I can hardly explain how elated we have been to find Mrs. Barsky. We had tried with another piano…read moreteacher at one of the schools and while that teacher was okay to pass time our daughter was not really learning the fundamentals of being a pianist, there was no drive toward being good or perhaps even great. Mrs. Barsky is exactly was what we had hoped to find. She is amazing as a teacher and great with children but she also has expectations for our daughter to push herself and truly learn. I hope our daughter will stay with piano and Mrs. Barsky for a long time (as many of her students do). Whether she does or not I recommend Mrs. Barsky for anyone that really wants their children to learn piano (note: piano, not keyboard).

Ms. Yuliya comes to my Day Care every week to work with my toddlers,they love it! It's amazing to…read moresee how much they learn and enjoy the classes :) They dance, sing, play instruments and can even name composers!

Tiffany Music Academy has been great for introducing our daughter to guitar and progressing her…read moreskill set. She has really enjoyed the teachers knowledgable and patient approach to her, and loves that she gets to choose that music that she plans. As parents, we appreciate the consistent communication and how our daughter actually looks forward to the lessons and practicing since the academy has made it fun. The recital/performance and band trial were also a highlight for our daughter and has encouraged her to want to continue to play, now over 1.5 years in.

My son Thomas has been taking violin lessons with Mr. Dan (Motor Ave location) for more than a year…read morenow. Mr. Dan is an enthusiastic teacher and I can see Thomas' progress. I heartily recommend Tiffany Music Academy and Mr. Dan.

We have been going to Machiko for 6 months now for piano after a school friend referral. Our 7 year…read moreold daughter has loved her time there, saying that it is fun and the teachers are nice and patient with her. She's looking forward to her first piano recital! As a parent, I really enjoy the fact that it is an hour long with several teachers rotating among the students and then allowing them to work on a new concept before coming back to them. It's right on Sepulveda but drop off and pick up are quick and seamless.

Found this music studio a few months ago and have been so grateful for their piano teaching for my…read moretwo sons. The owners are kind and organized and communicative. Definitely recommend!

Learning a new skill as an adult can be very daunting. Most of the time we don't know where to…read morestart and how to start, that's why I'm so grateful to have found Sim! She is not only an incredible teacher and player, but she's also a kind person. She has so much passion for piano and classical music and has a way of teaching that makes you not only understand piano (and the pieces) but truly appreciate and enjoy them too. She's also very patient and encouraging, always pushing me which makes learning piano feel exciting rather than intimidating. I've learned sight reading, music theory, proper posture, and have been learning a Chopin piece. As a complete beginner I'm so glad to have her guiding me on my journey to learn piano! (:

Thank you for making learning to play the piano so fun! Our time together is always a highlight to…read moremy week!

I went to Melissa for vocal lessons based on all the positive reviews I read here on Yelp, and…read moreafter working with her, found them to be 100% accurate. I was looking for a vocal coach that could help me, an inexperienced singer, prepare a song for a musical theater camp. Melissa was patient, supportive, upbeat and full of great suggestions. I never felt less-than even though she has the credentials to work with the highest level singers. I highly recommend her for anyone looking for a great vocal coach.

In the field of psychology, a "therapeutic alliance" encapsulates the relationship a…read morepsychotherapist and their client has to reach agreed-upon goals. When I reminisce on my voice relationship with Melissa--from autumn of 2019 until now (January 20th of 2025, as this is being typed)--the connotative strength of the word "alliance" accurately reflects the effectiveness of her pedagogical methods. Before I began working with Melissa, I intended to study with Lynn Helding, a renowned voice professor and pedagogue at University of Southern California. While a spot wasn't available for me in Lynn Helding's schedule, she referred me to Melissa, who was Helding's protégé as a USC DMA candidate at the time. If the concept of "when one door closes, another one opens" is to be embraced, then I will use the example of my path being directed to Melissa as evidence the concept is true. When I lived in San Gabriel Valley from autumn 2019 to February 2020, I would drive at least one hour to Venice from Alhambra for lessons with Melissa on a weekly basis, never regretting the time commitment (via another Yelp account, I wrote my first review for her on January 6th, 2020). As someone with a penchant for analytical thinking, I immediately benefitted from her extensive vocology research knowledge that would be applied to warmups and aria rep. Furthermore, my singing practice has always been spiritually rooted, and Melissa also engaging in music as a spiritual experience leads to her imparting memorable aphorisms that nurture my vocal growth; without her impactful communication skills, I wouldn't have been able to write the essay "Contemplative Consequences from a Decade of Singing" (https://web.archive.org/web/20220517012057/https://www.ruminatemagazine.com/blogs/ruminate-blog/contemplative-consequences-from-a-decade-of-singing). After I moved back to Bellevue, Washington due to COVID-19 lockdowns, I continued to train with Melissa via Zoom. Although I was nervous about doing lessons on screen, she ensured that the quality of the experience would be the same, even trying out different devices (ex. Google Hangouts) to figure out which would work best. The care that Melissa puts into her teaching was also demonstrated by her hosting monthly Zoom studio classes, in which her students would gather together for 2 hours in a weekend afternoon to perform for each other. I began studying with Melissa as a classical countertenor/sopranist at the age of 24 & a half 1/2, but her students represent a spectrum of ages and genre interests, such as CCM (contemporary commercial music). She currently works as an assistant professor of musical theatre at USC, in addition to singing in the LA Opera Chorus; if you're looking to improve your vocal technique in any way, I certainly recommend contacting Melissa now, before her availability becomes more limited. Though I took a three year hiatus from voice lessons to focus on my writing, I have retained my singing stamina because of Melissa's lasting pedagogical influence. Today, after my first lesson in three years with her, I experienced rejuvenation in my body, mind, and spirit, as her wholehearted commitment to developing potential in her students has remained apparent. Melissa: thank you so much for your vocal allyship. Through whatever is to come in the future, I know I will always be thrilled to continue growing with you singing.

My 12 year old has been playing with Sam for the past few years and looks forward to his lessons…read moreevery week. No need to ever tell my kid to practice - he grabs the guitar on his own! HIGHLY recommend.

sam has been my son's teacher for many years and he is an amazing, inspiring guitarist and…read moreinstructor. he makes his lessons fun and challenging, keeps my kid engaged and wanting to learn more. he creates personalized lessons based on what he knows will spark my kid's interest. sam has been a wonderful part of my son's life.

There's a difference between those who claim to be an ideal instructor, and those who actually are…read more Throughout the city you may find hundreds if not thousands of "piano teachers". With so many pianists on-board, it is hard to find one whom is legitimate. I've came across those who knew less theory then I, as well as a select few who could not even play at my level. During my free trial lesson (who can honestly pass up anything free!) with Jean, she not only fixed my technique, but she managed to reignite my ambition to playing. Being an individual whom has one of the most optimistic/kindest personalities, I found it surprising that Jean is no pushover; she is also strict and demanding to the most miniscule details when playing. In other words Jean has the ability to take what seem to be 2 opposing attitudes in order to; not find a middle-ground, but rather create a new entity; her own method of teaching, I've improved more in 3 months then I did in years with other teachers. I couldn't be any happier with my progress, and all my thanks can go to Jean Park.

My daughter Charlotte was Jean's student for 4years in New York. She started piano at age 4 & has…read moremade tremendous progress under Jean's teaching. Jean is wonderful with children as she is patient and kind. In the years that we've known her, she has gone above and beyond to help her students to achieve their potential. Jean is in tune with the strengthens and weakness of her students and works with them accordingly. We miss her greatly since she left for LA this summer. I strongly recommend Jean as a piano teacher.

I love this early music educational program. As a professional musician and teacher by myself, it…read moreis really productive, foundation program. I highly recommend to take this class before singing up with my studio.