Disclaimer: I am using my boyfriends account to write this review. I have had three vocal instructors before all of which I took for at least 6 months each. Their styles ranged from jazz to contemporary and none of them guided me and almost conformed me into their type of singing. But Iari is the only instructor that tailored to the type of singing I wanted to grow in. He also makes things easier for the lay non music major to understand. He seriously has changed the way I view singing. read more

Iari has been incredibly helpful in unlocking the potential of my voice. I struggled for over 10 years trying to develop my mix voice and increase my range with many other singing teachers. Over the past year, Iari has helped me understand the best parts of my voice, expand my range, and continues to educate me on how to use it to the fullest potential. I truly appreciate his dedication to his craft of vocal teaching. I would highly recommend his vocal expertise! read more

Iari is an awesome music teacher! He is very knowledgeable and skilled in his craft. Throughout our lessons, he always explained and answered any questions I had with ease. He created a wonderful and welcoming learning environment that encouraged me to keep growing without any worries. Overall I was very satisfied with my time learning how to sing with Iari. In just 6 months, I have become a significantly better singer than when I first began. I had to depart for personal reasons, and I hope to return in the future. I highly recommend learning from Iari if you are interested in singing lessons! read more

Working with Iari is amazing. He can take the intricacies of muscle control needed to sing, and explain them so clearly, and give such precise advice, I sound like a different person almost immediately. He is supportive and encouraging, keeping me on track and feeling good about it, even when tackling difficult material. Iari is fantastic. read more

I've been taking vocal lessons for Iari for nearly 1 year now. The results have been amazing. he has been extremely patient and versatile throughout the entire process. This has allowed me to discover many different ways to use my voice in a professional setting. Iari and I work together on the 1 on 1 online sessions (via Skype) He is very efficient with the time spent during the lessons! Plus the lessons are recorded, so the ability to review and practice along, allows me to maximize the information and instruction. The value is well worth the price! Thanks Iari!! read more

I've been learning from Iari for a couple of years now and he is amazing! He is incredibly versatile and is very willing to work on many different styles with you. I've worked in musical theatre so having that extra support through Iari has been amazing. We've worked through classic, modern and musical styles so far and it's been great! He's very understanding and easy to work with. He approaches everything with a smile and conviction and it is truly a joy to work with him. He wants you to succeed and feel happy while doing it! Thanks so much Iari! Can't wait to see what happens next! read more

I started taking lessons with Iari a couple of months ago. He has been tremendous in helping me learn how to sing and supporting my musical journey. The thing that I appreciate most is his how he works with me as an individual; rather than just push a fixed set of instructions, he looks to teach and support my learning of any songs or styles I want to sing. I've had a great experience so far and looking forward to continuing working with him. read more

A vocal coach and mentor! I looked around a lot of vocal coaches and places that offered singing lessons. I found quite a few strong recommendations for Iari, not just for his singing/songwriting knowledge but also his incredible teaching style that is informative but comforting. For me, building confidence was the goal I struggled the most with. But working with Iari has helped me learn to really enjoy singing, which naturally increased my confidence with it. I leave each lesson having had a great time and exited to keep going. If you are beginner or advanced, really any level, Iari has the knowledge, patience and teaching ability to help you improve. read more

I started private lessons with Iari in January of this year after attending a group online class with him. I liked his focus and understanding of the male voice and crossing over the break. The private lessons have been fantastic and I'm now able to schedule in-person lessons with him. The improvement for me has been fantastic; my voice is much stronger, my tone is better, my range is extended and I'm beginning to transition smoothly through the registers. It's exciting to see things progressing so rapidly and I can't wait to see what the next year will bring. In addition, Iari is a really nice guy, fun and easy to work with as well as being an excellent singer! read more

Iari is an OUTSTANDING vocal coach! I have been singing on and off for years. And while I've always been able to carry a tune, if a song reached a certain point in my register, my voice would crack, and I would flip into a weak falsetto. I figured that singing is the type of talent that you either have or don't have, but I was so happy to have Iari prove me wrong. Iari helped me retrain my "instrument" and smooth out my voice so that I can move from a low chest voice to a high head voice seamlessly. No more cracking! No more flipping! And while I still have a ways to go, I can sing songs now that I never would have had a shot at 2 years ago - or even 1 year ago. It takes time and work and patience, but I am so grateful that I found Iari to help me become the singer I've always wanted to be. read more

I had lived in the East Bay for about a week when I first met Iari. He was hired as a consultant for our church vocalists. I was immediately impressed with how he worked with each singer. Given the limited time, they saw a marketable difference in singing with ease and better tone. I started lessons with him at the beginning of this year and my voice is clearer, stronger and has much more dexterity than ever before. He is a patient teacher and takes the time to explain philosophies and techniques behind his methods. You will only be hindered by your own desire to grow as a singer while taking with Iari. He holds nothing back and is a wealth of knowledge in how to sing in the best ways. Do yourself a favor and book one session and you will see the improvement in just 45 minutes. read more

Iari is phenomenal. I came in as a touring and regularly performing musician with an Indie Rock band. My voice had grown tired from constant performance, and I looked for improved vocal stamina, more personality in my voice, and an improved transition to head voice from chest voice. Iari gave a free consultation and identified areas we could work on in the first 30 minutes. In just the 6 months we've been together, I have received all I asked for and more. He always asks "What Can I Help You With Today?" instead of just giving me a cookie cutter lesson because he knows my experience and that I have a specific schedule with the band. I bring different cover and original songs in different styles and he helps with them all. I can with 100% confidence say that lessons with Iari have helped my vocals improve more in 6 months than I could by myself in nearly 7 years. My band notices it, my girlfriend notices it, and ALT105.3 even noticed it. I will continue taking lessons with him for the foreseeable future. read more

I just came back from my 1st session with Iari. I'm probably biased because I never had a vocal coach before (except Google). Nevertheless, I'm very impressed. He's definitely got an ear built for music. I noticed this when I performed a song that he was going to critique me on, and instantly he could get on the piano and play in tune (and of course sing in tune) with the song. After that he would listen to me to make sure I'm correctly using the technique he just taught me. I wouldn't be able to tell if I'm doing anything right, but of course, he could. I will definitely come back for more lessons. read more

Anthony Arya, NBC Season 15 the Voice, came back after a fabulous experience with a goal in mind - increase his vocal range and get a killer falsetto. He's been working with Iari and is seeing results already. Iari offers lessons over skype which has made it possible for us located an hour a way. I recommend Iari if you're serious about improving your VOICE! read more

Iari's approach to vocal instruction is impressive to say the least. Having only ever performed in my shower and never a lesson between, I was concerned about taking a risk and obtain some professional help. Within a matter of weeks I was grasping his theories and noticed an immediate improvement in my singing abilities. Something should also be said for Iaris' personality and values. He always wears a smile and demonstrates great character. He creates a positive and fun atmosphere and is always willing to work with you to ensure you get your money's worth. read more

Iari has helped me so much! I have noticed a huge improvement in my voice. It always baffles me that when I bring a song that I am struggling with and had pretty much given up on, he helps me to not only hit all the notes confidently, (the ones I thought were impossible for me) but with a much better technique than I had been using. I go home feeling great about what I have learned. It is also really nice to be able to play back the lesson and really work on the things that he teaches. If you are looking for a vocal coach, look no further. Iari is like the Yoda of vocal coaches! read more

Iari is very professional and very honest in addressing goals in singing, he will take the time to talk to you and ask about what you hope to achieve in voice lessons. Will always talk about what he liked about your performance and what may need a little work on your voice. If anyone is serious about learning more skills in becoming better in your craft of singing, I would highly recommend going to try out a free trial lesson with Iari! read more

Iari is a vocalist's dream! There is so many good things to say I don't know where to start. Iari is so educated with anything to do with singing and he makes me feel so comfortable. What I like most about him is he has been in the business for years but yet he stays up with younger generations, I mean when you look at how young he looks you wouldn't believe he's been teaching for 13+ years. I am so glad I gave him a try because I am a life long client now. I would definitely have to say he is one of the best if not the best teachers around the bay area. Another thing I enjoy with him is anytime I start singing without enough energy/passion/right tone he stops me immediately and reminds me and I need that! I will continue to take lessons from Iari as I always see great results in my voice and I trust that he will get me where I need to be with my voice. Thanks Iari! read more

I really look forward to my singing lessons every week. Even though I was reluctant to sing in front of a professional singing teacher such as Iari- he knew how to make me feel at ease. He also makes me feel like I have a really good singing voice (not sure if that's true or not). I highly recommended working with Iari! Not only are lessons fun they helped me with my public speaking and building my confidence for presentations as well. Highly recommend you try a singing lesson with Iari! read more

My daughter had several voice teachers that were ok, but overall uninspiring. Then she met Iari. Wow. What a difference between ok and amazing! Iari is so professional, and incredibly technical, yet he also connects to his students allowing them to really get the most out of their lessons. My daughter's voice, confidence, and song writing skills vastly improved under Iari's tutelage. Iari is also very involved in The West Coast Songwriter's Ass. and is very knowledgeable about the music business. If you're looking for a voice coach I highly recommend Iari. read more

My daughter has been taking vocal lessons from Iari for more than a year. She truly enjoys working with him - he is amazing! Her vocal range has expanded and her singing voice has improved overall since being coached by Iari. He is patient, encouraging, positive and very knowledgeable. My daughter looks forward to every lesson and feels she has learned so much since she has started working with him. Iari successfully conveys vocal technique in a constructive and affirmative environment. His own musical talent and ability are second to none and his unique style is fresh and innovative. I highly recommend checking out Iari's vocal coaching services. We are very happy with him and look forward to continuing with his instruction. read more

I planned to propose to my fiancé after singing a karaoke love song last summer. I'm not a singer at all and had never taken vocal lessons besides 1 lesson with another vocal instructor prior to meeting Iari. Iari was amazing! He taught me how to sing the song I chose so much better than I was previously and I felt much more confident about my performance thanks to him. Now both my fiancé and I have lessons scheduled with him so we can perform at our wedding. Highly recommended. read more

Iari is a wonderful instructor. He achieved great results with my 11-year-old daughter in just a few lessons. He is kind and warm and made my daughter feel very comfortable. He really cares about his students, and even came to see her show on opening night! Highly recommended. read more

Iari is an excellent vocal teacher. He is able to quickly identify and diagnose a singer's problems with singing, and he makes extremely helpful, constructive, and easy to grasp recommendations to fix those problems. Within two lessons, I had expanded my range immensely thanks to Iari's instruction and techniques, and I was able to hit notes and sing songs that I was not able to before. Iari is great at developing exercises to stretch the limits of a singer's voice and help the singer improve. He is also very patient when teaching, but is still quick to correct you when you make a mistake and show you how to do something properly. Above all, Iari is also very professional, and is fairly knowledgeable in rock and pop musical style and in music in general. For these reasons, I would highly recommend Iari for the beginner or intermediate singer looking to hone their abilities, increase their range, and overall improve control and quality of their voice. read more

My first lesson with Iari went great! I've been taking singing lessons before with other coaches and came to Iari for advice about my upcoming performance. Just in one session he was able to shift my sound into a completely different dimension. I'm very grateful and look forward to our next session. read more

Iari is a great vocal instructor! My son loves him. He was referred to us by a friend, whose daughter is also his student. The reason I asked my friend was because I was very impressed when I heard her daughter sang at one recital. Then we started our first 5-class session. In about 3 or 4 lessons, my son's voice become clearer, prettier and range expanded. Every class is very pleasant and encouraging. My son really enjoyed it and looked forward to every coming class, which is not his regular response to classes. (I can even threaten to him if you don't finish your math I will stop your vocal class and from then on he finishes his Math on time :-) ) read more

I am not a singer, but wanted help with adjusting vocal tone for speaking at work. I have never been to a vocal coach before, but Iari gave clear goals to meet. Iari has worked with speakers before for adjusting the warmth and resonance of the voice. With just one 30 min. lesson, I learned several techniques for adjusting vocal tone. After one lesson, I was speaking completely normal, but at a different tone. I thought it was great Iari recorded the session and sent via email in case I needed to refresh. I would definitely recommend speakers contact Iari for a vocal lesson. Can't wait till next week to try out my new voice! read more