photo: blackpixel.net Dena Murray currently teaches privately in Los Angeles, California, after having been head of Vocal Technique at Musicians Institute in Hollywood, CA, from 1995-2006. With over 25 years of professional experience, some of her credits have included theatre production, summer stock, Shakespeare festivals, television and motion picture work, and voice-overs for commercial advertising. Throughout her professional career, Dena has employed a style of teaching that helps to enhance the self-esteem of her clients by creating an environment that inspires creativity while fostering confidence. Dena teaches privately, working with both singers and voice-over talent. She is also a member of the TC-Helicon voice council, a group of leading instructors who serve as subject matter experts on the topics of Vocal Technique, Vocal Technology and Tools. You can read more about TC-Helicon voice council at www.voicecouncil.com. Her first book, Vocal Technique: A Guide to Finding Your Real Voice, published by the Hal Leonard Corporation, includes two CDs and is the culmination of her experience with hundreds of clients; it contains the foundation of her vocal technique, philosophy, and method. Her second book, coauthored by Tita Hutchison and due for publication by Hal Leonard in 2007-08, is titled Advanced Vocal Technique: Middle Voice, Placement, and Styles. Private clients have included: · Jasmine TingChu · Peter Hogberg · Monica Richardson · Stephan Martin · Sarah Hudson · Lauren Adams · Monique DeBose · Celeste Kim · Annie Kay · Judy Wexler · Douglas Wood · Christina and Michael Salerno · Carlos Barrios · Oscar Lalo · Pam Lalita · Mia Victoria Carrillo · voice talent from CBS, NBC, HBO, motion picture documentary films, television commercials, and studio session work. Ms. Murray graduated from Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York, with a Bachelor of Science in Speech.