I am the "friend" mentioned in Jay C's review who told him that singing with Pat had increased my…read moreconfidence. This review is long overdue -- I took weekly voice lessons with Pat for about three years, from 2010-2013. Here's my story: I used to be one of those people who mumbles and lip syncs when everyone else is singing "Happy Birthday" at a party. I was terrified of being heard singing, and convinced that I could not sing on-key. To make it worse, my brother has sung in public all his life -- as part of an "a capella" quartet, and leading the singing for 1000 people in his congregation at church. He's the singer in the family. I always wanted to be able to sing, but couldn't decide if it was a hopeless cause. After a death in the family, I realized that life is too short to accumulate a list of missed opportunities. A colleague at work recommended Pat, and so I thought, "Why not try it?" Given my issues, I was most worried about being judged or criticized, even implictly. I got nothing but warm support and good training from Pat -- never a moment of impatience, but many moments of laughter together. For the next three years, I learned how to control my breath, warm up, use my "head voice", sing Italian, sing French, sing German, sing Beatles, sing Gershwin. Sometimes I brought in something I wanted to sing, sometimes I let Pat introduce me to one of her favorites. I do know how to read music, thanks to ten years of piano lessons as a child, so that helps a little. And guess what? I can sing in tune. It's more of a breath/voice control issue than a tone-deafness problem. Yay! What I ended up realizing too is that I had been throttling not only my singing voice, but my voice in general -- I was afraid to be too loud, stick out too much, be noticed. Learning to sing full throttle with accuracy changed the way I showed up in meetings at work, and changed my public speaking capabilities. I'm no longer distracted by anxiety when my friends suddenly want to sing the opening song to Gilligan's Island or The Brady Bunch. I go to the sing-along Sound of Music at the Castro Theater and actually sing along. My "inner voice" started emerging in parallel with my singing voice. Imagine that. Thank you, Pat. I hope that other people have the opportunity to get the gift of their own voice in the way I have.

Pat has been my singing teacher since I was ten years old. She is adept at teaching all kinds of…read moremusic, including show tunes, jazz standards, contemporary pop and rock songs, and folk songs. With Pat, I have learned breathing technique, vocal exercises, vowel placement in my singing, and most importantly, confidence. One of the most wonderful elements of Pat as a teacher is her astonishing capacity to listen and offer in-depth advice and insight about my voice. With her I have learned invaluable lessons about the importance of a healthy voice in connection to a healthy body and soul. I recommend Pat to anyone interested in a voice teacher gifted with the outstanding ability to teach not only voice technique but a love of music, always encouraging your voice to be healthy and strong, and for you to have the confidence to use it to sing your heart out.

I've been with Tracey about 8 years now (I followed her from when she was at another studio because…read moreshe is just that good!). Not only is she an amazing vocal coach who has really helped my voice reach new heights, but she's one of my favorite people on the planet. She has a special talent for knowing how to tune lessons in a relatable way for me, which has really improved my vocal technique. Lessons with her are technical, spiritual, and therapeutic at the same time. I sang and performed a good amount when I was a kid, but something about adulthood also makes you more fearful of putting yourself out there. She's helped me overcome this and I've since sang at bar karaoke nights, as well as one of the performance workshops she holds for students. If you're on the fence about taking lessons, I say DO IT!

My teenage child worked with Tracey to broaden their vocal range and learn more about singing rock…read moremusic (they were trained in classic, choral techniques). Tracey did a great job of increasing their confidence and getting them excited to sing again. She is an incredibly supportive and enthusiastic teacher. Also, I appreciate Tracey's flexibility scheduling around summer plans.

I've had the absolute joy of watching Michelle perform for years, and every time I'm blown away all…read moreover again. Her voice is powerful, soulful, and filled with so much heart--it's the kind of voice that stops you in your tracks. Beyond being a phenomenal performer, she has a deep understanding of vocal technique and artistry that makes her the perfect person to learn from. Whether you're a beginner looking to find your voice or a more advanced singer hoping to refine your skills, Michelle has a gift for bringing out the best in her students. She's patient, encouraging, and genuinely passionate about helping others grow. If you've ever thought about taking voice lessons--or if you just want to learn from someone who really knows what they're doing--I can't recommend her enough. She's the real deal.

Ellie is the woman! I've been taking lessons for years and Ellie is the most kind, accommodating,…read moregenerous, fun, mischievous (in an awesome way) and KNOWLEDGEABLE teacher! I've gotten so good I'm performing with Adele at the Grammys next year. Well, no but my singing is so much better. She taught me to breathe properly, taught me amazing exercises to develop the voice that I do regularly. My singing is better and better and speaking abilities are so much better to. I have tried many other instructors -- Ellie is a favorite, that's why I keep going back! Love you, Ellie! Thank you :)

I cannot say enough about vocal coach Eloenor England! I've been struggling with breath issues for…read moreyears, which she not only was able to target immediately (she hears and sees everything your body does), but in only one lesson was able to give me the the technique I need to build a strong foundation on how to breathe properly. It was the most valuable tool I've received since I started singing. Eleonor is not only extremely insightful, but a wonderful person full of life and humor and I just loved everything about her approach and genuine style. Our lesson was via Skype because I'm in San Francisco at the time, and it was great; she's right there with you all the way. I look forward to my next voice lesson with her. Thank you Eleonor.

This class was composed of singers at many levels. The most satisfying thing about these meetings…read morewas to watch the steady improvement that was evident from every participant. I would recommend her class to anyone who is looking to improve their vocal skills in a totally supportive atmosphere with a teacher who is an absolute master.

I had taken a few voice lessons before participating in Erin's 10-week class. I wanted to do…read moresomething I was afraid of, namely singing in front of strangers. Erin and the group were all incredibly supportive and Erin's personalized instruction put me quickly at ease. Her teaching skills are amazing and really helped me focus. I will never be a professional singer, but Erin has given me the confidence to continue on my singing path. I will take her class over and over.

Honestly, what can I possibly say that hasn't already been said by all of the five star reviews…read moreabout Dorothy Tyo and PASOH? First, Dorothy is an incredibly gifted and thorough instructor. I am just finishing up with the introductory Course Hypnotherapy 101 and am blown away by how much I have learned in this ten week program. It's a hybrid course, offered both online and in person and Dorothy not only leads you through all the lessons but gives you real time opportunities to try out all the techniques you learn. I plan on taking her advanced course in the near future because this is a field I have found I am passionate about. However, her 101 course is so comprehensive that you leave her class feeling confident that you could open your own practice. Whether you are interested in enhancing your career with hypnosis or just wanted to learn how you can completely change your entire perspective in life with hypnosis, do yourself a favor and go to Palo Alto School of Hypnotherapy. You can take the class from anywhere. You'll thank me for it.

I had heard of Dorothy Tyo for some time and was thrilled to schedule my first session. I was…read morelooking for something to get me refocused on sobriety, a sense of self worth and motivation of my goals. Dorothy was fantastic, being a highly sought after professional in her field so I was so lucky to have Zoom sessions to accommodate my needs. We started out with finding my intention and I found that as our sessions progressed I was letting go of old behaviors and limiting thoughts. We worked through my resentments and built up a level of self-confidence in myself that I have never experienced. I highly recommend Dorthy and the School of Hypnotherapy - she literally changed my life.

I cannot say enough about how amazing Shari is! She's extremely attentive to each actor's…read moreindividual needs so you are able to delve more deeply into your work. Shari is talented and transparent about everything she does and her teaching methods. Besides attending her acting classes, l am taking her singing lessons. I was terrified of singing, but Shari always has a way to cheer me up and find me the right path to improve. She is very patient and, can pinpoint the challenge I feel at the moment and guides me out of it quickly. I'd strongly recommend people at all levels to try her, it continues to be a very pleasant and memorable experience for me. I have nothing but praise for Shari, and l am so thankful l found her. I have learned so much from her classes, and look forward to continuing my creativity journey with Shari. FANTASTIC person...that's all l have to say about that!

Three years ago I was a lost soul looking for a purpose in life and a new career I'd feel…read morepassionate about. I found Shari, and she took me and guided me one step at a time and today I am a full-time actor, and loving it! Shari has the keen ability to work with each person on a very individual level, albeit in a group environment. She requires all students to take 1 session (4 weeks) of singing classes initially, where she can get to know you, and then you can move on to acting, or stay with singing, or both! I used to take both when I had more time, now I focus solely on acting. When I went to my first singing class, I was simultaneously taking voice lessons from an opera singer, where we focused more on technique. Shari told me to bring a song from my childhood, and I brought in Chinese lyrics of a few children songs my mom sent me. I sang a cappella, and I started crying. I was dumbfounded at how much hidden emotion I never knew I had, and how easy it was for me to let it out in Shari's class! 1 session eventually turned into years of learning about myself, and loving whom I am. If you are looking for a singing technique class, Shari's class may not be the right one. Her strength is in finding your true voice through emotion and self-awareness. Your singing will touch your audience, regardless how in tune you are, how deep the lyrics is. You can hum twinkle twinkle little star and make your audience cry. She'll teach you to sing in relationship, to say something and mean it. Her singing classes consist of professional and non-professional singers. Shari's acting classes on the other hand consist of mostly professional, working actors. We go to her for industry insights, script analysis, monologue preparation, audition practice, on-camera work, whatever you need to work on is game. It is always encouraging and motivating to work on your craft with a supportive group and an excellent coach. I'd highly recommended Shari Carlson Studio to actors in the Bay Area.

She's so helpful and kind and enjoyable to work with! I love the helpful tips, interesting ways she…read moredescribes things and scales and everything.

I'm a working SAG-AFTRA film and television actor; and, I booked a part in a major studio feature…read morefilm. My character plays guitar and sings. Playing guitar is in my zone, but I am not a trained singer; hence, I started searching for singing coaches on the Internet. I found HEATHERVOX. She had a lot of positive reviews; hence, I scheduled a session with her; and, I am so happy I did. - She has a beautiful singing voice; and, she immediately assessed my singing competency baseline. - She immediately started me on vocal techniques that quickly controlled the movement of my neck, mouth, and vocal cords. Most importantly, she taught me the importance of relaxing the vocal cords throughout the octaves. - After 40 minutes of teaching proper singing techniques and using the techniques she taught me going up and down scales, it was time to apply the techniques to a song. - I sang, Here Comes The Sun, by the Beatles; and, I was amazed -- I immediately noticed the improvement in my singing -- now, don't get me wrong, it wasn't just "add boiling water and instant noodles" kind-of- thing, but it was a drastic and noticeable improvement in my singing voice. I still have a lot of work and practice to do. Now, I have more controlled volume, my voice is more robust, colorful, and dimensional, AND I am able to hit higher notes easier without strain. I was also amazed with the added tone quality Heather gave me through her singing techniques. Heather recorded my session; hence, I have a starting baseline of my singing voice. I can track my progress. I also have recordings of the techniques she taught me; so, I can replicate them while doing my homework. I have 6 months from today, 23-January-2025, to get my singing skills on-point; hence, I am 100% certain, working with Heather, will get me to my goal. I scheduled additional appointments with her, and she gave me homework and exercises to work on before my next session. I really enjoy the straw exercise -- extremely helpful. Finally, I like that Heather has good business ethics. She assessed my progress and gave me a class schedule that matched her forecast of my progress within the 6 months -- she didn't try to sell me more lessons than I needed. I'm very happy working with Heather to get me to my singing goals for this feature film. Check 6! /s/ Alfonso Faustino