Beginning Lessons

May 11 2018

Private Piano Teacher in Warrenton, Virginia

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Diane Burket has been teaching piano lessons most of her life.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music from Furman University with concentrations in Piano & Voice.

At this time, Diane is not taking any new clients.

She was a full-time commercial actor in California and is a Union member of SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild & American Federation of Television & Radio Artists).
Diane is a Professional Voice Over Talent with a Home Studio.
You can hear examples of her Voice Over work on the Demos page.
Diane acts on-camera through her Talent Agent in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Diane has taught piano instruction to children, teenagers and adults.
She is able to custom tailor lessons to the students’ particular needs and desires.
Should you wish to play piano professionally or for pleasure, Diane will help you achieve your goal.
The curriculum for beginners is based on concepts presented in the Faber and Faber Piano Adventures series.

  • Convenient scheduling
  • Beginners through Intermediate Students
  • Age 8 through Adults
  • Serious students only
  • Commitment to weekly lessons
  • Practice regularly in-between lessons

Private V/O Training

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Diane Burket has been recording Voice Overs for 25+ years.
She is a Union member of SAG/AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild / American Federation of Television & Radio Artists). 

For over 20 years, she has taught Voice Over classes to private individuals and large classes. With high speed internet and a Home Recording Studio—just about anyone can record International Voice Overs from home.

In addition to training Voice Actors, Diane also trains Corporate Executives who need help with their vocal presentations.

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VOICE OVER LESSON CURRICULUM

  • Explore scripts focusing on understanding different genres and how they communicate to audiences. You will learn to employ basic acting techniques.
  • Accents, speech habits, and proper breathing techniques are issues that will be addressed.
  • Marking copy
  • Auditioning Skills & dealing with rejection
  • Setting up your Home Studio
  • You will need a home studio from which to audition and record jobs for clients. You don’t have to become an expert in audio engineering, but there are basics to get under your belt.
  • SAG-AFTRA, FiCore, and nonunion
  • Talent Agents & Casting Agents….and More!                  

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I teach from my Home/Studio in Warrenton, Virginia.

$100 per 1 Hour Lesson
$350 for 4 Lessons, paid in advance

All ages of serious students.  All levels.

I offer a Free 15-minute consultation about V/O lessons.
Please write to schedule an appointment.
diane@dianeburket.com

A great book about Voice Overs….  Here’s the link.