Find Your Voice.
Own the Stage.
Singing lessons in Sonora, CA — private, personal, and designed to help you sing with real confidence. Serving students near you across the Mother Lode, and online nationwide.
New students: Your first lesson is completely free — no commitment, no pressure. Just come sing.
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Warm. Patient.
And Supportive.
If you've ever thought "I'd love to sing, but I'm just not good enough," Denise Choate is exactly the teacher you've been waiting for. Her students don't just improve their voices. They find their confidence, their joy, and a part of themselves they didn't know was there.
Denise brings something rare to singing lessons in Sonora: the perspective of a working professional performer. She fronts three live bands — the Not Just Jazz Quartet, La Diversion, and The Rhythm and Blues Project — performs across Northern California year-round, and is a regular vocalist with the Columbia College Jazz Band. When she teaches breath support, phrasing, or stage presence, she's teaching it from the stage, not just the textbook.
- Jazz
- Blues
- R&B
- Rock
- Pop
- Musical Theater
- Contemporary
Learn From Someone Who Lives It.
Every technique Denise teaches in her singing lessons comes straight from the stage. Her band, Denise Choate & The Not Just Jazz Band, was nominated for Best Jazz Band at the 2025 Modesto Area Music Awards — and she performs across Northern California nearly every week.
Press play and hear for yourself.
Book Your Free LessonSing the Music That Moves You.
Private singing lessons near you covering technique, tone, confidence, and stage presence, taught across every genre that moves you, by a vocal coach who performs them professionally.
Three Simple Steps to Finding Your Voice
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Book Your Free Intro Lesson
Reach out by phone, text, or the form below. Your first session is completely free — no commitment required. Just come as you are and bring your favorite song.
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Get Your Personalized Path
Denise listens to your voice, learns your goals, and designs a personalized path — whether that's technique, repertoire, confidence, stage presence, or all of the above.
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Grow, Perform & Shine
With consistent weekly lessons you'll hear yourself grow — in tone, range, confidence, and joy. Many students are performing within their first few months.
STUDENT STORIES
What Students Are Saying
"What an encouraging talented lady! How grateful I am for her time and attention she is investing in a life long goal of mine. If you are just starting with singing or want to branch out into different realms, she's your gal. Highly recommended you invest in spending time tuning your voice and getting in touch with the feelings behind the music with some lessons with Denise."
Sprinkles Yumm · Google Review
"Denise is so talented, and patient and good with kids. You cant go wrong with her. Highly recommend!"
Zach Gunter · Google Review
"Denise is one of the most talented singers, she has an amazing ear for helping you refine your voice. She gives great feedback and always sends me home with things I can work on to improve. She knows what songs work well in your range and gives great direction on how to really get to the core of a song and make it your own onstage. If you want to level up your singing, she's the best!"
Kelsey Herrmann · Local Guide · Google Review
"Denise is an incredibly talented voice coach. I'm an experienced singer and with her help I have been able to expand my range and improve the quality of my singing. She has also been a tremendous help in the development of my performance technique."
Carolyn Woodall · Google Review
Private Singing Lessons in Sonora, CA & the Northern California Foothills
In-person singing lessons in Sonora, CA, serving Tuolumne County, Jamestown, Columbia, Twain Harte, Angels Camp, Murphys, Groveland, and surrounding foothill communities. Online voice lessons available nationwide via Zoom.
- Sonora
- Jamestown
- Columbia
- Twain Harte
- Angels Camp
- Murphys
- Tuolumne
- Oakdale
- Modesto
- Northern CA Foothills
Ready to Start Singing?
Reach out today and Denise will personally get back to you — usually the same day. Your free introductory lesson is just one message away.