Forbsey is an amazing vocal coach! She's knowledgeable, encouraging, and makes every less and…read moreenjoyable. Do the intro lesson with her and you'll notice a big improvement in your voice and confidence, like I did all in the first lesson??- YES!! I'm getting answers here that I couldn't from months of YouTubes. Highly recommend.!!

I came to Forbsey after months of pushing through my voice and hoping it would sort itself out on…read moreits own. I'd get through a set and be wrecked the next day. She figured out what I was doing almost immediately and never once made me feel dumb about it. She just went, okay, here's what's happening, let's fix it. What I appreciate most is that she actually coaches. She's not just running you through scales and calling it a lesson. She catches the one thing that's costing you and gives you something specific to work on, and she's encouraging the whole way through without it feeling fake. When something isn't there yet, she says so. When you finally land it, she's genuinely hyped for you. The biggest difference is how much less like work singing feels now. Stuff I used to muscle through I can just sing. No straining, no bracing for it. If you're grinding your voice down and can't figure out why, go see her.

You hear the voice of a true professional when listening to Lynn sing! To have her as a vocal…read moreteacher is an opportunity not to be missed! I was so fortunate to have found her as a teacher. Not only does she sing beautifully but she is equally talented in playing piano. I highly recommend her to anyone at any level. If having an event she would be a delight to watch her performances. She really can move a crowd with her talents and soul!

Lynn can get the singer out of anyone no matter what age or level you are. She will build your…read moreconfidence and give you the tools and technique to succeed as a singer, whether you are doing it just for fun or if you are doing it professionally or for an audition. If you're searching for voice lessons in the Thousand Oaks area you should book with Lynn, and even if you're not in the area then get a Skype or FaceTime lesson with her.

Mary Helen and I have been working together since February and what a joy it has been! I feel so…read moregrateful to have a vocal teacher as kind, patient, and creative as Mary Helen. I grew up doing musical theatre and I've taken voice lessons before, but never properly learned good technique until now. Each lesson has been and joy and has tremendously built my confidence. Thank you x a million, Mary Helen! I cannot recommend her as a teacher enough.

Excellent personal coach. Really helped my daughter get out of her shell and sing. Thanks.read more

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.

Taking singing classes here has been one of the best decisions I've made. My teacher is incredibly…read moreencouraging and supportive -- she knows exactly how to make you feel comfortable, even if you've been shy about singing. Each class feels uplifting. She celebrates every bit of progress and helps you find your own unique sound with so much patience and positivity. I leave every lesson feeling more confident, inspired, and proud of myself. If you've ever wanted to sing but didn't know where to start, this is the perfect place.

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 can't recommend Lacy enough! In such a short time, I've expanded my vocal range more than I ever…read morethought possible. Having worked with some top coaches in LA, I love how she embodies all the qualities I admire from each of them. Lacy truly invests in each session, tailoring them to meet my specific needs and goals. She provides insightful feedback and encourages open communication, always delivering it in a kind and supportive way. I really appreciate how she invites my input and adjusts her approach based on what resonates with me. Every session is fun and inspiring, and she allows my unique style and identity to shine through. I genuinely look forward to our time together--they're the highlight of my week! I'm so grateful to have found her--she's been a total game changer for me as a singer!

Literally after one 60 minute lesson I was hooked. I've been a professional vocalist for years but…read moreI always lacked the stamina and strength I wanted. I keep telling Lacy she's a dream come true in my life because every single lesson comes with massive improvement and I actually feel ready to go a tour without blowing my voice out. Major milestone, all thanks to our weekly lessons. Plus her dog is a bonafide diva and sings with me sometimes

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

My daughter had a great time here. Ms. Van, Mr. Sean and all dance teachers are wonderful and…read moreprofessional. They treated us as family. We had a lot of great memories here. Thank you very much to VS Music Studio team and we wish you all the best.

An amazingly informed and polite instructor!read more

I was looking for someone who could teach Lap Steele Guitar and came across Mage Music. We spent…read moresome time communicating how we might accomplish my goals, unfortunately Mage could not travel the miles to my location and I could not travel to hers, so she reached out to her industry contacts for support. Mage came up with a couple of suggestions that she thought would be a good fit, my new contacts an I could not make good connections. Having met Mage eye-to-eye I have the feeling she is very good at what she instructs, I believe she will provide the very best instruction in guitar and music theory for the money.

I have been taking voice lessons with Fabienne since 2018 and honestly there are not enough words…read moreto explain how her lessons have really helped shape me as a singer. Fabienne is the best of the best! She has such a vast knowledge of information and techniques to help improve your singing. I came into her lessons with a very limited and general knowledge of music and could kind of hold a tune, but no real confidence or guidance as to how to perform to the best of my ability. Through Fabienne I've learned various techniques to help work on my range and my ability to adapt to new songs/styles that I would never normally gravitate towards. We record every session (to give me warm up/exercises to practice with) and so I can hear myself perform. A while back, I decided to revisit older recordings, just to see how much has changed. The difference was SO VAST from when I started to now and I only have Fabienne to thank. My confidence has also increased with her help, since I'm no longer "in my head" all the time and less self-conscious. I also now find myself, while watching other musicals, listening to how other people perform and making notes to bring back to discuss with Fabienne! While that may not interest some people, it's always fascinating (to me) to see how her guidance has shaped me as a singer and has made me appreciate other's talents/techniques/interpretations of songs THAT MUCH MORE! I will continue taking lessons with Fabienne until the end of the time. If you're lucky to be able to have Fabienne as your teacher/coach (with anything she teaches, doesn't have to be singing), you won't be disappointed!

Fabienne is an amazing voice teacher who helped me immeasurably over the years. I had been losing…read moremy voice a few songs into a set. Now I sing for three hours or more with no problems. My range and pitch is better, and I have much more control now.

Ed fixed up my old Stratocaster, new strings, a good overall cleaning and the intonation set right…read morefor the first time in ages. Fixed up a couple of other issues including locking up the tremolo bridge; now I am one happy camper. Well played Ed!

Edward is so great. Fast turnaround, excellent work on my 1968 Silvertone 1483 amplifier,…read morereasonable rates. Can't recommend him enough.