If I could give Maria Elena a rating higher than five stars, I would. I owe all of my major…read moremilestones in the performing arts to her. From my admission to NYU Tisch Drama for musical theatre to all the professional opportunities I've been blessed with thus far in my career, she has helped set me up for success every single time. She has done so much to help me grow and develop my confidence, creative dynamism, and artistry over the seven years I've been working with her. With Maria Elena as my mentor, I've expanded not only my vocal range but also my stylistic range. She helped tear down the psychological roadblocks I'd built up for myself, giving me the tools to refine my technique and push my creativity to its ultimate limits. Even then, she'd encourage me to keep going: celebrate my wins, but never settle because there are always ways to learn and improve. I began my time with Maria Elena viewing performance as an escape from being the plain kid I thought I was, but now I view performance as an extension of myself -- a chance to become so much more than I ever thought possible. Maria Elena helped me build a strong technical foundation for my voice and showed me that, with an open mind and a strong work ethic, I'm capable of anything I put my mind to.

Ms. Maria Elena has been working with me for many years now. I've always loved singing, but I was…read moreable to solidify vocal techniques through precise vocal warmups and other foundational exercises as well as performance techniques through score study. Ms. Maria Elena was always patient with me and understood everything I had to balance on top of music, making lessons very inviting and comforting every week. I would look forward to learning many different genres - from pop to jazz to musical theater - with her, and I really got to learn the nuances and differences within each genre. Her lessons weren't just singing lessons. They were also filled with music history, cultural homages, and personal anecdotes to help me improve as a musician, performer, and person. I appreciate her teaching very much, and I still take all of these techniques with me wherever I sing, whether I am working with little kids or auditioning for new opportunities. Thank you so much Ms. Maria Elena!

I started seeing Crystal because of issues I was having with my voice as a result of acid reflux…read more She helped me uncover areas of blockage in my body I had no idea were connected to my voice at all. Shallow breathing, muscle tension in my torso and neck, and tightness in my stomach. She taught me TRE, which gave me almost immediate freedom from muscle tension, and she also provided me with a myriad of other breathing techniques and exercises to help me maintain a healthy voice. She has such niche expertise in the area of vocal health, I would recommend her in an instant to anyone having voice trouble. She's also a very compassionate and warm human! I'm so thankful I found her!!

Working with Crystal has dramatically deepened my understanding of my own voice. I had dealt with…read moreyears of vocal fatigue - especially in my speaking voice - and even after a significant amount of technical/singing instruction I could not seem to get to the bottom of it. As a specialist in this area, Crystal was able to unlock several keys in my voice in just the first session. Since then, she has equipped me with a growing set of practical tools to help me identify tension when it first appears, and release it before it begins to take a toll on my voice. She has a thorough and integrated knowledge of voice science and muscular anatomy, and a skilled sense of how to apply it accurately and prescriptively. She is wonderful to work with, and I could not be more grateful to have her helping me in this season of my vocal journey.

I cannot recommend Joanna enough. She is hands down the best teacher I've been exposed to for any…read moremusical instrument. When our 9 year old son demonstrated some talent on my drum kit, my wife and I set out to enroll him in formal lessons. We had introductory lessons at a few different places (both in person and via zoom/Teams/etc.). For us, Joanna was the perfect blend of fun and technique/theory/structure. We opted for weekly 30 minute lessons via Zoom. Initially, I was hesitant about "remote" lessons, as I grew up only knowing in person lessons. Two years later, we are still doing weekly lessons and I'm extremely happy with the progress of my son. As an added bonus, sitting in his lessons has made me a better drummer. Joanna is truly a professional as both a teacher and a drummer. She provides a practical approach to learning different patterns and breaks it down to the basics, so anyone can learn, all demonstrating how these "building blocks" are used by professionals. Worth Every Penny! Some final considerations: 1. Seasonal recitals (both in-person and remote) all students to perform in front of other students and their families. This was important to us, for our son to learn to overcome stage fright and being in the spotlight. 2. We were primarily remote in our lessons, but every 6-8 weeks we were able to book an in person lesson with Joanna @ More Music in Long Beach. I love the idea of supporting a small Mom&Pop music shop vs. the big box music stores (Guitar Center). Side note, I've used Moore Music for some guitar setup work and they're top notch as well. 3. Joanna periodically has group meetups where students and their families get together (usually at a park) to socialize and learn more about each other. 4. Joanna also assigns monthly Listening Assignments, where she ask the student to listen to different styles of music. This is a great way to expose students to songs/genres they never knew. 5. We primarily play electronic drums, but for this last recital my son performed on acoustic drums. This was a big adjustment for him, but a great learning experience. Joanna is flexible and always teaching new skills. I'll say it again: WORTH EVERY PENNY.

Joanna is very patient, my 7 year old loves his drum lessons, She makes it fun for him. He's been…read moregoing for a couple months and he has learned so much. Joanna has different teaching methods that made it easy for him since he wasn't able to fully read when we started the lessons. I definitely recommend Joanna.

Adriana is incredibly kind and enthusiastic about her work! She has taught me so much about proper…read moresinging technique helped me uncover a voice I didn't even know was in there! I am excited to continue being her student. She has provided me with opportunities to sing in public as well as tips on how to sing at my church. She's great!

My daughter, Dorothy, has been taking vocal lessons from Adriana since Summer 2022. In that time,…read moreshe has grown in technique, knowledge, and confidence with her vocal performance.

Christina is the best. We were blessed to have her come to our home. She was prompt, personal and…read moreinspired my 10-year old to stretch herself. I still had issues with my daughter rehearsing. But the lessons were a welcome highlight with Christina. He recitals were well planned, and she needs as big of a fuss about the beginners as she did the more advanced students. Genuinely kind and committed :-)

I just want to say that this school is amazing, if you want to learn an instrument this is the…read moreschool for you. My 5 year old and I have been taking piano lessons for about 8 months with Lisa, and she has been truly amazing, she makes learning fun and entertaining we have learned , music theory, Lisa is a brilliant instructor I never thought I would ever understand music theory, but Lisa made that possible for me and my kid. We are learning piano and to see my 5 year old recite her musical notes is truly amazing. If you want to learn an instrument, this is the place to learn.

I am an adult guitar student and I went through 2 other guitar teachers before I tried the LB Music…read moreSchool. I liked my other teachers but they either moved too fast or weren't able to teach the techniques, songs, or styles that I wanted to learn. I'm learning finger style guitar and my teacher is Clint. Aside from being a really cool guy, he's an accomplished musician, patient, and willing to spend some time familiarizing himself with the songs and artists I enjoy. If you enroll in lessons, you'll no doubt meet Noah, who is the administrative staff. He's friendly and reliable, if you ever need to contact him to cancel or reschedule a lesson. As a child, I took drum lessons for 10 years and enjoyed that feeling of developing a skill. I have this same feeling again, thanks to the school. If you are considering enrolling in the school, have a brief conversation with Noah, so that he can hook you up with the teacher who will best meet your needs (style, scheduling, etc.). When you have your first lesson, have a similar conversation with your teacher to make sure he/she is aware of your goals, the pace at which you want to learn, type of music, and your expectations. I believe you will have a great experience at this school!

Sandra taught me for 7 years and she took me to great heights in my music education. I highly…read morerecommend Sandra Barba for your children. Best Andre Ly

My piano teacher and mentor for twenty years. Wonderful teacher! Makes lessons fun and engaging…read more Beautiful piano in a colorful studio. Can't recommend enough!! Inspired me to teach as well. It's a joy to learn piano from Sandra.

I started taking lessons from Harriet to improve my speaking voice. It was such a great experience…read morethat I thought I would give singing lessons a try. Harriet is an excellent teacher. She's fun and witty and always comes up with different exercises that you can relate to. She's very patient and goes at your pace, but will also push you to grow. Thanks Harriet!

I worked with Harriet privately for about a year. I went into starting lessons with her with the…read moreintent to improve my vocal performance but got so much more. We became friends and I always looked forward to my time spent with her. She is a wonderful teacher to have and I wish I still lived close enough to continue training with her. Thank you Harriet!