Wow! I've had a bunch of coaches, but no one comes close to this lady.Dot dot dot she really knows…read moreher.S h!* if you have vocal issues that nobody else can solve, this is where you get your answers. Forbsey teaches way differently than anyone else. My voice feels like a million bucks. Seriously 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.

I cannot recommend Paloma enough. I started working with her for muscle tension dysphonia, and she…read morehas been such a gift in this process. She's incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and thorough. The laryngeal massages and targeted vocal exercises she's guided me through have made such a difference in helping me understand my voice and reduce tension. What I appreciate most is how supported I feel during our sessions. She truly listens and tailors everything to what my voice needs that day. If you're struggling with vocal tension or MTD, Paloma is someone you absolutely want on your team.

I'm an actor currently based in New York, but I work with Paloma in LA as well, and she has helped…read moremy acting career tremendously. From mastering cadence and vocal technique to helping me find and replicate the voice of Malcolm X, she has an incredible understanding of the actor's instrument. She stays true to the fundamentals while bringing a real sensitivity to artistry, finding innovative ways to help you discover breath, voice, rhythm, and use your instrument to its fullest ability. I recently wrapped a TV show, have a Netflix film coming out next month, and we literally just finished another session today preparing for what's next. I'm grateful to have Paloma on my team, and anyone who gets to work with her is blessed to have her on theirs.

Within 3 months Aretha has transformed my singing! Not only she helped me understand and master…read morevocal techniques better, she made me feel empowered and confidence by challenging me to sing in different genres and styles. I look forward to lesson with Aretha every week. Singing in a studio where I can hear my voice through a microphone clearly is definitely very helpful ! She gives me the exercises that caters to my voice, and have different ways to help me get 'that' note. I learned to appreciate the vocal art much more through her guidance, listening to healthy and soulful singing. Highly recommend Aretha for anyone who looks for a coach that inspires you to continuosly train and master the arts of singing!

Aretha Scruggs vocal coaching has been the BEST thing I've EVER done for my voice! She is a…read morespectacular vocalist and incredible teacher. I am a professional vocalist myself, and I've been experiencing various vocal issues. Within one 45 minute lesson, Aretha had my voice connecting and relaxed, and I was able to sing and find notes that had been gone for weeks. She is incredibly intuitive, experienced, educated and compassionate. I have studied with many? many people and I can comfortably say that she is the best. Also, you do not have to be a professional singer to benefit from her expertise. Anyone who is a public speaker, a school, teacher, pastor, or anyone who uses their voice can benefit from her techniques and practices. thank you so much Aretha and I can't wait to work with you again!

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

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.

My four year old has been going to Molly over the past few months and she is both having fun and…read morelearning great technique! Molly is able to keep up with all of her favorite Disney songs while also pushing her to learn new things. So glad we found Molly - she's the best!

Best vocal coach ever!!! Molly coached me for a few years and drastically improved my voice and…read moremade sessions so fun. Can't recommend her enough :)

Ela is a great coach. I came with no guitar and singing background and want ro be able to play a…read moresong plus singing with it within a short period of time. Ela helped me made a plan based on my needs and schedule. I definitely won't be able to do this without her! I would highly recommend her :)

recommend her. I'm a beginner and after just a few lessons, my band leader told me I sounded much,…read moremuch better! She helped me with exactly what I needed to improve on and let me choose my own songs to work on. She is very patient, knowledgeable and professional.

I have been taking lessons with Sherry for about six months now and it has been truly a…read moretransformative experience. Sherry is a professional, kind, patient and supportive teacher with a passion for singing and performing. She has been able to bring me out of my shell and help me grow both as a singer and an individual. I had previously taken a few lessons with another teacher but felt like I didn't learn anything because the teacher had these convoluted explanations of techniques and how the voice works. Sherry makes it easy to understand and accessible. Her lessons are a combination of vocal warm-ups, method and then working on a song of your choice. Her lessons are incredibly fun and therapeutic. Sometimes when I feel tired or stressed after work, after her lessons I find myself feeling relaxed or re-energized. Taking lessons with her has really improved my self confidence. When I first started working with her, whenever she asked me what song I'd like to sing I'd often say "I want to do this song, but I don't think I can" and she would tell me she thinks I can and we can work on it together. Then we would break down the song and apply techniques where I can overcome my weaknesses and play to my strengths. She provides constructive criticism and gives you just enough of a push to grow without being too harsh. I find myself being able to sing songs that I previously struggled with or never thought I'd be able to sing. Sherry also puts on a recital for her students every quarter so that her students would have a chance to experience performing in front of an audience.If you choose to perform, she will coach you on stage presence and performance. It's a worthwhile experience to help conquer any stage fright you might have in front of a non-judgmental and supportive audience.

If you're looking to improve at singing while enjoying the whole process I HIGHLY recommend taking…read morelessons from Sherry!! I started taking lessons with Sherry with no prior singing experience and had no idea what to expect. Over the past few weeks I've thoroughly enjoyed each and every lesson to the fullest and have noticed drastic improvements within a short time period (my highest note went from E5 to C6 in 6 weeks!). She's very good at explaining the mechanics and nuances of proper singing technique and is able to consistently point me in the right direction while creating a safe space for me to feel comfortable enough to explore my voice. Starting to take lessons with Sherry has been one of the best decisions I've ever made! Singing is so fun :)

I'm a trained musician but I go to Argenta specifically to learn voice. She has a great ability to…read moremeet me where I'm at, and knows where to make improvements. She also has a vast background in somatic/body awareness techniques that I'm sure no other voice teachers in LA incorporate into their lessons! We usually start with some information on how physical development informs the voice and centering exercises which really help my sense of presence when we start work on vocal exercises. I would recommend Argenta to anyone who wants a friendly, funny, down-to-earth teacher who also has an excellent ear and knows how to communicate her technical tweaks for improvement!

Argenta is an amazing vocalist, a wonderful teacher and one of the nicest people I have known. She…read morehas a rich background in a variety of vocal styles and a depth of knowledge that is hard to find anywhere. She is also very creative, and fun to work with!