I'm still taking lessons , using Zoom, with Pyeng. There is always more to learn and I feel like…read moreI'm still growing as a singer. I've become more comfortable singing solo parts with the chorus I'm in, which was very challenging for me when I first started. Working with Pyeng on some music I've sung for years has added a new layer to the songs. She's a great teacher and super supportive

I am a jazz vocal musician. I've been taking voice lessons with Pyeng over zoom, and attending her…read moreMonday tuning-in sessions for about half a year. Pyeng is definitely one of the best teachers I have ever had. She really listens to me and knows what I am talking about, and is able to offer effective and valuable help with her experience, professional knowledge and wisdom. She has helped me a lot in vocal technique as well as developing my own artistic voice. I learn so much from her both as a musician and as a person. I feel really lucky to be able to study with her.

I took Tamara's 'Music Basics 2' course this Spring. As an instructor, Tamara is great -…read moreapproachable, thoughtful, and endlessly patient! I am new to songwriting and Tamara created an environment where I felt like I could learn and grow without worrying about judgement. My favorite component was when we listened to songs that used certain techniques and then tried to recreate them in our assignments. That was a really helpful songwriting approach for me because it gave me something to focus on when trying to write music.

I have taken lessons with many people over the years to improve my musical career and I have to say…read morethat Tamara has been the most patient instructor I've met so far. She is calm, patient and has a sense of humor. She makes sure each individual's question is addressed in a group setting and she offers one-on-one help as needed. Her workshop is at a very affordable rate and is a very practical approach. She provides a very thorough workbook with assignments, and listening exercises. More importantly, she cares about what the class needs. If she feels you need more a challenge, she pushes you. I highly recommend her workshop.

My 13-year-old daughter took lessons from Nicola for a year - learned a lot and had a great time…read more Nicola was easy to communicate with, friendly, and knowledgeable. The only reason why the lessons ended is we are moving out of NYC. I highly recommend her as a guitar teacher. She brings out the best in her students.

My 9 year old son is taking guitar lessons with Nicola for about 2 months now. Nicola is such a…read morepassionate and inspiring artist and teacher. I feel like she understood my son as a student since the first day and continually challenges him with guitar solos in a fun and encouraging way. She is punctual, but yet flexible with our crazy NYC schedules which make these lessons to follow doable for all of us. We are very lucky to have connected with her, and looking forward for him to develop and grow as a guitar player.

As I clicked on the option to rate this business with five stars, a corresponding message comes up…read moreon my screen, saying "Woohoo! As good as it gets!" I thought to myself, "how apt." I firmly believe that in terms of vocal teachers in a Orange County, Jennylyn Chung is as good as voice teachers get. Her traditional Bel Canto style of singing is especially what makes her studio so fantastic for every style of singer. I started taking lessons from Jennylyn because I had talked to one of her students, who recommended that I try a lesson with her. The voice teacher I had before Jennylyn had me straining and belting, which hurt in the process and eventually did negative things to my voice. For so long, I was under the impression that singing was work and that this wear-and-tear I was experiencing would eventually iron itself out, which is what my teacher seemed to think. She didn't seem to take my concerns seriously and brushed them under a rug. Right off the bat, Jennylyn started helping me rebuild my technique. Unfortunately, I had to start from square one again because everything I knew was strained. Since then, Jennylyn has helped me take almost all of the tension out of my voice and replaced it with comfortability, ease, and confidence. I cannot say that I've quite arrived in the time that I've been taking lessons from her, but I know that with every day that passes, I'm getting closer and closer to my goal. I'd recommend Jennylyn to anyone and everyone who is serious about learning to sing well. Don't waste your money with teachers that teach at a university and claim to be an amazing teacher by backing their argument up with their degrees. Jennylyn does have a Masters in vocal performance (if I remember correctly) from Cal Baptist University, but her experience in the real world, having been with countless misguided teachers, is was really makes her the most competent voice teacher in Orange County. Jenny's extensive experience with many types of teachers and teaching styles gives her a clear picture of what vocal students often go through. She knows a damaged voice when she sees one and she can help fix and repair it. Even for those without damaged voices, Jennylyn knows how to lay the foundations down so that you can reach your full potential, no matter where you've come from in the time that you've been singing. The bottom line is that if you want to take voice lessons with a teacher who really knows what technique to teach and how to teach it, come to Jennylyn. I can't imagine that you'd be disappointed.

First time around, I was confused. Wait, we start from bottom of range and build up to a higher…read morerange? I was used to being told by my previous teacher that I needed to start from middle of range and vocalize to the top to build on the lower range. What I did not realize is that her purpose is to get all of her students to sing relaxed with a neutral larynx position at a quiet volume and build up to a large sound once the vocal chords can relax from bottom to top without stretching the chords. The key is a gentle and natural zipping of the chords that occurs naturally when we speak correctly, however with a background of vocal strain some gentle vocalizing is required to build strength in the vocal chords so that you have one, unified voice and not two or three distinct voices. The whole process might seem unusual and unlike other teacher's you have studied from, but I assure you, she has spoken the most sense to me than any teacher I have ever had and I have had several at the university and throughout the seemingly professional community of south and north orange county. I am appalled that there are not more quality and caring and gifted teachers like Jennylyn. She is not only great at breaking down things in an easy-to-understand way, but she is a kind and giving person who will truly support hard-working and driven individuals. She will encourage you and challenge you and she will help you reach your goals, be that becoming a better singer for fun or a professional career.

Our daughter was fortunate enough to have met Emily through a Chamber Music Summer Camp in 2017 in…read moreSan Francisco. She happened to coordinate with other professional string musicians to teach the camp for various levels of students. It was a great opportunity for my daughter who was 11 years old at the time to learn how to play with other musicians, practice sight-reading, perform a chamber piece, listen to other groups at the end of the camp, and socialize with her peers. It was a rewarding experience. A year later, my daughter's violin teacher who had better opportunities elsewhere moved away, and we were so lucky that Emily had room in her studio. Emily is a talented professional violinist with a wonderful musical background from established music schools and her passion for playing is inspiring. We have seen her perform in her professional string quartet in San Francisco -so wonderfully exciting. My daughter's violin abilities have greatly improved under her instruction in one year. Emily's Suzuki weekly instruction is thoughtful (tailored to the individual), patient, encouraging, effective, and inspiring. She is able to connect with her students individually and motivate them in different ways. She is able to help my daughter interpret musical pieces by helping her to understand them by giving her historical background about the piece or visual aids. She recently helped my daughter prepare for an audition for an All-City Orchestra which she was accepted into the 1st violin section. Her instruction was extremely helpful not only for the violin instruction but also for the mental preparation for the audition. Her suggestions really helped my daughter know what to expect. We have recently started online instruction which has also been both convenient and effective. I am so grateful we found Emily. She is simply the best.

When your child takes up an instrument, finding a good teacher is crucial. They have to walk a fine…read moreline between instructor and friend. We got connected with Emily because she teaches the Suzuki method. From the first lesson, we knew we had the right teacher for our daughter. Emily's great with young kids. She understands how to communicate with them and challenges them without pressuring them. She's enthusiastic and caring. She makes the lessons fun. She doesn't nitpick (like I do during practice) and she always keeps it positive. It's been almost a year since our daughter started taking lessons and we can't believe how far she's come. Thanks Emily!

Isabella Abbonizio is the best of the best. A Passionate, caring, patient and encouraging guitar…read moreteacher. My daughter started taking lessons with her only 9 months ago and she is already reading music and playing on her own. Not only does she teach my daughter in a way that she enjoys, she is an amazing performer herself. Listening to her play classical guitar is so beautiful and transforming. And seeing Isabella play, gives my daughter the inspiration she needs to keep going. She truly an amazing teacher.

Isabella is awesome! I had been teaching myself the basics of guitar and decided I wanted that…read moreextra help to really get my dreams of become a guitarist going. I received guitar classes with Isabella as a Christmas gift and I am so thankful that I did. Firstly, she's around the corner from me so it made running to her after work a breeze (she even was kind enough to accommodate me and offer 6PM classes due to my work schedule) Second, she is very patient and makes you feel comfortable when starting to play. I wanted to learn to read music as well as play and to be honest, I couldn't believe how quickly I picked both up. Isabella is great at teaching you tips and tricks of how to better yourself at things like bar chords and even at singing along with the melody. I have learned so much and it is only the beginning. I truly enjoy going to lessons with Isabella - she makes learning fun!

Sofya Palma Vocal studio is the way to go if one wants to develop theirs or their child's voice and…read moreperforming skills. Sofya helped my extremely shy (sing-nonstop-but-only-home kind of shy) daughter to achieve her biggest dream - being admitted into Fiorello LaGuardia HS vocal program. Regulat recitals helped my daughter to start overcoming her fears of public performing. Actually, those recitals were also a showcase of the talents evolved by this great coach; I observed a significant improvement not only in my child's performance, but in other kids as well. Besides being a great coach, she knows what songs works best for each of her student and teaches them to love those songs; even if they may initially think of it as boring (kids sometimes think they know better;)). We are very grateful that we found Sofya by way of recommendation from another parent. Also, I heard from another parent to whom I recommended Sofya last year that her son got offer at the same LaGuardia HS school this year! Five stars experience!

We are so lucky to find this studio! Sofya is not only an incredible singer herself but she knows…read morehow to TEACH and impart her knowledge onto her students. Our three children aged 8 (boy), 11(boy) and 13(girl) truly enjoy attending her classes. She raises the bar of our expectations and pushes them without being overbearing. Within a few months the kids' voices grew exponentially. When it comes to preparing for auditions, she works tirelessly to land her support. Sofya has become an inseparable part of our family' s life! A thousand thanks to you Sofya!!!

I have been working with Marissa about 7 months. She is very good and seemed to adapt her teaching…read moreto what works best for me. Each lesson presents new information to learn but not at an overwhelming pace. Musically she is clearly very talented but her patience is also exceptional. I look forward to practicing between lessons

I was recommended to Marissa's Studio from another vocal student in 2008. Here I am more than ten…read moreyears later and I can say with confidence that my voice has been forever changed in the most beautiful ways because of her. Through her incredible patience and guidance, Marissa helped me break bad vocal habits and re-trained my body and voice to do what it does naturally! She has helped me bring my voice to life through her heart and passion for music. A vocal lesson with Marissa is not a mere lesson: It is a magical experience where you learn so much about yourself and your voice through her intuitive and personal approach to teaching. She tailors each lesson uniquely to you and your voice. She has taught me to connect to music both technically and emotionally. Prior to Marissa's lessons, I would sing flatly and without any inkling of connection to the words I was singing. With her lessons, I have made so much progress in the color of voice, ability to reach notes I never fathomed I could, and convey meaning and expression through song. I have always been on the shy side and through her coaching and support, I am now more confident with my voice and performance than I ever have been. I always leave her lessons feeling more inspired, more confident, and just full of energy and life! I would be lying if I said I didn't skip merrily through Lincoln Center humming whatever song we were working on with the biggest smile plastered across my face (rain or shine!) after each lesson. In short, Marissa is not only a superb teacher, she is the most inspirational, caring, and wonderful human I have ever met. I am incredibly proud to be her student and have her as a dear friend in my life. I would recommend Marissa to anyone in search of a patient, intuitive, musical soul who will not only help you sing better, but who will shape you into the most wonderful and unique artist you can be.