Teaching & Workshops
Upcoming Workshops for 2019
In early 2017 I developed and lead my first workshop, "Singing as Embodied Expression & Deep Self-Care". Since then I’ve had the pleasure of bringing singing workshops to sixteen cities across the US, to Montreal, and to several cities in the UK.
People have a deep desire to sing, and to sing with each other. I enjoy facilitating spaces that are supportive and encouraging, allowing for vulnerable and creative exchange. I began incorporating songwriting exercises into singing workshops, finding that a beautiful authenticity and expressiveness emerges when people sing their own words.
In the summer of 2018 I was Songwriting Instructor for UVA’s Young Writers Workshop. I've taught private lessons and workshops through local roots music school The Front Porch.
I currently offer private lessons in singing, songwriting, and basic piano from my studio in Charlottesville, VA. I also offer online sessions via Skype--you can refer to ‘Services’ in the online store or contact me for more info.
As a touring musician I’m happy to host workshops and private lessons along my travel routes. Workshop schedule below. Concert dates + workshops here.
Together / to gather in song,
Diane

Episode 1 - Diane Cluck: True Voice
David Garland's Spinning on Air Podcast
Diane joined David Garland to talk about her experiences as a song-explorer and guide. She speaks about song creation, finding your true voice, and empowering singers to create healthy communities. Listen here.

Workshop in Sandia Park, NM, September 2018. Photo by Billy Joe Miller.
Feedback from Students & Attendees
"I am trying to learn more about coming back into my body, and making sound is such a natural part of that healing. I am grateful for all that you share, including your encouragement." - G. in Asheville, NC
"One of the things I did for my birthday was go to a collaborative singing and song-writing workshop, facilitated by the expansively warm, quick, and lyrical Diane Cluck. Thru the workshop, as a group, we co-wrote and sung 3 songs. It was a really magical and wonderful experience. To have met with a group of strangers and produced 3 songs in a matter of hours just felt very liberating and enthusing." - Z. in London, UK
"I've found it increasingly easier to be vulnerable with my voice and to sing aloud. This has lead me to sing more for and with friends in recent months." - J. in Providence, RI
"I took part and it actually changed my life - I went from not having written any music since my teenage years (when I had no fear!) to composing a few songs using some of the techniques you shared (collaborating with myself, I guess!), one of which I submitted to a Musical Theatre development scheme - and I was selected to workshop my musical at a University here in the UK next February!..it wouldn't have happened without your workshop. Thank you!" - E. in London, UK
"I really appreciated the fact that the class consisted of all varying degrees and levels of musicality. I don't think I would have gotten as much (out of it) had all been a group of professionals or novices, etc. The diversity helped to alleviate self-consciousness and also offered perspectives I would have not otherwise seen." - M. in Albuquerque, NM