"I was only your student for a few months, but it changed me in so many ways. When I came to you, I had severe depression, an eating disorder, and self harm issues. But through the music and confidence I built in myself, I started to see myself change. I cared about my body. I cared about my school work again. I cared about my family again & held onto them closer than ever before. I knew I wasn't going to sing professionally, but the experience was almost better. I found my voice, my self, and the life I wanted to live. You & these lessons really did change my life. And I will forever be grateful for that and the time I got to spend training with you. Those lessons were my escape from the world. I only truly feel like myself when I'm singing. And you helped me discover that."

-Hayley Robertson

“I have severe dyslexia and was bullied all growing up. Working with Debra really helped me to be confident in myself and my abilities. I have been able to get up and perform in front of an audience more times than I can count and that confidence stays with me when I step off the stage.”

-Liam Peatross

“Working with Debra gave me a reason to get out of bed in the morning. I always felt like my dreams were too big for what was possible. But working with Debra gave me the confidence not only to dream big but to do something to achieve those dreams.”

-Hyrum Peatross

“Before meeting Debra, I endured a lot of teasing. I was an adult that spoke with a very high-pitched voice. I was often compared to Minnie Mouse and Betty Boop. Imagine being told at 27 years old to put your parent on the phone when ordering pizza or in job interviews and auditions. I was always praised for my experience, skill, and my ability to articulate however, I also saw the subtle reactions to my voice, my laugh, and even my sneezes. I was also told on many occasions, in the customer service arena, that despite my skills and prior experience, my voice was a hindrance because customers might not take me seriously. With the DebraTone technique, Mrs. Bonner trained me to lower my larynx and by my 28th birthday, I was finally speaking in my natural voice. Of course, I will always have a bubbly personality, but now, when I mean business, everyone knows it too. She didn’t just give me my voice back, she gave me a new confidence and commanding presence. Not just based on my looks as a formal model, but as a strong woman in command of her life. Thanks Debra.”

-Mimi Velazquez

“I have severe anxiety. Working with Debra helped me realize that I can still go out and live life and achieve my goals even though I have anxiety. I have been able to not only work two jobs where I interact with the public, but also go out on auditions and perform in front of hundreds of people. I am doing things I never had the courage to do and that ability started with finding my voice while working with Debra."

- Grace Peatross