I took my preteen son for singing lessons with James before changes to my son's schedule made…read morecontinuing the lessons impossible, particularly since we live quite a long distance from his studio and could only go during times of bad traffic. With that said, I wanted to write this review because of the great experience we had with James. He was incredibly positive and encouraging with my son, and I saw him improve dramatically as a result of his lessons with James. I would highly recommend him for anyone seeking to improve their voice.

We are so glad we found James Drips Studios. My granddaughter has been taking guitar lessons for…read morealmost a year with James. He is patient, encouraging and professional. We are hoping to add voice so she can sing along with her guitar playing. We would highly recommend James. If you get a chance, go see him perform. =)

Breakthrough Moments From the Very First Lessons…read more I can't recommend Danielle LoPresti enough as a singing teacher. She is amazing--supportive, patient, and incredibly kind. Almost immediately after I started taking lessons with her, she helped me break through obstacles that I had struggled with my whole life. What I appreciate most is her holistic approach to singing. For me, it's about expression, not perfection, and Danielle truly understands that. She creates a safe environment where I never feel judged or rushed, which makes it much easier to explore my voice and grow with confidence. Another thing that makes her classes special is the community she has built among her students. She organizes opportunities for us to meet and perform, which is incredibly valuable. Watching and learning from others is inspiring, and it also reminds us that many of us share the same challenges--stage fright, nervousness, and sometimes the pressure of perfectionism. If you're looking for a supportive teacher who truly helps you grow as a singer and as a performer, Danielle is fantastic.

I attended a class in West Contra Costa Adult School (May-June 2026). Danielle was the instructor…read more Even though everyone had different levels of singing experience, she integrated everyone excellently. I usually don't give reviews of any kind; however, Danielle deserves to be recognized. Her experience instructing clearly showed with the results of the class. Personally, she helped me a lot since I didn't have any vocal coaching and pushed me to break out of my shell.

I am a retired senior who plays the piano & started taking…read moreviolin lessons from Alina Adam's in January 2025. As an older adult, it was a great challenge to start violin lessons. Alina is helping me with the intricacies of relaxed posture, bow hold, and elbow work for good violin sound. Because of Alina's expert instruction and encouragement, I am progressing after 4 short months of weekly lessons. I am playing from my church's hymn book in G major, D major and recently played violin for a group of fellow seniors and friends. I am very grateful to Alina Adam's for her patience in answering my many questions and value her attention to details and expertise in all aspects of music.

Ms. Alina is a fantastic piano teacher. She is patient, encouraging, and truly passionate about…read moremusic. My child has made great progress here. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a kind and skilled instructor!

They have a band play at my kid's school for the Mother-Son Event every year. This year did not…read moredisappoint again!! Amazing talent always comes from this school. The culture is amazing as well, always presenting themselves with great attitudes, enthusiasm, and excitement for each student present. They get the shy ones involved and encourage them to play anything they can. It's so fun.

School of Rock Vacaville is what my son needed, right when he needed it!!!! The school provides a…read moreperfect mix of high-level instruction, fun, incredible mentorship from the older youth, and an overall great and supportive environment. I recommend this school and would give it 10 stars if I could. Having been part of this program for several years now, and having seen other school of rock, locations and other music programs, I am convinced SOR Vacaville is top notch. You should check it out!!

Miranda is absolutely fantabulous!!! I don't know what else to say other than she truly is a master…read moreat her craft. My daughter has been going to her for a couple years and she has blossomed under the guidance of Miranda. Truly amazing!

If you're looking to take your singing to the next level, I can't recommend Miranda enough! She has…read morethis amazing way of breaking down vocal techniques into something that's approachable and personalized to each student. I have made huge discoveries during our time together that has been transformative to my singing. Along with being a true expert in music and vocal performance, Miranda is an absolute delight to work with! She has a personality that makes you feel totally comfortable and confident. Whether you're an adult looking to improve your singing or a parent trying to help your child develop their vocal skills, she's THE PERFECT TEACHER and worth every penny!

This review is LONG overdue. I had the pleasure of working with Shari as my vocal coach for several…read moreyears. I stopped lessons a while ago due to my own scheduling conflicts, but I still hope to restart one day--I miss working with her! Shari is not only highly trained professional vocal coach but also an all-around wonderful person. She has a unique ability to connect with her students, no matter their skill level. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced singer, Shari meets you where you are and helps you grow in ways you didn't think possible. Her lessons are thoughtfully tailored to your goals, style, and voice, and the improvements I saw in my singing were incredible - several of my friends even commented on it. Shari's guidance had such a noticeable impact on the quality of my voice, and every session with her was the highlight of my week. She's patient, supportive, and so encouraging. If you're looking for a vocal coach who is knowledgeable, approachable, and passionate about singing and vocal performance, Shari is the one. I cannot recommend her enough!

Shari is wonderful. She has been coaching my 10 year old daughter for several months now via zoom,…read moreand while zoom can be a challenge, my daughter has advanced rapidly, and has a real confidence in her singing that wasn't there before. Shari is not just guiding her singing, but teaching her about the science behind singing and music theory, empowering my daughter with knowledge beyond just "sing it like this." She's also very kind and patient, she treats my daughter like a colleague, not a kid. We love her, you will too!

Carmen is fabulous and has a very beautiful and comfortable studio. We didn't know what to expect…read moreas it's our first time with voice lessons. My daughter was engaged and felt comfortable a few minutes into the first lesson. The studio is well equipped, ventilated, cleaned, and has great lighting. This experience also is also helping to build confidence and the love of music. What a treat and what a gift. Thank you and we look forward to the many more sessions to come!

What can I say, Carmens fantastic. I had an invitation to sing at my 50th Harvard Reunion. Carmen…read morehelped to make it possible. I did better than I thought I could. Carmen brings a friendly, active presence, and a ton of knowledge an expertise. See Carmen. You won't be sorry!

100/10 - This place is a hidden gem. If you run into Brad even better! He made my whole experience…read moresuch a pleasant time. I came in with my late Dad's guitar neck fully broken. Brad said that he'd personally make sure that it's fixed to his standard. Very reasonable repair price as well. Not only is Brad awesome, but the store has what you need. Whether it guitar picks, strings, keys, or curious about lessons, this is the place to go. I'd HIGHLY recommend this spot! - Vi

Went in today about 2-ish. Was in hopes to have someone sightread a peice of sheet music for me;…read moretied to family history of 100 years ago. Was greeted right away. I'm terrible at remembeing names; he was squeezing a tennis ball :-) He played it out for me, I was able to audio record. Told him he warmed this old man's heart...