Musician

Denise Kotrla is a singer-songwriter and piano/voice instructor who currently lives in Austin, TX. She performs as a singer-songwriter under the name “denise the beast” because, let’s face it, who can spell Kotrla correctly?!

Ms. Kotrla completed a B.A. in Liberal Arts with a concentration in music and voice at Austin College in Sherman, TX. She also completed a Masters of Music Education with a concentration in vocal pedagogy and early childhood education at University of North Texas.

She has recorded one CD, an LP, “Heart of the Beast” which can be purchased through this website. “Heart of the Beast” contains 5 songs which were all written or co-written by Denise. Denise is also currently writing new material which she hopes to record on another album soon. She has recorded vocals on two children?s educational albums as well with Twin Sisters Productions.