Bio

Danielle (she/ her) has been an emotion-focused music educator for 15 years, holding a Master of Music degree from UCLA, a Bachelor of Music from UC Irvine, and a second Masters’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Danielle is currently on track to becoming a licensed MFT in California, in addition to her work as an educator and coach. You can learn more about Danielle’s clinical and therapeutic offerings at DaniellePalomares.com.

Danielle first stepped onto the stage in her early childhood via musical theater and started her operatic training as a coloratura soprano at the age of 18. She has since trained at Opera Santa Barbara, The Aspen Music Festival, and Central City Opera and is known as a versatile singer capable of fluidly negotiating all styles ranging from opera, pop, musical theater, to soul. Danielle’s passion for teaching took root in 2008 as an outreach scholar and teacher with UC Irvine’s Creative Connections, a program that brings art and music education into schools. After working in several prominent music schools, including UCLA as a graduate teacher, Danielle opened her own studio to offer a more tailored, emotion-focused musical education.

In addition to her work as an educator and therapist, Danielle has a decade of experience as a professional operatic soprano and is an agency-represented model and voice actor with Bicoastal Management and Breakwall West in Los Angeles. 


What Students Are Saying

 

 

Testimonials

“It has truly been a pleasure to have Danielle teach our two children Nicholas and Natalie the piano. She always brings a fantastic attitude to the lessons and our children really look forward to the experience each week. Most importantly, Danielle cares about Nicholas’ and Natalie as well as their progress in the lessons. It is a very satisfying approach for us as parents.” -Rose G. (Corona del Mar | Parent of two former piano students)


“She is a great teacher! I had great experiences learning with her!!!I was so surprised that I could reach such a high note after I started taking class with her. She helped me improve a lot and now I am much more confident.” -Zenny (UCLA | Former voice student)


“Danielle is wonderful! We’ve had two lessons so far and we’re very happy. We appreciate all the things you do to help your students become good musicians and develop a love for music!!!” -Kathryn T. (Costa Mesa | Parent of two former piano & voice students)


“Danielle is the best voice teacher, sings beautifully, and excellent at listening and figuring out what we are not doing as well in singing and then gives very detailed feedback on how we can improve! I can really hear the difference!” -Annie C. (Irvine | Parent of four former voice students)


“Danielle has been wonderful and nothing but professional.” -Naomi S. (Newport Beach | Parent of former piano student)


“As a parent, I am THRILLED with Danielle.  She was a wonderful teacher and Shayna liked her.” -Alana Y. (Tustin Hills | Parent of former voice student)


“My first lesson with Danielle went great. We talked about why I wanted to learn the piano and how we are going to go about it.  I had a number of questions and Danielle was able to answer them all.  She seemed just as eager to teach me as I am to learn, which is the perfect attitude to have. I believe that Danielle is a good fit for me and I look forward to my upcoming lessons.” Eric M. (Irvine | Former piano student)