Bend Don't Break: Deena Kamm, Voice Enthusiast and Composer

This week on Bend Don’t Break, host Aaron Switzer sits down with Deena Kamm—longtime performer, vocal coach, and creative force behind Voiceless: A Musical.

Deena shares her journey from the high-pressure entertainment industry in Los Angeles to building a voice-centered life and business in Bend, Oregon. They talk about the power of voice—how using it not only builds confidence but literally releases dopamine when you sing. From launching Sing Bend and the Public (ROCK) Choir to coaching executives through her company Voice Up, Deena’s mission is clear: help people find and free their voices.

She also gives us a behind-the-scenes look at her latest project, Voiceless, a musical she wrote, scored, and now stars in, inspired by the stories of those who’ve lost their voice in one way or another.

Whether you're a shower singer, public speaker, or just curious about how voice impacts our well-being, this episode is a powerful reminder that if you can talk, you can—and should—sing.