I have always really wanted to take voice lessons. When I was younger, all my friends seemed to be in voice lessons but I was already in piano lessons and dishing out the cash for both wasn't really in the cards for my parents. Thus I recently decided that I would check Yipit daily until a deal came up. You can imagine my excitement when a Lifebooker coupon appeared for a great deal on 4 private voice lessons. I purchased it immediately and waited until morning to schedule my sessions. I met Amber in Silverlake at what I assume is her studio apartment. She said she usually teaches in Echo Park but she had a bunch of online appts that day so she worked out of here. She looks pretty young and she sat with her keyboard set up and a chair facing it, which I sat in, in a very small bedroom. We started by going over why I'm taking lessons. I love music, playing the piano and singing, but I have a raspy kind of voice... which I like... but I have a difficult time hitting higher notes. And mainly I just wanted to kind of develop my own style of singing that would complement my voice. Amber talked and went over the basics for most of my lesson. It was informative but it wasn't really anything that I was excited to go home with or anything, plus I knew a lot of it already. But being the first lesson, I realized a bit of orientation was probably standard and would be helpful later. I was mostly excited for my next lesson though, as there wasn't a ton of opportunity for me to sing to even really get a feel for me as an individual. The next week I realized I wasn't positive where we were meeting as she said she "usually" meets in Echo Park but she also said she had a lot of online appts that day and since we were supposed to keep our lessons in the same day I wasn't sure if that meant she worked from home Wednesdays. I sent her a quick email about 45 mins before my appt. She responded about 10 mins before my appt. She was probably in another lesson and this was my fault for not really thinking about it sooner. But this did not leave enough time whatsoever to get from WeHo to Echo Park on a Wednesday at 5pm. Turned out that did not even matter because someone was blocking my car in anyways which has never happened before. I knocked on every neighbor's door only to find out the girl went to the movies with her boyfriend. I came inside right before the response from Amber saying we were in Echo Park. I responded immediately explaining the situation and asking if I could reschedule, or given that it was last minute, even relinquish one of my four lessons and see her again next week. No response at all I finally got a response the next day saying "Hi Melissa, As you read on your voucher, any cancellation without 24 hours notice, voids the voucher. I have so many clients to juggle that I can not afford to sit and wait when I could be teaching. I am so sorry but I must be consistent and apply the same rules to everyone." She offered me a discount in her normal $80 rates if I wanted to continue. Alright... Now I understand having to give up one of my lessons but there's absolutely no reason why I shouldn't be able to come back for the last two. Additionally, I explained the situation in time to have taken a cab and made the last 30 mins of my lesson, which still would have been cheaper than her $80/hr rates, so the voucher wouldn't be "void" (the phrase alone irritates me... Like she can't do anything about this "void voucher"... Like some sort of "system" will no longer allow me access. Ugh.) And no, I didn't read the fine print on the stupid voucher until this happened, after which I read "voucher MAY be void". And honestly, even if I had read that I would have thought, well I'm contacting her with a situation out of my hands, her studio hopping added to the confusion, and she didn't respond when I asked about rescheduling until it was too late. Of COURSE a business seemingly just starting out because there are no reviews whatsoever (except for the quotes of reviews she wrote on her site, which who's to know if she didn't just make them up. I mean... where is she quoting from anyway?) would want new clients to be happy. And even if the voucher does say that, why on earth would I want to buy extra lessons from someone who I feel just ripped me off? Anyways, she seemed nice at first, she seems like she probably has a good singing voice and perhaps she's helpful. I, however, will never know because I will not be going back. Plus I don't exactly see myself having warm feelings for the girl anytime in the near future. read more

Voice Lessons by Amber Q - Musical Instruments & Teachers Near Me

As a singer/studio musician that has been performing for many years now, I have relied on Amber's wonderful methods for stage performances and studio work. Her teaching has been instrumental in advancing my musical career to the level it is today. Every time I leave a lesson my voice feels refreshed and in prime condition. I love her techniques and I have been complimented frequently that I have vastly improved since attending her lessons over the years. She has given me a new-found confidence that has translated very well to the stage. Amber is such an amiable, kind individual and I would highly recommend her services to anyone! As for the negative reviews listed, her cancellation policies are clearly stated within her contracts, so if a lesson time is missed and she is not notified in advance, the responsibility falls squarely on the client. read more

WOW Amber! An amazing person and teacher. She just seems to know what is needed in my learning curve to move forward. She makes singing so much fun. In the year I've been taking lessons I've gone from embarrassed to sing period! to singing at open mics party's and talent shows. Next the Hollywood Bowl! :) read more

Amber is A-mazing! In the two sessions that I bought on Amazon, I learned so much! She was very flexible in scheduling them around my work hours, and the place is easy to reach and has ample parking. I know that if and when I am ready to really focus on singing, voice overs and even regular breathing technique, I will definitely go to Amber because she is worth every penny. Amber, in two hours, has already taught me to breathe better, to properly use my vocal cords and the rest of my body as an instrument, how to improve my volume control and how to increase my range. I can sing so much higher than I thought I could and don't even sound like the air is being squeezed out of a balloon! As an actress, the use of and more importantly, control over my voice is really important and all the technique Amber managed to cram into two hours is so appreciated! The recordings of the practice melodies and (ermahrgerrrrrrd!) my own voice are definitely a great aide in improving these. Other than that, Amber is the cutest and sweetest teacher, it's incredible how she is so tiny and has so much vocal power! It was such a pleasure to work with her! Ha, we even wrote the first line to a new song together! :-P So be on the lookout for our new album haha! I can highly recommend Amber to any (aspiring) singer, voice over and actor! read more

Amber is a great vocal coach! I've learned so much from her and her techniques have really improved my voice. She's really nice and easy to work with too. To the previous reviews: If you make an appointment anywhere, it's your responsibility to show up on time. You can't blame her for sticking to her cancellation policy which is clearly stated where you buy your lessons. read more

My daughter just completed a couple of lessons with Amber via skype. I didn't have high expectations since we got one of those deals that was crazy cheap. However, I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the lesson. Amber is obviously a talented musician in her own right - she sings beautifully and can play any melody that you hum. My daughter is really a beginner, and Amber was able to tailor the lesson to fit her. Amber has obviously worked with lots of kids before. The lessons via skype were AWESOME - we didn't have to worry about travel time or parking, plus it allowed my daughter to be in a less intimidating position. And since my daughter is shy to perform in front of me, I was able to listen from another room while she had the privacy she needed. This was my best blind experience with lessons of any kind. read more

Amber is a consummate professional and I'm personally so glad that I was introduced to her. I've had several vocal coaches before but no one has taken me as far, and in such a short period of time, as she has. She came highly recommended by several very successful musicians and I can truly see why. As other people have commented here, if you commit to her and the process, you will reap the benefits. With regard to a few of the negative reviews listed here, I find it somewhat incredulous that she would be in any way unfair or unjust. Sticking to policies that prevent her from losing business is hardly unjust. I have never encountered such experiences with her, as my schedules are constantly changing. She has always been very flexible with me about such matters. Trust me when I say, and I'm fairly critical sod at times, but she is head and shoulders one of the best vocal coaches around. read more

Amber is great. I do have one of her vouchers which is a great price for introductory lessons. I'm a complete beginner and have been really excited about what I've learned. We started with learning scales and breathing techniques and by the third lesson had fun composing basic songs. It's been a great experience and I now have some understanding of how to use my voice for speaking and singing. She is a terrific teacher. read more

Amber is absolutely my go to person when I have to sing for an audition. She is patient, knowledgeable and most importantly she knows how to teach!!!Being out of your comfort zone is hard but Amber makes is safe zone. she has numerous techniques to get the results in a friendly and encouraging environment. read more

Amber helped me develop my range and understand the underlying science behind singing. If you stick with her for a dozen sessions or so, you and your fans will notice a big difference. read more

Amber is a wonderful vocal coach. I started going to her in 2006 after receiving a gift certificate. Couldn't even carry a tune. Now 6 years later, I'm still taking lessons, albeit more advanced as my skill level increases. I'm a bit surprised to read some of the negative reviews as she's always been very flexible. In fact, if she ever runs late on any of my lessons, she always doubles the amount of time she missed. So if she ran ten minutes into my session with her last session, she gives me an extra twenty minutes after. I'm sure she has to be stricter when she offered the coupon but wow is it the best deal ever. I was never lucky enough to get a coupon and have always paid full price. Is it worth it? TOTALLY! And just an FYI, as a reply to the "she was in her underwear and couldn't have had a lesson scheduled" comment, Amber DOES do a lot of skype lessons so she could have very well had a session scheduled. read more

Been with Amber over two years and not only have I improved but I'm getting gigs! She doesn't waste time getting you to work on the parts of your technique that lead to the most improvement, so I made incredible progress in my first few weeks of lessons (in fact the performance that I originally had seen her to prepare for resulted in a standing ovation). Since then I have had quite a few paying gigs and a solo show at a well known local venue. -Frank read more

I signed up for the classes through a living social deal, and had a great time! I've never taken a singing lesson before, but am familiar with music theory, and she was able to structure the lesson accordingly. Learned some new stuff and had fun. read more

She is wonderful with my 7 year old daughter! (and I love to hear her beautiful voice while waiting)

I've been taking lessons with Amber for over two years. She's helped me develop my voice and always pushes me to try new vocal styles. I've been able to add a couple of low notes to my range and properly train my head and mix voices. She's always been helpful and flexible. From past experience, I've checked in with her in advance (usually 2-3 days) to confirm lessons, and I've always gotten a timely response. While unexpected things can happen, any and all issues with scheduling were resolved. For those using a coupon, I can only imagine that there are certain parameters that need to be followed especially when a very large discount is offered through a third party. I would adhere to all stated rules and regulations when purchasing coupons. read more

Amber is terrific. I decided to start lessons in my mid-20's without ever doing any kind of singing before. I went from not being able to sing at all to being a regular on the mic at karaoke. It's been a really fun experience and Amber has always been really encouraging and made me feel very positive about the process even when I doubted myself coming into it with no experience. read more

I had the same problem as the previous reviewer. I bought the deal and went to my first two lessons, for which I received reminder emails the day of to confirm the appointment. I was under the impression she would confirm each lesson, and on the third lesson I received no emails and was deliriously ill and slept through my lesson. She didn't even call or email to see where I was or why I wasn't there. When I emailed her that evening, she gave me the same crap about how the entire voucher was now void, as if it was completely out of her control. It's not like it's a big corporation where they have rules and regulations to follow, it's just her, and even a big corp would be more personable and understanding than she was. I didn't even see her response until after the following week when I came to my voice lesson and got shooed away because she had 'scheduled another student' which was clearly bullshit as she was still in her underwear and completely shocked to have someone at the door. She also used the excuse that her schedule is completely full and she just doesn't have room for anyone else right now because so many people bought that deal last month, so why did she put up another coupon deal today for half the time in lessons and almost twice the cost of the previous one? To summarize: she's an impersonal heartless money grubbing biatch and I would never go back. read more

I have never taken private vocal lessons before and was excited to know that I could afford a few lessons thanks to Dealfind. Amber was very patient and listened to what my concerns were and problem areas. She always made notes for me, emailed them immediately including recording parts of the lesson for me to listen to and practice at home. I would definitely take more lessons from her and highly recommend her! read more

Very happy with the lessons I received from Amber via Skype. She was very knowledgeable. I'm a beginner so she broke everything down from how to breath correctly, how vocal chords work, to tones, scales and more. She gave me a good foundation to continue practicing. I feel allot smarter. Can highly recommend if you're a beginner....good stuff. read more

Amber was very flexible in scheduling and patient with my changing schedule. The lesson itself was very informative and set the tone for proper learning. I take music lessons from 4 teachers and find Amber to be one of the best I have encountered. I appreciate her professionalism and yet she if very approachable. I could not ask for anything more from an educator. Oh and the ability to do it by Skype is brilliant. read more

I was very impressed by Amber's professionalism, knowledge and talent. I learned so much in two, one hour sessions. She worked hard to tailor my lesson and to make me feel comfortable and good about where I was starting. Love her, her technique and method. read more

Amber is a amazing voice teacher. I learn a different take on how sound works and how to get the best out of your voice. I highly recommend her as a great vocal coach. read more

What a great experience. I saw a deal on Amazon, and thought, why not. Amber was very accommodating on scheduling as both she and I had some conflicts with dates we had scheduled. Once the timing worked out, I went through with the lessons. I was rather nervous but Amber jumped right into an assessment and we proceeded right into valuable training. In the couple of sessions she gave me some great constructive criticism that benefited my singing tremendously. I am amazed at how much those tips, specific to my abilities, have helped me. I look forward to more sessions in the future. Thanks Amber. read more