I love working with Kathleen! She makes every lesson something to look forward to. She really challenges 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. read more

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

I finally got around to taking singing lessons when I retired. I had the usual fear of being overly self-conscious, so I was very fortunate to find Kathleen. She is exceptionally supportive, warm, and kind. Because I taught at UCLA, I have very high expectations. I expected exceptional knowledge, communication skills, and a teaching plan. You will not find anyone with greater knowledge of the art of singing or greater experience. Kathleen was trained by the best and practiced the art for decades with some of the top artists in the world. Despite that, she is down to earth and just a nice person to hang out with. Her method is clear, and the steps are manageable. She could see where I was headed long before I believed I could get to her goal. With patience and practice I am now singing confidently some of the most difficult songs. And enjoying it! read more

I was taking voice lessons for years with so many different teachers and still not sounding great. But this place totally cleaned me up and now I sound more professional than ever read more

I have been taking lessons with Kelly at the Singing Place and I have only wonderful things to say about my experience! I am new to singing and the progress I've made with Kelly is just fantastic. I feel much more confident and comfortable singing, and speaking, too! I feel like the lessons help me on many levels. Kelly is a fantastic instructor - she is always energetic, enthusiastic and very supportive. Overall I definitely recommend taking classes at the Singing Place - it's a gem! read more

Kelly is great!! fantastic! Wonderful! These lessons have changed my life. I've been a professional singer for 15 years, in just a few lessons Kelly added an octave onto my range. After a year of lessons, I'm singing things I would've thought impossible, Marvin Gaye, Freddy Mercury, Paul McCartney. It feels so good! She's kind, professional and passionate about what she teaches. She's a great coach, aware of artistry and nuance! Its been a revaltion! thanks zach read more

Really LOVE Kathleen and her Irish CHARM! I wish I could take her home! Learning a lot about singing techniques, what my voice can handle and how to improve it. Kathleen is not there weekends but there are other teachers available on weekends. read more

I honestly cannot say enough fantastic things about The Singing Place and Kelly Farrell. I have been taking lessons from Kelly for almost a year and I can say that she has helped me tap into and realize my full singing potential, helped me correct poor belting technique that was fatiguing me and limiting my range, and helped me work through some mental blocks and limiting beliefs. First, a little back story on me. I have been singing my entire life--in church, choirs, musical theatre, variety shows, dinner theatres, the shower, car--pretty much anywhere I can sing, I will sing. I have taken lessons in the past and came to Kelly with knowledge and experience with proper breathing, vibrato, etc. A few years ago, due to overuse at my day job, I developed tiny vocal nodules and went to a speech therapist to help correct it. By the time I came to Kelly, I received the all-clear from my ENT that the nodules were gone (YAY!) and my vocal chords were healthy again. Through this experience, I learned that over time, I had developed some unhealthy speaking habits (such as pushing too much air). This brought me to the realization that, perhaps I have transferred some of these unhealthy habits into my singing. I knew that if I wanted to be able to sing for the rest of my life, I'd need to learn how to do it in a healthy way. Kelly has completely changed the way I sing. I am using less air, experiencing much less fatigue, am able to belt much higher than I used to without hurting myself or making my throat sore and scratchy, songs that were once difficult are now easy, my breath support and breathing has improved, and I am having so much fun. If you are serious about learning proper and healthy singing technique to help you experience the joy and ease of singing and extend the life of your voice, if you're interested in getting out of your own way by identifying and getting rid of the limiting beliefs you have about singing, then do yourself a favor and sign up for classes today. On top of everything else, Kelly is super nice and easy to talk to, so if you're nervous about singing in front of someone else, she will make it much easier for you. Also, the space is fantastic and you'll feel at ease the second you walk through the door. Happy Singing! read more

Kelly is the most amazing teacher ever! If you are fortunate enough to find her, don't let her go! I was blessed to find Kelly just a few months ago and she is literally changing my life. Over the years, I had sung professionally with a number of bands and artists but was never happy with the way I sounded--singing felt like a struggle to me. In just the last 2 weeks with Kelly, I've learned what I'd been trying to find for the past 10 years. I'm revisiting parts of old songs that I struggled with before and, with the new technique, everything is sooo diifferent! My voice has never been so smooth, rich and powerful. Singing is becoming more and more effortless every day. I feel like someone just handed me a Ferrari before I even learned how to drive! I know I have a lot of work to do but I'm confident that with Kelly I'll be able to sing whatever I want. Thank you so much, you are incredible! read more

Melina is my teacher, and she gave me a lot of helpful instructions. We worked mainly on Pop and Rock songs: besides the techniques, I also learned how to perform . Melina helped me become more confidence while singing, and now I enjoy singing even more! read more

I've had a considerable amount of music instruction. From solfage and theory, to multi instrument performance (piano, pipe organ, violin, etc...) and in all my years I don't know that I've encountered a more natural, gifted, and welcoming instructor than Kelly at The Singing Place. My wife and I took singing lessons together a few times, and it was a fantastically enjoyable experience every time. Kelly succeeded in finding exactly what I could do well, and what needed more attention. She helped me find vocal exercises which gave me confidence in my ability to hit the right notes the first time (and stop scooping.) She made singing a joy. Do yourself a favor and take your singing up a level with Kelly. read more

Kelly is the most amazing teacher. She is kind, encouraging, and she talks FAST, which I personally enjoy because it means more time for me to sing and do exercises. I have always been afraid of singing, thought I was terrible at it, had low self esteem when it came to it. But Kelly has drilled in that like anything else, it's a learnable skill. I'm 9 months into lessons and I love it. I can't believe I waited this long! I plan on continuing for several years :) read more

The Singing Place is a GEM! Kathleen is absolutely fabulous. I am so fortunate to have found her as my voice teacher. Each week, I look forward to my lesson, which I have been doing for eight months now. The improvement I feel and hear in my voice is astounding. Kathleen is incredibly professional, talented and knowledgeable as a teacher, coach and performer, and is her students' biggest cheerleader. I feel completely comfortable and welcome in her lovely studio. She is great with all ages, too! I have met several of her students and each one could go on and on with praise for Kathleen. I cannot recommend the Singing Place highly enough. read more

My review is specifically for Kelly Farrel. I took lessons with Kelly for a little less than I year, and she is absolutely wonderful. First her technique is incredible, and she know how to explain it in a way that you can get. but on top of that she is endlessly understanding and patient. 5/5 would definitely recommend! read more

I took an introductory singing lesson with Melina. She was very helpful in determining what exercises to practice my vocal range and techniques. The classroom is quite cozy and clean, and makes one feel at ease. Would recommend to anyone wanting to take courses here! read more

My daughter has been taking lessons from Kelly for 2 months now and we are very happy. Kelly allows my daughter to pick the songs that she wants to sing, which makes her incredibly engaged in the process. Kelly works on pitch, tone, phrasing, volume, breathing, performance. If you are looking for a singing teacher in the LA area, Kelly is the Best!! read more

I LOVE THE SINGING PLACE and especially Kathleen. Their place is cute and clean and efficient. Kathleen is so good. She really knows her stuff. In just a few lessons I've really improved. I highly recommend taking lessons here 100%! read more

Can't say enough good things about lessons with Kelly. She's not only a great voice coach on the level of technical proficiency. But she's also wonderful at getting to the root of blocks we create for ourselves. She's made something that seemed intimidating so easy for me. Very grateful to have found her! read more

I have been taking lessons with both Shaylee and Kelly for almost 4 years now .these two ladies are amazing at teaching one how to increase vocal range , improve control,expand vocal agility and mostly nourish talent. I do think they have been able to successfully describe what category of music ones voice is best suited for. I highly recommend all adults who are working professionals try at least a 6-month lesson plan with them. The vocal chords mature and improve with age . Sometimes I think Kelly must have been an ENT in her past life.. Her clinical knowledge of the vocal chords really impressed me!!! What a great team!!!! read more

I have had the distinct privilege of taking lessons for a few years now at the Singing Place from both Kathleen and Shealeigh. As soon as you walk in the door there is a slogan that says, "where talent is nourished" -- and that is truly been my experience here. At one point in my life, I was a guitar player for a living, but I never really had the courage or vocal skill to step out as a front man-- The Singing Place has given me both. I have found them to be first and foremost a place that encourages me as a singer to find my unique voice while developing my skill level. Because of this environment, it has allowed me to check my fears and insecurities at the door and enjoy the journey that it has been. It's hard to really express how indebted I feel to this place. My voice has improved so tremendously that I am confidently setting out to record my first EP in 2019 and giving this whole music thing another shot. Thank you to a truly miraculous place. read more

My experience with this school was not good. The teachers do not teach technique to absolute beginners. They have you singing along with singers on youtube!!! They do not take the time nor do they care to take the time to teach proper singing technique. I wrote a review that was taken down because according to Yelp it did not meet the criteria of their guidelines. I would like to let Yelp know that one of the instructors from this school was harassing me via e-mail constantly because of my first review. Sorry, to say that my experience was not pleasant at this school. All they care about is money!!! read more

My 5 year old daughter plays Tam in Miss Saigon on national tour. While we were in LA for a month with the show I brought her to Kathleen who was amazing! On one of the days I brought her my daughter was hyper and exhausted from a late show the previous night and Kathleen did an astounding job of still finding ways to sneak in some voice exercises, and games to help her learn the songs. Almost any other teacher would become exasperated or give up. It was amazing. Clearly a pro with both music and little kids! read more

My 10 year old daughter is a signed SAG actress with one of the Big 5 agencies as well as two other agencies. Her artist development team is comprised of some of the biggest names in the music business and they wanted her to take eight vocal lessons per month with a certified Seth Riggs instructor in preparation for her musical debut later this year - she will be the youngest female solo artist to debut on a major label in the history of the music business. She is working with the Producer for Selena Gomez/Katy Perry/Miley Cyrus to give you an idea how big this is and how important a vocal coach is for our needs. We interviewed most all the top vocal coaches and what we found was the typical bloated egos who overcharge and under deliver, or worse yet, coaches who weren't even singers themselves; or worse yet, coaches without proper certification. Folks, regardless of what you have been told, it absolutely IS NOT synonymous to charge exorbitant rates and care about your students, period!! If the vocal coach loves what they are doing and truly wants to help you, then they will charge fair rates, and if they don't, run, don't walk, the other direction. Also, in LA everyone is a vocal coach, just like everyone is a photographer. People, don't buy into that cr*p!!! Check their credentials, check their schooling, check everything before you hire a vocal coach or you won't see the results you are hoping for, or worse yet, a vocal coach without proper certification can actually damage your voice. If you want to look for a vocal coach and go through all of the time, trouble and disappointment that I went through that's your business. However, let me save you the hassle, and $$$.....I have checked most all of them out, and rest assured, to my knowledge, there is no better place to get vocal lessons than "The Singing Place." We chose to go with Kathleen, whom my daughter has grown to love, not only because of her knowledge and professionalism but because of her compassion and caring attitude (nurturing) which is extremely beneficial for any student. However, I hear that the other instructors are also great, so check them out too. And, one final thought...my daughter's NY music representatives who are involved in the careers of Beyoncé, Adele and John Legend, monitor her vocal progress weekly via video. And, from their lips...."We are very fortunate to have found Kathleen and The Singing Place." You can't get better confirmation than that! To Kathleen and The Singing Place...Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! We don't know what we would do without you!!! read more

It's been several years since I started lessons with Kelly and I feel endlessly blessed and grateful. To say this place has changed my life would be an understatement. She has guided me in the most compassionate way, providing honest, open, and intuitive feedback, and helping me to become the best version of myself in sculpting and shaping my voice and my life. Through her coaching I have grown immensely both inside and out. In working with Kelly I have improved my vocal abilities in massive ways, and my confidence in my voice has skyrocketed, a night and day difference from my pre-TSP days. That's just the tip of the iceberg of my growth however, as she has allowed me to dig deep and find the most powerful parts of myself that I never knew existed. This woman is magnificently talented at what she does, and this is completely clear to me every time I visit. This place is blessed with an abundance of good vibes and if you're one of the lucky ones who's blessed enough to be a part of it, I salute you. Many thanks to Kelly and Shaylee and the team. xx read more

I decided that I wanted to sing in my 30s, but I didn't know how to read music and had never even learned to play an instrument. What a relief to have found Kathleen and The Singing Place! Kathleen is professional, but also warm, patient and personable. Over the past few months, she's taught me the basics of singing and strategies for working on my specific goals. I highly recommend her to anyone who's ever wanted to sing a little better, even if, like me, you mostly just sing in the shower. read more

I've been taking lessons from Shealeigh for about a year and a half. She made me feel comfortable immediately and has helped me gain confidence with my voice. It has been super fun working with her on a variety of songs. Through Shealeigh, I discovered my one true talent - British musicals. She is patient, fun, kind - a terrific teacher! read more

Kelly is a great teacher and great singer herself. She crafts lessons to perfectly suit your needs, so you can focus on being yourself and improving your unique voice. Also, the vibe is always friendly and professional, never intimidating. I would highly recommend her to friends and colleagues. read more

In a year with Kathleen, she added an octave to my range and broke my nasty singing habits which included pulling on my vocal chords. Think of hiring her as preventive maintenance. She's both Speech Level Singing certified and really fun to work with. What more could you want? read more

I was fortunate enough to have my boyfriend find this place and get me a months worth of classes with Kathleen. He did A LOT of research before he decided on this place and it was the absolute best thing EVER!! Kathleen is so encouraging and amazing with how she breaks everything down that as a student you get it right away. You get undivided and customized attention each time and I've been able to take my voice to places I had never thought I could. I continued after my month was up and it's the best money I ever spend, worth every penny! Kathleen even encouraged me to join her and the other students at her Christmas recital she puts on every year and it was the most amazing time!!! This placed has help me not only with my voice but given me great confident and support In many aspects of my life. It is so much more then "just" the singing place! You will not regret coming here!! read more

My daughter had auditions to get in a school and I found Kathleen by doing a search on the internet. This was almost 2 years ago now! Not only did Kathleen help my daughter nail her audition, she brought more interest in my daughter (who never thought she would want to be a singer). Kathleen was able to discover my daughter's inner talent and help her make her voice stronger. My daughter just did great on another audition. She will continue work on her voice with Kathleen and now wants to go to The Voice one day! I must also give Kathleen credit for other things: she has been so great and willing to help my daughter with her confidence in performing, being more relaxed. Kathleen was always open to listening to my kid's monologue, etc. Every parent who wants to help their kid have a stronger voice and confidence should check out Kathleen, who by the way is very affordable! read more

My 10 year-old daughter has been taking weekly singing lessons with Kathleen for two and a half years. In just a few months, my daughter went from a mezzo belter in musical theatre to a soprano learning her first opera aria. Within a year or so, my daughter's range grew, she developed her vibrato, and learned to smoothly transition from her chest to head voice. Under Kathleen's tutelage and mentorship, my daughter went on to win second place at the American Protege International Vocal Competition in both musical theatre and classical/opera, which gave her the opportunity to perform at Cargenie Hall last December. Since studying with Kathleen, singing has really become a serious passion and pursuit for my daughter. Her singing lesson is a major highlight of the week, and she looks forward to practicing on her own during the weekdays. Recently, with social distancing due to the coronavirus, we decided to give taking my daughter's singing lesson online a try. Last weekend, Kathleen and my daughter did the lesson via Facetime -- it worked out great! According to my daughter, "I got to do warm-ups as usual and practice all of my songs using my laptop and iPad. Using my own devices, I was able to easily search up the songs on my own, just like how I would do when I'm practicing at home. Finally, it was just like a normal singing lesson, and it was really nice to be able to do it from my own house." It worked out so well that we have decided to take my daughter's singing lessons online for the foreseeable near future. And now, my daughter can't wait for her next Facetime lesson this week. We highly recommend it to any family that is trying to maintain some sense of normalcy during these unprecedented times. read more

OK, I am super picky because I grew up in a Broadway/ singing family... I tried a few teachers and then found Kelly WOW. The studio is set up brilliantly- a lot of privacy, just a great space. Kelly has been the perfect teacher for my 10 yr old son. He listens to KIIS FM and a lll the pop stars, has a naturally amazing voice-perfect pitch and sings all the time. His favorite day is Wednesday. Kelly validates everything that is right about Lance's talent and voice. She makes it so safe for him which is why its the highlight of his week. She spends time with him warming up and understanding the different areas of the voice technically, and then spends plenty of time letting him sing his heart out and gives the most loving constructive adjustments. He has grown so much in such a short amount of time ( its been 9 months already!!). Kelly just has a way with artists...my son practices each week what they go over and I tell you she is the reason he keeps going and going and has not given up or lost interest! WE are moving farther away and we will continue to do our lessons via SKYPE..thats how good she is! read more

Kelly has been my vocal coach for the last 6 months and she has helped me immensely in improving my pop voice. I have classical vocal training (15+ years), but I wanted to transition to a pop sound. I have tried to teach myself, but this is obviously one of those things where I needed a professional. And given that I have had professional training, I am very picky about who teaches me. As soon as I walked in, Kelly pinpointed my issues and knew exactly how to fix it. Within a month, my voice vastly improved and within 3, everybody kept remarking how amazing I sounded! I feel so much more confident singing ALL types of songs from pop to country to gospel, and that is because of Kelly and her true understanding of all voice types. My last but possibly most important point is that Kelly not only taught me how to sing pop, but she taught me how to sing it correctly and in a healthy manner. So many people teach belting but in a way that can cause vocal chord damage and lead to an early singing retirement, but with Kelly's techniques, I know that I can sing for hours comfortably, without pain or muscle weakness, knowing that I am not hurting myself or my future singing. :) I have absolutely loved working with Kelly at the Singing Place and I hope to continue as long as possible! read more

I have had the pleasure of working with Kathleen for over two years. I hadn't worked with a vocal coach or sung in public for almost 20 years when I was asked to sing "Ave Maria" at a friend's wedding. Kathleen helped bring my voice out in the very first lesson and the song was beautiful. I have moved from California but whenever I go back I schedule an appointment or two with Kathleen. Last time she helped me record a Christmas song for my ailing mother. Another time I was working on a spoof of a Broadway song for a presentation. We had so much fun that my hour lesson turned into two. I was fortunate to be the last one that day. Kathleen was kind enough to continue working with me because the song wasn't quite there. I highly recommend Kathleen and The Singing Place. read more

Both of my kids (4 and 9 year old) have been taking lessons from Kathleen for about 1 year now. Kathleen is very good in teaching the kids, starting with the practice, technique and then the song of their choice. The kids performed twice at a showcase so far and enjoyed it both times. As time goes, my kids slowly build up their confidence in singing in front of many people. I am very glad that we found The Singing Place and will definitely recommend this place. We are very fortunate to have met Kathleen, she is one of the sweetest persons we have ever met. read more

I am obseeeeeeessed with the school & my instructor, Shealeigh!! Definitely the best finding of 2016!! She's been helping me develop my songs & I couldn't be happier with what we achieved in such a short period of time. Always a pleasure seeing Kelly & Kathleen as well.. they're both extremely sweet!! I have nothing but good things to say about The Singing Place, a couple of my friends have also joined the school and we all love it (: read more

Kathleen is an outstanding voice teacher. My 11 year old daughter has been her student for two years and has grown tremendously, both artistically and personally. Kathleen is gentle, loving, and nurturing. She is also very experienced and a fabulous singer herself. I highly recommend her! read more

When I first went to The Singing Place, I was so nervous! I had never had a voice lesson in my life, only a newfound desire and passion for singing I couldn't ignore. The studio is lovely - very comfortable and inviting, but the real gem is Kelly. In only a couple short lessons with her, I am already starting to like the sound of my voice and am making progress in leaps and bounds. Kelly has always been attentive, professional, friendly, and never intimidating or difficult to work with. She will craft every lesson to *you,* and make sure you are set for success in and out of the studio. She provides practical & effective exercises, advice, and techniques for you to apply between lessons...I'd never see anyone else! read more

Kathleen is a superb voice teacher. When I first came to her I had no range or pitch control. Now I can sing over two and a half octaves with good pitch control. She has also given me the self-confidence I needed to sing. Her positive, friendly approach is a pleasure; I look forward to my lessons with her. read more

I took voice lessons a year or so ago before I moved to Los Angeles but never felt like I made very much progress. I'd also tried on and off to teach myself how to sing by watching YouTube videos and buying DVD's. After a few months of lessons with Kelly, I sang "I Want It That Way" by the Backstreet Boys at karaoke in a bar in Montreal. Every cute French Canadian girl in the bar sang along and thought I was awesome. The lessons paid for themselves in that one night. read more