opera. Now with the correct instructions she will accomplish her dream!" "Chevy is interested in producing. He has a small studio and works with the Pro Tools program. He has written and produced two CD's of his own. After taking lessons from Dallas he has re-recorded all of his songs and the difference in the quality of his voice is fantastic! Now he also does his own back up vocals with beautiful harmony. Chevy is also able to help his clients in the studio with the knowledge he has gained from Dallas"! Denise Mize "I’ve been singing my whole life and people have always told me that I was talented; however, I knew that I could never rely on my voice 100% of the time. Sometimes I could hit the high notes and sometimes I couldn’t, so my game plan: hope for the best and let fate decide. Not much of a game plan. I felt like I couldn’t trust my voice, which is not something you want to acknowledge, especially, when you want to be a singer! I have been a pupil of Dallas’ for a little over a year and my voice has completely changed! I came to him lacking confidence in my talent and now, a year later (even though I’m still learning and taking lessons) I have complete confidence in my voice and what I can sing and I know (finally) where my voice is registered. People (even professors in college) told me for years that I was a mezzo-soprano, but it never felt quite right. I knew I could go higher. Well, with some hard work and dedication, Dallas helped me to realize that I’m a young lyrico spinto soprano! This knowledge was crucial in discovering what kind of singer I was – and now I know! It’s opened up more doors for career opportunities and many more options for what I can (and will) do with my voice! Thanks Dallas!!" Theresa Navarrete "I have been studying voice with Dallas for less than a year and I feel that I have already grown so much as a singer. He is so encouraging and always makes sure that I understand why we do certain exercises, which is so helpful. It's obvious that he is passionate about what he does and that positive energy definitely transfers into his teaching." Alison Foster "I always thought that singing was supposed to be painful. Soon after beginning lessons with Dallas, I saw how very wrong I was. Only after a few lessons, everything changed. Now, I can sing with a much broader range with both ease and volume. Dallas excels in communicating how to produce the ideal vocal technique. He is gifted at using word pictures, that when used make singing so simple. " Jaime Wyrtzen Lauze "More than an extraordinarily talented voice teacher, Dallas Bono has become my friend and mentor. While educating me in correct and marketable vocal habits and technique, he consistently lives out an intentional attitude of excellence and encouragement; while always stretching me just a bit farther than I thought I could go! In a word, he has become invaluable to me, as a singer and as a person." Sven Legg "With his extensive knowledge of the anatomy of the voice, together with his contagious passion for singing, Dallas has been an extremely valuable addition to the department of music at Emmanuel College. In just at few months his students have shown a terrific improvement, and their voices have blossomed beyond what anyone would have expected." Maestro Paolo André Gualdi - Vocal Coach, Piano Faculty, Emmanuel College "I've been doing theatre for over 31 years. I am primarily a non-musical actress but have done musicals here and there. I was cast as 'Golde' in Fiddler on the Roof at the Highlands Playhouse in N.C. this past summer and even though I was told that I did a fine job I felt a lack of confidence in myself whenever I sang a solo. When I returned to Athens I decided to seek a vocal coach. I trained under Dallas Bono for four months and in that short amount of time I not only built my confidence but Dallas showed me how to adjust my 'instrument' to get the most out of my voice. My range grew to heights that I never knew I could reach and he showed me exactly where to place my singing so that it could reach it's potential no matter which note I was singing. I can now enter a musical theatre audition with confidence due to the fact that I have had the proper vocal training." Cindy Nason "I have a real passion for singing opera. Mr. Bono has really opened my eyes and ears to many opportunities. There were many things that I was struggling with vocally and he really knew what they were, and how to tell me to conquer them. I have had many compliments this year and I believe Mr. Bono is a huge part of my receiving those compliments. I will never be able to thank him as he should be thanked!" Kelley Higginbotham "Dallas Bono is an incredible teacher. He is very educated and truly knows the history of Opera and the anatomy of the voice. He has truly helped and pushed me to become a more developed singer. He knows what people are capable of and will make sure they are giving their best. I highly recommend his talents!" Meghan Norton "Mr. Bono is an excellent voice teacher. He brought the fun back into studying voice. There were times I felt like I was not confident enough to sing. However, all of that was changed by the help of his encouragement. I would recommend any singer to study under Mr. Bono." Brandon Graham |
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