Great at what she does! Really has a lot of experience and passion and is serious about her students 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 -- 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. read more

It's truly a blessing to have Forbsey as my vocal coach. I have been singing for many years since I was a kid and went through quite a few coaches myself. Forbsey is simply amazing and the best one I've ever met. I have been working with her for almost two years now and I still feel I'm progressing at an insane speed daily all thanks to her guidance. I take weekly lessons with her - in person initially and remote now due to relocation. Both formats work effectively and honestly attending her lesson is one of the things I look forward to the most every week. Forbsey is beyond knowledgeable across various genres and styles. I've personally learned pop, rock, jazz, gospel, musical theater, and even rap from her, an unobtainable experience from my previous training. More importantly, she respects her students as true artists by listening to our needs and tailoring her pedagogy to suit our goals. Through her, I not only developed powerful and healthy techniques but also refined other competencies in songwriting and performance. Personally, Forbsey is such a supportive and inspiring mentor to me. I first met her during a difficult time but Forbsey truly boosted my confidence and encouraged me to keep pushing forward. Her lessons feel like therapy to me -- both for my voice and my spirit. I'm beyond grateful to have her as my coach. read more

What a great experience! My best friend has always wanted to take a vocal class and Forbsey helped us surprise him for his birthday. She was professional, prompt, and really put in so much thought to make it an unforgettable experience! Highly recommend! read more

Where do I begin?? I've been working with Forbsey for about five months now and the impact she's had on my voice has been incredible. I grew up singing, but have been struggling with losing my voice easily and nodes for years now. When I first began with Forbsey it seemed as though every other session I could barely access my head voice (if at all) due to the damage. However, she suggested I see an ENT and recommended some home remedies of her own to see if they'd fix the issue, as she shared she'd struggled with problems of her own in the past. Sure enough, here I am months later hitting notes I never thought I'd have access to again! She saved my voice (quite literally) and I can't thank her enough for it. On top of that, her techniques have helped shape and grow my sound immensely - all in less than six months! I've studied with her both in person and remotely due to not wanting to brave LA traffic across town and both ways are fantastic. I truly can't recommend or thank her enough!!! read more

I've been studying with Forbsey at The Vocal Mechanics for several years now, and I can confidently say she is one of the best vocal coaches out there. After working with several high-profile (and very expensive) teachers, I finally found someone with a fresh, unique approach that truly resonated with me. Forbsey didn't just help me refine my vocal technique--she helped me discover my own sound and develop the confidence to express myself fully as a vocalist. Her teaching style is straightforward, specific, clear, and creative. Beyond vocal mechanics, she has guided me in songwriting and artistry, giving me the tools to grow as a well-rounded artist. If you're looking to take your voice to the next level, I can't recommend Forbsey highly enough. She has made a profound impact on my singing, creativity, and overall confidence as a performer. read more

I have been doing vocal lessons with Jen for almost a year now and man has she taught me how to listen! I love her vocal techniques and how she helps break a lot of mental barriers. I highly recommend her. read more

Working with Forbsey has been amazing! I first reached out to her when I was filming a series in Canada and needed to sing for the role. I wasn't a trained singer so singing live on set felt really daunting but forbsey was so helpful in helping me work on my tone and craft a performance. Thanks to her, I ended up having a great experience with the song and am now continuing to develop my voice. As a busy mom and someone who's out of town for work often, it's so convenient to be able to hop on zoom and do a lesson. I feel like my voice is really improving and I'm learning so many practical applications that have a lot of impact. She's a pro and it shows! read more

Forbsey is seriously the REAL DEAL! Working with her has been an absolute game changer. I thoroughly recommend that new students do the 2 hr intro class. It gets you up to speed, QUICKLY. Forbsey is a true mentor and cheerleader and has created a safe, nurturing space where I feel comfortable taking risks. Lessons are fun and there's not a question she doesn't have a good answer for. She's super connected, really GETS the music business and knows how to develop and guide an artist. If you want to become a better vocalist, here's where you come!! read more

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Where do I even begin!! Forbsey has single-handedly changed my life; not only helping me gain a technical sense of my voice but also mentally. I had been wanting to learn how to sing since I was a little girl; but I was NERVOUS. I lacked the confidence to take that next step for myself, until this year I wanted to really commit to my personal promise and take the leap. Starting with the technical side...from the first lesson, Forbsey completely changed my perspective on singing and within the first two hours, I felt like my voice had gone under a transformation. I went from barely being able to sing in my middle range, holding insurmountable loads of tension in my throat, not understanding how to use my instrument at ALL to working on Paramore and Demi Lovato tracks within FOUR months. With Forbsey's guidance and motivation, she has helped me relieve tension in my throat, expand my range more than I could have ever imagined, and interpret songs with depth and artistry. I understand my instrument so much better, and am gaining invaluable self-awareness on how to use it properly and safely. From a mental standpoint, Forbsey has been my #1 cheerleader. Sometimes I come in feeling so defeated and frustrated with myself (I'm working through that perfectionist mentality) to feeling like I could tackle anything by the end of the lesson. The confidence she has instilled in me is monumental, and it has had a ripple effect in other areas of my life. Forbsey has also been beyond inspiring and helpful in terms of songwriting. I had expressed to her that this was something that I was curious to tap into; but scared to start. She has been with me every step of the way helping me iterate and edit my own lyrics, and challenging me to dig deeper within myself during this process. She is not only a talented singer and teacher, but has INVALUABLE knowledge of the music industry and songwriting processes. I feel like a sponge around her because of the amount of information and knowledge I absorb. Forbsey is an incredible person. It has been a privilege to work with her. I am truly grateful and can't wait to see how my singing will continue to improve under her guidance!! THANK YOU!! read more

Forbsey is absolutely amazing!!! She has been working with my 11 year old daughter, and I'm just so impressed with Forbsey's knowledge of (forgive the pun) vocal mechanics. Seriously, though, she breaks things down in really technical terms. But, even more impressively, she is able to communicate these techniques and this knowledge in incredibly accessible and memorable ways. And her exercises and way of thinking about the voice are both really unique and very commonsensical. My daughter has grown so much in such a short time. This isn't her first vocal teacher, but Forbsey is hands down the best teacher she has had. read more

I started seeing Forbsey about a year ago and it's one of the best things I've ever done for my singing. I've always loved to sing and have been in choirs and musicals since elementary school. My pitch has always been good and over the years I've grown a decent understanding of technique, but I felt like I was at a plateau with certain areas of my voice. Forbsey really pushed me to the next level and gave me the tools to feel confident to actually start performing again. She showed me how to avoid causing vocal fatigue on my high notes while still having a powerful sound. She also has an in depth understanding of the music industry from all of her years as a professional vocalist. She even helped me practice stage presence, movement, and microphone handling and discussed potential avenues for a career in the music industry. In the year since I started seeing her, I've had multiple gigs as a back up vocalist, and even started performing solo sets of some of my originals around Los Angeles (which I had never done before.) I am so grateful to her for everything she has taught me. It was worth every penny. She doesn't have that many spots on her roster, so if one opens up, snag it while you can! read more

Forbsey has helped me transform my voice in just a few months. Lessons with her has helped me practice on my own using the right techniques versus being all over the place. My confidence within myself as a singer has gone up since taking lessons with her. Highly recommended going to see her if you're a singer! She makes you feel super comfortable and pushes you to become a better vocalist within every lesson. read more

I've been having vocal lessons with Forbsey since Jan 2020. 4 months in and I am still loving it! Being able to continue lessons while travelling out of state for work via FaceTime / Skype has been totally awesome. Not much works with the craziness of my schedule but Jenn has found a way to give her remote clients as good an experience as those she sees in person. In classes we focus on songs that I want to sing. We don't spend the session running boring scales instead she provides creative ways to embrace different sounds and really challenges you to bring out the performer inside. Totally recommend Forbsey for anyone wanting to improve their vocal technique and get their passion back for singing! read more

I studied musical theatre at The Stage School (Germany), I've toured with the Londoner, West End (UK) and I've gained some great knowledge on my way but never as much as I've learned from working with this GENIUS. Forbsey knows how to get you stage ready and I mean, STAGE READY! Lots of singing teachers taught me how to sing scales but none of them have actually showed me how to use my Instrument to its full capacity, while singing the songs that I LOVE. Forbsey has taught me everything from breathing, falsetto, belting high notes (that don't hurt) you name it.... It's almost like for the first time, after studying singing for over 10 years, someone gave me the manual! She's given me back my confidence by making sure every song we work on ends up sounding authentically mine and I don't sound like just another clone. It's also great having her there, to run questions past, when I need answers quickly, instead of trying to wing this crazy business, all alone. It's easy to get to her, parking is a breeze but the best thing ever, is that I can do a session with her via SKYPE, no matter where I am. Which has saved my butt. Forbsey is the Queen of addressing the mental aspect of performance, so anxiety and jitters are a thing of the past. We also address how to pace my show, so I finish well and I'm not completely, vocally, exhausted. I know what I've got to do to keep my voice fit - EVERY DAY, so that my voice works well - EVERY DAY (no guess work) Forbsey is an incredible human being that has become a friend! She really cares for her clients and genuinely wants them to succeed. She troubleshoots any vocal/performance issues I might have and tightens them up, to make sure I do! I seriously recommend Forbsey to anyone who wants to master their voice. Whether you're a beginner who wants to learn the basics or if you're a professional who already has a career and wants to "up" their game, she will meet you were you're at and undoubtedly take you to the next level, in no time! Thank you read more

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Forbsey is a beautiful person, talented singer & awesome vocal coach. She has lots of tips and tricks to expand your vocal range. She has helped me to see where I am blocking myself by being too in my head & how to stop listening to the annoying voice inside that tells me I can't do this. For reference I am a relatively shy & quiet person. It has been extremely hard for me to open up & sing in front of anyone but with Forbsey's help I have been gaining more confidence. My has been range expanding & can't wait to keep making more progress. read more

Oh my goodness - there is so much to say about this woman. Its taken me so long to write this review because there's not just one thing I want to brag about when it comes to Forbsey. She is motivating, knowledgeable, focused, and has an incredible ability to teach others how to craft and perfect their own voice. Its one thing when you're a great singer, but its another when you can teach others how to be the best version of what they want to become, and she does just that! Before I met Forbsey, I spent my time with two other vocal coaches. Each one taught me how to sing one specific genre of music, which soon became a problem as a continued to find my voice. Many times as a singer, you tend to evolve as you listen to different music in new seasons in your life. And if your teacher can't teach you as you continue grow, how can you craft 'your sound'? With Forbsey's experience as a coach, and her broad taste in music, I have been able to sing not only Broadway, and jazz, but pop and rock as well. Most importantly, I've been able to sing with no strain to my voice. She has showed me how to apply the different techniques of singing to each genre of music and make it my own. I've been on a vocal journey with Forbsey for about 4 years now and my voice has strengthened so much. I've always been a bit of a introvert with a strong desire to want to sing. I spent the first 2 years crafting my sound but most importantly trying to work up the courage to sing in front of people. My fear of singing in public was something that was so hard to overcome but she encouraged me in such a way that I finally gave myself permission. One day, she told me about an open mic night the following week. I was petrified and told her I couldn't do it. She said that if I did this, she would agree to be my backup singer that night. That night turned out to be one of the best EVER!! When I can, I go and do lessons in person but if I run out of time, Skype sessions are amazing!! I can also do a late lesson if it's via Skype, which is so convenient! Forbsey also does emergency audition prep' which is awesome for last minute troubleshooting and really gives me the confidence to go for it! I HIGHLY recommend Forbsey as your final stop for a vocal coach. No matter what type of singer you are or how long you've been singing, she will help you become the singer YOU WANT TO BE. Many people can go their whole life and not find what makes them truly happy. I'm so grateful to have found mine, and to have the honor of working with someone who genuinely wants to see me thrive as an artist. Not only is Forbsey a great singer but she's an even more incredible person. She is definitely what I believe all vocal coaches should strive to become. THANK YOU FORBSEY. You have helped me find my voice and you have forever changed my life!! read more

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I've been working with Forbsey through online lessons since August 2019. We do 2 lessons a week, I'm in New York and she's in L.A, we have never met in person, but we plan to!! Since then, my singing has advanced to a whole new level. She has helped me improve my technique and tone, and has helped me add so much more character to my voice. I've noticed a positive change in my singing voice, and so has everyone around me. I can hit notes I never hit before, I can hold notes longer, I have better breathing skills, better vocal placement skills, and more. Overall, my singing technique and skill has improved drastically. Besides singing, she also has a lot of knowledge on performance and songwriting. Currently, she is helping me prepare a repertoire of 50+ songs for my live show. She also encouraged me to write songs, so now I am also working on that. She reviews my original songs and gives good suggestions and critique, and helps me with lyrics and melody when I need ideas. Forbsey has moved my musical journey along so much. I've done a professionally recorded cover of "Iris" by the Goo Goo Dolls with her, and she helped me and coached me along the entire process of the recording, even until the actual recording session. She was in the booth with me on Facetime! She's also helped me prepare for multiple auditions, and has helped me put together my own demo reel. Like I stated before, I only have worked with Forbsey over Facetime. Her internet connection always works well. She has a lot of innovative ways to make online lessons work just as well as in-person lessons. She has smart tips and tricks to everything music related, and all of them are quite unique, as I've never been taught the things she has taught me by another voice coach. If you want to get serious about music, Forbsey is a great voice coach to work with. She is very multifaceted and has a lot of experience in the music industry. I recommend her to anyone who wants to take their singing journey to the next level! read more

I really can't say enough about Forbsey! I have had the privilege of working with her for the past couple months and the reviews that say "you will never hear your favorite singers the same way again" is 100% accurate! She is extremely knowledgeable, hears where you are, and then gets straight to the point. The improvement in just these last couple months is completely night and day! I have had vocal coaches in the past but she has taken me to another level I never thought I could get to and all the YouTube videos in the world couldn't give me these results! Not only is she an amazing coach but she is just genuinely a beautiful soul inside and out. In the industry it's very rare to meet people who want to help you and Forbsey has brought a passion and love for writing and singing that I thought I didn't have anymore! She has offered guidance and advise that are far beyond just a typical "vocal coach" and I look forward to every lesson I have with her! I would highly recommend her to anyone! I can't wait to see where I am at the end of this! Thank you Forbsey! read more

Forbsey!! How many ways can I express how grateful I am to have found her. She has reinforced my love for singing again and solidified my voice like a sharpened sword back into my career. A bit of history: Musical theater was my first love. I lived and breathed it for most of my childhood. Naturally, I went into drama school thinking I would die old and happy on a Broadway stage but after graduation my career focus (and bookings) were primarily in film and tv. I stopped professionally training and exercising my voice and singing became a mere hobby reserved for crazy karaoke nights. Last summer I couldn't ignore the constant calling I had within me to honor my voice, recondition and train it properly and get back on stage. Before contacting teachers I made it my goal to book a musical in 2019. After a lot of research I found Forbsey. I was excited to see that she was the complete antithesis of the "classical" voice teachers of my past. I was already a trained and experienced singer but what I wanted was to stretch my sound, get out of my comfort zone and belt like the best without tiring out and killing my chords. When I told her this she knew immediately what I needed to do. Instead of being being neck deep in sheet music and endless vocalizations we focused on placement, methods of manipulating sound quality and working the tops and bottoms (and beyond) of my range as a means to support its entirety. I was amazed how after just a couple sessions I could sing a particular song without feeling the vocal fatigue I experienced in the past. Singing is not a hobby for Forbsey. It is her passion and it is her life and so she naturally expects her students to feel the same. Every session ends with homework and notes to work on before the next session and tools to rehearse and vocalize with. Even during the busy holiday season I was able to coach with Forbsey over FaceTime and still have the same quality sessions I do in person. It was an invaluable thing to be able to do so that any progress I was making wasn't hindered. When I returned to LA, I mentioned to Forbsey that I wanted to record a demo that my agents could use whenever necessary for film/tv projects. We discussed the content, format and length and immediately began working my selections to be ready on the day. Forbey works with a number of the best recording engineers and studios in LA. She was able to reserve a day for me at a top studio with a fantastic engineer as well as be there to direct and coach me throughout my session. It was incredible! I now have a 5 song reel that my agents and I LOVE! I can't even begin to explain how making my voice a priority has elevated and made me feel "whole" again. Forbsey has made me realize that the sounds I want to make with my voice are achievable, that the songs I want to sing are doable and that musical theater dreams I still have are possible. I made it a goal to get back on stage in 2019. I've only been with Forbsey for 8 months and I booked a major musical that will open this spring in DTLA!!! If you are looking for a TRUE voice coach to get your where you want to be then train with Forbsey. She is the absolute BEST!!!! read more

Forbsey is an outstanding voice coach and amazing person! She has me nailing my high notes, confidently singing my low notes, extended my range and SO MANY other things! Her location is central, never any parking hassles and her fees are reasonable. She has shown me how colorful singing can be and taught me the vocal tricks of my favorite artists. In other words, she teaches vocals and breaks it down, like I have never experienced...and I have had other voice coaches! She is inspiring and teaches you how to experiment with sounds to find your own voice. As a person, you'll never want to leave her. She is hilarious, kind and very understanding! I have had to best time EVER at our sessions! In L.A, where prices for quality voice coaches are SKY HIGH and you can never be sure you'll get the results you want...don't waste your time and money. Go to FORBSEY!! read more

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Learning an invisible instrument like your voice is no easy task. I've been playing instruments since I was a little kid, and been a professional touring musician out of Nashville for the past 6 years. Despite having a solid musical foundation, I still struggled with the physicality of getting my voice to do what I wanted it to, eventually just assuming I wasn't meant to be a singer. Luckily I met Forbsey on tour a few years ago and she's been able to break through that mental block and break vocal control down, just like learning a visible instrument. Now singing is a regular part of my arsenal and in Nashville a huge reason for getting work. She's always super flexible, caring, and just passionate about helping her students. Please holler at her if you're really needing to get over the hump with your voice! read more

Amazing! Awesome! FABULOUS! I have been missing out on so much fun but I'm making up for it now. Singing lessons with Forbsey are simply the best. All my fears and misconceptions are a thing of the past. All things are covered here. The first question she asks is, do you want lessons just for fun? Do we have a goal or event coming up?.. or do you want to have a serious shot at it?.. and we go from there. I was so nervous before the 1st lesson but that was just silly.. I wish I had started this years ago... HAPPY :0) read more

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My time at the vocal mechanics has been so amazing! Forbsey is wonderful and so easy to learn from. Our first session, I had many discoveries and it has all just continued to unfold ever since. It's always such amazing energy in class ~ we sure do have a blast while working! I've gained so much more control over my voice in such a short time. As a producer, I'm able to work on some of my original music with her and gain new knowledge/insights. It's just wonderful! 5 Stars for one fabulous vocal coach! read more

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This review comes quite belated. I studied with Forbsey back in 2010 and 2011. She did wonders with my voice! Before the lessons, I was a decent singer and sang mostly on tune already, but Forbsey opened my vocal chords to all kinds of textures. It was a whole new world. Almost been ten years now since I first took her lessons and I'm still applying everything I learned whenever I sing. Because of her teachings, I also gained the ability and confidence to create diverse voices for characters on my YouTube channel. Forever grateful to have had Forbsey as my vocal coach. read more

In just a few weeks, my band was going to be flying to Los Angeles and in the recording studio. There were a couple of songs that kicked my ass and I knew I needed professional vocal help, as other coaches were useless. The high notes, in 2 of my songs, were destroying me and I needed answers - FAST. I was vocally exhausted and hoarse at the end of each rehearsal. I TOTALLY lucked out when I found Forbsey. My 1st lesson with her was via FaceTime ( as I was 6000 miles away) I wasn't sure what to expect, but it all went really well! She gave me some really weird exercises and I had a daily practice plan to strengthen my voice. Forbsey explained everything really well and In record time, my voice was hitting those killer high notes, and a few above - EFFORTLESSLY. In the beginning, I was honestly thinking this is total BS but it worked! I had a couple more remote lessons before meeting her in person in L.A. and doing sessions, in person. Forbsey is a vocalist herself and can sing everything she wants you to do, to demonstrate. Other coaches have only explained what they wanted me to do but never sang or just played notes on a piano, which never had anything to do with my songs or the issues that I had in them. I am amazed with the results that I've achieved in such a short time and now my confidence is through the roof. If you want rapid results, this is who you call. Girl, I owe you BIG TIME!! read more

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Forbsey is amazing! I am a complete novice and was just interested in learning a new skill. By the end of my first lesson I felt like I had opened up a completely new part of my brain. It's true that you will never listen to your favorite vocalists the same way again after taking singing lessons with her. Forbsey helped me nail some core songs that I can feel comfortable singing in a karaoke situation. She also helped me work up to "stretch goal" songs given my range that I can continue to refine over time. I have learned so much from Forbsey and have loved every minute of it. read more

Forbsey is an amazing teacher with a love and passion for singing that is infectious. I knew within the first 10 minutes of my daughter's first lesson how great she was. She immediately picked out her strengths and weaknesses and has been building on them ever since to make a huge difference in helping her improve her technique and performance. Forbsey's lessons are always fun but she definitely has an honest way of connecting with my young daughter to make her work and bring out the best in her voice. In just over a year, her tone, pitch and range has improved so dramatically, she sounds like a pro. When offered Skype lessons, I had my doubts but they are simply fantastic! If my daughter needs to fine tune a last minute audition, even at crazy hours, Forbsey is just a call away. No more driving/ traffic hassles, it's so convenient. Forbsey is genuine, enthusiastic, a truly great teacher who makes you feel like you are part of her family. We love her and would recommend her to anyone wanting to bring out the best in their singing ability." read more

I met Jenn by chance when a newly-made friend said "my roommate is a vocal coach, you should meet her". You don't usually expect much from someone who comes to you due to her proximity by way of roomie. I was able to spend a hour with Jenn and she far exceeded the highest expectations I could muster. To finally work with someone who understood exactly what to focus on and not waste time with busy things that had no application to the songs I was singing, was golden. She's brilliant. Don't waste your time & money in the wrong places. She knows what's going on. read more

Forbsey is a master of the voice. She is not just a vocal coach, but a vocal therapist. I learned things about myself and my voice I never knew existed--things I never knew were the roots to all of my vocal problems. Because of her ability to identify and target elements of my technique that were holding me back, I found myself on the express train to good-voice-town. She gave me practices and information that will last a lifetime. She also instilled a confidence in me, so long as I follow her guiding principles, that I never thought i would be able to achieve. She's a rockstar and I'm afraid of where my voice would've ended up without her. read more

What can I say, Forbsey is an amazing vocal coach! Not only does she help you sing better, but she really cares and helps develop you as an overall artist. Forbsey knows a lot of different vocal techniques, music industry resources, and tricks to the trade when it comes to becoming a better singer. I came in as a person not knowing how to sing properly, but as I taken more lessons, I've progressively gotten much better. I now know what techniques to use with my voice, what music my voice fits well with, and how to be a better overall performer. In addition, I'm now getting more gigs with music groups and clients wanting to record my voice for their projects. You can really come out as a better singer if you consistently practice and study your vocal craft. You'll feel very accomplished and have a lot of self-fulfillment. Totally recommend Forbsey without a doubt. Thank you! read more

This is the best vocal teacher in the world and believe me I've had a few. The first lesson she already unlocked a lot of super powers you didn't even know you had and she doesn't waste a second of your time showing useless scale exercises. Super effective method and cuts right to the chase. I'm writing this after doing a vocal lesson remotely from Milan Italy. It's so awesome to be able to keep consistent while I travel. This lady really knows her sh*** , you get a lot done each lesson and focuses on my trouble areas and smoothes em out quickly. I've grown so much as a vocalist since I've been with her the last 7 months, I don't want to tell you too many good things cause I don't want her to get too busy and then no more time for me LOL. Freakin love her!!! read more

Forbsey is an incredible vocal coach but so much more! I've been working with her for over a year now, mostly in person, and occasionally over video call. I'm a professional singer-songwriter, and have worked with various vocal coaches over the years. Forbsey has vast knowledge of vocal technique, and has helped me to build my range, and tap into a safe top end that I never knew I had (I had always reverted to a top falsetto). She understand my unique sound, and helps me to strengthen my voice to fit that sound, but also pushes me to challenge myself so I learn my full vocal cspacShe also has improved my performance through video self-critique, worked with me on branding, strategy, and goal setting. It's easy to feel overwhelmed and become pessimistic, but Forbsey is always there to give me a boost of practical encouragement! I feel lucky I found her! read more

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I Love working with Forbsey! She's super professional and encouraging. She helps me to make new distinctions about my vocal technique and control with every class... The "Ah Ha" experience when you feel your voice reach a note you've never felt before. read more

Forbesy is Amazing!!! If you want to take your singing to the next level and beyond. She will give you the tools to make that happen. I've been with her for over year now and my vocal ability has increased dramatically. As an experienced singer, I was looking for an edge and better control. Forbesy provided the template and understanding to become more self aware and take full control of my instrument! I cannot say enough good things about her, if you're looking for someone to trust and improve your instrument to the best of its ability she is the One!!! read more

Forbsey is the best voice instructor out there. I first started taking classes with her 2 years ago to prepare for an event (that required me to sing on stage in front of my peers). I didn't think I'd ever have the confidence to do it. Forbsey not only taught me how to control my vocal range, but she coached me along the way even when I hit the occasional (or often!) wrong note. She gave me the confidence not only to do it, but also have fun. After just a few lessons, I went up on stage in Hollywood and performed to a packed room of people. I never would have dreamed of doing this before taking lessons with her. She has the experience from being a professional singer and really listens to what you hope to get from her instruction. I continue to take classes since it's something I really enjoy. I'm no professional singer, but truly enjoy the experience of working on my vocal range and practicing with her. Don't hesitate - sign up for a lesson and try it out yourself! read more

I feel so blessed to have met someone like Forbsey. Looking for a vocal coach is always a tiresome process, especially in Hollywood where everyone charges astronomically high fees and promises to make you a superstar. In a land of bullshit, Forbsey is the real deal. I walked into my first lesson, not knowing what to expect, but Forbsey instantly put me at ease. She's funny, irreverent, hilarious - and most importantly - you can tell she genuinely cares about her students. She focuses just as much on vocal technique as she does on style and artist development, and her industry experience and network is just unmatchable! It's almost ridiculous how much everyone loves her :p. She even made it to my bday!! What a sweetheart. I've been recording on my own for awhile now but recently Forbsey gave me the opportunity to record in one of the top studios in LA at a major discount + full team on board, and we've been meaning to tour some piano bars for awhile now! + Forbsey is also a songwriter and I can't to work to work on some originals with her. Forbsey is the best!! read more

This lady is amazing, she really knows her stuff! I have been to many teachers but she is by far the best!!! I saw her twice in person when I was in Los Angeles but now I continue my lessons every week via Skype. It is so convenient! I saw/ heard dramatic results within 2 hours Forbsey is simply- FANTASTIC!!!! read more

The Vocal Mechanics - Vocal Coach Near Me

Forbsey is THE BEST. There's not really another way to say it. I've only been with her for a month and have learned SO MUCH about how to sing. I've been singing almost my whole life, but only now do I feel like I know what I'm doing. I've taken lessons from other people before, but have learned more in the last month than ever before. She keeps things simple and straightforward. As a singer herself, she breaks things down in a way I've never seen before, that make so much sense! She knows it's just as much about the psychological stuff as it is about the technical stuff and she has methods to attack both. And even though I live in LA, I sometimes do FaceTime / Skype lessons because I'm not trying to mess with all that traffic! The lessons are just as great remotely as they are IRL. I could not recommend her more. She is also just a gem of a human being. Do your voice/career/self a favor and see her, I'm so glad I did. read more

Love this woman! I started lessons with her back in 2012 having absolutely NO experience and gobs of insecurities about singing. I had tried other singing "academies" at the same time, and they were very uninspiring. Forbesy is the true inspiration and a real talent. She's worked in the music business for over 20 years and has gold records in singing and songwriting to prove it! Anyway, she works with whatever skill level you have and works with you to achieve whatever you want. She even nudged me to write and record my first song, which was an incredible experience. I could literally not have asked for a better coach and human being to train me from raw beginner to a guy who can grab a mic and sing in front a group now! I deeply appreciate all the time I've spent working with her. if you're on the fence about hiring a coach, just give her a try. One visit with her and you'll see what the real deal is. read more