My little sister has been having trouble in school lately. She is dyslexic which makes it really…read morehard for her to do math because she mixes up the numbers in her head a lot. I actually have tried helping her with her homework but sadly it is very difficult for her. I hired Tamara because another students parents from my sister's class use her and she has really improved her grades because of it. I was a little nervous for my sister because she gets really embarrassed when she can't understand something but with Tamara she was so comfortable. She has had about 8 sessions with Tamara and her grades are already improving. My little sister loves working with her and this makes me really happy! I can also see her overall mood has been better because she feels more confident about school. I want to thank you so much Tamara! You saved us!

Tamara has helped me throughout my academic career, be it with papers/terms/ideas for undergraduate…read morepapers or with my current graduate thesis research. She really knows the academic system and she has a wealth of knowledge on numerous subjects (including the rare sociology of music!). Not to mention she has given me great advice on choosing a grad program/school. She's made my academic path so much smoother!!

Risa has been working with both of my kids for years and I can't say enough about how she has…read morehelped and guided them with their writing... in all subjects. Her passion for seeing the kids succeed is second to none. Thank you.

We've worked with Risa since my daughter was in 4th grade, and now at 16 she's a confident,…read morethoughtful writer. Risa is patient, reliable, and truly gifted at explaining structure, style, and critical thinking. Essays, research papers, and timed writing all improved, and so did her confidence. Highly recommend.

Richard Fredricks actually stunned me with his ability to return to me the voice I had when I was…read moreat the height of my professional opera career! I came to him with my voice in pieces...and he thoughtfully applied his pedagogical brilliance to release my many long-grown faulty habits. For many years I was a successful opera soprano free-lancing out of NYC, who, as the years went by, forgot my daily discipline, so I was totally foundering vocally when I found the guts to approach such an eminently qualified teacher as Richard is. I attended a lesson of a friend and was struck by the depth and clarity of his technique...by his ability to pinpoint exactly what technical aspect needed to be fixed and just how to adjust it. I had a tiny hope that he could at least help me to sing through a phrase. What a surprise that he led me back to the freedom and quality of the truth of my voice! My task now is to create a consistency of my easy technique. The intimacy which he has with vocal science is astounding. His ear, his knowledge, his integrity, his patience are mind-blowing. And...unlike so many voice teachers - he can easily demonstrate all that he asks. It has been decades since I have partnered the likes of Justino Diaz and Carlo Bergonzi. Since my relocating to L.A. I have hungered to be in the company of a fellow professional as Richard. We share more than memories of NYC, of our active careers and fellow musicians...with Richard I am returned to the atmosphere of the highest standards of performance vocally and dramatically. I have taught voice throughout my performing career. Neither I nor any of my previous teachers had the overall vocal knowledge this maestro carries within himself. It is indeed a privilege to study with Richard Fredricks! I call him my scientific wizard.

Former New City Opera and Met Baritone, charges $200 for a lesson either in person or online via…read moreskype. This fee is too high compared to what you don't get like a good pianist, showcase opportunities, connections, studio setting, or practice facility. Mr. Fredricks teaches in his tiny and filthy apartment (no studio!) in West L.A. He does not have a Masters, Ph.d, Bachelors, not even an Associates Degree in Music. He can't help you understand Music Theory, Sight Reading/Singing, or Music Business. He doesn't understand the current Music Industry how to get work, or audition. No job connections or friends who even hire his students for choral roles. Yet he expects students to pay him $200 per class. He's proud of these rates. He should only charge $50 per lesson lets be real. He can't even play piano very good and it's old, ragedy, and out of tune. Is he for real? So sad. R.F. was not a major star like Placido Domingo, Luciano Pavarotti. He never was signed on major classcial labels such as Decca, Deutsche Grammaphon, Sony or EMI. There is only 2 entire opera works La Traviata and Roberto Devereux. Unfortunately he does not have any connections in the music industry. A gifted voice student would hope to find some work after paying these high fees. I see this as a problem in Los Angeles where we have tons of acting and music teachers who are so fast to take your money but cannot provide the service that one can have a career in this field even when the student has the talent needed. Sadly enough he does not even organize showcases for his most talented students or help them to get an audition in an opera house, theater, for an agent or manager. Most likely because he does not have the connections anymore. Mr. Fredricks teaches his own vocal technique. Many things about his technique are good; however, a vocal coach is like a medical doctor who cannot apply the same medicine for each patient. The entire technique is too mechnical forced and lacks natural smoothness and easiness which produces the beautiful belcanto sound we want. His teaching method is like the man too extreme focused on one direction there is no space for any other. His technique covers the tone too much and he never talks about the importance of head resonance and overtones which is important for all voices especially the higher ones. The correct application of head resonance guarantees a long lasting singing voice. UCLA Music Instructors think he's crazy so don't tell them b/c they will laugh and say "he's coo coo." USC fired him. Who knows why. If you trained with him you can't even mention it. He cannot play piano good and does not offer a pianist, you have to bring own piano player. The man does not understand pedagogy how could he since he didn't get a Music Degree. He lacks good communication skills and he yells at singers. Yelling at people does not help to find a inner relaxation which the student needs to produce a free and open sound. It makes it even worst when he pushes his limited baritone range up to sing along which the high voices such as Soprano and Tenor. How can a higher voice learn from a Baritone to sing their high notes who does not have those. He also does not provice proper warm ups. The student just came in to the lesson and must sing out of his full voice without even had the change to be warmed up suffienctly. Especially the higher voice need to find the connection to the head voice meachanism to reach easy and clear the top ranges. Starting with the darker vowels such as "o" "a" is not a good advise when we have to find first the head resonance and the mask placement of the voice by singing bright vowels such as "e" or "u" vowels. To sum it up, I am very sceptical regarding all those private acting and music teachers in Los Angeles and eleswhere who mostly take your money but cannot provide the entire musical training such as Music theory, piano, knowledge in the business of music (most important beside the skills as a performer), performing experience etc. one needs to make it in the music field; therefore, my suggestion is it to attend one of those local music programs on a community college or university where a student can get financial aid, permantl use of a practice room (which this private teacher never provide!!) because repetion is more important than the right voice teacher after the student has a clou how to sing. Least but not last a student obtains a music degree (bachelor, master, PHD) where he or she can also find a stable career in teaches music on a college or university full time, part time or later on after the promising career has ended. Stay away from Mr. Fredricks he proclaimes that only his teaching is the only true way. His credentials are questionable b/c most of the old guys who trained with him are dead and some still alive but they had big careers long before they met Richard Fredricks. In closing, he has a weird attitude but I'm sure he'll say that he's right.

I have used many tutors in the past. Chemistry tutors, GMAT test preparation tutors, Calculus…read moretutors, you name it. Throughout my college career I have tried it all and nothing came close to my experience with Tutor Me LA. They are kind, caring, and the tutors are excellent. I even referred Tutor Me LA to my niece who increased 200 points on her SAT! The educational director WORKS WITH YOU and that is why I love them. It was far more than finding me a tutor, but they really got to know me and went to great lengths to ensure I did well and that is something that is rare and deserves to be appreciated. Thank you Tutor Me LA for your help, students like myself truly need your service and you all are doing a great job at ensuring that quality is not sacrificed. Shout out to Melissa, Scott, and Jared for always putting up with me and my last minute request and emails asking questions off the clock. You are all absolutely amazing! Another a great experience!

Don't believe all of the 5 stars! They say they know all the admissions directors at the top…read moreschools and will recommend your child...but if you write a negative review your child will be blacklisted. Another person just wrote me privately to say: "I saw your review for TutorMeLA. I pretty much had the same exact experience, and I was wondering what happened after you had posted your review? Did they reach out again, did they threaten you? I was just wondering if there is any way that we can take this complaint to another place because it's truly not right what these guys are doing. The threats are scary and I honestly believe they should be stopped."

My daughter worked with Conor to help her with AP World History. This class was destroying her…read moreconfidence, and Conor was able to support her throughout the year and get her to the finish line of the AP test. He was always kind, patient, flexible and professional, and I'd recommend him to anyone who needs tutoring.

My daughter worked with Conor for her college application process, mainly with essay writing. He…read morekept her on track with meetings and was very flexible if more sessions were needed and with scheduling overall. Both her and I felt very comfortable speaking to him right from the start which was an important factor; it's not easy to work with a stranger and a lot of personal information can come out during the essay writing process!!! She did enjoy working with him. We are proud that she got into some great colleges and she was deciding between UCLA and Berkeley and she chose Berkeley! I highly recommend him!

I do not recommend working for this company in any capacity. Very unprofessional management at the…read moreHollywood location specifically. They weren't extremely unprofessional and cold-hearted to say the least. You will be paid minimum wage while the families you work for are paying astronomical rates. Your rate will not change based on the number of children in your care either. You could be working more than 40 hours a week with a family and not receive any benefits because their employees are hired as "on-call" sitters, even if you have a consistent booking. They only care about enriching themselves and using you as a pawn to do so.

Every single young woman that has entered my home has been beyond satisfactory. I am ashamed to…read morehave used this company because of their predatory, exploitative, and unethical behavior toward their employees. I will NEVER work with them again. I was being charged astronomical rates for nannying and then I learn my nanny is barely scraping by with minimum wage? Really? This company is SCUM. 0/5 if I could.