Michelle is an incredible vocal coach, singer, and songwriter who has helped me immensely. I highly…read morerecommend her to anyone who needs a vocal coach or just someone to work on music with!!!!

My daughter's love for music has grown since she started at Michelle Ornest. She has Lilly and…read moreloves taking lessons with her. She has come so far vocally Highly recommended!

Stefani is an amazing voice coach. Her energy is incredible and she always keeps it positive. After…read morethe first few sessions I knew that I wasn't tone deaf and could learn to sing -- a life long dream. Recently my son told me that before I started lessons he thought I was the worst singer he ever heard, but now he thinks I'm better than average! And I know that with Stefani I can go a lot further, maximizing my singing potential.

Stefani is more than just a voice coach. She's created a safe, positive, comfortable, and most of…read moreall fun environment that helps you express yourself through music. I've become much more confident in my voice and have learned so much from her! You'll grow as a person and a musician, highly recommend!

My teenage daughter is going to Melanie and things are going great. She loves it and appreciates…read morethe time they spend together. Already seeing improvements

Melanie is absolutely the best vocal coach I've ever had the privilege of working with. She's…read morehelped me improve my singing more than I thought I could and is unfailingly encouraging. She's also very honest and has good prices. I ten out of ten recommend her to anyone who's pursuing voice at any level :)

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.

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.

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.

Our kids have been music students at Sunset Learning Studio for years and we love the environment…read morehere. Dan, Nicola and Colleen are the friendliest owners you will ever meet. They have built a warm, loving studio filled with wonderful teachers and eager musicians. They host an open stage every few weeks and it is lovely. Unlike a traditional recital there is no pressure to impress or play perfectly. There is no scoring or criticism involved. It is simply a forum to give the students a chance to share what they have learned. The greatest indicator of success is seeing my kids love for creating music every day. They now have a skill that will allow them to create art and friendships for the rest of their lives.

I cannot go on about how amazing this place is. I have been here for about Four-ish years and I've…read moregrown so much! The people there are the sweetest and great coaches! I get professional instructions and critique. Every month there is a recital which is super chill and great to practice!

School of Rock has been such an incredible experience for our family! From the start, they've…read morenurtured our kids musical curiosity in the most fun, encouraging way possible. Teacher Travis absolutely rocks--he has the kids playing and singing AC/DC and The Ramones with huge smiles on their faces. Manager Drew keeps everything running smoothly and always makes us feel welcome and supported. And then there's Nash, the main man behind the desk--always greeting us with a grin and shredding guitar licks that set the tone for how fun this place really is. The whole team creates an environment that's equal parts professional and playful, where kids are free to explore music while building confidence. We couldn't be happier with the way they've made music such a joyful part of our kids' lives.

This is by far the best place for lessons in the South Bay!!!! We've tried other places and they do…read morenot match up. Drew (manager) is always so accommodating to my kids constant change in schedule. Both my boys love guitar at School of Rock!!!

Vocalizing It…read more Today, I had my voice/singing lessons. The voice coaching has transformed my life. My coach told me to commit to my notes and my words. When I first took the voice lessons last week, I saw how this new skill was already paving the way for future success. I was ready to let my voice out. I had made quietness my go to life approach. Sometimes, I wanted to tell people something and I would wait years to say anything. After my first voice/singing lesson, I started feeling more freedom to speak. I had never taken music classes before, But I really enjoy singing lessons because the techniques that Sonnet teaches translate perfectly well with life skills that empower, enlighten, and encourage clear and concise communication. Sonnet is a great singing coach. I thoroughly enjoy working with her. Completely worth it every second of the class.

Sonnet Simmons is hands down the best vocal coach I've ever had the pleasure of working with. I've…read morebeen her student for a little over a year now, and the progress I've noticed is remarkable! Sonnet has not only helped me extended my vocal range, and feel more comfortable in my voice, but she has also provided me with the skills and confidence to call myself a singer. Thanks for everything Sonnet, you are truly the best! =]

My daughters are autistic and, like a lot of kids, they mask in traditional school settings. What…read moreteachers often see is not who they truly are. They recently completed a school assignment, and I was completely blown away. The creativity, humor, expression, and confidence they showed was them--their real selves. And it was so clear to me where that came from. At The Creative Factory, they don't mask. They are comfortable, expressive, and fully themselves. That space allows them to open up in a way I don't see anywhere else. As a parent, that means everything. It's not just about creativity--it's about being seen, feeling safe, and being allowed to exist as who they truly are. I'm honestly so grateful for this place and what it's given my girls.

we absolutely love Jordana and her staff. she is always so positive and helps my child with her…read moreself tapes. My kid looks forward to her voice lessons weekly. highly recommend

I have been working with Oxana for over a decade now, and she has been consistently the best at…read moreexplaining techniques to improve my singing, as well as help me strengthen every range I've needed in my voice. She is a patient and thoughtful teacher, wise with techniques. I couldn't recommend her enough.

I've taken both voice and piano lessons with Oxana. She curates each lesson specifically to where…read moreyou're at, every time. When I met her, my voice was a big mess, from personal insecurity to working with teachers that weren't a good fit for me. After my work with Oxana began, she not only guided my voice practically but also emotionally and intellectually. The most well rounded lessons I've ever received. Her attention to detail is impeccable. If you're looking for serious results and are willing to do the work, look no further. She's top of the line.