& Associates
Voice Teacher/Vocal Coaching and Singing Technician
Voice and Voice Pedagogy certified with New York Vocal Coaching
ABOUT ME:
About DLC
Inspiring Others: My Motto
VTPT Course
Damaris Lopez-Canales grew up in the Bronx in New York She started singing at the age of 4 seeing her first Broadway show Annie at the age of 8. She began voice lessons at the age of 12 went to Laguardia H.S. of Performing Arts (FAME school) for Vocal Performance and classes at HB Studios in NY.
Attended the University of Miami For Musi
Damaris Lopez-Canales grew up in the Bronx in New York She started singing at the age of 4 seeing her first Broadway show Annie at the age of 8. She began voice lessons at the age of 12 went to Laguardia H.S. of Performing Arts (FAME school) for Vocal Performance and classes at HB Studios in NY.
Attended the University of Miami For Musical Theater and certified with NYVC in Voice and Voice Pedagogy in 2017. Damaris decided to enhance her teaching even more by getting her second certification with Maddie Tarbox Studios in 2023 in Evidence Based Voice Work/Voice Function 101 and in 2024 she completed Mechanics of Mix and Belt.
Damaris has directed several musicals with Loxen productions for over 6 years. Some of her directing credits include, In the Heights, Little Shop of Horrors and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
She's also worked for 21 years at the Miami Children's Theater as the Artistic Director and resident vocal coach and teacher. Damaris has directed over 80 musicals to date and has been teaching voice privately for the past 25 years. Some of her directing credits include, Anastasia, Six the Musical,Mean Girls, Les Miserables, Spelling Bee,Aida, ITH,Newsies, Next to Normal and many many more. She is also the resident guest voice teacher and music director at several South Florida schools 3rd-12th
grade and serves yearly as a judge for Thespian District Competitions for Middle and High School. She continues to sing at her local church as a vocal leader and choir director for the past 14 years as well as workshops for adults and students of all ages.
VTPT Course
Inspiring Others: My Motto
VTPT Course
DLC Voices offers a Voice Teacher and Pedagogy Training (VTPT) Course! This course is open to anyone 18 and over. It has been very successful and I'll be offering this course only 2- 3 times a year. If you are a voice teacher, want to be a voice teacher or coach, or simply want to enhance your skills as a singer then come join us! This ne
DLC Voices offers a Voice Teacher and Pedagogy Training (VTPT) Course! This course is open to anyone 18 and over. It has been very successful and I'll be offering this course only 2- 3 times a year. If you are a voice teacher, want to be a voice teacher or coach, or simply want to enhance your skills as a singer then come join us! This new passion erupted in 2016 when I became certified by NYVC. I have 24 years of teaching experience and after taking the class I decided it was time to start training teachers in Miami and beyond!
In 2023-2024 I completed my second and third certification of Voice Function 101 and Mechanics of Mix and Belt with Maddie Tarbox Studios. Keeping up with new clinical data for voice is important for me as a mentor and teacher. Not just for me and my students but for my associates and future voice teachers!
Inspiring Others: My Motto
Inspiring Others: My Motto
Inspiring Others: My Motto
I've always had a passion to sing!!
It is definitely my greatest passion but I discovered that teaching was something I loved to do even more! I am able to instill in people of all ages (children and adults) the joy of singing! I don't only work vocal technique but vocal health and try to encourage and build their self esteem. With my exp
I've always had a passion to sing!!
It is definitely my greatest passion but I discovered that teaching was something I loved to do even more! I am able to instill in people of all ages (children and adults) the joy of singing! I don't only work vocal technique but vocal health and try to encourage and build their self esteem. With my experience in theater and performance I work on stage presence and vocal technique to better equip the singer to sing to the best of their abilities. This is key to the success of the student. I want to inspire others to follow their dreams and passions. To sing with their heart and soul. It is a gift that should be shared with the world. I believe in being a well rounded singer by teaching all genres from classical, pop, contemporary, jazz, musical theater etc... There is not just one way of singing. You become a well rounded singer by studying all genres of music. The key to success is confidence.
DLC Voices: Meet my Associates!
Olivia Hudson
Olivia Hudson
Olivia Hudson
Meet my associate Olivia Hudson.
She is a graduate of New World School of the Arts with a Degree in Musical Theater. Olivia is currently a senior studying Acting at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). A versatile performer and passionate vocalist, she recently made her professional debut this summer as Eva Perón in Evita. Other
Meet my associate Olivia Hudson.
She is a graduate of New World School of the Arts with a Degree in Musical Theater. Olivia is currently a senior studying Acting at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). A versatile performer and passionate vocalist, she recently made her professional debut this summer as Eva Perón in Evita. Other recent roles include Maria in West Side Story and Judy in 9 to 5. In addition to her stage work, Olivia has starred in several film projects and is a member of the elite SCAD Bee Sharps vocal ensemble. She is a passionate vocalist with a lifelong love for singing.
Olivia also has been training vocally with DLC VOICES for almost 7 years and is continually enhancing her craft in MT,Classical, and pop. She is also an excellent coach for acting and monologue work if needed!
Olivia completed her Voice Teacher & Pedagogy Training (VTPT) course with DLC Voices and as my associate is offering 1 free lesson to anyone wanting or needing a lesson. Olivia resides in Georgia so she will be offering online lessons only, unless she's home in Miami for the Holidays!
Working with any of my associates you will get the benefit of having me oversee all the lessons and watch all the recordings of lessons and my feedback.
To book your lesson today DM me or email me at dlcvoices@gmail.com
Gaby Bosch
Olivia Hudson
Olivia Hudson
Meet my part time Associate Gaby Bosch.
Currently a senior at FIU majoring in Psychology and a graduate of Robert Morgan Educational Center’s Chorus Academy, where she majored in classical voice and choral performance. She has participated in numerous District and State events, including Solo and Ensemble, FVA Florida All-State Choir, and
Meet my part time Associate Gaby Bosch.
Currently a senior at FIU majoring in Psychology and a graduate of Robert Morgan Educational Center’s Chorus Academy, where she majored in classical voice and choral performance. She has participated in numerous District and State events, including Solo and Ensemble, FVA Florida All-State Choir, and the Superintendent’s Honors Choir for eight consecutive years.
Gaby’s highest artistic achievement to date has been collaborating with the Miami Music Festival, performing the role of the Sixth Fairy in Jules Massenet’s Cendrillon, sung in French.
She is deeply passionate about the performing arts, including dance, voice, and acting, and is very excited to apply her training in vocal pedagogy to teaching voice across a wide range of genres, including musical theatre, jazz, rock, classical, and more. Gaby completed her Voice Teacher & Pedagogy Training (VTPT) course with DLC Voices and as my part time associate teacher is offering 1 free lesson to anyone wanting or needing a lesson online or in person. Gaby’s time slots are limited so her availability is on a first come first serve basis.
Working with any of my associates you will get the benefit of having me oversee the associates and watch all the recordings of lessons and my feedback.
To book your lesson today DM me or email me at dlcvoices@gmail.com
Ashley Acosta
Ricky J. Martinez
Ricky J. Martinez
Meet my Associate Director Ashley Acosta.
She is a seasoned musical theater performer and dedicated vocal teacher with a passion for the arts that has spanned over 12 years. From a young age she discovered a love for singing, acting and dancing. With an impressive repertoire of roles. Some of her credits include Beauty and the Beast (LeFou
Meet my Associate Director Ashley Acosta.
She is a seasoned musical theater performer and dedicated vocal teacher with a passion for the arts that has spanned over 12 years. From a young age she discovered a love for singing, acting and dancing. With an impressive repertoire of roles. Some of her credits include Beauty and the Beast (LeFou), Newsies(Specs), Narnia Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe(Lucy), and many more.
Her talent and dedication earned her honorable mentions at prestigious thespian competitions, cementing her reputation as a performer, singer and teacher. Ashley's commitment to nurturing young talent, is equally impressive!
She has coached and shared her expertise in Musical theater, acting and dance at several local production companies and also trains students in audition prep for local magnet school and local theaters in South Florida. Ashley has an unwavering passion for music and education. Her ultimate goal is to empower students to become skilled vocalist equipped with healthy vocal techniques that will not only enhance their musical abilities but also ignite
They’re enduring love for the performing arts.
Ashley‘s multifaceted talents and commitment to fostering the next generation of performers ensure that her legacy will continue to shine brightly in the hearts of aspiring artist.
Ashley completed her Voice Teacher & Pedagogy Training (VTPT) course with DLC Voices and as my associate director is offering 1 free lesson to anyone wanting or needing a lesson online or in person. Working with any of my associates you will get the benefit of having me oversee the associates and watch all the recordings of lessons and my feedback.
To book your lesson today DM me or email me at dlcvoices@gmail.com
Ricky J. Martinez
Ricky J. Martinez
Ricky J. Martinez
Meet my Acting Associate Ricky J. Martinez! He is the newest member to the DLC Voices Staff and one of the best director/acting teachers in South Florida!
A little about Ricky:
Ricky is the first Hispanic to receive the Sewanee Writers Conference Tennessee Williams Fellowship, the coveted National MARGO JONES AWARD, and April 30th has been
Meet my Acting Associate Ricky J. Martinez! He is the newest member to the DLC Voices Staff and one of the best director/acting teachers in South Florida!
A little about Ricky:
Ricky is the first Hispanic to receive the Sewanee Writers Conference Tennessee Williams Fellowship, the coveted National MARGO JONES AWARD, and April 30th has been proclaimed as “Ricky J. Martinez Day” in City of Miami-Dade County. He was the National 2016 Margo Jones Award recipient and the Remy pioneer award recipient!
Ricky is a spirited Cuban-American “theatre maker” living in Miami who formerly was the Artistic Director for New Theatre in Miami. April 30th has been “Proclaimed as Ricky J Martinez Day” for his leadership in the advocacy in the arts. As an award-winning Director, he has been invited to direct for the MFA Playwrights’ Workshop at the Kennedy Center’s American College Theater Festival and Stanford University ’s National Center for New Plays; James Madison University and the Forbes Center; Words A-fire festival in New Mexico; Ignition Fest at Victory Gardens, and other University and Organizations across our country. His risk-taking and collaborations with playwrights on over eighty World Premiere plays have lead to Pulitzer Prize finalists/wins and ATCA’s Steinberg finalists/wins, among other prestigious awards but most importantly many have been preserved for the American theatre landscape by being published. Nationally he’s participated on the Executive Committee for the National New Play Network; the Advisory Board of the Latino Theatre Commons; the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) panelist for eight years; Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation; National Fund for New Musicals; PlayPenn; San Antonio’s Luminaria Festival. Ricky is also an accomplished actor, playwright, dancer, choreographer, singer/song writer, musician, community leader and theatre activist who still finds the time to empower his hometown artists as well as audiences. One of his biggest contributions is an ongoing celebrated events is the Miami 1-Acts Festival that provides a platform for Miami-centric voices of the next generation of theatre makers to be heard. You are in great hands with this teacher! To book your lesson today DM me or email me at dlcvoices@gmail.com