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 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.

Lauren Carter is an amazing vocal coach. I have been working with her and have transformed from…read morean off key hopeless singer to someone who can carry a tune and has the confidence to sing in public. She is patient and encouraging and highly recommend her.

My daughter has been working with Lauren for almost a year now. My little girl was diagnosed with a…read moreSpeech and Reading Disability and her psychiatrist recommended speech lessons as well as singing and piano classes to help her improve overall. With Lauren's expertise in singing and piano, and her calm patience, my daughter is speaking more fluently now and belts out songs all day long. Lauren is a pleasure to work with and my daughter just loves her. If you have small children who enjoy singing and want them to learn piano, Lauren is the best!

Been doing zoom banjo lessons with Ethan and couldn't be happier! Was skeptical of the zoom aspect…read moreat first, but I've learned so much in such a short time and the convenience of being able to take classes from anywhere that I have an internet connection and a laptop has been great for my crazy schedule. Ethan is super patient. He structures his lessons around learning songs, which I love. I tried to learn clawhammer on my own for years with little progress. The fact that I can play several short songs already is just crazy. Couldn't recommend Red Pelican more.

I took my first clarinet lesson forty-six days before my sixty-fifth birthday. Yep, out of the…read moreblue, at sixty-four, without any music experience at all, I decided to learn to play the clarinet. Does that sound crazy to you? It did to me. I wasn't even sure if it was possible. I searched online for clarinet instructions. Keep in mind, this was the middle of the current COVID-19 quarantine, so I wasn't surprised that all lessons were being held on zoom. My Google search gave me a couple of options, including Red Pelican Music. A couple of emails and phone calls. Later, I had my first class scheduled through Red Pelican with Ari Silberman, zoom lesson, of course. And it turned out great. Ari is engaging, supportive, patient. We've had twelve one hour lessons. I've gone from having never played a note to learning songs. In between classes, Ari is available to answer email questions, even over the phone, when my practice sessions became especially frustrating. When I started with Ari, he asked me what my goals were. I told him since I could not play at all right now, I'd like to be able to play badly in a year. Ari thought I was kidding, I wasn't, and he was confident he could have me playing badly in a short period of time and then we would work on playing well. So, what happened? I've made more progress than I thought I could. I won't be auditioning for the New York Philharmonic anytime soon, but now if anyone asks me if I can play an instrument, I can say "yes." In twelve short weeks, Ari has gotten me from learning notes to learning songs. This is a long review with a short point, Ari is great.

I love working with Kathleen! She makes every lesson something to look forward to. She really…read morechallenges me to grow as a singer -- encouraging me to try new genres, teaching me the theoretical aspects of music, and making tiny adjustments to my performances to help my voice shine. I've been coming to The Singing Place for years now, and they have truly taught me everything I know about singing. I am so incredibly thankful to them. They not only helped me become a skilled singer, but they also helped me find my confidence.

i have been loving my sessions here. Betsy is amazing, so talented and knowledgeable. my voice has…read moreimproved tremendously since coming here

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 have been taking piano lessons here since last August and I love it! Such a great place to learn…read more All the staff are so encouraging, professional, and sweet. I love my teacher, Dylan!!! Susan Lee

I've been taking voice lessons here for the past 2 years and have had such an amazing time! The…read morestaff is so friendly and the instructors are so knowledgeable and helpful.

I'm relatively new to singing and had taken a few lessons with other coaches before working with…read moreRaymond. He is by far the most talented, approachable, and genuinely passionate coach I've had. In addition to having a beautiful voice, his knowledge of music and vocal technique spans multiple genres, and he explains concepts in a way that's clear and easy to understand. He adapts his teaching style to how you learn. In my case, he uses visuals and videos to break down how the voice works while emphasizing healthy technique. He quickly understands your voice, identifies areas for improvement, and still gives you the freedom to choose what you want to focus on during each lesson. I'd recommend him to anyone, whether you're just starting out or already have experience and are looking to refine your style or develop more advanced skills!

Raymond is one of the most incredible vocal teachers I know. I had the pleasure of studying with…read moresome of the world's best vocal teachers at USC and Raymond is right there with those incredible professors. He creates an incredibly comfortable environment for all levels of singers while bringing a level of professionalism that cannot be understated. If you are looking for a vocal teacher you need to take a lesson with Raymond!!!

Katja is an amazing teacher. She is patient, warm and extremely knowledgable. She is very down to…read moreearth and made me feel comfortable while teaching me new vocal skills. She gave me actionable guidance and was very kind with her feedback, which I appreciated as we tend to be harsh with ourselves. My voice and performance skills improved so much and it's all thanks to her! 10/10!

From the owner: ■ Sing & Heal – Vocal Studio…read more Guided by Katja Koren, Professional Vocalist & Coach Step into a lesson that’s more than singing. With 20+ years on stage and in the studio, Katja blends Pure Singing Method—a unique mix of Speech-Level Singing, Bel Canto, and traditional folk techniques—with mindful breathwork and nervous-system regulation. Katja is also a certified NLP practitioner, hypnotist, Reiki healer, and dowsing practitioner, bringing a holistic dimension to every session. Whether you’re a beginner finding your voice, a working artist polishing your sound, or a professional needing refined studio chops, Katja offers experienced, intuitive guidance that nurtures both your instrument and your well-being.

I went to Melissa for vocal lessons based on all the positive reviews I read here on Yelp, and…read moreafter working with her, found them to be 100% accurate. I was looking for a vocal coach that could help me, an inexperienced singer, prepare a song for a musical theater camp. Melissa was patient, supportive, upbeat and full of great suggestions. I never felt less-than even though she has the credentials to work with the highest level singers. I highly recommend her for anyone looking for a great vocal coach.

In the field of psychology, a "therapeutic alliance" encapsulates the relationship a…read morepsychotherapist and their client has to reach agreed-upon goals. When I reminisce on my voice relationship with Melissa--from autumn of 2019 until now (January 20th of 2025, as this is being typed)--the connotative strength of the word "alliance" accurately reflects the effectiveness of her pedagogical methods. Before I began working with Melissa, I intended to study with Lynn Helding, a renowned voice professor and pedagogue at University of Southern California. While a spot wasn't available for me in Lynn Helding's schedule, she referred me to Melissa, who was Helding's protégé as a USC DMA candidate at the time. If the concept of "when one door closes, another one opens" is to be embraced, then I will use the example of my path being directed to Melissa as evidence the concept is true. When I lived in San Gabriel Valley from autumn 2019 to February 2020, I would drive at least one hour to Venice from Alhambra for lessons with Melissa on a weekly basis, never regretting the time commitment (via another Yelp account, I wrote my first review for her on January 6th, 2020). As someone with a penchant for analytical thinking, I immediately benefitted from her extensive vocology research knowledge that would be applied to warmups and aria rep. Furthermore, my singing practice has always been spiritually rooted, and Melissa also engaging in music as a spiritual experience leads to her imparting memorable aphorisms that nurture my vocal growth; without her impactful communication skills, I wouldn't have been able to write the essay "Contemplative Consequences from a Decade of Singing" (https://web.archive.org/web/20220517012057/https://www.ruminatemagazine.com/blogs/ruminate-blog/contemplative-consequences-from-a-decade-of-singing). After I moved back to Bellevue, Washington due to COVID-19 lockdowns, I continued to train with Melissa via Zoom. Although I was nervous about doing lessons on screen, she ensured that the quality of the experience would be the same, even trying out different devices (ex. Google Hangouts) to figure out which would work best. The care that Melissa puts into her teaching was also demonstrated by her hosting monthly Zoom studio classes, in which her students would gather together for 2 hours in a weekend afternoon to perform for each other. I began studying with Melissa as a classical countertenor/sopranist at the age of 24 & a half 1/2, but her students represent a spectrum of ages and genre interests, such as CCM (contemporary commercial music). She currently works as an assistant professor of musical theatre at USC, in addition to singing in the LA Opera Chorus; if you're looking to improve your vocal technique in any way, I certainly recommend contacting Melissa now, before her availability becomes more limited. Though I took a three year hiatus from voice lessons to focus on my writing, I have retained my singing stamina because of Melissa's lasting pedagogical influence. Today, after my first lesson in three years with her, I experienced rejuvenation in my body, mind, and spirit, as her wholehearted commitment to developing potential in her students has remained apparent. Melissa: thank you so much for your vocal allyship. Through whatever is to come in the future, I know I will always be thrilled to continue growing with you singing.

I am so happy to write this review! Working with Taj as my voice coach has been incredibly…read morerewarding and fun. I came to him hoping to strengthen my untrained voice, but the experience turned out to be much deeper than that. Taj blends traditional vocal training with somatic techniques that help you understand how the body, breath, and mind all influence your voice. This approach really resonates with me and his coaching helped me unlock range and power I didn't realize I had. He's also an incredibly warm and patient teacher. In our sessions he is always super engaged and supportive vs. rigid, which made it much easier to relax into the learning process. It gave me permission to explore, and quickly lost that initial self-conscious feeling of fully dropping into the work with him. I'm really grateful to Taj for the amazing progress we have made and would absolutely recommend him to anyone interested in voice work.

Working with Taj was such a great experience! He is extremely knowledgeable and offered me a…read morecomfortable and comforting environment to engage with my voice in new and challenging ways. In addition to teaching me the technical side of things, Taj believed in my ability to sing songs and hit notes I didn't think I could. He reminded me to just go for it and helped me remember how much I enjoy singing.