Maya is a FANTASTIC voice coach, perfect for both new AND experienced singers. I have been…read moreprofessionally singing and performing in the Bay Area, but have had limited vocal training. When I saw Maya was offering lessons, I signed up right away! When I've worked with Maya in the past, I always noticed how graceful and poised she was. She was always ready to learn something new to improve her craft, especially new techniques to improve her vocals. In the lessons we've had, I've always had a great time and felt comfortable and able to express myself. She truly has a "no judgement" zone. She was quick to identify places I was weak in and provide quality feedback! I've really enjoyed every lesson with her, and I already noticed an improvement in my voice. Book her before she becomes super busy again!

I have been singing for over 25 years and teaching voice for over 10.... I am always on the lookout…read morefor more tools for myself and to share with my students. Maya and I have sung together several times, and I have always been very impressed with the quality of her singing and her performing presence. Tracking her progress, I observed that she was one of the few who was actually "making it" in this biz before COVID hit and everything came to a screeching halt. When I saw she was offering lessons, I signed up right away. I had a great time and felt in very good hands during our lesson. She was quickly able to identify where I was deficient in my singing and offer targeted advice to help me connect more fully with my body. This is no easy feat. I, like most others, can be very nervous in a first lesson, and it can be hard to get any meaningful work done until trust is established. Maya created a very safe and supportive space, while offering quality technical feedback. As an accomplished singer and teacher in my own right, I cannot recommend her highly enough for both novice singers just starting out on their journey and more experienced singers needing guidance to break through technical limitations.

I've loved working with Sam. She strikes a perfect balance between solid technical knowledge and…read moreencouraging creative exploration. She's also a fantastic contemporary singer herself (not all coaches are), which makes her demonstrations incredibly clear and impactful, and her subjective opinions very valuable. I highly recommend giving her lessons a try!

Whether you're just starting out or have had experience onset, this is definitely the place you'd…read morewant to checkout! Acting Coach Giovannie ("Gio" for short) offers a number of classes where your young actors will learn and grow their acting chops. And most importantly have fun while learning their craft. Thanks to Gio! From SF to Hollywood, our young actors have landed some major roles, short film, commercials and more..

Giovannie's coaching and guidance helped me get signed with Look Talent Agency in 2008 and she also…read morehelped me book a role on NBC's Trauma coming this Fall! She's both honest and professional while giving instruction and critique. Giovannie can give you the advice necessary to succeed in auditions as well as actual film/tv roles. I've learned that the audition process is a different animal than the the work you do once you get the role. Sometimes auditions will give you very little info - those running them will expect you to know what to do! If it weren't for Gio's instruction, I wouldn't have been mentally prepared for a lot of auditions. And as much as I would like to hear "great job" everytime, there is great value in having an instructor/coach who challenges you to become better than "good" - good reads are good but "great reads" get the part!!!! There are a lot of good actors out there so you need to have an edge! Giovannie is great with kids too as she is a mother herself! Some parents posted some testimonials on her website: (read the student reviews on the right) http://www.desertrosemedia.com/client_kudos Some of Gio's credits include a recurring role on ER (4 episodes), a role on BONES, and GILLMORE GIRLS. She was also recently nominated along side Alfre Woodard for Best Supporting Actress in the 2009 Method Fest. http://sfactorsworkshop.com/

She's so helpful and kind and enjoyable to work with! I love the helpful tips, interesting ways she…read moredescribes things and scales and everything.

I'm a working SAG-AFTRA film and television actor; and, I booked a part in a major studio feature…read morefilm. My character plays guitar and sings. Playing guitar is in my zone, but I am not a trained singer; hence, I started searching for singing coaches on the Internet. I found HEATHERVOX. She had a lot of positive reviews; hence, I scheduled a session with her; and, I am so happy I did. - She has a beautiful singing voice; and, she immediately assessed my singing competency baseline. - She immediately started me on vocal techniques that quickly controlled the movement of my neck, mouth, and vocal cords. Most importantly, she taught me the importance of relaxing the vocal cords throughout the octaves. - After 40 minutes of teaching proper singing techniques and using the techniques she taught me going up and down scales, it was time to apply the techniques to a song. - I sang, Here Comes The Sun, by the Beatles; and, I was amazed -- I immediately noticed the improvement in my singing -- now, don't get me wrong, it wasn't just "add boiling water and instant noodles" kind-of- thing, but it was a drastic and noticeable improvement in my singing voice. I still have a lot of work and practice to do. Now, I have more controlled volume, my voice is more robust, colorful, and dimensional, AND I am able to hit higher notes easier without strain. I was also amazed with the added tone quality Heather gave me through her singing techniques. Heather recorded my session; hence, I have a starting baseline of my singing voice. I can track my progress. I also have recordings of the techniques she taught me; so, I can replicate them while doing my homework. I have 6 months from today, 23-January-2025, to get my singing skills on-point; hence, I am 100% certain, working with Heather, will get me to my goal. I scheduled additional appointments with her, and she gave me homework and exercises to work on before my next session. I really enjoy the straw exercise -- extremely helpful. Finally, I like that Heather has good business ethics. She assessed my progress and gave me a class schedule that matched her forecast of my progress within the 6 months -- she didn't try to sell me more lessons than I needed. I'm very happy working with Heather to get me to my singing goals for this feature film. Check 6! /s/ Alfonso Faustino

There are many great things to say about Peninsula Girls Chorus. They cover a well rounded,…read moreinternational and uplifting repertoire of music, and have a decades-long history as a Peninsula institution. The program is very well run and all of the staff are highly competent and dedicated. They also do a great job teaching music theory. What is most special about PGC though is that it is a family for the girls over multiple years. Many of the girls literally grow up within the chorus. When I see the senior girls graduate every year, it is a true celebration of sisterhood. I would recommend the PGC to anyone looking for a supportive and fun community of vocal music for their child.

Well, it has been a few years now, and I wanted to update my review for some of you, if you are…read moreconsidering having your daughter sing with the peninsula girls chorus. My daughter started in repertoire for two years, then Allegra, and now Brava. I could not be happier with her progress, not only as a musician, but as a young woman of character. She's had an opportunity to develop as a soloist, and to develop her range from soprano through alto and I appreciated how her current teacher, Mr Skaff, challenges her to push herself. She was getting quite comfortable singing melodies as a soprano, and now has to sing harmony parts as an alto which I can imagine is challenging if you are new to it. I love hearing about her class sessions and the things she learns. I feel so grateful to the chorus for hanging on through a tough three years now of COVID. Unfortunately, my daughter had to miss some time in chorus because as a nurse working in the hospital, COVID was the nightmare we prayed would never happen but did. I was overwhelmed and so was my family. I am so thankful to the director Karyn Silva for giving us a leave of absence during that time so I could be there for the patients and the staff in the midst of that crisis and not stress about pushing my daughter on zoom. I will be ever grateful for their compassion and support. They welcomed my daughter back with open arms and never hesitate to let me know if she needs to improve or work on something. The musicianship books that the students work on train them thoroughly to read and understand music. I am truly pleased about that as there is an audio component and books do get checked and reviewed regularly by staff. The other wonderful thing is that they do have a uniform exchange so you can keep on exchanging a uniform in a different size as your singer moves up in sizes. I must say I have greatly appreciated that especially in these tight economic conditions. All I've had to worry about is some tights and the occasional black dress shoes. That truly cuts costs down for me. it also makes me feel like we're doing something good for the environment because these clothes do get gently used for a very long time, not just discarded. If you're wondering whether this is the right place for your daughter, come attend the end of year concert. It is a wonderful time to see, and hear what the graduating girls are planning, what universities and careers they're moving on to pursue, and you will be able to envision your own daughter and see if this is where you want her to be. This is what I did, and I knew right then and there that is exactly what I wanted my daughter to look and how to comport herself. Every year I marvel at the lovely girls that move forward, whose voices and talents give me chills, how they keep themselves neatly groomed, respectful of the dress code, respectful of the audience and their choirmasters. Thank you so much PGC!!

Morgan was an incredible coach and provided high quality insights into the vocal process. I have a…read morevery specific type of voice and she worked with me to play to my strengths, all at a great value. I've recorded three albums since working with Morgan and she is a huge part of how those turned out. Thank you Morgan! ALBUMS Matthew - Yesterday & Forever Ago Kindergarten Cartel - Self Titles Related to Strangers - GHOST

Morgan significantly improved my vocal technique, and she's a warm, caring person to work with…read more Beyond helping me develop my technique and style as a singer, she helped me build the confidence to audition for performance opportunities and prepared me for anything that came my way. She was always open to working on whatever music I wanted and had great recommendations whenever I wasn't sure what to focus on.

Tracy is an absolutely stellar teacher who's bottom line is to bring out the best in her students…read more She's exceedingly patient and excels at being able to motivate w/ her professional and insightful critique. I've been unsuccessful with voice teachers in the past due to my nerves, but Tracy's inviting nature did not fail to wash that away! Her ability to bring about genuine enjoyment into something I've struggled with for so long is such a rare quality that cannot be matched :) Even if you're apprehensive, do give her a shot! You won't regret it

Tracy is a phenomenal teacher who does a great job customizing her lessons to the needs of the…read morestudent. She has helped me make amazing progress with my voice, and just as importantly has helped me gain the confidence to be able to sign. Her lessons are fun, effective, and very positive. All of which help the student learn more and get more out of the lesson. I highly recommend Tracy as a teacher to anyone (at any level) who is interested in becoming a better signer.

Mona is an outstanding teacher and coach! She's been working with me for only 5 months or so, and…read morewhat a difference. She is super knowledgeable and incredibly positive and supportive. Also a great part of our local music community!

Still great! My 10 yo has thrived as Mona's voice student. If your kid is singing a lot and needs a…read morehealthy outlet, consider Mo Music Voice Studio. Mona's passion for music is infectious, and she strives to develop every aspiring singer to their potential.