Diane B Thornton 

Diane Thornton is committed to expanding her students' understanding of themselves as human beings in today's society through the study of vocal expression.  While doing so, she brings an awareness of the physical, emotional and cultural process involved in communicating the "marriage" of music and text.  She also seeks to instill a sense of pride in accomplishments achieved in hard work and discipline, whether as a beginner or as a professional.  

She truly loves sharing her knowledge with others, be it through private voice lessons or master classes.  A member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing as well as other organizations, she encourages her students to be involved in initiatives (some of which she creates) that "stretch" them personally and technically.  In addition, each student is treated with equal importance regardless of background and ability.  She is very willing to assume students who have had no training and who are eager to learn and grow as "singing storytellers."  

Diane embraces all genres of music and continues to network with professional artists with a variety of backgrounds in vocal music.  She has received noteworthy training in CCM techniques as well her extensive classical background.  Her current studio roster includes vocal students studying rock, jazz, R&B, musical theater and opera/oratorio/art song.  She has even started to assist actors in enhancing their speech capabilities.  Please enjoy the rest of her website to get a more thorough idea of her experience.  In addition, she invites you to visit www.facebook.com/joyfulvoiceteacher for yet more perspectives on her teaching.  

To contact her, either call at 704/998-8012 or email at info@dianebthornton.com