I have been taking lessons with Davin for almost a year and a half. Davin is a talented and…read moreinspiring teacher who will help you grow and learn about who you are as a singer. He has a professional demeanor and a friendly ability to clearly communicate with each student on an individual level. He celebrates the strengths and achievements in your process, speaks to habits, and helps break down those walls that we so often put up (I know I do). After every lesson I step out feeling freer, happier, and more confident. There is a great difference in who I am now vocally and who I was when I walked into my first lesson with him over a year ago. Also...Missy is new to Davin Youngs Voice and she is fantastic as well! I have taken a lesson with her and she is personable and professional. She's also crazy-talented and understands why we do what we do and how to enhance our singing technique. She is a great addition!

I've been working with Davin for over a year. As an actor who has also attended an arts…read moreconservatory and has taken singing lessons over the years, he's one of the best vocal teachers I've worked with. Seeking to improve my talents as a vocalist, I've also taken group as well as private lessons at Old Town School of Music. I personally find private lessons to be of much more use than group lessons as it affords much more time to address the technical concerns(bad habits, posture, etc.) that are holding me back. A satisfying one on one dynamic with a private vocal coach can be much more difficult to find. I've had teachers where the lessons don't seem like they're building on anything; the "arc" of the lessons seems disconnected. As a private teacher, Davin is the best I've worked with. What I like about him is that he will keep on me about my bad habits and he's not afraid to be direct with his criticism(another peeve I have about some private coaches is that they are afraid to lose you as a client so they tend to sugarcoat things). Anyhoo, I heartily recommend him as a teacher. I joked with him once that as a starving artist, I have a budget: Rice, Beans and Singing Lessons. And it's true. Finding your voice as a singer is one of the most satisfying and amazing things you can do and with his help, I'm well on my way. Thanks, dude!

I highly recommend Kate Ryan for vocal training! Kate is very well diverse in various Genres of…read moremusic! You will receive excellent coaching on different techniques and styles! Kate has helped develope my vocal skills which has allowed me to perform for audiences I could have only imagined!

Kate is a brilliant voice teacher! Incredibly skilled, kind, and professional. She helps me find my…read morevoice and my breath with ease, strength and confidence. She has helped me get better in every aspect of vocal performance and I'm so grateful to know her!! Can't recommend Kate enough.

We all screw up, right? I mean, doesn't the saying go, "To err is human."?…read moreSo yes, they screwed up. Was I pissed? You bet I was! Hence my original review. Somehow they got my personal information (I'm guessing Yelp! will give them info to try & resolve issues.) I'd spoken to Robert, who was quite gracious & explained the situation. He'd offered an "olive branch", so to speak, & I took him up on it. When I'd met Robert, he really wasn't what I'd expected, & I'm not even sure myself what I'd expected, but he was very friendly, asked a lot of questions, and gave a lot of good advice. (plus, he lied & said I look 12 years my junior-so that ALONE deserves 5 stars!) There are 2 different options available. But unfortunately I am going thru situations (that I wasn't when I'd originally called) that won't allow me to join Robert on a journey to make Kristin Chenoweth cry. (the ugly cry, too!) End story, cuz I could blather on forever; I believe RHR had good intentions & just f'd up. And they ended up going the extra mile to apologize. If I had the cash to join, Smash might still be on the air! ***Thanks Robert for making it right. I'm glad I didn't end up canceling. It was a great experience & I truly do wish I had the funds to join!!!

Somehow took me several years to get here to write a review; didn't even think he was on Yelp…read more Robert has been teaching me how to use my voice as an instrument. How to care for and train it, and how to play it. I went from shower singing to singing in public, performing in public within a year and my confidence and my ability grew along with my repertoire. He is a past master at analysis of strengths and weaknesses, reenforcing the former and transforming the latter. Whether you want to sing in public, need help in finding your voice in business meetings or just want to have fun, Robert is for you, the thinking person's singing teacher.

Michele Thomas (owner of Soulstream Music) has been my voice instructor for a year now and I can't…read moresay enough positive things about her. She is a phenomenal jazz vocalist and brings both her expertise and sensible compassion to voice lessons. She encourages you to develop a vocal goal and that is what you will work towards. Unlike other voice instructors I've had, you are allowed to pick your own music here so you can practice what you are both good and comfortable at. She holds semi-yearly recitals for students to display their talents and also holds seminars and other activities to promote musicianship and knowledge in the music business. If you are looking for a caring and competent voice instructor, she comes highly recommended and her fees are ridiculously reasonable.

I never thought to check out Michele on Yelp. I have been going to her for a few years now and she…read morehas coached me through fronting a cover band and on to singing for my original projects. She is not only an amazing talent, but a patient and supportive mentor. She is good about helping you set realistic goals and achieving them. She doesn't have the one size fits all teaching method. She meets you at your current level and helps you move forward. She helps you develop YOUR voice.

My daughter is enjoying her piano lessons so much. We are currently virtual but she's very excited…read moreto begin face to face instruction. Ms. Lili is so kind and patient with my daughter. We would highly recommend FAME Center.

From the owner: Our Vision - To create an environment where all of today's…read moreyouth have the opportunity to thrive and contribute to tomorrow's world. Our Mission - FAME Center provides equitable access to arts education so that the next generation has creative tools to uncover their potential and imagine their futures. FAME Center was established as a 501(c)(3) in 2018 to directly confront the lack of accessibility to music and fine arts education in underserved Chicago communities. We work tirelessly to fulfill our mission of fostering creativity by providing transformative education through creative engagement resulting in the growth of the human spirit through the arts. FAME Center is located in the Daystar Center building in the South Loop neighborhood of Chicago. Our brilliant students come from schools all over Chicago such as South Loop Elementary, St. Ignatius, Chi-Arts, GEMS World Academy, Old Saint Mary's, Daystar, Latin School of Chicago and many more. We continuously add teachers and lessons in other instruments and subjects so please call or email to check with us for further information about lessons and classes not listed.

I have been learning to play the piano with Ms. Chen for a year and a half now. I had never played…read morebefore and this was my desire since childhood. Ms. Chen has been a wonderful teacher. Patient yet persistent and always very supportive. I feel very fortunate to have her as my teacher.

Ms.Lipeng has been teaching piano to our 3.5 year old daughter for the last 6 months. During this…read moretime, I have seen my daughter not just learn piano, but also develop an appreciation for music. I completely attribute her progress to Ms.Lipeng's way for teaching. She is patient, caring and supportive, all attributes of an effective teacher, especially for a toddler. My daughter has made tremendous progress and had her first piano recital recently. Loved it :). In addition to learning, my daughter has a lot of fun during her sessions and looks forward to spending more time with Ms. Lipeng. I would highly recommend Ms.Lipeng as a piano teacher to anyone, both children and adults.