Very good place.. it's my kids second year and we love it .. my other son joined this yearread more

As soon as my son first participated in his school's debate program, he finally found his life's…read morepassion. Unfortunately, when he switched to a school without a debate program, he no longer had access to it. New England Academy came to the rescue. My son found it incredibly instructional and supportive. Not only did he improve his speech and debate skills, but he was able to take on leadership opportunities. His critical thinking skills have also improved and have been inherently applied to his school work. Mr. Hughes and Mr. Hobbs are more than teachers. Their individualized instruction and ability to connect with children makes the program resemble a family activity rather than simply an academic program. They have created a safe environment where making mistakes is constructive and team work is emphasized. My high school son is now an OCDL middle school assistant coach, judge, trusted mentor and friend - which are additional life skills he picked up from Mr. Hughes and Mr. Hobbs.

We had Leah come to the house and she was absolutely outstanding! She really took the time to…read moreunderstood my daughter and knew exactly how to help her. Her sessions were very impactful from the minute she comes to the house. We saw a huge difference in our daughter ever since we started seeing Leah and we appreciate her so much!

We couldn't speak more highly of Shea! Shea worked with our 2-year old son for about a year. She…read morewas patient, kind and fun; but also had a way of teaching and communicating discipline that our son responded exceptionally well to. Her primary goal wasn't just to teach language, but to give our family the tools to continue the teaching on our own. She brought in toys and books and had tricks to teach in a way that was custom to our son and how he likes to learn. Our son ultimately graduated from Shea's care and you would never know that our chatterbox now 3-year old only had ten words when we started. We are forever grateful!

Just finished my first class with Kalmenson & Kalmenson and I've already signed up for my next…read moreclass. I really enjoyed the hands on experience with VOs in a studio and the ability to ask veteran voice over professionals questions any time. Joel was a fun and knowledgeable instructor who made us all feel comfortable using our voice. Furthermore, I have probably called the education way too much to beg for more classes in Tustin! Our class was so great, at least 6 of us have/are signing up for a class in Burbank together again. I worried the class would be rushed and inattentive to individual students but I was very wrong. I can only speak for myself but I believe all of us left class learning more about ourselves and our abilities individually. With a class size of only 10, we were free to ask questions, spend tons of time in the studio every class, and our instructor and future instructors never minded staying after to have a conversation or provide additional help. I highly recommend classes with Kalmenson because I feel I've gained confidence to turn my dream into a reality I was worried had long passed.

From the owner: Since we opened in 1993, Kalmenson & Kalmenson Voice Over Casting & Education has been the LA…read moredestination for students looking to master the art of voice overs and producers looking to cast and record their projects. Our founders have decades of experience running voice-over departments, and now they're sharing that expertise with the community. We have many levels of classes, starting with foundations for beginners all the way up to a mastery course with Harvey Kalmenson. It's all part of our mission to be the first and best resource center to the buyers and sellers of voices.

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

Working with Karin online over the past year has been nothing short of transformative for my…read more8‑year‑old daughter--and for our entire family. From day one, she brought warmth, professionalism, and creativity to every session. She builds genuine rapport, is deeply attentive, and knows how to keep my energetic girl motivated and laughing while learning. Thanks to Karin's expertise and engaging approach, my daughter's confidence in speaking has soared. From mastering tricky sounds to effortlessly participating in school presentations, the progress has been remarkable. Karin presents each new lesson in a fun, personalized way, making therapy feel like play yet delivering real, tangible results. What makes Karin truly exceptional is her thoughtful communication with us. She provides clear updates, shares progress milestones, and offers practical strategies we can use between sessions. It feels like a true partnership. I can't recommend Karin highly enough. Her dedication, skill, and wonderful personality make her the perfect choice--our experience has been wonderful, and my daughter is proud of what she's accomplished. If you're looking for a speech therapist who delivers results with heart, you've found her.

I've been working closely with Karin at SpeechFit in a variety of capacities for years, and it's…read morebeen a truly outstanding experience. Her expertise in providing speech therapy services is unquestionable, and her tailored approach to business consultation has been extremely valuable to me. If you want lasting, meaningful improvement in your communication, I can't recommend SpeechFit enough.

I feel like this review is long overdue. I met with Erika pre pandemic a few times and she was a…read moregreat guiding light for me. The session that truly changed my life was this year, when she helped me confront the inner hurting child in me. She spent so much time to actively listen to my issues, to hear the pain I was going through. She helped me unlock a younger version of myself, face her and taught me how to better care for her. I've taken those skills everyday in life with me since that session. It has positively affected my relationships, the trust in myself and has helped heal me. I've told so many friends about this experience and they were all in awe. Thank you Erika , I hope we have a chance to meet again soon. Wishing you life will always treat you kindly.

I worked with Erika during a time in my life where I needed some guidance and felt lost on many…read moresubjects in life. I was someone who was not very spiritual, let alone seeker help through holistic means. However, over the past year I came to understand my spiritual side and knew I wanted to find a healer. I found Erika through Yelp and after researching reviews, her website, and having a free consultation I decided to book my first session. Since then I have purchased a few more sessions and also referred my sister. My sessions started with a guided meditation which felt incredible. There are thousands of guided meditations online (e.g. Youtube), but having one at the start is a session with Erika felt different and more uplifting. The sessions would consist of topics that I needed help with. The topics vary depending on the day and what I felt boiling since the last session. They consist of but not limited to life in general, personal relationships, work, past trauma, and personal development. Without getting into the details, at the end of each session, I felt like I had discovered something deep inside me that has been blocked. Erika helped extract whatever it is that has been giving me issues and provided me with guidance moving forward. She also me cut some knots that had been holding me back. Erika is very gifted at what she does. She provides a very comfortable and safe environment that allows you to share personal information that you may not share else where. All of my sessions were conducted online through zoom due to covid. I don't believe there would be a different if it was online or in person as I am still getting the same healing.