Essential Skills for Jazz Vocalists with Darelle Holden had a very positive, playful and supportive learning environment. It truly felt like the teacher cares about her students’ success, and I appreciated how the instructor made sure to cover the fundamentals of jazz music theory for absolute beginners. The highlight of this class was an opportunity to rehearse with a band and even to perform on stage!

Kaia Korosteleva

Seattle native Darelle Holden earned a performance degree from Berklee College of Music and B.S in communication from University of Phoenix and has twice been nominated for vocalist of the year, Golden Ear Awards, Earshot Jazz 2021, 2023.


In addition to prominence on the local music scene she has had a prolific career as a touring vocalist both as a critically acclaimed solo artist and a much sought-after backup singer. Darelle has performed with legends, including Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind & Fire, Bobby Caldwell, Norman Brown, and Tom Jones and many more.

Darelle Holden

Essential Skills for Jazz Vocalists with Darelle Holden had a very positive, playful and supportive learning environment. It truly felt like the teacher cares about her students’ success, and I appreciated how the instructor made sure to cover the fundamentals of jazz music theory for absolute beginners. The highlight of this class was an opportunity to rehearse with a band and even to perform on stage!

Kaia Korosteleva