Michelle is an incredible vocal coach, singer, and songwriter who has helped me immensely. I highly…read morerecommend her to anyone who needs a vocal coach or just someone to work on music with!!!!

My daughter's love for music has grown since she started at Michelle Ornest. She has Lilly and…read moreloves taking lessons with her. She has come so far vocally Highly recommended!

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.

Joel is so great to work with! He is very friendly and funny and his teaching style is very…read morehelpful. Highly recommend!!!

Both of my children (ages27and 19)have trained for years with Candace Ford. With much help from…read moreCandace's coaching and support both are on professional career paths. One has signed a record deal with Sony, and the other accepted and attending a top 10 university for Music Theater, and just closed her first professional Music Theater production ( her vocals earning her the lead). Candace has been pivotal in their careers. Candace is an amazing, knowledgeable and caring vocal coach and a wonderful human being. There is a strong emphasis on vocal health for which my kids and I are very grateful. I wish I could give her more than 5 stars! SHES THE BEST!

From the owner: Take your voice to the next level with quality, personalized vocal instruction in an encouraging…read moreatmosphere. Whether you're an experienced singer or just starting out, voice lessons will improve your technique and ease of singing, eliminate vocal breaks, expand your range and give you confidence in your singing. Our studio is located in Hermosa Beach for voice lessons in the South Bay. Long-distance students take advantage of telephone or Zoom lessons. Voice lessons available for ages 7 to adult.

Stefani is an amazing voice coach. Her energy is incredible and she always keeps it positive. After…read morethe first few sessions I knew that I wasn't tone deaf and could learn to sing -- a life long dream. Recently my son told me that before I started lessons he thought I was the worst singer he ever heard, but now he thinks I'm better than average! And I know that with Stefani I can go a lot further, maximizing my singing potential.

Stefani is more than just a voice coach. She's created a safe, positive, comfortable, and most of…read moreall fun environment that helps you express yourself through music. I've become much more confident in my voice and have learned so much from her! You'll grow as a person and a musician, highly recommend!

Brian is hands-down one of the best vocal coaches out there. He really understands the anatomy and…read morescience behind singing, and he explains what's happening in your body in a way that makes it easy to understand and recreate on your own. He's not cheap, but he's absolutely worth it if you want to learn efficiently instead of spending money on endless lessons that don't move the needle. I've been learning from him for almost a year, and I've learned so much more in that time than I did in four years at another studio. Thanks Brian!!

A little update here on yelp. It's only been four lessons, but I just wanted to take a moment to…read moreappreciate you by saying thank you very much for doing what you do!!! Music has always been there for me through many difficult parts of my life, but I've always felt like there was this gap between music and I that I could never close. I never felt like I had any talent to immerse myself, or further myself in it. Always just singing to myself, or when I'm alone, because that's the only time I have the courage to explore my voice. I have to say I've never felt this great singing before and it's only been four lessons. This year for me is big on self investment and rediscovering myself and where my interests/passion lies. You've gotta take some risks in life sometimes and taking a chance on vocal lessons with you has been by far one of the best decisions I've made in a while!. I'm still super stoked and I'm looking forward to what's to come!! Thanks voice dad!

Our kids have been music students at Sunset Learning Studio for years and we love the environment…read morehere. Dan, Nicola and Colleen are the friendliest owners you will ever meet. They have built a warm, loving studio filled with wonderful teachers and eager musicians. They host an open stage every few weeks and it is lovely. Unlike a traditional recital there is no pressure to impress or play perfectly. There is no scoring or criticism involved. It is simply a forum to give the students a chance to share what they have learned. The greatest indicator of success is seeing my kids love for creating music every day. They now have a skill that will allow them to create art and friendships for the rest of their lives.

I cannot go on about how amazing this place is. I have been here for about Four-ish years and I've…read moregrown so much! The people there are the sweetest and great coaches! I get professional instructions and critique. Every month there is a recital which is super chill and great to practice!

My teenage daughter is going to Melanie and things are going great. She loves it and appreciates…read morethe time they spend together. Already seeing improvements

Melanie is absolutely the best vocal coach I've ever had the privilege of working with. She's…read morehelped me improve my singing more than I thought I could and is unfailingly encouraging. She's also very honest and has good prices. I ten out of ten recommend her to anyone who's pursuing voice at any level :)

Our teen granddaughter took Voice Lessons with Christine Lao through Raffia Music. Christine was…read moreeasy to work with and flexible if we needed a schedule change. She helped our granddaughter prepare for a theater audition and we saw her vocal skills and her confidence soar! She received many positive comments during her audition and the difference before and after voice lessons were noticeable! Highly recommend!

Love this studio!! Woman owned!…read more My daughter is now 7 and has been taking lessons here since she was 4. I took piano lessons from age eight until age 16 and wanted a place that could start my daughter sooner. Raffia Music Studio was the only one that would start my kid at 4, plus it offers so many other types of musical instruments, voice and performance training. I am a serious researcher. I have always made exhaustive lists weighing the pros and cons of any endeavor. After researching several studios, I decided this was the one! Consistency is key in becoming good. We've had the same teacher since we began 3 years ago. Srimal is not only a teacher, but performs regularly with a band around town. I appreciate when a teacher also honors their craft by doing it. Srimal is very patient. Works to get the best out of his students. Pushes them, but also meets them where they are. Every winter, there is a recital where you get to enjoy seeing all the students performing their pieces. I highly recommend Raffia Music Studio!

Taylor opened my eyes to the joy of singing... without fear!…read more 3 months into our weekly sessions she had me singing jazz songs (something I'd never considered), and 6 months in, i was singing in front of a small and supportive crowd. Was it challenging? For sure. Did I love the process regardless? Absolutely 100%. I'm currently taking a break for personal reasons, but I often look back and think how much fun I had. I look forward to returning and picking up where we left off one day.

What an amazing experience! A wonderful introduction into the world of music! I was preparing to…read moresing a song for a first time audition with a local theatre company. I enjoyed the whole process from voice training to performance. I sounded better after each lesson. Taylor knows how to teach and communicates very well conveying a good ear! She's very welcoming, kind and easy to work with. The time was managed so well, I felt like the price was well worth it. I had so much fun! Thank you, Taylor!

School of Rock has been such an incredible experience for our family! From the start, they've…read morenurtured our kids musical curiosity in the most fun, encouraging way possible. Teacher Travis absolutely rocks--he has the kids playing and singing AC/DC and The Ramones with huge smiles on their faces. Manager Drew keeps everything running smoothly and always makes us feel welcome and supported. And then there's Nash, the main man behind the desk--always greeting us with a grin and shredding guitar licks that set the tone for how fun this place really is. The whole team creates an environment that's equal parts professional and playful, where kids are free to explore music while building confidence. We couldn't be happier with the way they've made music such a joyful part of our kids' lives.

This is by far the best place for lessons in the South Bay!!!! We've tried other places and they do…read morenot match up. Drew (manager) is always so accommodating to my kids constant change in schedule. Both my boys love guitar at School of Rock!!!