I cannot recommend Paloma enough. I started working with her for muscle tension dysphonia, and she…read morehas been such a gift in this process. She's incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and thorough. The laryngeal massages and targeted vocal exercises she's guided me through have made such a difference in helping me understand my voice and reduce tension. What I appreciate most is how supported I feel during our sessions. She truly listens and tailors everything to what my voice needs that day. If you're struggling with vocal tension or MTD, Paloma is someone you absolutely want on your team.

I'm not surprised that Paloma has perfect. Five star review on yelp - I'm so glad I went based on…read morethese recommendations when I reached out to her for lessons I had not sung in decades when I began working with Paloma in October, with one very meaningful goal: to prepare Ave Maria for my mother's 80th birthday Mass. Paloma is a seasoned professional with an absolutely beautiful voice, and she made the entire process approachable, easy to digest, and genuinely fun. She taught me how the voice truly works--breath support, diaphragm use, vocal anatomy, resonance, tongue placement, and effective exercises that rebuilt my voice with care and intention. Her depth of knowledge is exceptional, yet she explains everything in a way that feels clear and accessible. Most importantly, I felt extremely comfortable and supported every step of the way. Thanks to Paloma's expertise, patience, and encouragement, I was able to deliver a heartfelt and beautiful tribute to my mother. If you are returning to singing after time away or preparing for something truly meaningful, I cannot recommend Paloma highly enough.

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.

Great at what she does! Really has a lot of experience and passion and is serious about her…read morestudents development as singers and song writers

I began working with Forbsey over a year ago now. I don't have a yelp and have never used it before…read more-- but this woman has completely transformed what I am capable of and, so, I had to come here and add myself to the praise around Forbsey. She's a vocal magician and will change your life. It will not only serve your voice, but will enhance your confidence and composure. I'm a better performer all around because of her.

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 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! :)

Terri is both a singing teacher and an enabler of singing. While she has a very professional…read moreapproach to teaching she is very nurturing about with regard to your singing. She helped me go from a "bad singer" to a far better singer and performer, all the while I thoroughly enjoyed the lessons. Whether you are a professional or singing for fun, Terri will work closely with you, evaluate what you are doing right and wrong, and help you sing the best you can. I have studied with Terri for a number of years and look forward to each lesson because I know that I will work hard but gain technique and greater self-confidence..

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!