I have been working with Danielle for about two months. I played musical instruments in my childhood and adolescence and have always loved singing, but don't have any formal vocal training. Voice lessons seemed like a great and portable way to bring music back into my daily life without committing to an instrument. In my experience, Danielle is a phenomenal voice instructor. She quickly figured out what I could already do and where I needed help to grow. She helped me pick songs that fit my style and vocal range. We have worked on several songs and I've found one that feels like a great fit. It is a pleasure to sing! Danielle combines all elements of a professional musician's skill and experience with authenticity, kindness, humor, humility, playfulness, and encouragement. When she says her lessons are "judgment free," she really means it. Initially I was afraid to sing in front of another person, and especially a singer as skilled as Danielle. It requires tremendous courage to sing in front of others. After the first session, though, I noticed that I felt so relaxed and relieved in my body afterward. That happens every time, like the lesson is a nervous system reset. If I come in jangled and heavy, I walk out joyful and light. What I didn't expect when I started is that the deeper gains that go with singing lessons--vulnerability, courage, creativity, and self-awareness, to name just some--are creeping out into the rest of my life. I am trusting my judgement more in my other creative pursuits, and seem to be finding my voice across a wide range of areas. There is something about this work that lets us access our spirit and express it. It's a profound and remarkable thing, and I had no idea my whole life would benefit from working with Danielle. HIGHLY recommended! read more

Breakthrough Moments From the Very First Lessons. I can't recommend Danielle LoPresti enough as a singing teacher. She is amazing--supportive, patient, and incredibly kind. Almost immediately after I started taking lessons with her, she helped me break through obstacles that I had struggled with my whole life. What I appreciate most is her holistic approach to singing. For me, it's about expression, not perfection, and Danielle truly understands that. She creates a safe environment where I never feel judged or rushed, which makes it much easier to explore my voice and grow with confidence. Another thing that makes her classes special is the community she has built among her students. She organizes opportunities for us to meet and perform, which is incredibly valuable. Watching and learning from others is inspiring, and it also reminds us that many of us share the same challenges--stage fright, nervousness, and sometimes the pressure of perfectionism. If you're looking for a supportive teacher who truly helps you grow as a singer and as a performer, Danielle is fantastic. read more

After 6 months of working with Danielle I feel confident in saying she is a one-of-a-kind outstanding teacher and singing coach. I seldom give 5 star reviews but she goes well above and beyond what I expected, and beyond what I actually experienced with another well-regarded singing teacher. Danielle can teach you all of the right techniques, of course, and she can lead you through breath exercises, lip trills, practicing songs, and all the rest, while giving you kind, helpful feedback and tips along the way. And even though you can get a lot of that these days on YouTube, naturally it's extra helpful with a real person. But where she *really* shines for me is in her emotional support and insight (after all vocalization and performance are very emotional things for most people!), and her ability and eagerness to tailor her approach to each student. And you *can't* get that on YouTube, that's for sure! She is wonderfully accommodating, kind, considerate, genuine, supportive, and helpful, and I don't think I'd be making the progress I have been with any other teacher. She also works hard to help interested students build up to and practice public performance by creating safe peer spaces to get behind the mic in front of a group of strangers, perhaps for the first time. There is community building here too, and even public performance as a part of the journey, for students who want to do that. But it's nice that you don't have to have professional ambitions to really benefit from working with her. If you're already a professional and just want refinement and support to become or maintain your best, she's definitely a great person to give you that with her decades of professional performance herself. But I most especially recommend her for people who are less confident and need that extra support to really come into their own with their singing. She's the best partner you could have on that journey! And it feels so good to get more comfortable with using your voice to its fullest as one of the most powerful ways we all have to express ourselves. read more

Danielle is an amazing coach! She helped me prepare for an important speech and it was incredible to work with her. She brings everything she has to each of her clients and cares so deeply...she packs so much learning into one session. She really helped my speech convey everything I wanted it to. I am so grateful for the opportunity to work with Danielle! read more

Danielle is a fantastic, incredibly skilled vocal coach. She is warm, genuine, kind, and patient. I immediately felt comfortable working with her, as she creates a warm, supportive environment for all her students. It is apparent she genuinely cares for her students and puts her heart into her work. Danielle has helped me in so many ways, though working on my confidence and remembering to find the joy in singing are major aspects that stand out. I feel excited every time I come to lessons and couldn't have found a better fit. Thank you Danielle for everything you have, and will continue to teach me! read more

You will not find a kinder or more professional teacher than Danielle. She loves what she does and her students love learning from her. I have been privileged to hear her students sing and had family members be fortunate enough to take singing lessons from her. They also were taking instrument lessons with Performing Arts in Richmond. There singing lessons with Danielle added greatly to their love of music. What a special gift to have and share with her students. Thank you Danielle for the gift of music you have give to us! Joanne Paulsen Richmond read more

Danielle is a wonderful teacher, not just for singing! She is great with both in person and zoom lessons. I also love her free flow sessions. She brings her experience to cultivate a great community that embraces artistic expression. I am very thankful for her. read more

Danielle is absolutely amazing to work with. I hired her to help me prepare for an on air show I was hosting that aired on KQED. Through 4 separate sessions, she helped me prepare what I was going to say and get comfortable in front of the camera. She also came to the filming and cheered me on through the segment. I also hired her to help my son prepare for his high school interviews. She spent 3-4 sessions with him working through possible interview questions and helping him project the best version of himself. He told me that the interviews were easier than he had anticipated and that working with Danielle was instrumental in his feeling like he aced the interviews. Danielle is extremely good at helping work through insecurities with public speaking and empowering one to feel confident. She is both compassionate and professional. I recommend her to all of my friends who need assistance with public speaking and interviews. read more

Such a find! In addition to tremendous talent, both as a singer and teacher of singing, Danielle has been a skilled mentor and guide for our teenager as they "find their voice". Tremendously caring and supportive, Danielle nurtures each student while simultaneously nudging them to take risks and give it their all. She is a terrific voice instructor and a wonderful human being. read more

Danielle is truly an amazing vocal coach. Even more than that she is a tremendous human being with a beautiful heart. In just a couple of a sessions I was able to improve and learn so much about the delicate instrument which is the voice. I'm truly appreciative of the time I got to learn from Danielle! I would recommend her to anyone looking to improve as an artist! read more

I've been working with Danielle since 2020, and I'm SO glad I found her. Not only is she an incredibly knowledgable teacher, she's also just an all-around great person. She's incredibly patient and encouraging, and really helps to build up your confidence. Most notably, she regularly hosts what she calls a Freeflow (a glorified version of a recital) where she brings her artists together to present works in progress. She specifically emphasizes that these are works in progress, which creates a positive and supportive environment to practice performing in front of others in a non-judgmental space. Lessons with Danielle, and experience performing at the Freeflows have allowed me to build up the confidence to audition for a musical theatre role. Thanks to all the practice, when I arrived at the audition and found out I would be auditioning in front of all the other auditioning, not just the panel, I was confident and able to perform as well (if not better) as I do in my own living room. I even got a call back! I highly recommend lessons with Danielle. You'll find your voice, and you'll probably find a friend too. :) read more

I honestly am having a hard time putting into words how much Danielle has changed my life. She really is amazing at creating a judgment free zone which really allows you to grow and come into yourself. She personalizes her lessons and advice very much but also somehow knows just what piece of advice or homework to offer to make the most of my voice. I feel like I have grown so much as a singer in the last four months and I'm overwhelmed at the possibility of being able to go even further with Danielle's guidance. She's also just an all around positive person to interact with. Wholeheartedly recommend. read more

Danielle is literally an angel on earth. She is such a blessing and I feel so grateful to have crossed paths with her. Singing is my passion but I'm an absolute beginner as far as training goes. She has been so gentle, nonjudgmental, and encouraging. I adore her lessons! She teaches me lots of technical things, but also lets me explore the music I like. It's on the pricier side but I think it's fair given the quality of her instruction, and I'm happy with every two weeks. Would 100% recommend to anyone and everyone who wants a safe, warm, and challenging (in a good way) opportunity to improve your voice! She does FaceTime sessions too, so perfect during shelter in place! read more

SPREAD THE WORD.....Best Singing/Vocal Coach in the Bay Area. My daughter's taking singing lessons for a year now and I have to put a good word out there about her vocal teacher. Professional, Extremely Caring, Non-Judgmental and SUPER TALENTED are the words I would use to describe her teacher Danielle LoPresti. Please reach out to her if you or someone you know is looking for singing lessons, stage confidence, voice over acting, etc. My daughter was 12 years old when she started taking lessons, very shy, nervous and timid. A year later her voice is shining, she is more self confident and now performing in front of others. Danielle teaches both adults and children via In-Person, Zoom or FaceTime. Hands Down 5 read more

I play guitar and piano in an amateur cover band. Singing was always an afterthought - something I'd do when nobody else was around to carry the melody. Danielle has changed that. She met me where I was at, and then pushed me to take it farther. I've vacillated between regular lessons every one or two weeks, and less frequent lessons when I need to work on a particular song. In both cases, I never come out of a lesson without having learned something. Danielle combines incredible patience and enthusiasm with her high, high level of talent. In my case, the result is that I now think of myself as a singer in addition to an instrumentalist. I've seen her have a similarly positive effect on kids and people of all ages and talent levels. read more

Danielle is the real deal. She is kind, encouraging, and attentive. She helps you find your voice. If you're looking to discover your own voice and sound the way you want to, Danielle is the way to go. Music is the journey of self-discovery and my experience with Danielle shows that she's a helpful guide along this journey. read more

Danielle is a fantastic voice, songwriting and acting teacher with a real talent for meeting students where they are, even if they have no previous singing experience. She's also a warm person who really cares about her students. I feel safe and taken care of. I've been a casual singer all my life, but after studying with her for almost a year, my voice is stronger, more pitch-precise, and has a more musical quality. I've also had the opportunity to perform in front of a supportive audience of her other students and my confidence is massively increased. In addition, I've had the pleasure of seeing some of her other students perform at the same events and the wide variety of great vocal styles is really impressive. I recommend her highly! read more

Danielle is an incredible singing coach, and an amazing influence on both my son and daughter, 13 and 11 respectively. She is encouraging, insightful, and detailed in her approach, and makes both of my children feel so empowered when they sing. They are beginner singers, and Danielle has inspired them to grow to love it from the very first lesson with her. They practice without my asking, all because she has made them want to learn to sing better and more accurately on their own accord. Danielle's lessons go far beyond singing; her approach and connection with each of her students enables them to find confidence and joy in singing, and she certainly has brought that out in my children. She ignites that inner fire as it were, while harnessing all of the emotions that go along with singing. Powerful, and so fun! We are so grateful for her lessons! read more

I just spoke with Danielle to start singing lessons. She responded to my call immediately. I liked her. I think this is really going to be fun and I'm looking forward to my class. Her fees are very reasonable. read more

Danielle is such a wonderful teacher and person! She has helped me so much with overcoming my anxiety around singing and has helped me develop my voice and writing. I would recommend her to anybody who is musical and looking for a coach to help them improve on confidence in themselves. Over the time I've spent with her for the past year or so, I have been able to open up my range of vocals. I am so thankful for the judgement free, safe space that she creates for all her students to believe in themselves in order to be their best self. I love Danielle and am truly grateful for her presence, energy, and amazing ability to teach and be there for me beyond that. She is the best!!! read more

Danielle is a by far the best vocal coach and teacher I have ever had! I feel like she has helped me to shift the way I think about my singing and the way I work as a singer. She has so much passion and enthusiasm for the art of singing, but also tons of experience in the music industry. She knows her shit. She is confident and direct but also kind and generous. She is a gem and I feel so lucky to have just found her through YELP!!! read more

I came to Danielle with a strong background in instrumental music, wanting to develop my voice. I struggle getting music lessons to stick because many teachers have a hard time striking the strange balance between my specific musical knowledge and my novice voice skills. Danielle has figured it out, and I've managed to stick with her for over a year now. A record. She really makes it easy to work on music you want to work on, and is flexible no matter what song I pick or how often I change it. Most importantly, thought, Danielle is the master of building confidence, and dispelling myths around singing that make people want to quit. She creates an incredibly warm community where judgement is thrown out the window. I highly recommend Danielle for anyone struggling to feel like singing is possible. read more

Choosing to go to Danielle for vocal lessons and really build out clarity and the tone of my voice has been one of the best decisions I made to further my music. Danielle makes you comfortable with the voice you're born with and teaches you how to use it to its full potential. She's highly passionate about music and seeing her students succeed in their artistic endeavors. read more

Danielle is the best! She is a great teacher AND human who I highly recommend to all ages and levels! She is an encouraging and positive teacher who opens herself and her home to her students. Danielle is extremely knowledgeable about both the art and the craft of singing. I came to Danielle with little direction, only knowing that I wanted to sing more. Danielle immediately made me feel comfortable and took time to figure out what I was looking for out of our lessons. She has helped me focus and set goals for myself with singing, which has been tremendously helpful. Also, Danielle holds an open mic style event for her students every month or so, which is a safe and positive place to perform and receive feedback. I look forward to continuing my progress with Danielle as a mentor. read more

Danielle's love for singing music and teaching students is clear. Not only did she improve the quality of my voice, but she also gave it confidence, expression, and strength. My lessons with her expanded into not only singing, but songwriting as well. What started out as lessons to improve my singing for a cover band, turned into a songwriting pursuit and the eventual release of my solo debut EP. Danielle teaches with passion, dedication, and creativity, and a session with her is so much more than just a singing lesson. She cares about her students and can teach any age or singing ability. She is truly one of the most amazing, positive musicians I've ever met! read more

Danielle isn't just an outstanding vocal coach, she has become an inspiration, mentor and role model for my teenage daughter. My daughter has not only come home with great accomplishments (songs, poetry, etc.), but a renewed confidence and insight into beginning the journey of overcoming the many challenges of life. I am so grateful for all Danielle offers and feel incredibly lucky we found her. read more

My 7yo daughter started singing lessons with Danielle a few months ago and i wanted to share how impressed I've been with her ability to make the classes super fun and interesting, as well as inspire her to keep improving. Danielle has a unique talent and my daughter loves her classes. read more

Danielle is such a powerful singing teacher. My 11 year old daughter was cast as a lead in a musical, and needed singing help; urgently. Danielle was responsive and jumped right in to help. They're working their way through some tricky vocals and my daughter is relaxing and learning how to use her vocal instrument. I can see her gaining confidence and I'm excited to watch the final performance. Danielle genuinely cares about her students and I know she'll get us where we need to be. If you can't be with her in person, Skype or FaceTime work too, which is super cool for those with busy lives. read more

I came to Danielle for singing lessons early last year. She helped me discover the potential I had as a voice actor -- something I had never considered before. Within weeks, Danielle helped me land my first voiceover job. What an amazing feeling. A year later, I'm a full-time actor and voice actor working more than I could have ever dreamed in such a short time, making a living doing it, and it would have never happened without Danielle. And I just went to Danielle for a singing lesson! I couldn't be happier and I can't recommend Danielle enough -- I tell everyone I know to take voice lessons with her. You might have no plans on changing careers (I certainly didn't!), maybe you just sing for fun, or have just always wished you could sing. Well, you can, and I guarantee that Danielle will help bring out the very best in you -- vocally and otherwise. She is truly a joy to work with, and has nothing but positive energy to give 24/7. I would work with Danielle every day if I had the time. Go take a lesson with her. Thank me later. read more

Danielle was absolutely wonderful with my 7 year old daughter. She tailored the voice lessons specifically for what we needed (help preparing for an audition), and what my daughter could handle. We had originally signed up for 1-hour lessons, but ended up doing a mixture of 45 minutes and 30 minute sessions because that worked better for my daughter. We did a mixture of in-person and Skype lessons, and I was surprised at how well the Skype lessons worked. My daughter warmed up to Danielle very quickly, and really enjoyed working with her. Lessons were fun, and she got tremendously better over the course of a few weeks. Danielle went way out of her way to accommodate my crazy work schedule and my daughter's need to practice (a lot) before her audition. She also created a track of piano music for my daughter to practice to at home, and emailed us all of the warm ups and other tools we needed. We ended up not using her fancy recording studio, but even having that as a possible option was amazing. Danielle is a truly excellent teacher, and we will certainly return if my daughter decides that she wants to pursue singing on an ongoing basis. Yay Danielle! read more

THE best voice teacher ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Danielle is extremely knowledgeable about singing and performing- and not only that, she adapts the lesson to you! If you need help as a professional singer or just doing it for fun she is the person you need in your life. With her techniques I have gained confidence and have greatly improved my range. I feel so fortunate to have her as a teacher. read more

My daughter (12y.o.) has been taking voice lessons from Danielle for about a month. Danielle is highly professional and gifted. She takes time to really get to know her clients. She took a detailed interview on my daughter's first visit, so that she could understand what my daughter's goals were for voice lessons. She is very encouraging and is able to offer sound and useful advice and instruction. She has a wonderful space for lessons (a small cottage adjacent to her home), with microphone and audio equipment. I've been very impressed by Danielle so far and look forward to my daughter growing and improving as a singer. Would recommend her to anyone without hesitation. If you are interested in learning to sing, improving your singing capabilities, or just want to try something new, you should see Danielle! read more

Danielle is simply awesome. Takes the time to help you figure out what you want to get out of the lessons. She's also very supportive and sweet. She helped me find more confidence in my voice. We connected immediately​ which I think is very important to have with a coach. I highly recommend her to anyone that thinks that they don't have a good voice​ to sing or want a super simple and effective approach​ to singing. read more

At the risk of sounding hyperbolic, Danielle has actually helped to change my teenage daughter's life. My girl has been in several musicals since elementary school, but suddenly in high school became anxious about performing. Danielle's voice lessons helped her develop her skills, and equally importantly, gave her a confidence boost. Danielle is not just a talented voice teacher, but an advocate, a cheerleader, and a wonderful person. She is the best!!! read more

Danielle is a amazing teacher! I feel comfortable and inspired by her lessons and she is truly an expert. She understands my needs and goals and knows exactly how to work with them. I always leave our lessons feeling accomplished and happy. read more

My wife gave me a gift of voice lessons for Christmas about 3 years ago and she chose Danielle because we had heard of her and seen her perform in San Diego. She has a really great reputation here and also created San Diego Indie Fest and ran it for several years until they moved. We instantly had a connection and I felt at ease with her. I have taken acting lessons and some voice in the past but Danielle really made me feel comfortable. Singing has always been a passion of mine and she really gave me more confidence to perform in any capacity that I may choose. I'm really sad that she has moved up north but we still skype lessons and I still feel like I'm getting her full attention. She is an amazing teacher and very passionate about helping people grow and become more secure whether it be in acting singing or spoken word. She also performs and writes music for her own band and recently released a music video called "Holy". Which I actually got to do some acting in. She is an activist and cares about human rights and diversity and continues to work to help others. If you are looking for a voice or acting coach I would highly recommend Danielle. She will help you access your talents and offer you support and advice in how to start or further a career or just help you feel comfortable performing even if it's just for karaoke. read more

My daughter (almost 7yo) started taking voice lessons a few months ago when she was preparing for a Beauty and the Beast musical. In just a few lessons, Danielle was able to help my daughter find her voice, gain confidence and hit notes better than I've ever heard her hit. Needless to say, we are continuing having her take lessons with Danielle even after the show had past because of the great job she's done. Excited to continue seeing my daughter develop! read more

I needed some form of creative outlet - and thought singing would be a great place to fill the niche. I've been playing music on the viola and guitar - but with a busy work/school schedule; its hard to fit in an instrument in that lifestyle. I used to be in a band, and thought how awesome it would be to do accompanying vocals in the future, so I figured I'd give it a shot. I actually found Danielle on Takelessons.com, and I have enjoyed every lesson. She is phenomenal! Her lesson breakdown (from my experience) works like this : 1) catch up, checks to see how you're doing 2) vocal exercises (scales, breathing, chest/head voice transitions) 3) sing a song of your choice (and then you focus on that song for 5-8 lessons until you either master it or cover the song in a way that is unique to your range/voice/style). I highly recommend 45min - 60min lessons. Plus her family is super welcoming and supportive of all her students! read more

Simply a life-changing experience! I went to Danielle without any previous singing experience - I just loved music and had been singing along to my favorite artists for years. I assumed I would learn breathing techniques and vocal exercises to improve my vocal strength and range - and we did that - she has a masterful ability to teach those skills with patience, clarity and encouragement, but I also discovered my true voice in a larger context. She has enhanced my self-confidence, creative expression and true authenticity and I carry myself in the world with greater poise and purpose. Danielle is one of the most talented, and natural, teachers I have ever met. She has a keen ability to connect with you wherever you are and provide both the technical skills and clear guidance for personal and professional growth. She will also give you that gentle nudge that takes you to the next level - and make you feel safe and supported in the process. We are now moving toward songwriting and possible recording - I could not have imagined the possibility without Danielle! She is deserving of an ocean of stars! read more