We spent months in a music school and Emmalee was not processing or learning in the pace we were…read moreexpecting. We discovered Dr. Olena's music school by walking in. She has a dual doctorate degree in theory, vocal, and music. She has over 40 years experience in teaching. Dr. Olena is calm, professional, soft spoke & works very well. Emmalee learned how to properly sit, place her hands, play the piano, and read notes in a short amount of time. We highly recommend Dr. Olena, her price is generous for the degrees she holds. If you want to learn piano and or vocal, Dr. Olena's experience and credentials speak for itself.

Dr. Olena is an amazing, patient, and inspiring teacher who brings out the very best in her…read morestudents. Her dedication, passion, and unique teaching style make a lasting impact and inspire her students to grow, learn, and reach their full potential.

I never really considered myself a 'singer', since I didn't have any formal training in voice. But…read morewhen I started singing in a band, I falsely believed I could use my instrumental skills from playing piano, violin and guitar and apply it to my voice and wing it. Boy, was I wrong! The more experience I got from playing gigs, the more I could hear I was lacking technique. I called her 5 years ago and told her about my former background in music and my goals; that I wanted to improve my range and only had a limited amount of time to practice. Fortunately, she was very flexible and didn't enforce a rigid curriculum. She would listen to my voice, diagnose problems like a doctor, and, with practice, I immediately noticed smoother transitions between different ranges/tones. She has also kindly helped me on the vocals on the songs I compose. I am really fortunate to have found a teacher who is technical, flexible and encourages creativity. Whether you are going to be a professional singer or just starting, her feedback is very valuable. She has good ears, explains things clearly, and helps you develop a greater awareness about your voice. Five years later, I am more confident about my singing and definately recommend Laura Valle!

Mrs. Valle is a wonderful teacher! She is so kind and she helps train your voice very well! I was…read moreunable to belt even the slightest bit in the start of my lessons, but she has taught me to push my vocals to their full capability. I highly recommend!

Finding a teacher who is trustworthy, fun, and passionate about their work is difficult these days…read more I feel blessed that we found VS Music Studios. My 8 year old daughter had a bad experience with another music school and lost interest in learning piano. I found VS Muscic Studios and convinced her to give them a try. She loved the teachers and immediately made friends. Mr. Sean and his wife are the best! They have a love for music and kids! They are so kind, professional, trustworthy, and fun! My daughter is always excited to go in for lessons, and that means so much to me. She currently takes piano and group singing and dance classes. I highly recommend VS Music Studios to everyone.

Loved my experience with Sean. Gave me a ton of tips to doing better. Highly recommend.read more

Patricia is a brilliant Renaissance woman. She is what you get when you mix technical excellence…read moreand style with humility, compassion, and a lifelong commitment to the craft. She is simply the best! I feel incredibly lucky to have met Patricia and begun my singing journey with her. I've been a student at Studio Shanks since 2018, when I was fresh out of college and looking for a voice teacher who could earnestly teach me how to sing. At the time, there were flashy online ads for folks that could "make you a superstar" and all of it felt so loud and nothing seemed to fit. At one point Patricia returned my call. Immediately I knew that she was the right teacher for me. It was obvious that she is not just naturally fun and easygoing, but also a true technician when it comes to the craft of singing. It's been a few years since we began working together. I've discovered that singing is something that can be learned at any age. It requires hard work, but it can be done. Luckily, Patricia is entirely dedicated to the growth and success of her students. Knowing this makes it much easier to bring my own effort during and between classes. I am honestly amazed at how, despite having worked with many respected luminaries in the field, Patricia remains humble and always with a sense of humor that puts me at ease. She is everything that comprises a professional artist and educator. What I love most is that she cuts through the noise and focuses on pure foundations. That means that she is able to work with vocalists ranging from the most contemporary pop styles to opera to musical theatre and beyond. All kinds of singing require the same basic knowledge of healthy and safe vocal techniques. At Studio Shanks, everything counts and everything matters. Thank you so much, Patricia!

Thank you very much for communicating. I would love to take singing lessons with you.read more

I was referred to Molly by an old friend who now sings opera in NYC. I knew I had to contact her…read more I have been taking vocal lessons with Molly for a couple months now. I started with no real training and that didnt intimidate her! She has been so patient and really takes her time to understand my individual voice and needs. My range has increased and my understanding of how my voice and body work together has blossomed. She has even tailored our time to incorporate some music theory lessons. Oh ya! And! She uses Google classroom so I get videos and links to other tools I can use in my spare time. I've mentioned my goals are local theater and choir and I'm excited to keep learning and make those happen. If you want someone who can help you find YOUR voice and have fun and laughs doing it, PLEASE work with Molly. She is amazing.

Molly is an amazing teacher! I have always been self conscious about singing and afraid of my own…read morevoice. In just a few sessions Molly gave me the confidence to sing again. She gave me super helpful breathing exercises, vocal techniques, and artistic guidance that changed my singing 180 for the better! Also, she's amazing at approaching each song from the spiritual, emotional, and artistic side first and then go to technique to help express the song. She also creates a comfortable and judgement free space :)

It's been less than a year, and already Lori has taught me techniques that have helped me become a…read morestronger singer while also increasing my vocal range. She has helped me become much more confident by teaching me how to sing with proper technique without straining or damaging my voice. What really stands out is how knowledgeable she is about human anatomy and how it relates to singing, which has made her instruction both practical and easy to understand. She's an incredible teacher, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking to improve their singing.

Lori has been coaching me for 6-7 months and I feel so much more confident in my range and tone…read more She is SO good at what she does. She makes you feel comfortable and has a way of teaching you how to sing. Looking forward to doing an open mic and I feel so much better about it thanks to her. It's even gotten to the point where I am doing the vocal warmups in my sleep. Not kidding, I have been woken up by my boyfriend saying that I was doing a vocal warm up.. and the best part was that he said I was ON KEY! Thank you Lori :)

I've been a student of Judy's for a year now and I can't tell you much how much she's impacted my…read morelove and joy for music and singing. Always encouraging and able to find solutions for anything you want to learn and improve on. One of the biggest hurdles I've been able to over come is my confidence. Definately worth the price since you can learn multiple skills with her. She's given me the tools to use to improve my technique and curate my own style Now we're working on songwriting and producing original tracks! I always look forward to my time with Judy and reccamend her coaching for all levels!

I have worked with Judy as my vocal coach for the past 2 years. What I love most about Judy is…read morethat, while she goes out of her way to always make me feel safe and supported, she pushes me to become the singer I know I can be. I 100% believe she cares deeply about me and my musical goals. She has also impressed me with her all around knowledge of music theory and her well-developed ear. Because of her ear-training, my ear has improved more than I thought possible. She's beyond flexible, kind, and just all around great.

I have always wanted to learn the piano and bought a digital piano back in December. After a month…read moreof trying to learn on my own, I figured that it was best for me to learn under a teacher. After finding Dr. Park through Yelp, I was really nervous for our first lessons since I've never taken piano lessons before and I don't really have confidence in my musical ability. I'm glad I found Dr. Park though as he's helped build a foundation for me that I can work off of. I've have to recently stop going to lessons because of work related reasons, but I would definitely reach out to Dr. Park again when I am able to. He is very patient and he explains really well. I've brought in some other pieces for Dr. Park to look at and he has helped me through them too. Would definitely recommend Dr. Park for anyone that is looking for a music teacher - adult or child students.

Dr. Park is a wonderfully skilled teacher, my son has been taking lessons with him for 3 yrs now…read more He has a way with students, thru his teaching methods, to unlock their ability to understand piano as a beautiful instrument telling a musical story. He teaches students young and old and at all stages. My son left another teacher that was more insistent on scales and harsh critique - which started to turn him away from piano, to now really enjoying it. I highly recommend this very kind, gifted and technically skilled teacher.