Personal Statement/Bio:

Having had an international career as a mezzo-soprano in the USA, Latin America, Europe and Australia, I have acquired knowledge and experience that I can offer to aspiring singers. It has become a passion of mine to impart these skills to my students and help create the next generation of vocal artists. In addition to owning a private voice studio, I am also an adjunct professor of voice and diction at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, CA, as well as a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) and Music Teachers'Association of California.
I welcome all singers who would like to gain a strong technical foundation for classical singing.
Please contact me and see how I can help to take your singing to the next level.
e-mail: dzvoicestudio@gmail.com

Education/Training:

Dubravka Zubovic was born in Zagreb, Croatia. She began her voice studies at the early age of 14. Within a short period of time Dinko Fio, the chorus conductor at the Croatian National Radio/TV, discovered her as a young prodigy.

After graduating from Zagreb Academy of Music with a BA degree she became a leading mezzo-soprano of Belgrade Opera, Serbia. Vladimir Ruzdjak, a renowned baritone, was her voice teacher.

In 1977 Ms. Zubovic graduated with an MA degree in Music from Belgrade University (in the class of Anita Mezetova).

From 1977-1978 she studied at La Scala di Milano (Centro di Perfezionamento), one of the most prestigious opera houses in the world, with Gina Cigna and Ettore Campogalliani (voice teacher of Pavarotti, Mirella Freni), Mo Beltrami and Mo Pastorino.
Her long time mentor was renowned soprano Zinka Milanov.

Ms. Zubovic is a recipient of many prestigious awards from singing competitions: bronze medal at the International Singing Competition in Geneva, “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” award (Rosina) at the singing competition “Francisco Vinas” in Barcelona, Duet Award in Oostende, Vienna, Rio de Janeiro, Hilversum, etc.

During her illustrious 25 year career, she performed all over the world, including the USA, Australia, Latin America and Europe; from Carnegie Hall in New York, Melbourne in Australia, Paris in France to Belgrade in Serbia. The operatic roles she has performed include Carmen, Rosina, Adalgisa, Amneris, Dalila, Preziosilla, Azucena and many others.
Her repertory includes opera, Lied, and oratorio.
In 1987 Zubovic made her debut at Carnegie Hall in New York City. She has sung with the Pacific Opera at the Orange County Performing Arts Center.
Since 1991 she has been living in Orange County, California. In January of 2010 she joined the Saddleback College Music Department as an adjunct Professor of Applied Voice and a language coach.

Dubravka Zubovic is a member of NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing)and Music Teachers'Association of California.

Teaching Philosophy:

As being a professor of voice and diction at Saddleback College, a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS)and Music Teachers'Association of California, I understand that a strong technical basis is an important part of having success and longevity in your singing. Here are some of the things that I emphasize in lessons:

POSTURE

BREATH

RESONANCE

DICTION

STAGE PRESENCE

Music Programs:

Dubravka Zubovic is a member of NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing)and Music Teachers'Association of California.

Cancellation Policy:

24H in advance