I have been doing lessons with Chris for a while now and he is the go to guy to for a wonderful mix…read moreof singing lessons and music theory! He was very supportive of my singing journey, and I always look forward to our lessons together. While I am not exactly concert ready, I can see drastic improvement in my vocal ability and confidence in my way forward. Highly recommend. He is extremely competent with students new to lessons, as he is very able to convey complex theory or techniques regardless of where my level of knowledge with the topic is at. On multiple occasions he has also helped me game out the direction I want to go with my singing to the point that I believe he would recommend holding off lessons if he didn't think they were worthwhile to me. This is probably an uncommon level of integrity in a difficult business.

The best singing teacher I've ever had! I've had 3 previous singing teachers and I made okay…read moreprogress with each of them, but nothing near how fast I learned from Elly. She hears everything and knows exactly what the problem is, then she works really hard to get you through it. There is a very noticeable difference between how you sound at the beginning of the lesson and how you sound at the end. Elly really helped me finally find my voice after 2 years and 3 previous teachers. I actually think I saved money, too, because I was with my other coaches so long but I went in to Elly and she solved my problems really fast. She's also one of the nicest and must genuine people I've ever met. Highly recommend.

The best musical instruction you could hope for. I've taken all 5 of my children here for years and…read morethey all loved the learning experience and still enjoy music today. The facility itself is very nice and the staff can accommodate just about any musical interest I can think of.

Temecula Music Teacher is not a good school. Well, the music teachers are fine, that's not the…read moreissue, it's their business practices that are terrible. Their cancellation policy is that you cannot reschedule a class without a week's notice. Which doesn't take a family's real life into account. If you don't give them a week's notice, you are out the money for that lesson and your child will not receive any instruction. They do not prorate for Spring Break, Winter Break and Thanksgiving Break, even though they are closed during those times. They follow the Temecula Unified School district's calender and aren't open during those breaks, but you still pay full price for those months. Lastly, and most importantly, they're swindlers. I had complained about the cancelation policy to them over the phone and stated that I would be looking for a new music school for my daughter AFTER her recital on the 29th of April. I wrote a review on Google that was critical of their cancelation policy as well. In retaliation they dropped my daughter from their school. But of course this was AFTER they were perfectly happy to tale my money for the full month of April. Now they have swindled me out of over $200 and my daughter is unable to perform in the recital she spent months preparing for. I have demanded a refund of that money, but we'll see how that goes. When I demanded an explanation, I was told that my daughter was dropped from the school because of the review I left on Google. ​So I wouldn't trust good reviews because apparently the policy is to drop your child and steal your money if you leave a critical review. I feel the need to also say that they did not tell me my daughter had been dropped from their school. I found out yesterday when I dropped my daughter off. No notice, no nothing. They just took my money and dropped my daughter for a critical review.

Perfect match. Very professional and a great teacher. I hope to continue my music journey with herread more

I know I posted before but it's been about a year and we are still going strong with Michelle. I…read moredon't push my daughter to play the piano or practice and I don't care how quickly she learns so she is totally free to make this her own thing. She however, has learned enough to perform. She's performed at a venue before the pandemic and now she's performed online. This has given her so much more confidence. It is such a delight to hear her play and I know she enjoys it because I never made her. I know however, that some parents expect a certain measure of practical piano progress in their children and if you're looking for that, Michelle is great! She works with kids to help them practice on their own and assigns light homework to keep them directed. Michelle offers online instruction and also in-home instruction but with very strict infection control regulations. She is very cautious and cares about not spreading disease. That is why we choose online instruction. It's easy and is still totally effective! Thank you, Michelle for all that you do!

Sent an email, no response no call back. Boo. She must be busy but I'll never use her services.read more

My 15 year old daughter loves her voice lessons with Chrissie because Chrissie makes them fun! The…read morevocal exercises and songs are individualized for her specific needs as well as her own pace of learning. Chrissie has helped her over the last six months, developing a warm rich chest voice as well as improving her range and clarity. We are so happy we found her!

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

Just left my 2nd Lesson with Kristina and I am Feeling Amazing…read more This is my 3rd attempt at working with a Vocal Coach and I am certain that I finally found the right Teacher that is more than just qualified, Kristina is also a natural born Teacher and explains things in a way that makes perfect sense to me. Thanks Kristina

I moved to Encinitas in February of 2018 and had searched Yelp/Google for voice lessons. As the…read moresaying goes, "when the student is ready, the teacher will appear." Kristina is so much more than I ever could have imagined! She is talented, a skilled and structured teacher, kind & encouraging. I love her holistic approach! My range/technique improved immediately & I notice improvement each week. I've also experienced a deeper level of healing through embodying my voice in the safe space that she provides. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for singing lessons.

I'm a resident at the Loma Linda hospital so my schedule is crazy and... I'm always stressed. I…read moredecided to pick up a hobby in effort to reduce stress. I chose singing/vocal lessons. Did a quick search and found Stormie. I'm so happy that I did. Stormie is perfect for what I was looking for. She's always kind and warm to interact with. She's unbelievably accommodating for my schedule. I can tell she's very talented as well. I highly recommend her.

STORMY IS SO AWESOME I SWEAR!!! She has helped my vocals so much and I have gained amazing…read moreknowledge about fixing my vocal break! Thank you so much!!!

Lori has been coaching me for 6-7 months and I feel so much more confident in my range and tone…read more She is SO good at what she does. She makes you feel comfortable and has a way of teaching you how to sing. Looking forward to doing an open mic and I feel so much better about it thanks to her. It's even gotten to the point where I am doing the vocal warmups in my sleep. Not kidding, I have been woken up by my boyfriend saying that I was doing a vocal warm up.. and the best part was that he said I was ON KEY! Thank you Lori :)

Lori is very easy to work with, makes you feel at ease and knows her stuff. I highly recommend…read moreLori if you're considering taking vocal lessons. She Rocks!