Disclaimer: I am using my boyfriends account to write this review…read more I have had three vocal instructors before all of which I took for at least 6 months each. Their styles ranged from jazz to contemporary and none of them guided me and almost conformed me into their type of singing. But Iari is the only instructor that tailored to the type of singing I wanted to grow in. He also makes things easier for the lay non music major to understand. He seriously has changed the way I view singing.

Iari has been incredibly helpful in unlocking the potential of my voice. I struggled for over 10…read moreyears trying to develop my mix voice and increase my range with many other singing teachers. Over the past year, Iari has helped me understand the best parts of my voice, expand my range, and continues to educate me on how to use it to the fullest potential. I truly appreciate his dedication to his craft of vocal teaching. I would highly recommend his vocal expertise!

My daughter has been learning violin with Teacher Luis for 1.5 years. Teacher Luis is great. He…read moretaught very well and laid a solid foundation for my daughter. He is very patient, didn't put too much pressure on students, which is very important for my daughter as a beginner. Communications are smoothly, too. After each lesson, we receive a summary of the class. And our emails to him are always answered in a timely manner. Highly recommended!

We have been a long term customer to Opus 1, multiple lessons subscriptions for two kids. Spent…read moreloads of money with the studio. Have had great experiences with the admins who have been there for a long time, and some of the teachers, but also terrible customer service with the new staff and other teachers. The school has been expanding too fast and lose sight of the music education and what matters for kids and parents when we pursue music education. Very very disappointed!!!

I took singing lessons with Joann for over a year. I know she offers group classes too, but I did…read morethe 1:1 45 minute individualized lessons. I was a complete novice, and loved the fact that I could bring whatever songs I wanted to sing, and she'll figure out how to help me achieve my goals, giving me homework like "practice your meows!". I improved a lot over the time with her, and figured out how to find different positions to produce different types of sounds. She's also flexible, I travel a lot, and she offers Zoom lessons or async lessons (you send videos to her, she send videos back of her feedback). She also formed a great community with her students, and we do group karaoke, dinners/outings etc, so the connection goes beyond lessons. I know she offers different packages (e.g. group classes) based on your time commitment and cost expectations, so I definitely suggest going over the options and figuring out what works for you.

I've been taking singing lessons with Joann for about 8 months, after moving from the East Coast…read morewhere I had 6 months of prior vocal training. As a beginner, I was worried about how long it would take to move from just trying not to hurt my voice (using falsetto or straining my cords) to actually sounding good and creating art as a singer. Coming from a South Chinese background, my speaking habits lean more toward head mix rather than chest voice, which made me wonder if that would hold me back. But Joann completely changed that perspective. She helped me not only build a healthy foundation in chest voice but also understand how to transition smoothly into mix and head voice. With her guidance, I've learned how to achieve vocal closure, find placement, navigate my passaggio, and use subtle changes in facial expression, tongue, jaw, and core strength to shape my sound. Every month, I notice real progress. Joann doesn't just teach technique--she teaches how to design a song thoughtfully, using the right tools for each section to create dynamics and artistry. My personal goal is to be able to perform confidently in public within 3 years, and for the first time, I feel that's truly achievable thanks to her. On a personal note, vocal training with Joann has been more than just music lessons. My work environment has often been stressful, and her supportive teaching and positive feedback have been a huge source of motivation and joy in my life. Singing, like any physical training, gives you direct positive results when you put in the effort--and Joann makes that journey exciting and fulfilling. I would wholeheartedly recommend Joann to anyone interested in singing--whether your dream is to perform professionally, shine at karaoke, or simply feel more confident in your own voice. She's an incredible teacher and truly brings out the best in her students.

Pauline is a great teacher. I really enjoy her constant, constructive feedback. She has helped me…read moreextend my range to areas I did t think were possible.

My daughter took voice lessons with Pauline and we found her to be so very encouraging, thorough,…read moreand inviting which was perfect for us. She really leaned into the music and style my daughter wanted to explore which made lessons fun yet educational in her explanation of technique. The quality of coaching was top notch for a novice and from what I researched, and can now assume, would be even for a seasoned vocal artist. Communicating with her was always clear and timely, and she was very proactive and flexible when there were upcoming schedule adjustments. I only have great things to say about our experience -- we only stopped lessons due to my daughter wanting to focus on other activities, which Pauline was also very understanding and encouraging about. If you're like me and are looking for a vocal coach in the Mountain View/Los Altos area I know there are a small handful of results coming up in your search. We chose Pauline and couldn't have been happier with our choice!

I messaged Tracy via Yelp and she replied back right away! We set up a time to talk about her…read moreprogram and if I'd be interested. My first impression of her: kind, enthusiastic, and professional. She carried these traits until the end of my time with her. During our sessions, she encouraged me to keep trying and go out of my comfort zone. Now I am more confident in my voice!

Tracy is an amazing vocal coach. She has been such a delight working with her during this dark…read moretime. She is very patient with her students. While at the same time she likes to have fun as well. If you're looking for a vocal lesson you must take it with Tracy. You won't regret it.

I'm so lucky to have found Deborah! She's so knowledgeable and diligent about training the voice,…read moreof course, but what sets her apart from other teachers is that she is also exceedingly warm and kind. In just a couple classes, she helped me transform my fear of singing into an absolute joy. Now I sing all the time with my partner, or by myself just walking down the street, and it's brought so much happiness into my life. Thank you, Deborah!

I've been meaning to write this review for a while now. Words cannot express how excellent of a…read moresinging/vocal coach Deborah is. In my mind, my experience with my voice is very palpable under her guidance. She knows I struggle to use my voice, so here it goes bec I finally dare to share my gratitude. Deborah is a kind and compassionate coach who understood my reluctance to sing and speak in public due to my subconscious fears now realized. She found a way to meet my voice where it was and gently yet patiently allowed me to explore it in a safe environment. I no longer believe my voice is a separate part of my body; instead, I feel it through my whole body, mind, AND spirit. And I don't think that my lessons with her are work - only fun. And as an adult, it seems I have lost my sense of play. However, my lessons with Deborah always remind me that it's time to play!

I have worked with voice teachers since I was ten (I am in my twenties now). Until I met Rocio I…read morehad been frustrated not only by often ineffective advice on "how" to sing well, but particularly by my former teachers' inability to explain the "why" of it. What makes Rocio special is that she understands and can explain both the how and the why--the art and science-- of great singing. She has a deep understanding of how the sound produced by the vocal cords is affected by the positions and movements of the tongue, lips, jaw, larynx, and diaphragm and will teach you how you can control them to produce each vowel sound in a musically desirable way without any strain on the vocal cords. If you have trouble with one approach to vocalizing properly, she has multiple techniques for getting you to where you need to go. When explaining the anatomy and physiology of the vocal system, if a verbal explanation is insufficient, she can show you drawings and videos that illustrate what is happening. There is a disturbing amount of misinformation out there about singing and it seems like I have heard it all. I have had so many voice teachers who, undoubtedly with the best of intentions, led me astray and instructed me to do things that were really damaging my voice. Working with Rocio has been life changing. I have a recording system set up in my home so I can monitor what my voice sounds like now versus six months ago and the difference is astonishing. My voice has much more resonance and my pitch has vastly improved. Finally, Rocio is not only smart, she is also very kind and supportive.

I've been singing for over fifty years, and about three years ago I began studying voice with Rocio…read moreGuitard. She is, hands-down, the best voice teacher I've ever had. She has deep knowledge of the anatomy and physics involved in producing sound, and she somehow makes it a ton of fun to learn about how it all works. Best of all, my singing has improved by leaps and bounds. Rocio teaches flow-phonation, and this method has freed my voice in a way that I hadn't thought possible. I can sing for hours now (I'm a performing musician) without vocal fatigue. Further, using Rocio's techniques, I can do things with my voice that I've never been able to do before -- I have much more vocal flexibility and range now. And I'm sixty years old! In addition to my voice lessons with Rocio, I've also really enjoyed her group classes in Vocal Science. She's a gifted teacher, facile with all of the audio/video technology (colorful slides, short videos) that helps to keep a group of students engaged. She encourages questions and can answer them to just about any level of detail. So much knowledge! And her warm, energetic personality shines through, which makes learning a real pleasure! I highly recommend Rocio Guitard Vocal Studio!

I highly recommend Jimmée Greco at Hope Street Music Studio as a clarinet teacher. We have been…read moretaking lessons from her for several years now. She is an excellent teacher, encouraging, understanding, and supportive. She challenges you to learn more complex music as your skills grow, and she has good strategies and approaches to learning and improving. She communicates well with both student and teacher. Besides being an excellent teacher, she is a very kind and thoughtful person. We enjoy taking lessons from her and plan to continue doing so.

As good as it gets! I've taken jazz improv classes and saxophone lessons with Peter Spitzer for 15…read moreyears! An ever learning experience. Peter is an awesome musician and educator, extremely knowledgeable in Jazz history and harmony (check out his blog linked to from the Studio website). My 5 years old started learning piano with Jessica last year. She is great with small kids. Kept our daughter motivated and interested while learning and having fun. I took piano lessons with Martan Mann for a while too, a great stablished Bay Area piano player. As others said, the Studio new location in Mountain View is much more accessible with ample parking and no distractions. A great friendly environment for learning music. Nov 2017 UPDATE: while both myself and my now 7 years old continue to take lessons in the Studio, my other son has started taking lessons with Peter as well, in supplement to his playing with his school band! Oct 2020 UPDATE: my older son continues taking lessons with Peter, now through Zoom since Covid started. he did not miss a beat, still motivated and learning.

An amazing music school with transfers and staff that cultivates a family and community feel --…read moreeveryone is welcome! We are so lucky to have found Katrina, our incredible voice teacher right here in the middle of Silicon Valley! She wholeheartedly offers precise instruction, a deep understanding of music, theory, history, drama, professionalism in performance, and an authentic warm An amazing music school with transfers and staff that cultivates a family and community feel -- everyone is welcome! We are so lucky to have found Katrina, our incredible voice teacher right here in the middle of Silicon Valley! She wholeheartedly offers precise instruction, a deep understanding of music, theory, history, drama, professionalism in performance, and an authentic warm skill with children and enthusiasm for music and teaching. Katrina sets the standard for any soprano, performer and teacher. To boot, IoV offers lessons, recitals, performance and competition preparation, choir, summer camps. The community Katrina and TK have created is lovely and continues to grow. We have finally found our home at IoV! with children and enthusiasm for music and teaching. Katrina sets the standard for any soprano, performer and teacher. To boot, IoV offers lessons, recitals, performance and competition preparation, choir, summer camps. The community Katrina and TK have created is lovely and continues to grow. We have finally found our home at IoV!

I highly recommend Institute of Voice. My teenager has taken lessons with Katrina for nearly two…read moreyears now, and we couldn't be happier with the quality of instruction, and with Katrina herself. She's a wonderful teacher, and has helped my daughter learn and grow so much. She provides a very supportive environment, but at the same time gives rigorous, effective instruction.

I've been getting lessons from Jinifer and she's the best! So kind, understanding and really tries…read moreto explain the mechanics of signing properly so that you get it. I started off having a really hard time bridging my registers and I also had poor technique has my voice was pretty breathy, but through different lessons I've really seen my voice transform and get stronger, and now I can go between registers much smoother! It's been such a difference now that I know what proper technique is and I also just love learning from Jinifer. She points out things that I would have never noticed and is constantly trying to help me improve my sound in such a helpful and constructive way. Highly recommend!

Always a vibrant organized session. Sarah is very good all…read morearound! Nice personality and excellent technique.