The Val Larsen Music Studio
Online Private Instruction & Group Workshops
Piano | Guitar | Voice | Ukulele | Harp | 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.
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.
Private LessonsI like to get to know you a bit before we commit to weekly private lessons.
So I offer a FREE ZOOM CONSULT that you can schedule with me HERE. It's just a 20 minute conversation where we can discuss your goals and I can answer your questions. |
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What People Are Saying About Val...
I've been working with Val for a while now. Amazing instructor in the sense she is extremely patient and does her best in tailoring her teaching strategy that suits your needs. Having a positive outlook definitely adds on to her to being a great instructor. Highly recommend!
-Taoheed J. - Guitar
-Taoheed J. - Guitar
I started voice lessons with Val about a year ago. I recently added piano lessons as well. These virtual lessons have proven to be very effective. Val is so patient and flexible. She is AMAZING! I highly recommend Val Larsen Studios!
-Noël M. - Voice & Piano
Valerie was simply amazing!
- Tracy L. - Harp
- Tracy L. - Harp
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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!
- Creed L. - Voice, Harp, Guitar, Songwriting |
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Val is absolutely amazing!! She is so dedicated to her students and has an incredible amount of expertise. Incredible!
-Ellen I. - Piano
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The devotion and care Val puts into every aspect of teaching is amazing. Her relatability and way of making things fun is a huge benefit along with her incredible acumen as a musician, actress and artist. Honestly…working with Val is a no brainer!
-EmmaLee L. - Voice |
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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!
- Heather Ernst, Voice & Guitar
- Heather Ernst, Voice & Guitar
My 15 year old goes once a week. They have learned so much and enjoy Val’s teaching style.
- Meredith B. - Guitar
- Meredith B. - Guitar
I worked with Val to practice a song as a surprise for my fiancé/husband at our wedding - really loved my weekly Zooms, she helped put me at ease and also taught several key things that made some big improvements. Thank you!!
- Kendall M. - Voice
- Kendall M. - Voice
Fantastic!
-Darth E. - Guitar
-Darth E. - Guitar
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For context, I am a 24 year old woman and a professional vocalist in a touring band and I’ve been working with Val for five months. In that time I’ve experienced a very noticeable improvement in my control, endurance, agility, AND confidence.
Over the course of our time together she has carefully tailored my lessons to my personal needs and lifestyle. The first and most impactful skill she helped me to understand is breath control and the power of proper breathing technique and posture, especially when holding a guitar. I am now able to sing for longer periods of time and most importantly I can do so without injuring myself. That in tandem with our focus on strengthening my head voice has opened avenues within my voice that I had previously considered inaccessible. She’s also gone so far as to record agility exercises in our time together after I expressed a desire to garner more control and the warm-ups are honestly so challenging and fun. She’s not only offered me new tools to expand my range, agility, and strength (including but not limited to vocal exercises, facial massage techniques, and vocal cord maintenance) but she’s reminded me time and again of the skills that I already possess. She reminds me that I’m capable in every lesson we have and I really value her positive tone and attitude. Not to mention her adaptability! Although she has a background in theater she has stayed with me every step of the way in my own journey as a vocalist in a pop-punk band. I cannot recommend Val more as a vocal coach. She is kind, adaptable, knowledgable, and an amazing vocalist herself. In less than half a year she has managed to make me more confident in my voice than I’ve ever been in over a decade of performance. - Hunter A. - Voice |
Val has made a name for herself as a passionate instructor with deep roster of technical skill sets. That being said, her functional skills as a project manager are just impressive. We have identical twin girls who are in the process of learning guitar, bass, keyboard, drums and voice. That’s a lot to oversee. Enter Val. Individual quarterly meetings to set goals and troubleshoot hang ups. Not only are we checking in on our progress but we work to understand why we each girl is/isn’t experiencing success in a given instrument or sub skill. We adjust the game plan and update expectations to reflect. Rinse and Repeat. With her organized approach and unmatched enthusiasm we are confident our girls will become the musicians we knew they could be. Val is a person that can not only teach, but also act as role model, inspiring young girls by embodying what is possible. Thanks Val
- Nick G. - Guitar & Voice
- Nick G. - Guitar & Voice
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Val is great at what she does! I started lessons with her over zoom - and was a bit worried about how well it would go - but she was very professional, had a very comprehensive on boarding process, but was still flexible and met my personal needs. She’s an amazing teacher, a lovely person, and incredibly talented. - Paige C. - Voice |
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I am LOVING my ukulele lessons! It brings me joy each week to work on music with Val - she is the best teacher! Patient, supportive and very clear with everything she explains. My uke lessons with Val are the highlight of my week!
- Julie Garnye - Ukulele
I LOVE working with Val on Ukelele! I’ve never played an instrument before and this was a great place to start. She makes it a comfortable place to learn. Making things clear for me and at my pace. Which encourages me to keep going! Truly an amazing teacher!! Can’t wait for the next level of Uke with Val! 💜
- Rachael J. - Ukulele
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Val is an incredible teacher and mentor. She not only has a strong knowledge of voice, musical theatre, and musicality in general, but she is one of the kindest and most empathetic humans you will meet. She has mastered the art of meeting you where you are at in your musical journey, and helping you set attainable goals to get where you want to go. Working with her is a true joy!
- Anthony R. - Voice |