Private Voice Studio
Learn from internationally acclaimed baritone Dennis Chmelensky in highly individualized sessions for students and professionals of all ages. Whether you're preparing for auditions, professional engagements, exploring new repertoire, seeking career guidance, working on foreign languages, or pursuing serious vocal study, his teaching combines over 10+ years of experience with a personalized approach and real-world insights from an active performing career.
With flexible scheduling and virtual lessons, you can study from anywhere in the world. Dennis has performed internationally, most recently as a soloist with Oper Frankfurt, Carnegie Hall, Opera Philadelphia, the Berliner Philharmonie, and the Kennedy Center, and trained at the Curtis Institute of Music. He is currently on the faculty at the Hoff-Barthelson Music School and the Music Conservatory of Westchester.
Berlin - New York - Online
Customized Lessons Cover Topics Including:
Vocal Technique
Repertoire Coaching
Audition Preparation
Career Consultation
Language Instruction
Competition Preparation
Confidence Building
“Dennis ist ein begnadeter Gesanglehrer - ich nehme jetzt knapp 2 Jahre Unterricht bei ihm, in denen ich gefühlt sehr grosse Fortschritte gemacht habe. Es sind zwei Dinge, die mir besonders gefallen: Erstens, er führt einen während des Einsingens sehr strukturiert in die Gesangstechnik ein und vermittelt somit Sicherheit und Erfolgserlebnisse. Zweitens, auch wenn wir durchaus sehr kleinteilig an einem Lied arbeiten, geht es – von der ersten Stunde an - in erster Linie um die musikalische Gestaltung und den Text: welche Geschichte will ich mit meinem Lied erzählen? Was bedeutet diese für mich? Wie kann ich das singend vermitteln? Das ist oft ziemlich herausfordernd, manchmal auch durchaus frustrierend, wollen sich doch meine vielen technischen Baustellen gern in den Vordergrund drängen, aber natürlich - Lernen ohne Herausforderungen ist ein Ding der Unmöglichkeit! Und, das Allerwichtigste dabei ist, dass wir somit nicht das eigentliche Ziel aus den Augen verlieren: wirklich Musik zu machen und ihren Reichtum auszuloten! All dies geschieht in einer entspannt humorvollen Atmosphäre mit viel anspornendem, wohlwollendem Zuspruch. Ich geniesse die Stunden immer sehr.”
“Alongside my performance career, I am deeply committed to sharing the transformative power of music beyond the stage. With over a decade of experience teaching private voice lessons, masterclasses, and leading community outreach initiatives, I’ve had the privilege of working with students of all ages and abilities. Whether bringing music education to public school classrooms and local conservatories, mentoring aspiring vocalists, or collaborating with Sirius Music Communications GmbH to expand global access to music education, I’ve witnessed the profound impact music can have on individuals and communities alike. Music was a gift to me growing up, a source of solace, expression, meaning, and infinite possibility, and I am passionate about giving back helping others discover their own voice. Whether you’re preparing for auditions, professional engagements, or diving into serious vocal study, I bring a personalized approach rooted in experience with real-world insights of a working performer. I’ve performed internationally and focus on building a strong classical foundation, with a specialization in opera, German Lied, and oratorio. My teaching is shaped by the techniques and wisdom I have gained from my teachers and mentors, including Marlena Malas, Laura Brooks Rice, Neil Shicoff, Tobias Truniger, Edith Wiens, Mikael Eliasen, Robert Holl, Elly Ameling, Caroline Dowdle, Ken Noda, Anne Sofie von Otter, Malcolm Martineau, Thomas Hampson and Matthew Rose. Their influence continues to inform my approach, ensuring a balance of technical precision and artistic expression.”