Alex is hands down one of the best tutors I've ever worked with. Business Calculus was kicking my…read moreass at first, and she somehow made it make sense without ever making me feel dumb. She breaks things down cleanly, step by step, and explains the why, not just the formula you're supposed to memorize and forget after the exam. She's patient, sharp, and genuinely cares that you actually understand the material. If I was confused, she'd find another angle, another example, another way until it clicked. And when it clicked, it really clicked. Beyond just helping me pass, Alex helped me build confidence in a class I was honestly dreading. If you're struggling with Business Calculus or just want to actually understand it instead of trying to get by Alex is the tutor you want. Absolute game-changer.

Alex tutored my high school junior in AP physics throughout the year. She really connected with him…read moreand her impact was remarkable. He was really struggling 1st semester. I found Alex through a referral. He changed the trajectory of his semester so much with her help that he was confident that he didn't need her help in semester 2. Nope! After another slow start Alex got him back on track and ultimately he got the grade he needed. As a recruited athlete, this class was the last thing between him and an Ivy League school. In his final prep for the AP exam, he is scoring 5s consistently. She is timely, communicates well, and flexible. Everything via zoom, which worked perfectly. I can't recommend her enough.

My little sister has been having trouble in school lately. She is dyslexic which makes it really…read morehard for her to do math because she mixes up the numbers in her head a lot. I actually have tried helping her with her homework but sadly it is very difficult for her. I hired Tamara because another students parents from my sister's class use her and she has really improved her grades because of it. I was a little nervous for my sister because she gets really embarrassed when she can't understand something but with Tamara she was so comfortable. She has had about 8 sessions with Tamara and her grades are already improving. My little sister loves working with her and this makes me really happy! I can also see her overall mood has been better because she feels more confident about school. I want to thank you so much Tamara! You saved us!

Tamara has helped me throughout my academic career, be it with papers/terms/ideas for undergraduate…read morepapers or with my current graduate thesis research. She really knows the academic system and she has a wealth of knowledge on numerous subjects (including the rare sociology of music!). Not to mention she has given me great advice on choosing a grad program/school. She's made my academic path so much smoother!!

Richard Fredricks actually stunned me with his ability to return to me the voice I had when I was…read moreat the height of my professional opera career! I came to him with my voice in pieces...and he thoughtfully applied his pedagogical brilliance to release my many long-grown faulty habits. For many years I was a successful opera soprano free-lancing out of NYC, who, as the years went by, forgot my daily discipline, so I was totally foundering vocally when I found the guts to approach such an eminently qualified teacher as Richard is. I attended a lesson of a friend and was struck by the depth and clarity of his technique...by his ability to pinpoint exactly what technical aspect needed to be fixed and just how to adjust it. I had a tiny hope that he could at least help me to sing through a phrase. What a surprise that he led me back to the freedom and quality of the truth of my voice! My task now is to create a consistency of my easy technique. The intimacy which he has with vocal science is astounding. His ear, his knowledge, his integrity, his patience are mind-blowing. And...unlike so many voice teachers - he can easily demonstrate all that he asks. It has been decades since I have partnered the likes of Justino Diaz and Carlo Bergonzi. Since my relocating to L.A. I have hungered to be in the company of a fellow professional as Richard. We share more than memories of NYC, of our active careers and fellow musicians...with Richard I am returned to the atmosphere of the highest standards of performance vocally and dramatically. I have taught voice throughout my performing career. Neither I nor any of my previous teachers had the overall vocal knowledge this maestro carries within himself. It is indeed a privilege to study with Richard Fredricks! I call him my scientific wizard.

Former New City Opera and Met Baritone, charges $200 for a lesson either in person or online via…read moreskype. This fee is too high compared to what you don't get like a good pianist, showcase opportunities, connections, studio setting, or practice facility. Mr. Fredricks teaches in his tiny and filthy apartment (no studio!) in West L.A. He does not have a Masters, Ph.d, Bachelors, not even an Associates Degree in Music. He can't help you understand Music Theory, Sight Reading/Singing, or Music Business. He doesn't understand the current Music Industry how to get work, or audition. No job connections or friends who even hire his students for choral roles. Yet he expects students to pay him $200 per class. He's proud of these rates. He should only charge $50 per lesson lets be real. He can't even play piano very good and it's old, ragedy, and out of tune. Is he for real? So sad. R.F. was not a major star like Placido Domingo, Luciano Pavarotti. He never was signed on major classcial labels such as Decca, Deutsche Grammaphon, Sony or EMI. There is only 2 entire opera works La Traviata and Roberto Devereux. Unfortunately he does not have any connections in the music industry. A gifted voice student would hope to find some work after paying these high fees. I see this as a problem in Los Angeles where we have tons of acting and music teachers who are so fast to take your money but cannot provide the service that one can have a career in this field even when the student has the talent needed. Sadly enough he does not even organize showcases for his most talented students or help them to get an audition in an opera house, theater, for an agent or manager. Most likely because he does not have the connections anymore. Mr. Fredricks teaches his own vocal technique. Many things about his technique are good; however, a vocal coach is like a medical doctor who cannot apply the same medicine for each patient. The entire technique is too mechnical forced and lacks natural smoothness and easiness which produces the beautiful belcanto sound we want. His teaching method is like the man too extreme focused on one direction there is no space for any other. His technique covers the tone too much and he never talks about the importance of head resonance and overtones which is important for all voices especially the higher ones. The correct application of head resonance guarantees a long lasting singing voice. UCLA Music Instructors think he's crazy so don't tell them b/c they will laugh and say "he's coo coo." USC fired him. Who knows why. If you trained with him you can't even mention it. He cannot play piano good and does not offer a pianist, you have to bring own piano player. The man does not understand pedagogy how could he since he didn't get a Music Degree. He lacks good communication skills and he yells at singers. Yelling at people does not help to find a inner relaxation which the student needs to produce a free and open sound. It makes it even worst when he pushes his limited baritone range up to sing along which the high voices such as Soprano and Tenor. How can a higher voice learn from a Baritone to sing their high notes who does not have those. He also does not provice proper warm ups. The student just came in to the lesson and must sing out of his full voice without even had the change to be warmed up suffienctly. Especially the higher voice need to find the connection to the head voice meachanism to reach easy and clear the top ranges. Starting with the darker vowels such as "o" "a" is not a good advise when we have to find first the head resonance and the mask placement of the voice by singing bright vowels such as "e" or "u" vowels. To sum it up, I am very sceptical regarding all those private acting and music teachers in Los Angeles and eleswhere who mostly take your money but cannot provide the entire musical training such as Music theory, piano, knowledge in the business of music (most important beside the skills as a performer), performing experience etc. one needs to make it in the music field; therefore, my suggestion is it to attend one of those local music programs on a community college or university where a student can get financial aid, permantl use of a practice room (which this private teacher never provide!!) because repetion is more important than the right voice teacher after the student has a clou how to sing. Least but not last a student obtains a music degree (bachelor, master, PHD) where he or she can also find a stable career in teaches music on a college or university full time, part time or later on after the promising career has ended. Stay away from Mr. Fredricks he proclaimes that only his teaching is the only true way. His credentials are questionable b/c most of the old guys who trained with him are dead and some still alive but they had big careers long before they met Richard Fredricks. In closing, he has a weird attitude but I'm sure he'll say that he's right.

Don't believe all of the 5 stars! They say they know all the admissions directors at the top…read moreschools and will recommend your child...but if you write a negative review your child will be blacklisted. Another person just wrote me privately to say: "I saw your review for TutorMeLA. I pretty much had the same exact experience, and I was wondering what happened after you had posted your review? Did they reach out again, did they threaten you? I was just wondering if there is any way that we can take this complaint to another place because it's truly not right what these guys are doing. The threats are scary and I honestly believe they should be stopped."

Finding a tutor in Los Angeles was much more complicated than I expected. As someone who values…read moreeducation I did not want to hit a tutor for someone in my family without doing my best to ensure they were the perfect tutor for the job. I searched high and low (including online tutoring sites that let you choose your tutor) the outcome was fruitless.  Tutors who swore to have years of experience either were not as familiar with the material as they claimed or could not eloquently TEACH it. Also, the companies that charged ridiculous amounts like $150/hr did not show much for it. I know this because when trying Tutor Me LA, I also hired another tutor from a high-end tutoring company and Tutor Me LA's tutor was not only cheaper but MUCH MORE proficient.  We needed a few tutors - A gmat tutor, LSAT tutor, and a Math tutor. EVERY SINGLE tutor Tutor Me LA sent over was great. Their Guarantee took any hesitancy we had about scheduling a session and now I see why. This place offers outstanding service and their tutors are just fantastic.  Do your research. Make sure you find a tutor that can commit. Call this place first :)

I love Scott! As a high school chemistry teacher, I am really picky who I choose to work with my…read moreson in math. (I am capable of tutoring him in math, but we tend to not mix well together when it comes to tutoring, haha). Scott is patient, gentle, reliable, kind, smart and LOVES to work with kids. My son looks forward to his sessions with Scott and is improving his math skills, despite the public school teacher card he drew. You are a life-saver Scott.

After trying out several tutors for my elementary school aged daughter, I stumbled across…read morelifesaving tutors on nextdoor. Scott promptly returned my email and after a brief chat I was confident I had finally found the right person. He is someone who generally loves math and teaching it. After just a few sessions I am finding that her confidence is up as well as her overall understanding of how math works. Scott really knows how to make it fun and believes that anyone can be "good" at math. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to improve their math skills and believe he would be great for students in middle and high school as well.

My daughter worked with Conor to help her with AP World History. This class was destroying her…read moreconfidence, and Conor was able to support her throughout the year and get her to the finish line of the AP test. He was always kind, patient, flexible and professional, and I'd recommend him to anyone who needs tutoring.

My daughter worked with Conor for her college application process, mainly with essay writing. He…read morekept her on track with meetings and was very flexible if more sessions were needed and with scheduling overall. Both her and I felt very comfortable speaking to him right from the start which was an important factor; it's not easy to work with a stranger and a lot of personal information can come out during the essay writing process!!! She did enjoy working with him. We are proud that she got into some great colleges and she was deciding between UCLA and Berkeley and she chose Berkeley! I highly recommend him!

I do not recommend working for this company in any capacity. Very unprofessional management at the…read moreHollywood location specifically. They weren't extremely unprofessional and cold-hearted to say the least. You will be paid minimum wage while the families you work for are paying astronomical rates. Your rate will not change based on the number of children in your care either. You could be working more than 40 hours a week with a family and not receive any benefits because their employees are hired as "on-call" sitters, even if you have a consistent booking. They only care about enriching themselves and using you as a pawn to do so.

Every single young woman that has entered my home has been beyond satisfactory. I am ashamed to…read morehave used this company because of their predatory, exploitative, and unethical behavior toward their employees. I will NEVER work with them again. I was being charged astronomical rates for nannying and then I learn my nanny is barely scraping by with minimum wage? Really? This company is SCUM. 0/5 if I could.

After our child missed critical foundational learning during the pandemic, we realized they needed…read moretargeted help to catch up to grade level. We began working with Sylvan and it was one of the best decisions we made for our family's educational journey. Sylvan provided detailed, ongoing assessments that gave us clear visibility into exactly what skills our child was working on and what was coming next, no guesswork, just steady progress. The program helped them build those essential skills with confidence and consistency. A huge shoutout to Becky and Ana, they are true standouts! Their genuine passion shines through, and personalized approach made all the difference. They truly care about each student's success. We are eternally grateful to the entire team at Sylvan Learning on Slauson for helping our child. If your child needs that extra support, I highly recommend this center, it's made a world of difference for us!

They never answer their phones, emails, and voicemails are never answered. Terrible service!read more

We started sending our high school-aged son to Next Gen two years ago as a place to get help with…read moreschool. What we got was so much more. Our son struggled with math, but had a much greater challenge with organizational skills. Two years later, he's vastly more organized, knows so much more about how to study and prepare, his grades improved, and he's talking both AP and Honors classes. Laurel and her assistants are patient, astute and possess a psychological sophistication that not only motivates our previously pretty unmotivated student, but the results have been inspiring. So much so, we enrolled our eighth-grade daughter this year - and she's improved in every one of her classes. If what you're looking for is a place that can help your child/student overcome some small or large obstacles, whether with a specific subject, with motivation, or with discovering the leader inside of them, you'd make a mistake not to consider Next Generation Leaders.

I truly appreciate the team at Next Generation Leaders for what they do. Laurel is a gifted…read moreeducator and goes above and beyond for her students. My son enjoys going to his Saturday tutoring sessions and made sure I knew he wanted to return when the 2015 school year was back in session. If you are a parent who is looking for a way to supplement what you child might not be getting from their school I highly recommend you stop by Next Generation Leaders and meet with Laurel. I am so thankful I came across this resource.