I'm an actor currently based in New York, but I work with Paloma in LA as well, and she has helped…read moremy acting career tremendously. From mastering cadence and vocal technique to helping me find and replicate the voice of Malcolm X, she has an incredible understanding of the actor's instrument. She stays true to the fundamentals while bringing a real sensitivity to artistry, finding innovative ways to help you discover breath, voice, rhythm, and use your instrument to its fullest ability. I recently wrapped a TV show, have a Netflix film coming out next month, and we literally just finished another session today preparing for what's next. I'm grateful to have Paloma on my team, and anyone who gets to work with her is blessed to have her on theirs.

Joel is so great to work with! He is very friendly and funny and his teaching style is very…read morehelpful. Highly recommend!!!

Ingrid helped to speak in a clear voice, instead of sounding hoarse and raspy. She is very…read moreknowledgeable about techniques and has learned from famous experts. Her sessions are engaging and she makes you feel comfortable.

I've worked with Ingrid since I was 13 years old. She's been my vocal rock. She trained me, pushed…read moreme and guided me along my journey into the music industry. I love her and adore her. It's fair to say she changed my life and my voice.

Brian is hands-down one of the best vocal coaches out there. He really understands the anatomy and…read morescience behind singing, and he explains what's happening in your body in a way that makes it easy to understand and recreate on your own. He's not cheap, but he's absolutely worth it if you want to learn efficiently instead of spending money on endless lessons that don't move the needle. I've been learning from him for almost a year, and I've learned so much more in that time than I did in four years at another studio. Thanks Brian!!

A little update here on yelp. It's only been four lessons, but I just wanted to take a moment to…read moreappreciate you by saying thank you very much for doing what you do!!! Music has always been there for me through many difficult parts of my life, but I've always felt like there was this gap between music and I that I could never close. I never felt like I had any talent to immerse myself, or further myself in it. Always just singing to myself, or when I'm alone, because that's the only time I have the courage to explore my voice. I have to say I've never felt this great singing before and it's only been four lessons. This year for me is big on self investment and rediscovering myself and where my interests/passion lies. You've gotta take some risks in life sometimes and taking a chance on vocal lessons with you has been by far one of the best decisions I've made in a while!. I'm still super stoked and I'm looking forward to what's to come!! Thanks voice dad!

Corrine helped me rediscover my love for playing music. I hadn't played for 25 years and needed A…read moreLOT of help getting started. She was so patient and helpful and gave me the confidence to tackle more Corrine songs eventually. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a great teacher who will help you level-up.

I have been taking vocal lessons with Corinne for over 3 years and I can't imagine taking lessons…read morewith anyone else! She is incredibly kind and patient, has a talent for knowing exactly which areas you can improve, and overall is a delight to work with! I love that Corinne records materials for me to continue to practice before our next lesson! She also believes in giving her students opportunities to showcase what they have been working on! Having taken both virtual and in-person lessons, I can speak to how Corinne provides a flexible format to accommodate her students.

I came to Forbsey after months of pushing through my voice and hoping it would sort itself out on…read moreits own. I'd get through a set and be wrecked the next day. She figured out what I was doing almost immediately and never once made me feel dumb about it. She just went, okay, here's what's happening, let's fix it. What I appreciate most is that she actually coaches. She's not just running you through scales and calling it a lesson. She catches the one thing that's costing you and gives you something specific to work on, and she's encouraging the whole way through without it feeling fake. When something isn't there yet, she says so. When you finally land it, she's genuinely hyped for you. The biggest difference is how much less like work singing feels now. Stuff I used to muscle through I can just sing. No straining, no bracing for it. If you're grinding your voice down and can't figure out why, go see her.

Forbsey is an amazing vocal coach! She's knowledgeable, encouraging, and makes every less and…read moreenjoyable. Do the intro lesson with her and you'll notice a big improvement in your voice and confidence, like I did all in the first lesson??- YES!! I'm getting answers here that I couldn't from months of YouTubes. Highly recommend.!!

I've taken vocal lessons from many of the top teachers in Los Angeles and Shane beats them all. I…read morewon't name names but sometimes they're a big factory trying to get as many lessons and as possible. Shane isn't like that. He takes his time, he charges very fairly and is technically excellent as well as patient. As an actor looking to do more musical things he has improved my technique, increased my range, and got me more confident in what is natural. I hope secretly that you don't call him because he gives me more slots to choose from when I want to take a lesson. But for your sake I highly recommend him.

Shane is an amazing and thoughtful teacher! A musician's musician, he takes the time to educate and…read moreexplain what he is teaching and in the process makes a very comfortable and welcoming environment for growth! If you're in the market for a vocal teacher give him a call!

If you want to level up your singing, this is your sign! I thought I could sing before, but Shannon…read moreis teaching me how to *really* sing authentically and beautifully. The first lesson was a lot of information (in a good way) but each subsequent lesson has been a building block towards understanding my voice as an instrument and how to use it to its full potential. I feel forever changed! I just didn't know how easy singing should feel, but that's because i didn't have a really great mentor showing me the way. Not shown - me practicing every exercise we go through 6 out of 7 days a week. She'll show you what to do, but only you can improve if you put in the work :)

I signed up for voice lessons with Shannon about 5 months ago. My goal was to improve my confidence…read morewith my singing voice. Through Shannon's methods I have grown immensely more confident and have overcome my fear of singing in front of other people. She is very warm and knowledgeable in her approach and always offers a solution when I hit a roadblock. Her lessons have made me more interested in music theory and I look forward to exploring that side of music more. I would recommend her to anyone looking for voice lessons at any stage of your journey. She can help you find your voice and give you tools to better your approach. 100/10 teacher and person!

My daughter has been attending their piano lessons for kids, and the experience has been nothing…read moreshort of fantastic. The instructors are incredibly professional and truly have a gift for working with children. They create a nurturing environment that fosters both skill development and a love for music. If you're looking for top-notch piano lessons for your child, Ava Music Academy is the place to go! I tried many classes around us, but I highly recommend this class.

I've been attending Ava Music Academy for over a year now. I have been taking private voice lessons…read morewith Ostad Edris Foroughi. The school has exceeded my expectations. Very happy with my progress.

Terri is the most incredible singing teacher. After working with her, I went on to have a record…read moredeal, a single on the billboard charts, and a career singing on commercials and film soundtracks. I could not recommend her more. I can't believe my review keeps getting deleted. I've included a silly photo of us from my tea party bridal shower so maybe the algorithms will believe this is a real review now!!

Terri Weiss is the real deal! After years of working with her, I continue to grow because of her!…read more Terri's energy is so vibrant & welcoming! When I first started working with her, I immediately felt as though I had just gained a new best friend, and I did! She sincerely wants to help each of her students unlock their best singing voice. The energy in her studio is warm & safe, so beginners, fear not! Terri's smile, tone & nurturing nature will put you at ease. With her comprehensive & signature warmup, Terri takes you on a full vocal journey, exploring all areas of the voice. This is incredibly helpful for singers at all levels because if you're ever struggling with a song, there is something in the warmup to relate back to as a resource. Genius! I highly recommend Terri Weiss for singers at all levels. There is always something new to learn. Why not do it with someone who cares & genuinely wants to help you? Go to Terri! :)

I highly recommend Maria for vocal lessons! I went to Maria to help me get comfortable singing and…read morefinding my voice. I brought her my songs I was working on and she would help me on tricky parts. I also enjoyed the practice of singing into a microphone. Maria is warm, supportive and helpful. She puts you right at ease. Thank you Maria!!

Maria is amazing! I cannot recommend her enough, from the very beginning she made me feel…read morecomfortable. She challenges and pushes me and is so encouraging every step of the way. She has already helped so much with my confidence. I look forward to my lessons every time and love the progress I have made already. She is so kind and caring I am so grateful I found her!