I've taken piano lessons with Dhiren for almost 2 years and I highly recommend him. I came to him as a complete beginner wanting to learn jazz piano and he... read more was able to get me playing very fast. I've gotten more out of the lessons that I ever expected and Dhiren has been great with teaching me about music theory, music history, practicing efficiently, performance tips, and making difficult concepts easy to understand.

As a business, they've always been great with flexibility. I've had a mix of both in person lessons and Zoom lessons. They have an overhead camera setup for Zoom lessons, so there's no loss of quality in lessons if you decide to take lessons remotely. I've also never had problems with rescheduling lessons as long as they were notified ahead of time.

Overall, the lessons are well worth it for piano players of all levels, the instructors are kind, and the instructors can be trusted with helping you to meet your goals.

  I have been taking piano lessons with Dhiren for one year, and it has been a wonderful experience. I had taken piano lessons years prior, but it never clicked,... read more and I was hoping for a different approach this time. I can only speak to being an adult student, but from what I see from his younger students, they enjoy their lessons with Dhiren. How could they not? He is open, flexible, knowledgeable, super smart, and loves music. As an adult, I have had fascinating discussions with Dhiren about practicing, theory, and composers. His approach is so personal to my needs, and I am making progress and enjoying the process immensely. Plus he has two cats 🙂

I am also a choral singer but had not sung in years (Covid restrictions), and my voice was rusty. I wanted to audition for a local choral group and took two singing lessons with Danielle. What a joy she is! She understood my nervousness and hesitation, and put me at ease. She is an excellent voice teacher and makes it stress free. After two lessons I auditioned and made the choral group! Now I'm singing again and feel a large part of my identity has returned. Thank you so much Danielle!

  I started voice lessons with Danielle in April 2023 and only 4 months later, have felt an incredible change and difference in my singing ability.

Danielle is one... read more of the best teachers I've met. She personalizes all our lessons to me, my learning style, my voice and what I most need help with. She never, ever makes me feel ashamed despite me feeling extremely self conscious when I first started. She's encouraging, nurturing and so optimistic!

I've been with 4 other singing teachers before and none have made an impact in my singing the way that Danielle has. She takes a healthy and holistic approach to her methods. We start class with warm ups and troubleshooting/learning how to produce the best sound. Sometimes we get into theory and understanding what happens inside our mouths/throats to get a deeper understanding of what's happening. But doesn't stay there because too much theory can also be overwhelming!

Sometimes we analyze other performers, which has helped me develop better listening and a sense for being able to point out certain techniques.

And then we focus on a song which we work on for a few weeks. Danielle will teach on the vocal technique; the art, emotion and story behind the lyrics and music; and performance technique.

We have done many music theater songs, Disney songs and pop songs. All have specific different techniques to them, which Danielle teaches.

Someone left a comment many years ago with notes on price and chatting during the lesson. Frankly, I felt the same way at the beginning but I have experienced huge shifts in every single lesson that I now feel the price is well worth it and I wouldn't want to go with another teacher. It's not about how much we get done in our time together, but the quality of learning that occurs. And sometimes, cramming too much can make your stop receiving the knowledge- which Danielle is always very sensitive to. She can sense when I start to feel frustrated with myself and guide us back to having fun and enjoying singing again.

As far as tangible outcomes, I feel I can sing with more confidence now (no more sweating in the pits!) I can understand vocal technique vocabulary. I sing with more charisma - whereas I used to be afraid of my own voice being heard. I can sing pieces I never thought I could or literally couldn't before. My head voice is getting stronger. My throat used to feel tired after singing a 3 minute song but after every 50 minute lesson with Danielle, my throat feels great. And I am loving my journey with music.

I've recommended Danielle to several of my friends now. She is an amazing teacher. You'll be lucky to learn with her!

  We've known Ms. Danielle for 2.5 years and she has been an absolute pleasure to work with. One of my daughters started taking piano lessons during Covid when she was... read more 5 years old and included voice a few months ago. My youngest just started piano with Ms. Danielle earlier this year. Danielle is always professional, informative and fun. It has been an absolute joy watching my kids develop a love for music with her as their teacher.

  Danielle is the best! My two kids (7 & 14) have been going to her for both piano and voice for over four years and I can't recommend her... read more enough! She's great and keeping them engaged and on task.

We had started in person but then shifted to zoom during the pandemic and we've kept going on zoom classes because of how good their set up is. Here partner Dhiren has thought them a few intensive lessons and music theory too which have been great.

  Danielle is an excellent voice coach who really cares about her students. 2023 marks my fourth year of lessons with her and the experience I've had has been nothing short... read more of fabulous. She is incredibly skilled, knowledgeable, and makes sure to help students develop all areas of the voice with effective, health focused technique. Classes are challenging but also always fun, and she is always supportive of students' goals. What I appreciate about Danielle is her honesty. She always keeps it real and gives honest feedback, which might seem intimidating, but is absolutely necessary for growth and improvement.

There's at least one performance opportunity a year and she really goes all out for the students. In 2020 due to the pandemic, I think she put on 4 or 5 virtual shows for the sake of the students and their families, which really goes to show her dedication as an instructor.

When I started lessons back in 2020, I knew very little about the voice and how it really worked. Now I'm able to sing songs that I didn't think would be possible. I'm forever grateful for Danielle's guidance and look forward to continued lessons with her!

  My 5 year old son has been taking lessons with Danielle for 8 months. He had no experience prior. He has learned so much and truly enjoys playing piano. Danielle... read more is super patient and really cares about her students. We love that she incorporates Music history by featuring well known artists in many genres of music. We would highly recommend Danielle!

  Danielle is a wonderful voice teacher! Danielle is very patient and knowledgable, and not only uses vocal exercises and analogies to teach, but she also discusses the science of singing.... read more After taking lessons for only a few months, I have noticed a HUGE improvement in my ability to stay on tune and hit high notes all while singing in a way that is healthy for my voice. I am very excited to see how working with Danielle will continue to shape and strengthen my abilities as a singer!

  Best investment ever! My daughter Liana has been coming to Danielle for voice lessons for 5 years and in those 5 years she has grown so much vocally. With Danielle's... read more help, Liana auditioned and was accepted to the Los Angeles County High School of Arts (LACHSA). Thank you for all your guidance

  My son have been learning piano with Danielle and Dhiren for almost a year now and he loves these them. We switched to Danielle from a different music center... read more because I wanted to find a teacher who is more enthusiastic and can make piano leaning a little more interesting. I'm very happy that I took my boy to Danielle and Dhiren!! They make the piano lessons fun and more involving. They are passionate and full of energy. My son is always excited about going to his piano lessons now!

I highly recommend Danielle and Dhiren!

  Danielle was amazing in helping my 11 yr. old daughter prepare for her musical audition. She set realistic goals for the outcome, but far exceeded our expectations. She is very... read more nurturing in her teaching process and also has a sense of humor that made my daughter feel comfortable right away. We will continue lessons after the summer for sure, I can't recommend her enough!

  My review is long overdue! My daughter has been taking piano lessons from Danielle for over a year now. I am incredibly impressed with Danielle's professionalism as well... read more as her approach to teaching piano. I myself took piano lessons for many years growing up and never did I have a teacher as wonderful or as engaging. My daughter looks forward to her lessons, the sticker chart, and the fun prize box after completing her assignments. In fact, my daughter is so motivated that often she will advance to the next song without it being assigned. I wish this could be the same for all of her schoolwork! Ha!

Danielle is a professional opera singer with a masters in music. When she sees one approach is not working, she modifies it so that my daughter can grasp the methodology and theory. In fact, she even helped my daughter prepare for her singing role in last year's school's play. I don't know that I could have found a better teacher for my child. I am thrilled.

  My daughter (4 years old) has been taking piano lessons w Ms Danielle for 6 months. Ms Danielle is experienced, patient, encouraging and makes learning piano a fun experience for... read more little kids. She is no pushover. She will teach kids manner and respect in her studio, which I do appreciate! She has studio policies and expects kids and parents to follow; I think it's fair, reasonable and necessary for any business. Her pricing is definitely fair in the greater Pasadena area. The one-on-one attention you get is no comparison to a group lesson.

She is a great communicator! There has been a couple of times where my daughter would struggle a bit to understand certain concepts, and Ms Danielle would patiently try a couple of different ways to explain or demonstrate till my daughter gets it. Explaining music in layman terms to a toddler is no easy task, and Ms Danielle masters it! My daughter's lesson is 30 mins each week. She definitely tries to get the best and most out of it. Sometimes my daughter would chat with her about random topics, and Ms Danielle will politely reply and skillfully redirects the subject back to music/piano.

Ms Danielle teaches at her house. There's a room designated as a studio, and the setup is cozy and lovely. I usually sit in the room w them during lessons, just so I know the progress and can help w the practice at home. I've seen parents wait in the living room area as well.

We are really happy to have found Ms Danielle as the piano teacher for my daughter! We hope to continue the musical journey w her for many years to come!

  Although my daughter enjoyed voice /piano lessons with Danielle, I've had concerns about professionalism. Within months of starting lessons, we were informed of lesson prices increasing. This might be just... read more coincidental timing. New policies also came out limiting when /how students can make up missed lessons but the policies seem to often the studio but not the student/family. Most recently, we were informed that Danielle needed to change my daughter's established lesson time...the day before her scheduled lesson! Not much warning. I told her we couldn't accommodate that change and instead of continuing her already established lesson time, we were told she would "hold" our next month's tuition until we could find a time that works for both of us. I asked for a refund instead since she was the one who suddenly needed a change in time. Haven't heard back yet but hope we can come to a reasonable agreement.
Another concern is the amount of chatting done during lesson times. I am guessing she's trying to make the lessons fun but my daughter is in middle school and I'd like to get the most out of these lesson as they are PRICEY for us! Sometimes the lessons will start late because Danielle is running behind but she will still end the lessons on time. Doesn't seem quite fair. Anyhow, will update when available.

  Danielle is such a wonderful teacher.
I had wanted to take vocal lessons for a long time but was always too shy. When I found out about her through yelp/her... read more website, I decided to take a chance and I'm very happy that I did.
She is kind, knowledgeable and patient. If I dont understand certain techniques or theories she always finds a way to explain it so that I do understand.
She has taught me so much, from how I should practice daily, to how I should take care of my voice.
At first I thought I'd never get better, but after taking lessons for more than a year I can hear the huge improvement in my singing abilities. My voice is stronger and I have better control.
With every lesson, she helps me gain more confindence and I have a better knowledge of what kind of genre suits my voice the best.
I definitely recommend you take lessons with her!

  My 11 year-old daughter has been taking voice lessons with Miss Danielle for close to a year and recently added piano lessons. Miss Danielle's style is both highly professional and... read more nurturing. My daughter feels very comfortable in her home (where the lessons are held), and I enjoy sitting in the living room where I can hear the instruction and relax a bit. My daughter participated in her first recital this winter and had a wonderful experience. Miss Danielle works very hard with her students and makes sure that they all shine during the recital. She has a nice balance of high expectations for her students while still keeping lessons enjoyable. I am so happy that we found Miss Danielle who is able to share her gifts and talents with her students. I recommend her highly.

  My daughter has been taking combo voice/piano lessons with Danielle for a little over a year now, and it has been an absolute pleasure for both my daughter and myself.... read more Danielle is very passionate about her work and it shows in her techniques, dedication, and patience with her students. She definitely creates a fun environment for her students but always maintains a professional demeanor as well as a structured agenda. The seasonal recitals that Danielle organizes are amazing! A lot of thought and preparation go into these events, and it is of great benefit to her students as it exposes them to art of performance as well. Over all I would highly recommend Danielle's services!

  As someone who has taken vocal lessons before from multiple people, I must say, Danielle is by far one of the best teachers I have studied under. With real classical/professional... read more exercises and creative approaches to getting around learning blocks, my peers and myself noticed a drastic improvement in my voice after about a month of study. The rates are also a steal considering the teaching you are getting. Danielle has a very warm, positive personality that really helps in the learning environment, especially for something as sensitive as voice. If I didn't live so far away I would still be taking lessons. If you are a male singer wanting to start singing/improve your technique, look no further 🙂

  What a difference 4 months could make! Danielle worked very well with my 11 year old daughter. My daughter already had a passion for singing and music, but... read more Danielle taught her how to bring it out. I love how she explains everything like tongue placement, vocal chords, breathe and much more. At first my daughter was reluctant because of some of silly exercises she had to do, but realized what a great improvement they were making in her singing abilities. We had to stop lessons temporarily due to time constraints on a busy girl's life, but we'll be back for more. "Thank you Danielle"!

  I am the mother of two boys. My husband and I decided we wanted to enroll our boys in music lessons last year. Danielle was extremely accommodating and agreed to... read more teach one of our boys guitar even though that is not something she is advertising and we are extremely appreciative. Being that both our boys are involved in sports she is beyond flexible and always works with our crazy hectic schedules. She is professional, patient (which she needs with one of my boys lol), and an absolute joy to be around. I feel very blessed that my boys are able to learn from such a pristine teacher and I hold her at a very high regard and would recommend her to anyone.