Cecily is a great teacher. She provided vocal lessons and training for my daughter. Cecily was…read morealways kind and encouraging with her. Also, she was patient and seemed interested and to care. I believe her prices are reasonable and I definitely could see and hear the progress, confidence and overall improvement of my daughter's vocal abilities.

I've been one of Cecily's vocal students for almost 9 years (off and on) now. I have learned so…read moremuch about how to control my voice using my body because of her. When I first started I couldn't intentionally access the full range of my voice. Through Cecily's teaching style, I learned techniques that have improved my voice and my ability to manipulate it with ease. She also has great energy and starts each session with breathwork that is beyond therapeutic.

Amazing vocal coach. I started as an absolute beginner and I am amazed at what my voice has becomeread more

Lindsey has worked with my now 28 year old son for the last 11 years and all I can say is that she…read moreis a miracle worker!!! While he was quite musical in a number of areas, he would often sing some of the notes of a song "a little sharp and curiously 'nasal'." With asperations of auditioning for musical theater productions, these were serious issues to be rectified. It is beyond my comprehension how Lindsey was able to train Ari's ear to sing completely "on pitch" and alleviate the less than musically attractive nasal tone. Eleven years later, my son has his own band and is highly regarded by his bandmates for the wonderful quality of his voice, as lead singer. And what about the nasal tone? I am no longer aware of it, in spite of his spring allergies!!! Lindsey is an incredibly perceptive and "person-centered" voice teacher. She takes the time to get to know her students and is sensitive to whether they're having a good or a bad day, as their current mood affects their singing. As an awarded, professional opera singer, Lindsey has all the tools, experience and compassion to help a voice student of any age, to meet his, her or their musical goals!

Larry is awesome! My daughter has been going to him for almost 2 years now. She loves her lessons!…read more He's really good at building their confidence so they can sing at their best. He teaches them it's not just the singing but the story they are telling through their song and really helps them to tell that story. He definitely gives you the edge in the theater world. I highly recommend Larry!

From the owner: I am committed to helping each client find their unique voice as an artist to unlock their greatest…read moreperformance with commanding confidence. I specialize in Audition Preparation, Mending The Break, Breath Strategies, Interp, Song Selection, College Audition Preparation, Microphone Technique, Belting Safely, Range Expansion and Projection.

I have nothing but good things to say about Playtime Arts Academy! As both a student with the…read morecompany as a kid and then a teacher as a young adult, Playtime has served as a source of positivity and joy for me. As a student, taking lessons was always fun and enjoyable. It was always nice to have the yearly recitals for which to perform what I had been working on over the course of any given year. Such a great idea on the parts of Scott and Harlene McGowan, the husband and wife founders of the company. I did not expect to return to Playtime as a teacher later on in life, but as fate would have it, that is exactly what happened. And it was such a rewarding, enjoyable experience. It helped give me a sense of purpose and it was the perfect fit for me, as I already knew what it was like to be a student for the company. So I was able to relate my own experiences to those of my students and it really was a wonderful thing. The McGowans were great bosses just as much as they were teachers and I was paid decently, too! Playtime Arts Academy really has served as the go to company for music lessons in the Greater Baltimore area. What a positive impact the company has had on so many lives, including mine. Scott, you should be very proud. I 100% recommend!

From the owner: Surviving Co-Founder Scott McGowan is offering remote piano & keyboard lessons. Over 30 years…read moreteaching experience. Call today for a free 15 minute consultation / demonstration. Reference, reviews, ample publicity and other helpful links available upon request. Special needs experience. Check out the Playtime Arts Academy YouTube channel.

I started taking voice lessons with Grace Gori in February 2015 because I wanted to prepare to…read moreaudition for choral groups by the Fall. I hadn't taken lessons or been singing regularly for over ten years but Grace helped me tremendously. I took weekly lessons and now I sing with the National Philharmonic Chorale. Grace is an excellent instructor who helps vocalists strengthen and hone their voices AND she is extremely professional and personable. She has a holistic approach to teaching, which includes focusing on the physical aspect of singing (proper body alignment, breath, various muscle constructs/support, etc.), all of which positively impacts a student's ability to create sound. I have really benefited from her teaching approach by embracing and practicing her techniques and it has made all the difference. I highly recommend Grace and Gori Voice Studios.

From the owner: At Gori Voice Studios, we believe every voice deserves to be heard -- including yours. We're Grace…read moreand Aurelius Gori, pro singer-teachers whose own vocal journeys have brought us through frustration, bullying, physical tensions, paralyzing stage fright, and the forced silence and isolation of vocal injuries. Through our 40+ years of doing this, we've learned and are committed to learning more. Now we're serious about sharing what we've learned with you. We serve singers ages 8 to 88 who want to release old experiences that told them they couldn't or shouldn't sing. Our studio helps singers find confidence through competence: We teach you the skills you need so that you can create the sounds you desire. We do this through functional pedagogy and cross-training in a nurturing environment that allows you to explore your unique voice. Creative collaboration. Artistic empowerment. Vocal freedom. This is what we're all about: the opportunity to sing the truest version of your unique song.

Took the most beautiful class with Suzanne and Täo Porchon-Lynch, which was such a divine…read moreexperience. Incredible women, class, food, teaching. Would absolutely recommend to anyone, friend or stranger.

From the owner: Awaken the Artist Within at The Awakening Arts Studio! Voice Lessons, Piano Lessons, Kundalini…read moreYoga, YogaSing and Camp Create summer camp are a few of the many opportunities for awakening. Suzanne Spangler Jackson has her masters degree in voice and has 30 years teaching experience.

Kudos to a tightly organized music lesson instructor with a reminder system that works well. Matt…read moreis always on time, makes great music selections for my daughter, and keeps the class moving at a good pace. Thank you for a professional and enjoyable setting.

Fantastic experience. Very comfortable setting and Judy is a total pro. I recommend this company to…read moreany age; any talent level and for any purpose or goal. I hope to go back soon!

The Baltimore Music Company is an essential resource to me. Not only have I purchased high-quality,…read moretough-to-find guitars and amps from them, including a 1961 Gibson Falcon amp, I rely on their luthiers for the maintenance of my guitars. I entrusted them with my 1965 Fender Jazzmaster to add a Mastery bridge and tremolo, as well as Curtis Novak pickups, in addition to a setup using their state-of-the-art Plek machine. The guitar now plays and sounds perfectly. Steve Blake and his team are far more interested in helping a musician sound their best than making a sale. More than once, they've talked me out of purchasing something from Baltimore Music Company. I've also enlisted their perspective on purchases I've made from the likes of Gruhn Guitars, Matt Umanov, Wilcutt Guitars and others. They've earned my trust again and again and again. Finally, in a world where most music stores are strictly an online thing, the Baltimore Music Company is a great place to hang. You can noodle guitars, basses, amps and stomp boxes in what is easily the nicest, most well-appointed music store I've ever been in. More than once, I've visited the Baltimore Music Company with a friends to shoot the breeze with the gang there before grabbing a beer at Union Craft Brewery a few doors down.

Wow! Check out the over 6,500 square of heaven on earth for musicians!…read more Does your instrument need a repair? Are you in the market for a new guitar? Or do you want to design one and watch it being made! Or do you just need a feee lessons? Then THIS is the THE place for YOU! Come to the Baltimore Music Company, Located in the Union Collective ~ 1700 W 41st St, Suite 445, Baltimore, MD 21211 ~