If I could give Maria Elena a rating higher than five stars, I would. I owe all of my major…read moremilestones in the performing arts to her. From my admission to NYU Tisch Drama for musical theatre to all the professional opportunities I've been blessed with thus far in my career, she has helped set me up for success every single time. She has done so much to help me grow and develop my confidence, creative dynamism, and artistry over the seven years I've been working with her. With Maria Elena as my mentor, I've expanded not only my vocal range but also my stylistic range. She helped tear down the psychological roadblocks I'd built up for myself, giving me the tools to refine my technique and push my creativity to its ultimate limits. Even then, she'd encourage me to keep going: celebrate my wins, but never settle because there are always ways to learn and improve. I began my time with Maria Elena viewing performance as an escape from being the plain kid I thought I was, but now I view performance as an extension of myself -- a chance to become so much more than I ever thought possible. Maria Elena helped me build a strong technical foundation for my voice and showed me that, with an open mind and a strong work ethic, I'm capable of anything I put my mind to.

Ms. Maria Elena has been working with me for many years now. I've always loved singing, but I was…read moreable to solidify vocal techniques through precise vocal warmups and other foundational exercises as well as performance techniques through score study. Ms. Maria Elena was always patient with me and understood everything I had to balance on top of music, making lessons very inviting and comforting every week. I would look forward to learning many different genres - from pop to jazz to musical theater - with her, and I really got to learn the nuances and differences within each genre. Her lessons weren't just singing lessons. They were also filled with music history, cultural homages, and personal anecdotes to help me improve as a musician, performer, and person. I appreciate her teaching very much, and I still take all of these techniques with me wherever I sing, whether I am working with little kids or auditioning for new opportunities. Thank you so much Ms. Maria Elena!

Taylor opened my eyes to the joy of singing... without fear!…read more 3 months into our weekly sessions she had me singing jazz songs (something I'd never considered), and 6 months in, i was singing in front of a small and supportive crowd. Was it challenging? For sure. Did I love the process regardless? Absolutely 100%. I'm currently taking a break for personal reasons, but I often look back and think how much fun I had. I look forward to returning and picking up where we left off one day.

What an amazing experience! A wonderful introduction into the world of music! I was preparing to…read moresing a song for a first time audition with a local theatre company. I enjoyed the whole process from voice training to performance. I sounded better after each lesson. Taylor knows how to teach and communicates very well conveying a good ear! She's very welcoming, kind and easy to work with. The time was managed so well, I felt like the price was well worth it. I had so much fun! Thank you, Taylor!

My daughter has been with Anneke for 2 years now as a vocal student. Anneke's deliberate approach…read moreto vocal development and care is wonderful. I've seen growth and confidence in my daughter. My son has been taking guitar with Evan for 6 months and is doing wonderfully. Evan meets him and his interests exactly where he is and keeps his 14 year old self motivated and loving music. This duo is amazing. If you want your kids to love music and to watch them grow in a healthy environment, this is the place to go. Stop looking elsewhere.

Anneke is wonderful. She teaches piano to my 9 year old son and I'm absolutely amazed at his…read moreprogress due to Anneke's teaching ability. He loves the lessons and adores Anneke. My 7 year old daughter takes Anneke's voice lessons and she has so much fun! She is learning about music, singing, and gaining confidence through Anneke's voice lessons. Our family highly suggests Anneke!

Adriana is incredibly kind and enthusiastic about her work! She has taught me so much about proper…read moresinging technique helped me uncover a voice I didn't even know was in there! I am excited to continue being her student. She has provided me with opportunities to sing in public as well as tips on how to sing at my church. She's great!

My daughter, Dorothy, has been taking vocal lessons from Adriana since Summer 2022. In that time,…read moreshe has grown in technique, knowledge, and confidence with her vocal performance.

I started seeing Crystal because of issues I was having with my voice as a result of acid reflux…read more She helped me uncover areas of blockage in my body I had no idea were connected to my voice at all. Shallow breathing, muscle tension in my torso and neck, and tightness in my stomach. She taught me TRE, which gave me almost immediate freedom from muscle tension, and she also provided me with a myriad of other breathing techniques and exercises to help me maintain a healthy voice. She has such niche expertise in the area of vocal health, I would recommend her in an instant to anyone having voice trouble. She's also a very compassionate and warm human! I'm so thankful I found her!!

Working with Crystal has dramatically deepened my understanding of my own voice. I had dealt with…read moreyears of vocal fatigue - especially in my speaking voice - and even after a significant amount of technical/singing instruction I could not seem to get to the bottom of it. As a specialist in this area, Crystal was able to unlock several keys in my voice in just the first session. Since then, she has equipped me with a growing set of practical tools to help me identify tension when it first appears, and release it before it begins to take a toll on my voice. She has a thorough and integrated knowledge of voice science and muscular anatomy, and a skilled sense of how to apply it accurately and prescriptively. She is wonderful to work with, and I could not be more grateful to have her helping me in this season of my vocal journey.

I've taken my kids here for grp music class when they were toddlers. Now they are 10 and 7. The…read morestaff are always nice. Customer service is great and communication is effortless. My sons take drum lessons with Jonathan and we love it. He doesn't teach them in a "baby way." They learn by playing current/fave musics of their choice. We love it here.

I've been going here for a little over 3 months. My…read moreexperience has been nothing but positive. The first time I walked in for a guitar lesson I felt I had made a good choice. The people all seemed to be in a good mood and were very helpful. I brought my guitar the first few times and realized I really didn't need to. They are provided if you like. I was a little hesitant to try the loaners at first thinking they must be really poor quality. Turns out they are more than okay for me so I was pleasantly surprised! I would be remiss if I didn't mention my instructor, Summer. She always seems to be in a great mood and continually keeps me motivated by providing positive feedback. Bottom line, if you're thinking of learning a musical instrument head on down! I'm sure this is the place for you.

Kind and knowledgeable teachers and a great location! When we called the studio to get lessons for…read moreour son who loves loves loves music at such a young age, he started playing at 3, they were willing to give it a try and we are so thankful. He loves drums and guitar. It was a great fit for our family. Mr. John is so kind and wants to share his love of music with his students. Our son loves to rock out with his teachers and they are so encouraging and meet at his level. The office staff is so friendly and accommodating. We are thankful to have found this studio and highly recommend it for all ages!

Wonderful kind and talented music teachers. I highly recommend this location! I'm a beginner in…read moreplaying the ukulele and the entire staff really made me feel at home. Thank you so much for such a fun experience:))

We were in Long Beach for a month or so, and I wanted to take advantage of our time here. It's…read moredefinitely been tough during the pandemic, and so we were a bit cautious of an in-person music class, but definitely glad that we went ahead and participated. Our daughter was about 18 months at the time, and I would say that overall, she really liked it! It's a bit on the pricey side, honestly, but if your kiddo isn't normally exposed to live music or musical instruments, I would definitely check it out. Bill is a true musician/artist, through and through, and opens up the rest of the rooms after the class for your kiddos to explore. you don't have to worry about "oh no, what if my kid touches something??" Bill welcomes kids to explore and play --- incredibly inviting environment. Julie did a wonderful job creating a sense of community in the class. she has an amazing voice, and engaged us in some fun songs. After some songs, my daughter would say "more!". The only part that made it a little tough was that the sound was quite loud and so was Julie's voice, so it actually made my daughter cry a couple of times (she is a bit sensitive to noise, though!) My husband is a musician of sorts, so our daughter has been exposed to several instruments already, but this place has quite a few more :)

YES A GOOD MUSIC ACADEMY!!…read more So my family has been trying to find a good music academy. We finally found one after tons and TONS of researching as well as referrals and I cannot be more please. Took me a while to get this review up but I thought I might as well since I've been active today on Yelp! This academy goes above and beyond. The teachers are kind and my kids love it here. Super nice academy and when I sit in on their lessons, my kids are so so happy! I have a little on at home and want them to be more involved since they're not all about sports at the moment. Honestly 10/10. We chose here instead of a local place because of some concerning rumors and we couldn't be happier!

We spent months in a music school and Emmalee was not processing or learning in the pace we were…read moreexpecting. We discovered Dr. Olena's music school by walking in. She has a dual doctorate degree in theory, vocal, and music. She has over 40 years experience in teaching. Dr. Olena is calm, professional, soft spoke & works very well. Emmalee learned how to properly sit, place her hands, play the piano, and read notes in a short amount of time. We highly recommend Dr. Olena, her price is generous for the degrees she holds. If you want to learn piano and or vocal, Dr. Olena's experience and credentials speak for itself.

Taking singing classes here has been one of the best decisions I've made. My teacher is incredibly…read moreencouraging and supportive -- she knows exactly how to make you feel comfortable, even if you've been shy about singing. Each class feels uplifting. She celebrates every bit of progress and helps you find your own unique sound with so much patience and positivity. I leave every lesson feeling more confident, inspired, and proud of myself. If you've ever wanted to sing but didn't know where to start, this is the perfect place.