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The Val Larsen Music Studio

5.0 (9)

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2 years in business

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Welcome to The Val Larsen Music Studio! I offer private online lessons in Voice | Piano | Guitar | Ukulele | Harp | Music Theory & Songwriting I have a conservatory education and have made my living solely with art and music for the last decade. My goal as a teacher is to give my students the fundamental tools they would need to pursue music as a profession or as a hobby. I believe that lessons should be hard work, but also inspire a love for music and performing, and most of all be FUN! I strive to build an environment that reaches for excellence through self-discipline and determination, while being kind and encouraging with my students. What are you looking for in a teacher? What are you specifically hoping to learn? I'm always trying to expand my skillset to meet my students' needs.

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Pasadena, CA 91103

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9 Reviews

5.0

Creed L

I’ve had three of my children working with Val and they have loved it! Each has developed in their skill in beautiful ways whether in voice, guitar or harp. I couldn’t recommend Val more, she’s wonderful!

2022-05-06
Elizabeth Mitton

Val is a great music teacher. She has been teaching 3 of my granddaughters (voice, guitar, harp). Val is always prepared and encouraging. These students are progressing and enjoying their music. I recommend Val as a highly qualified music teacher that really cares about inspiring her students and giving them the tools to improve their musical confidence and ability.

2022-05-05
Val Thomson

Val is great at what she does! I started singing lessons with her over zoom - and was a bit worried about how it would go - but she was very professional, had a comprehensive onboarding process, but was still flexible and met my personal needs. She’s an amazing teacher, a lovely person, and I credibly talented :)

2022-05-05
Russ Thomas

Totally worth our time and money. Val is awesome!

2022-05-05
Ellen Irion

So attentive to each students specific needs. The value is incredible because she is so skilled and talented in so many areas. She has so much to offer, we love it!

2022-05-05
Heather

I have done both voice and guitar lessons with Valerie for nearly 8 months now, and it has been very rewarding! Valerie has been fun to work with, is very knowledgeable, and encourages you even if you feel self conscious of yourself. I don't feel like I strain my voice anymore when I sing, yay! If you're on the fence about lessons, just do it, it's worth it!

2022-05-05
Darth Eliopulos

She’s amazing as a teacher and instructor. Highly recommend her.

2022-05-03
Janae Brady

Val was so helpful with giving an introductory course on the harp. She was positive and showed that she wanted me to succeed. She took time to make sure I had good technique while learning the fundamentals. She made practicing easier by providing videos to practice with and being available during office hours for questions. We also had a lot fun learning the Star Wars theme song. I’m so glad I came across this workshop so I could begin my pursuit of a dream I’ve had for years! Thanks Val!

2021-06-15
Tori Hall

Val was a wonderful harp instructor! She is clearly a talented musician and did a great job adapting her lesson plans to the pace of our class and students' previous knowledge. And, her great energy came across on Zoom - easier said than done. Thanks, Val!

2021-06-14

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Welcome to The Val Larsen Music Studio!

I offer private online lessons in

I have a conservatory education and have made my living solely with art and music for the last decade.

My goal as a teacher is to give my students the fundamental tools they would need to pursue music as a profession or as a hobby. I believe that lessons should be hard work, but also inspire a love for music and performing, and most of all be FUN!

I strive to build an environment that reaches for excellence through self-discipline and determination, while being kind and encouraging with my students. What are you looking for in a teacher? What are you specifically hoping to learn? I'm always trying to expand my skillset to meet my students' needs.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

I have a BFA from The Boston Conservatory at Berklee College of Music.

I worked as an intern with Ari Herstand of Aristake.com, learning the ins-and-outs of Music Business

I have also studied privately in each of my respective instruments for 10+ years.

As a performer and teacher I have made my living in Art and Music for the last 10+ years.