Testimonials

Gaby is one of the best coaches I have ever worked with! The way she gets me to understand what I need to do with my body or voice to take it to the next level — I can’t thank her enough!

My instructor put me at ease at my very first class. After she showed me how to relax, and a few more tries, I heard a huge difference in my voice. Having an experienced and patient teacher makes all the difference. Students that get her will be pleasantly surprised at the speed of their vocal progress. Thank you for taking the time to listen to my dreams and for your encouragement.

Gaby has been absolutely life changing for my daughter. Gaby has helped her grow, take risks and learn new skills that my kiddo never thought she had. Gaby provides a loving, structured environment. I can’t thank her enough for guiding me through this process to help my musician shine.

Gaby’s made learning to sing fun for my daughter and helped her break out of her singing shell. We are really happy with the personal connection and the convenience of the Zoom lessons. Gaby Rocks!

Athena is an amazing teacher! She is super fun to work with! She has all this amazing experience performing and recording and she does a great job of using that to help her students. She has helped me so much with my songwriting!

Athena has been an amazing coach for me during my journey to become an artist. Her guidance, patience, and vocal expertise has really helped me improve my vocal technique and also gain confidence in my songwriting abilities.

Athena really helped me unlock my range with singing and got me feeling ready to take on what seemed to be impossible songs. She does a great job of adjusting the song for your voice so that it is easier to get confidence singing. Athena is patient and an encouraging force to my development. Highly recommend her to help you find your voice.

Athena is a fantastic teacher. My 8-year-old daughter Kat studies vocal and songwriting with her, and it’s really made a difference. Just a few days ago she composed a song on the piano all by herself. My daughter has really turned a corner with music, and it’s thanks to Athena. I cannot recommend her enough.

Francesca is a wonderful teacher! She’s very knowledgeable but shares that knowledge in a way that’s easy to understand. I’ve been an amateur musician for over forty years and I’ve read a lot of books and watched a lot of videos. None of them explained the concepts we went over during our class as clearly and simply as Francesca. She also has a great way of putting a student at ease and making you feel comfortable right away. It didn’t feel like our first lesson together. Thank you, Francesca!

Francesca is fantastic, let me just begin with that! She treats music as a passionate pursuit of creativity and expression. She manages to push me and challenge my boundaries, all while letting me take control of my own learning process. Her wealth of experience and obvious skill, paired with her enthusiasm and fantastic teaching style, make her easily the best teacher I have ever had.

Walking into Francesca’s Studio, I felt immediately like I was in the right place. In what I thought would take weeks, the 45 minutes I scheduled with her, we were playing and singing to some of my favorite songs. I suddenly felt like I could actually achieve this bucket list dream of mine. Francesca clearly has a talent in helping others pursue their musical dreams.

She’s amazing. I feel like she understands a person’s particular vibe and teaches accordingly. There hasn’t been a time I’ve left thinking “I wish I never came.” Not once! If you’re apprehensive about taking that next step, don’t hesitate. You won’t regret it.

Francesca is awesome — in such a short time she has helped me so much. She is so inspiring and encouraging! She’ll help you find your voice, your style, your passion for music. If you’re interested in taking lessons — DO IT. Keep playing, keep practicing, change your life and have fun!

Francesca is absolutely AMAZING!!! Having our sessions is always the highlight of my week. She has such a positive energy and strong enthusiasm for what she does and makes learning such a joy. I am confident I am learning from the best. I would highly recommend her as a teacher — you’ll love her!!

Francesca is absolutely AMAZING!!! She made me feel so comfortable and helped me come out of my shell. It was an environment that allowed me to be free and just sing. Her spirit, demeanor, personality, attitude, and passion for music shows. You MUST have a session with her. The BEST decision I ever made. She ROCKS!!!

From the first time we talked on the phone, I knew I wanted Francesca to be my teacher. She is truly talented and passionate about what she does. The best thing about Francesca is that even when I am embarrassed by my voice and think I sound awful, she always has the most encouraging and uplifting thing to say!

My daughter has really enjoyed her time incorporating music that she finds exciting while working on technical aspects of singing. Francesca is high energy and very positive, even when providing constructive feedback. As a parent, I find myself learning things that I can take home and continue to assist my daughter between lessons.

Francesca is fantastic!! By the end of our first lesson I already had a basic grasp on so many elements and was able to work my way through a couple songs! Francesca is patient and intuitive — she seems to understand just what you need in a lesson and leads you right to it.

If you are searching for someone who has talent, enthusiasm and the gift of knowing how to share their musical knowledge in a manner that is also FUN, then look no further. Francesca is the real deal. In the short space of a single lesson she can tie in music theory, keyboards, harmonica and guitar so that it all makes sense.

Francesca is a wealth of knowledge and has an ease in her instruction that comforts her students. She has an engaging style with children’s lessons and is encouraging and positive while still being constructive. I also have taken lessons and usually bring my daughter because she adores Frannie.

Cannot believe how excited my son was after his first lesson with Francesca — he was thinking he would not want to do it! She was able to connect with him quickly, give him confidence and inspire him to continue lessons, asking for full hour lessons on the way out.

She is amazing!! My kids love her! She teaches my son guitar and voice, my daughter piano and voice. They look forward to the lessons each week and feel so comfortable to express themselves. Such a great artistic environment, glad we found her!!!!

Francesca is great. She has a way of figuring out the right pace and tactics for each person based on their individual goals. Lots of knowledge and lots of tools to take home each time!

Francesca made me feel very welcomed and relaxed for my 1st lesson. I had never had a lesson before and she made me feel at ease. She gave clear instruction that helped me understand the dynamics of singing and even sent me home with a little homework.

Francesca put me at ease immediately. Looking forward to next week.

Thanks Francesca for making the lesson totally fun and relevant to my present level!

Love Francesca!!!

Great energy, really hit it off with my child.

What a pleasure! This is exactly what I needed. Francesca is fun, and direct. I am not a confident singer but she really helped me get over some of that. I have specific things to do and resources to learn a lot on my own. Thanks Francesca!

Francesca is an amazing instructor! My daughter’s first piano lesson and it was a great experience. Francesca is encouraging and fun loving. My daughter can’t wait for her next lesson!

She’s been more than I expected. Personable with a lot of energy and a knowledge base I can’t begin to fathom. She’s going to make learning guitar a great experience.

I moved to San Diego for a few months for work and decided I would start to learn classical guitar. By luck I found Francesca as an instructor. I walked away from every lesson feeling like I had really learned something — you can tell she has a genuine desire to teach people. I walked away with a lifelong desire to play the guitar and a lifelong friend.

Francesca is super knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging! She’s a great teacher — I feel very lucky to have found such a vocal coach.

Francesca is an amazingly warm and patient teacher.

Francesca is one of the few people who are not only multi-talented themselves, but have the gift of teaching. Her knowledge and love for music work in perfect harmony. We are so grateful to be able to learn from her.

Explanations of complicated things were made simple and easy to understand.

Francesca is the voice coach I have been waiting for. Each time we meet I feel challenged and enlightened. With her help my voice is getting stronger and more controlled.

Francesca is a terrific vocal coach. She really knows music theory and the mechanics of singing. She has been a tremendous source of knowledge and I always feel like I walk away with a deeper understanding of voice.

Francesca knows her stuff. I was trained classically in bel canto when young and now am doing hard rock. Her ear is tremendous. I’ve never met a voice teacher who can so effortlessly transition with me from opera to Iron Maiden. I’m stoked to be working with Francesca and you will be too!

Francesca is an exceptional teacher and musician. She packs a lot into each lesson and makes it fun — but you’re not going to gloss over the things you can’t do well. She knows you can do it and she’ll show you your way. You can tell she loves teaching and genuinely believes music is a gift for everyone.

Francesca is extremely knowledgeable, very personable, and an all-around excellent teacher. I would highly recommend her for both experienced singers who want to be even better, as well as beginners such as myself.

Francesca is an amazing teacher and champion of your voice. She is super dedicated and has a lot of students, but always takes her time with you. I couldn’t be more satisfied with my progress in such a short time.

I came to Franny as an old dog folk performer. Her knowledge of anatomy and the physics of singing is remarkable. I’ve seen her working with kids and am touched by the level of compassion, connection and care she puts forth. For anybody reading this — don’t think twice!!!

What I love about Francesca is that she won’t let you doubt yourself for a second. She pushes you to realize your potential while instilling confidence through constructive encouragement. I always walk away from our lessons standing a little bit taller. Best teacher ever — 10/10.

Francesca has done nothing but help me grow as an artist. She is very attentive to the needs of the student and helps you strengthen your weaknesses and perfect the skills you already have. She is a beautiful person and so fun to learn from.

I did a LOT of research when selecting a teacher. Francesca is ALL of those things I was looking for — multi-faceted, positive energy, great communicator, demanding when needed, and no big ego. Her ability with kids is extraordinary. If there were 6 stars available, Francesca would get that rating from me.

As a 47 year old total beginner, I can’t say enough about how much Francesca has inspired me. So patient and supportive, best instructor ever. I would definitely recommend her to any new student or budding artist looking to take their craft to the next level!

Francesca prepped me for an audition and I was amazed at the things she noticed such as posture and body language in my online lesson as well as voice placement. Each lesson I have learned valuable material to help me improve in all areas of being an artist. I am blessed for having found her.

I took a wild chance finding Francesca online, not knowing anyone who’d worked with her. Francesca is so articulate, enthusiastic, encouraging, intelligent, tuned in, and just plain musical. She’s not a musician who happens to teach — she’s a truly gifted and accomplished teacher.

A skilled instructor with a clear intention and instruction!

Fantastic with my 6-year old. A natural — love her approach.

From vocal and guitar skills to stage performance and mentoring — she is the best you can get. BEST INSTRUCTOR EVER.

Francesca is a wonderful instructor. Her enthusiasm and knowledge provide the atmosphere for my daughter to stay engaged easily. I appreciate her methods of teaching.

Francesca is very professional and really listens to your needs. She focuses on the music genre you want to learn and really works to enhance your natural abilities. She really knows her stuff.

Francesca Valle is more than your average guitar teacher — she has honestly been more like a mentor. Because of Francesca, I have grown so much as an artist in songwriting, recording, and performing. If you are looking for a teacher that knows what they’re talking about and how to bring out the best in their students, Francesca is the teacher for you.

We’ve been seeing Francesca for almost three years. More than singing lessons, it is life coaching, addressing all kinds of struggles that our son encounters. We love you Francesca!

Francesca Valle is an absolutely inspiring lady. Just being around her and listening to what she has to say is a gift. If you have managed to stumble upon her — don’t let her go! She truly realizes all the art and soul in every form of music, and encourages people to love and to feel and to create. A++!

Francesca is a perfect mixture of technical ability and musical savvy. Using her knowledge and wisdom on the music industry she can help develop anybody who is pursuing music as a career or anybody who is just picking it up as a hobby. She is the real deal and lots of fun!

Francesca is an exceptionally good teacher. She’s unique in having a firm grasp of psychology and motivation, which are underestimated in generic schooling and critically important. Classes are engaging and fun while remaining technically accurate and meaningful. She’s got an excellent ear and gives lots of precise feedback.

My daughter and Francesca have been working together for 2 years now. My daughter trusts Francesca and her guidance and is motivated by everything she shares. If you are looking for an instructor to motivate you to be a confident musician and not just someone who plays an instrument well, she is the one! We love Francesca!

We have really had a lot of fun working with Francesca! My daughter and I have been taking guitar lessons for a few months and in that short time we have learned new skills along with a sense of motivation to develop ourselves as musicians. She listens to what is needed for each student and makes each lesson fresh and fun.

What I got from my lessons with Francesca was far more than I could have imagined. She posed the genie in a lamp scenario — if I had three wishes, what would they be. Once we talked about my goals, a door to the world of musical theory and sound singing technique swung open. Francesca will push and guide you as far as you need to go. She is a godsend and I am so thankful I found her as a coach.

Francesca is a teacher’s teacher — and yes, I’m a teacher! My son started guitar lessons in February and now, a few months later, he is playing every day and learning new techniques at every lesson. She has also taught him how to teach himself. He loves it. I never have to remind him to practice. I am grateful we found her.

I had been playing guitar with zero musical training for about a year and a half prior to being taught by Francesca. In just a few months my dexterity as well as my knowledge of theory has been vastly improved. The laid back environment coupled with Francesca’s great communication skills make learning comfortable and easy.

Francesca has taught me guitar, vocals, guitar theory, and self motivation. She is like the complete package. I always feel like I’m in my personal sanctuary of peace when I’m at my lessons. I’m in the navy and even though I have a really random schedule, she always finds a way to fit me in.

I’ve been a student of Francesca’s for about 3 years now, and it’s hard to overstate her teaching ability. Her breadth of knowledge and skill at conveying it in the right way at the right time is extraordinary. I highly recommend her to any singer or musician seeking to better your skills.

Every lesson is a revelation. I’ve gained a lot of confidence and knowledge since I started. Fran has helped me develop my voice and my musical abilities very fast and always in a welcoming environment.

I grew up playing instruments and reading music but always wanted to play guitar. The first lesson Francesca showed me what I needed to know to teach myself how to play. The level of motivation she provides and the environment she creates to learn will keep you coming back. Above all that, she is an amazing person.

I’ve been taking lessons with Francesca for over a year now, and she is simply an amazing teacher and an amazing person. She has a vast amount of knowledge about music, drawing both from theory and a wealth of real-world experience. If you’re thinking about taking lessons, give her a chance and you won’t regret it.

I have really enjoyed taking lessons with Francesca. She is a great teacher and person. She truly wants her students to succeed and achieve their goals.

When I came to Francesca I had zero musical background. I wanted to learn to play the guitar so I could sing to my first grandchildren — twin girls. By my fourth lesson I was playing Yellow Submarine by the Beatles! Francesca truly has a gift for teaching music. I leave my lesson with a smile every week.

Francesca is a great and amazing music teacher. My daughter enjoys learning guitar from her. She is fun, energetic, interactive, eager, and helpful. My daughter cherishes the time she learns guitar with wonderful Francesca.

Francesca’s great energy makes for a fun learning environment. Always ready with positive encouragement and easy to understand explanations, she really wants her students to succeed and reach their full potential. I look forward to each lesson!

Francesca is a wonderful teacher. My daughter Jorden is ADD and sometimes has a difficult time staying on task. Francesca’s style of teaching not only engages Jorden but manages to hold her attention the entire lesson. I’m so grateful to watch Jorden not only having fun but able to retain what she’s learning.

I’m already feeling a lot more confident and have already written my first song after only 4 lessons!! Love love love the piano.

My daughter has gone to Francesca for piano, singing, and music performance and we love her. She’s spontaneous and she really knows what she’s talking about. I’ve seen several positive changes in my daughter due to Francesca’s lessons — on confidence, too.

Francesca is a gifted teacher. She has a unique method of teaching. She explains her philosophy of teaching before she begins so the students understand what she is trying to accomplish.

Francesca is absolutely amazing. No one could ask for a better vocal coach. She has a vast collection of musical knowledge and is very intelligent.

Love working with Francesca. She is super. I love singing with her. She is brilliant.

Francesca is a superb instructor. My daughter loves her time with her and she is progressing very well. We couldn’t be happier with her.

Francesca is wonderful in her teaching of my granddaughter Taryn, age 13. Taryn looks forward to each lesson and loves the praise she is given, and is also able to hear the coaching words as encouragement. Francesca is her teacher and her friend. 5 stars!!

I had taken voice lessons before and they were a total bust. This time around, I found Francesca and it has been awesome! She strikes the difficult balance between choral teacher and vocal coach with ease. Francesca realizes that all voices are different and does nothing but support both your vocal style and your personal goals. Absolutely outstanding!!

Francesca is very straightforward which I enjoy.

I was only able to work with Francesca a short time, but each lesson was extremely helpful to me in many ways. Francesca is very knowledgeable and talented, she is a real pleasure to work with and learn from. Many thanks to her for all her help!