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Dr. Denise Ritter Bernardini has taught Voice and Opera at the University level for over 20 years. She has taught at Radford University, Oklahoma City University, University of Oklahoma, Indiana Purdue University, Manchester University, University of Toledo, and Grace College. Her students have gone on to create outstanding careers in their field of choice and have students who are actively singing at the Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, Santa Fe Opera, Broadway, and in regional and international opera companies. Dr. Bernardini holds degrees in choral music education, vocal pedagogy and vocal performance. She has performed as a soloist internationally and throughout the US with Orchestra and Symphonic Organizations as well as Opera Festivals and Companies. Denise has been a featured soloist in prestigious venues, such as Carnegie Hall, London, England; Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia; throughout Tuscany Italy, and at the Certosa di Garegnano in Milan, Italy.  
In addition to performing, Denise has held many choral conducting positions on the University level,  in churches and in community choir settings.
Dr. Bernardini is a sought-after clinician, teacher, presenter, and author. In 2023 Denise and her co-author Toni Crowder released a book called “The Mindfulness of Singing.” It has been featured on podcasts, videocasts, workshops, and clinics throughout the US. It has also been listed on the best seller list on Amazon.