As I clicked on the option to rate this business with five stars, a corresponding message comes up…read moreon my screen, saying "Woohoo! As good as it gets!" I thought to myself, "how apt." I firmly believe that in terms of vocal teachers in a Orange County, Jennylyn Chung is as good as voice teachers get. Her traditional Bel Canto style of singing is especially what makes her studio so fantastic for every style of singer. I started taking lessons from Jennylyn because I had talked to one of her students, who recommended that I try a lesson with her. The voice teacher I had before Jennylyn had me straining and belting, which hurt in the process and eventually did negative things to my voice. For so long, I was under the impression that singing was work and that this wear-and-tear I was experiencing would eventually iron itself out, which is what my teacher seemed to think. She didn't seem to take my concerns seriously and brushed them under a rug. Right off the bat, Jennylyn started helping me rebuild my technique. Unfortunately, I had to start from square one again because everything I knew was strained. Since then, Jennylyn has helped me take almost all of the tension out of my voice and replaced it with comfortability, ease, and confidence. I cannot say that I've quite arrived in the time that I've been taking lessons from her, but I know that with every day that passes, I'm getting closer and closer to my goal. I'd recommend Jennylyn to anyone and everyone who is serious about learning to sing well. Don't waste your money with teachers that teach at a university and claim to be an amazing teacher by backing their argument up with their degrees. Jennylyn does have a Masters in vocal performance (if I remember correctly) from Cal Baptist University, but her experience in the real world, having been with countless misguided teachers, is was really makes her the most competent voice teacher in Orange County. Jenny's extensive experience with many types of teachers and teaching styles gives her a clear picture of what vocal students often go through. She knows a damaged voice when she sees one and she can help fix and repair it. Even for those without damaged voices, Jennylyn knows how to lay the foundations down so that you can reach your full potential, no matter where you've come from in the time that you've been singing. The bottom line is that if you want to take voice lessons with a teacher who really knows what technique to teach and how to teach it, come to Jennylyn. I can't imagine that you'd be disappointed.

First time around, I was confused. Wait, we start from bottom of range and build up to a higher…read morerange? I was used to being told by my previous teacher that I needed to start from middle of range and vocalize to the top to build on the lower range. What I did not realize is that her purpose is to get all of her students to sing relaxed with a neutral larynx position at a quiet volume and build up to a large sound once the vocal chords can relax from bottom to top without stretching the chords. The key is a gentle and natural zipping of the chords that occurs naturally when we speak correctly, however with a background of vocal strain some gentle vocalizing is required to build strength in the vocal chords so that you have one, unified voice and not two or three distinct voices. The whole process might seem unusual and unlike other teacher's you have studied from, but I assure you, she has spoken the most sense to me than any teacher I have ever had and I have had several at the university and throughout the seemingly professional community of south and north orange county. I am appalled that there are not more quality and caring and gifted teachers like Jennylyn. She is not only great at breaking down things in an easy-to-understand way, but she is a kind and giving person who will truly support hard-working and driven individuals. She will encourage you and challenge you and she will help you reach your goals, be that becoming a better singer for fun or a professional career.

Great! Great! Great! I am having so much fun taking singing lessons with Molly. I've always wanted…read moreto know how to sing and really had no idea how. After two lessons, I already feel like my brain has exploded (in a good way!) and all of my old misconceptions have melted away. I could go on and on but instead will just mumble through this for brevity's sake...fun...awesome...learny...good....happy...la la la! Yay!!!!

I'm an absolute beginner except a little bit of singing in a school choir…read more I've always liked singing, but never knew how to do it right, until now. I'm working with Dan Lawler. He is a great teacher. In the few lessons that I had so far, I've learned so much already. Amazing! He makes me feel comfortable with my voice and after each lesson I go out with a smile on my face. It's so much fun!

Working with Sonia on voice lessons has been such a great experience! I loved how much time and…read morecare she took just in the intro call to hear me and understand my goals in singing. Since starting actual lessons together I have gained so many new techniques, skills, and understandings that I did not have before to enable me to grow my skills in singing and music theory. She's very thoughtful in her approach to individualize her lessons to your goals and the approach that works best for you, and I personally love how somatic the process is and how knowledgeable Sonia is in not only singing but the intricacies of our anatomy and how it contributes to singing. Can't recommend working with her enough!

Just started working with Sonia about a month ago, and have really loved it! She makes me feel…read moresuper comfortable and helps me understand the science behind the voice.

Kyle is a great teacher. He is a professional musician who teaches a variety of instruments and is…read moregreat with with kids. Our son began clarinet lessons with Kyle at age 9 with no previous experience, and Kyle patiently taught him everything he needed to get started, develop good habits, and enjoy playing -- within months he performed at a recital. Our son has made great progress and had a lot of fun, and the group recitals are a great experience for young musicians.

Braden is a wonderful music teacher and has a great manner with kids. He engages them and keeps…read morethem progressing. He figured out that one of my boys would do better with piano than guitar and it was the right call! It really worked out that one was on guitar and one on piano and limited the competition :)

I can't say enough wonderful things about this school. I've been taking classes at BGS for 3 years…read moreand have gone from only being able to play a couple of chords to feeling confident enough to perform at open mics. I've been taking Kyle's ensemble class for over a year and it's the highlight of my week. He is a talented musician and an incredible teacher who does a great teaching us technique and theory in a laid back, patient manner. He's also just a really wonderful person! It's been great getting to know everyone at the school-- they are so supportive and helpful, it feels like family. Taking classes at BGS has actually gotten me through some tough times. I always knew I had it to look forward to no matter what. Thank you to Ivan, Kyle and everyone for creating such a special place to learn music!

Louie is amazing ! We attend the classes for my 9 year old…read moreon Saturday mornings at 11. Evan loves playing guitar and Louis is so patient and friendly . This place is nice and clean and feels welcoming. I highly recommend it.

We love Musicolor Method. Andrew and Jonathan are fantastic! The method is perfect for my kids and…read morethey look forward to their lessons every week.

We've been part of Park Slope Music for 6 years!! Our twin girls play both piano & flute with our…read moreincredible teacher Frannie Brodeur. Since the age of 4, our girls have grown with Frannie... not just their musical skills but also their love for music. She is amazing with kids. Andrew, the program director & founder, does an excellent job of communicating with parents... regularly offering thoughtful advice, encouragement, and wisdom. The program puts on wonderful recitals which have become treasured memories for our family. In fact, the whole program is basically part of our family.

My son has been taking guitar lessons from Marty since he was 3 years old (he is now 6), and we…read morehave been very happy with CHMS. Marty has a way to keep kids engaged and excited by the material, and we've seen our son's playing abilities really progress. He is exposed to a great range of music, from jazz, folk, classical, and rock music. He's also begun fingerpicking. Young kids can often encounter challenges in learning an instrument, but Marty has a great attitude and is able to find ways for kids to not get discouraged. Our son really loves playing guitar now, and will voluntarily play songs for guests. He also practices everyday willingly. We've also started him on violin with Jen. She is also terrific with kids. No-nonsense and keeps them focused. She's very good at providing a great balance of fun and technique for each individual student at his or her level, and instilling them with a love for music. Our younger son (now 3) has begun taking violin with her too and loves it. Every semester there is a recital where all students (kids and adults) perform a piece or two of music, and that is a lot of fun. There's a nice sense of community and support.

Been taking some private lessons with Marty to learn guitar and I couldn't be happier. Marty came…read morehighly recommended to me by my good friend Danny and he was so wise to send me to Marty. I played violin when I was younger but I was recently inspired to pick up the guitar and it's been great for my soul and Marty has been like a doctor diagnosing my bad violin habits and correcting them for guitar. I would recommend anyone to try out this gem of a music school in Brooklyn. It's never too late to pick up an instrument and play. Prices are reasonable and the studio is conveniently located and I always feel welcome.

Our daughter was fortunate enough to have met Emily through a Chamber Music Summer Camp in 2017 in…read moreSan Francisco. She happened to coordinate with other professional string musicians to teach the camp for various levels of students. It was a great opportunity for my daughter who was 11 years old at the time to learn how to play with other musicians, practice sight-reading, perform a chamber piece, listen to other groups at the end of the camp, and socialize with her peers. It was a rewarding experience. A year later, my daughter's violin teacher who had better opportunities elsewhere moved away, and we were so lucky that Emily had room in her studio. Emily is a talented professional violinist with a wonderful musical background from established music schools and her passion for playing is inspiring. We have seen her perform in her professional string quartet in San Francisco -so wonderfully exciting. My daughter's violin abilities have greatly improved under her instruction in one year. Emily's Suzuki weekly instruction is thoughtful (tailored to the individual), patient, encouraging, effective, and inspiring. She is able to connect with her students individually and motivate them in different ways. She is able to help my daughter interpret musical pieces by helping her to understand them by giving her historical background about the piece or visual aids. She recently helped my daughter prepare for an audition for an All-City Orchestra which she was accepted into the 1st violin section. Her instruction was extremely helpful not only for the violin instruction but also for the mental preparation for the audition. Her suggestions really helped my daughter know what to expect. We have recently started online instruction which has also been both convenient and effective. I am so grateful we found Emily. She is simply the best.

When your child takes up an instrument, finding a good teacher is crucial. They have to walk a fine…read moreline between instructor and friend. We got connected with Emily because she teaches the Suzuki method. From the first lesson, we knew we had the right teacher for our daughter. Emily's great with young kids. She understands how to communicate with them and challenges them without pressuring them. She's enthusiastic and caring. She makes the lessons fun. She doesn't nitpick (like I do during practice) and she always keeps it positive. It's been almost a year since our daughter started taking lessons and we can't believe how far she's come. Thanks Emily!