She's so helpful and kind and enjoyable to work with! I love the helpful tips, interesting ways she…read moredescribes things and scales and everything.

I'm a working SAG-AFTRA film and television actor; and, I booked a part in a major studio feature…read morefilm. My character plays guitar and sings. Playing guitar is in my zone, but I am not a trained singer; hence, I started searching for singing coaches on the Internet. I found HEATHERVOX. She had a lot of positive reviews; hence, I scheduled a session with her; and, I am so happy I did. - She has a beautiful singing voice; and, she immediately assessed my singing competency baseline. - She immediately started me on vocal techniques that quickly controlled the movement of my neck, mouth, and vocal cords. Most importantly, she taught me the importance of relaxing the vocal cords throughout the octaves. - After 40 minutes of teaching proper singing techniques and using the techniques she taught me going up and down scales, it was time to apply the techniques to a song. - I sang, Here Comes The Sun, by the Beatles; and, I was amazed -- I immediately noticed the improvement in my singing -- now, don't get me wrong, it wasn't just "add boiling water and instant noodles" kind-of- thing, but it was a drastic and noticeable improvement in my singing voice. I still have a lot of work and practice to do. Now, I have more controlled volume, my voice is more robust, colorful, and dimensional, AND I am able to hit higher notes easier without strain. I was also amazed with the added tone quality Heather gave me through her singing techniques. Heather recorded my session; hence, I have a starting baseline of my singing voice. I can track my progress. I also have recordings of the techniques she taught me; so, I can replicate them while doing my homework. I have 6 months from today, 23-January-2025, to get my singing skills on-point; hence, I am 100% certain, working with Heather, will get me to my goal. I scheduled additional appointments with her, and she gave me homework and exercises to work on before my next session. I really enjoy the straw exercise -- extremely helpful. Finally, I like that Heather has good business ethics. She assessed my progress and gave me a class schedule that matched her forecast of my progress within the 6 months -- she didn't try to sell me more lessons than I needed. I'm very happy working with Heather to get me to my singing goals for this feature film. Check 6! /s/ Alfonso Faustino

My daughter had the wonderful opportunity to study with Morgan this past year, and we are so…read moregrateful for her guidance and encouragement. Morgan is not only an incredibly talented vocal teacher, but also a warm, patient, and supportive mentor who truly cares about her students. My daughter always looked forward to her lessons each week and grew tremendously in both confidence and vocal ability under Morgan's instruction. Morgan creates such a positive and comfortable learning environment, and her kindness and encouragement meant so much to our family. She was also very understanding and flexible with scheduling and communication, which we deeply appreciated. We highly recommend Morgan to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, inspiring, and genuinely caring voice teacher.

I've been taking lessons with Morgan for nearly two years, and she's absolutely the best. She's…read morekind, cheerful, and SO knowledgeable--regardless of your current level, she will provide feedback that is not only helpful and incredibly insightful, but also deeply encouraging. I came into the studio (virtually, lol) nervous and super self-conscious about my voice, and she immediately helped me feel at home and more at ease with producing sound. Her technical explanations and the visual imagery she provides during warm-ups have been revelatory as well. She's helped me expand my range, improve my vocal tone, and strengthen my confidence as a singer. I recommend her highly. I'd honestly give her double the stars if I could :)

Sam has been an incredible help in my career and in my personal life. She coaches with the perfect…read morecombination of empathy, intelligence, curiosity and pragmatism. Sam handles big and small: from communication in meetings and presentations to rethinking your career. Sam highlights what matters. She'll prompt you to think about big changes in achievable steps. If things get tough or you start to fall back into old patterns she'll help you recognize the pattern and move past it. She genuinely cares about the people she works with and it shows.

Sam has been a before and after for both my personal and professional life. Coming from another…read morecountry where English is not the first language has been somehow challenging, and I have struggled at communicating feedback, decisions, or stories because I felt very self-doubtful. After several sessions, I noticed that we weren't tackling specifically that, but many other aspects of how I talk, the words I use, why I say the things I say, among other things, that all indirectly were adding or affecting me in many other ways, but super related to my insecurities. Sam has helped me feel more confident with myself and with my inner voice (no pun intended). I have become more mindful of the words I use, in a natural way. I can't stress enough how much Sam has impacted me personally and professionally. So grateful to have met her!

I took singing lessons from Shannon and loved it. Her approach is fun, low-pressure, and effective…read more She taught me how to get better sound from my voice, plus the breathing exercises she taught me helped me with public speaking. Even a few hours with Shannon is a great investment. She's a true professional artist who is sharing her art and knowledge with the community. I highly recommend lessons with Shannon for anyone who wants to get more enjoyment from music, become a stronger public speaker, or if you just want to have fun with singing!

Shannon has been my singing teacher for years! I love singing with her. My voice has evolved and…read moregrown and I've enjoyed every minute with her! Patricia

OMG. The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly The good: location,…read morecost and flexible schedule (you can go every week or every other week) I love that! The Bad: Very commercial The Ugly: They use high-pressure tactics /Hard sell techniques, which I found very off-putting.

I've been taking lessons with Christina since about 2018 and knew from our first meeting that I was…read morein the presence of someone special - for real. She makes learning fun, accessible and pushes me to do things with my voice I never thought possible! Before lessons I honestly never knew there was so much to learn about how to use your voice as an instrument and I've grown so much as a vocalist in my time with her! Beyond being an amazing vocal coach, she is a beyond fabulous human being with a passionate, and creative soul. I'm so lucky to have found her and beyond happy to be a member of this amazing Songbird community!!

Kate has been my high schooler voice lessons for about a year. It has been one of the highlights of…read moremy daughters school year. We always knew she had vocal talent, but she had no formal training and under Kate's direction she has flourished. Kate is extremely positive and nurturing which has really helped my daughter come out of her shell and take risks to audition, perform solos, etc. Kate is also a dream to deal with from a parent perspective - lessons are at your own home and she's very forgiving with our constantly changing schedule. I would highly recommend Kate for children and adults, regardless of your vocal aspirations.

My husband found Kate on Craiglist as we were looking for a vocals teacher for our middle school…read moreaged daughter, as she was preparing a number for the school talent show. I used to sing when in high school and college and my husband is also very musical, but we were struggling with working with our daughter on her vocals, as she just was not as open to feedback from us (I'm sure other parents can relate!), so we figured a teacher would be better. Our daughter immediately clicked with Kate and just LOVED working with her from the start. Kate has helped her make incredible strides in her vocal ability over the last year, bringing her true voice out! In fact, she just finished her performance as one of the leads in the school musical Once on This Island (see photo posted by Kate), and I'm certain that her work with Kate made a big difference! Kate has also acted as a life coach (my daughter's description, not mine!) as she's helped her work through times when she was lacking confidence or second guessing herself in her song selections. Not only is Kate a fantastic vocals teacher, but she's also a wonderful person that we have all come to adore and consider a friend! I can't recommend her enough.

Ellie is the woman! I've been taking lessons for years and Ellie is the most kind, accommodating,…read moregenerous, fun, mischievous (in an awesome way) and KNOWLEDGEABLE teacher! I've gotten so good I'm performing with Adele at the Grammys next year. Well, no but my singing is so much better. She taught me to breathe properly, taught me amazing exercises to develop the voice that I do regularly. My singing is better and better and speaking abilities are so much better to. I have tried many other instructors -- Ellie is a favorite, that's why I keep going back! Love you, Ellie! Thank you :)

I cannot say enough about vocal coach Eloenor England! I've been struggling with breath issues for…read moreyears, which she not only was able to target immediately (she hears and sees everything your body does), but in only one lesson was able to give me the the technique I need to build a strong foundation on how to breathe properly. It was the most valuable tool I've received since I started singing. Eleonor is not only extremely insightful, but a wonderful person full of life and humor and I just loved everything about her approach and genuine style. Our lesson was via Skype because I'm in San Francisco at the time, and it was great; she's right there with you all the way. I look forward to my next voice lesson with her. Thank you Eleonor.

Amy is an excellent teacher and by far the best piano & voice teacher we've had. My daughter loves…read morethat she makes lessons fun, is enthusiastic and patient, and very organized with her teaching. My daughter says she's the best teacher ever! Amy made sure to recommend songs and books that would align with what my daughter enjoyed. On my end, she was great with communication, determining a teaching plan matched to the child's needs, and sets clear expectations. With previous teachers, they just moved forward in the books without truly assessing what would work for my daughter. I liked that she uploads videos and details of to the practice app so it's very clear to both parents and the kids what's being practiced each week. Since we're all at home during COVID, I can hear bits of the lesson through the walls and am impressed at her energy and passion for teaching week after week. My daughter always enjoys her lesson time. I highly recommend Amy if you're seeking piano & voice lessons.

My 15 yr old son with Autism was working with Amy for about a year. From the start she was quite…read moreharsh with him even though she'd been informed about his mental disability. He's very sensitive/nervous with low self esteem, struggles in many areas so when he took an interest in piano (and showed some talent) we were excited and wanted to build on that. No desire of becoming a virtuoso, just skill building, having fun and feeling good about oneself. Unfortunately Amy was nothing like his previous teacher who'd inspired & empowered him. She lacked patience/kindness and it was apparent that she does not have the knowledge to work with neurodivergent kids. At one point she was so harsh with him he ended up silently crying in the car home. If your child is neurodivergent/on the spectrum, I would recommend looking elsewhere.

Anna has been giving me vocal lessons for almost a year. She is very qualified and is an excellent…read moreteacher. She's very patient, which is especially important to me since I am a beginner. She also is able to assess where exactly I am vocally, so that she doesn't push me too hard and get me frustrated and she doesn't leave me bored because the material is not challenging enough. She accesses that sweet spot. Her voice is incredible and it is a joy to get to listen to her sing, which she will do sometimes if I ask. I love also going out to see her in her public performances. She has brought me from not being able to sing at all to being a lot more confident and able to carry a tune. And I even noticed changes in my speaking voice. I'm going to continue with Anna for a long time. I can't wait to see where she can take my voice in the future!

From the owner: If you dream of becoming more confident in your speaking style, would like to learn how to read…read moremusic, use your voice on stage or to simply learn to sing professionally or just for friends this is the place for you. Anna specializes in helping students become comfortable and confident with their speaking and singing voices. From classical to folk to pop to rock, learn to sing what your heart desires for the next work or karaoke party or just for yourself. If you are an opera singer who desires to get rid of vocal problems, Anna can help you. Canto Belo is her primary form of teaching technique. Learn to sing beautifully and with ease!

Sunglasses Warning: Glowing Review ahead :)…read more Whether you are a seasoned veteran, emerging professional, or a curious beginner, Peter Maleitzke will meet you exactly where you are, assess where you can improve, and then supply you with the tools, motivation, encouragement, and challenges that will move you forward: professionally, artistically, and personally. I started working with Peter when I was 13 years old, and he has since led me through classically based training in musical theater voice, which has landed me at the Interlochen Arts Camp, the Interlochen Arts Academy, and the UCLA Theater, Film, and Television department of musical theater. Because of our work, I have auditioned and successfully booked professional gigs both in live theater and recording studios. He knows how to work with singers of all ages and abilities (in a multitude of styles). Starting out with him as a young singer, he took care of my voice and trained me in a way that was healthy and sustainable, even starting at a young age. With the ever-changing demands of musical theater singing, I feel confident that I know how to keep my voice safe, while using it in musical and expressive ways. Having now worked with a number of teachers and coaches, I can easily say that when it comes to the dramatic-musical interpretation of a piece of music (be it an aria, art song, musical theater piece, or pop song), there is no one like Peter. He works with the expertise of understanding all angles: musical director, singer, stage director, actor, musician, conductor... sometimes even choreographer! :) Peter works with enthusiasm, integrity, a sense of play, and perhaps most importantly, a real love of his work. I feel so lucky to have found him at an early age; he has truly shaped the singer-actor I am today and I couldn't have dreamt for a more giving, patient, dedicated, and skillful teacher. With Peter, you will feel inspired, challenged, and supported. Have fun!!!!

My son has been studying with Peter for a little over a year, but we knew from the first lesson…read morethat he was something truly extraordinary. His rare combination of experience, skills, and vocal knowledge makes him uniquely suited to anyone serious about taking their vocal ability to a higher level in any genre--be it classical, musical theater, jazz, or pop. And because he is such an accomplished pianist, he's also an inspiring accompanist who is able to coax a higher level of performance than one might have thought possible. Peter has been a musical director at American Conservatory Theater and for such productions of "Les Miserables," and his knowledge of the canon (going back several decades) is uncanny and encyclopedic. For my son's purposes, he has been able to both prep him for upcoming musicals in which he's performing, while also recommending a wealth of appropriate songs in his range for auditions and concerts. And Peter not only focuses on vocal technique, but is also intent on the singer really understanding the emotion and meaning of the song and what is being conveyed (acting the song), which is critical for any aspiring performer. Once a month, Peter hosts his students in an evening recital at his warm and welcoming studio in Noe Valley, where his singers--who range in age from 16 to septuagenarian--have an opportunity to perform what they've been working on in a warm, congenial environment, while also offering them an opportunity to sing before an audience as preparation for upcoming concerts or recitals they may have. Generous with his time and his talent, Peter is a rare find. And his beautiful dog, Jing, is no slouch either.