Excellent vocal tuition. Simple as that.

Private vocal coaching with Forbsey on Sunset Blvd near West Hollywood, or online from anywhere. 20+ years coaching touring artists and contestants on The Voice, X Factor and Idol.

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“She is the vocal whisperer. She really does know her stuff.”
Erika M, professional singer, Chicago
Gold record as a singer-songwriter Toured with Joe Cocker and Take That Artists from EMI, Warner and Sony BMG Master classes on 3 continents

Meet Forbsey

Forbsey singing at the microphone in her Sunset Blvd studio, wearing headphones

“I’ve taken the cream from years of study and application, and my method gets rapid results.”

5.0 (52 reviews)

The teacher

“I have been teaching for over 20 years now, and whether singing is your hobby or your profession, I’m here to help you define and reach your goals.”

Forbsey started voice lessons at 8 years old and has since studied with 13 vocal teachers around the globe. “Some teachers took a long time to get to the good information, if at all, and some were amazing. If it takes too long to see results, students get frustrated and give up. It shouldn’t be this way.”

She has coached some of the Idols, worked with acts from EMI, Warner Music and Sony BMG, and is currently working with a Disney child star preparing to cut his first tracks. Her aim is to nurture the individuality of every voice, with lessons tailored to each student’s goals, abilities, dreams and plans, and to make the process feel good, not terrifying. She has taught master classes in Australia, England, New Zealand and Los Angeles. Problem voices are her specialty.

The vocalist

Forbsey sang her first radio commercial at age 11 and soon became one of the youngest session singers on the professional recording circuit.

An accomplished singer-songwriter, she recorded her last album (Sony / Mushroom) in London, has a gold record under her belt, and is regularly heard on radio and TV commercials for brands like Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, Kleenex and Kellogg’s.

She has toured with Joe Cocker and Take That (UK), and featured on the female compilation album All The Song Birds alongside Aretha Franklin, k.d. lang, Carly Simon, The Corrs and Olivia Newton-John.

20+years teaching voice
13vocal teachers studied with worldwide
Goldrecord as a recording artist
4countries she has taught master classes in

Who I teach

Kids, teens, adults / beginners, intermediate, professionals

Some of my beginner and intermediate students

  • Just want to sing for fun
  • Want to sing one song at the office Christmas party or karaoke
  • Want to perfect their audition for Idol, X Factor or The Voice
  • Don’t like the way their voice sounds and want to improve their tone

Some of my professional students

  • Are signed to record labels
  • Are auditioning for, or performing in, musical theatre
  • Do a lot of live work and want to troubleshoot sections of songs
  • Just want to fix one or two vocal issues
  • Want to record a vocal demo or an entire song, cover or original
  • Want to deal with nerves, stage fright or performance anxiety
  • Have a tour coming up and want to be vocally fit

“No matter what your reasons are, let me help you achieve your goals.”

Lessons built around you

Whether you’re a nervous beginner or a working professional, teaching voice is my thing. I’ve been doing it for over 20 years and I get such a buzz from watching my students grow.

It’s all about you and what you want to do, and we work on songs you want to sing. Tell me your dream or what you need to accomplish vocally, and I’ll get you there in the shortest time possible without cutting corners. Sessions are fun, focused and tailored to you.

Every session starts with technical exercises, the nuts and bolts. Then we apply them to songs of your choice and work toward a seamless performance. Many students tell me past teachers focused on scales, not songs, and they got bored. That is seriously not the case here. We use professional backing tracks, not sheet music.

What we’ll work on

  • Pitch
  • Timing
  • Tone
  • Range
  • Breathing
  • Auditioning
  • Style
  • Mastering high notes
  • Control
  • Increasing power
  • Endurance
  • Eliminating strain
  • Chops, licks and runs
  • Vibrato
  • Break notes
  • Demo recording
  • Stage nerves

Genres include pop, rock, jazz, Broadway and musical theatre.

Your first lesson

  1. Before we meet

    You’ll get an email explaining exactly what to prepare, so you get the most out of your first session.

  2. Sing two songs

    One that feels easy and one that challenges you. Maybe the verse is easy and the chorus is hard.

  3. Full vocal assessment

    A few easy exercises show how your voice is working right now. I explain what’s working well and what we’ll strengthen.

  4. Leave with a plan

    You walk out with the first part of your personally tailored practice program.

Many students walk in super nervous and walk out smiling, wondering what they were so worried about. We’re just two people in a room playing with sounds.

In the studio

A relaxed, supportive space at 7919 Sunset Blvd, near West Hollywood.

Online, from home

About 80% of my students now take lessons via Zoom, FaceTime or Skype. The audio is far better than a phone call. It’s just like being in the room.

Lesson rates

Private one-on-one sessions, in the studio or online. Same price either way.

1 hour
Single sessionIdeal for weekly lessons, one-song prep or troubleshooting a specific issue.
$175
Book 1 hour
2 hours
Recommended first lessonIntro session with full vocal assessmentCovers all the basics, your vocal assessment and the start of your practice program.
$350
Book 2 hours
3 hours
Intensive sessionFor auditions, demo recording, tour prep or deep technique work. Saves $30.
$495
Book 3 hours

Also available: audition prep, demo reel production and genre adaptation. Ask when you book.

What students say

From first-timers in LA to signed artists in Nashville, London and Sydney.

“In the space of 2 hours, everything changed for the better.”

I have been searching forever to find a vocal coach who really understands the demands a professional singer endures. What I received exceeded my wish list. I am more than satisfied, I am elated! I asked her 3 questions that other coaches have never been able to answer, and she had crystal clear explanations and then some.

Not only does she understand the voice but also the business side of music. I have been doing lessons with Forbsey for a little over 6 months now and the difference in my voice is massive. There are a lot of pretenders in this town, but Forbsey isn’t one of them. She’s the real deal.

Erika M, Chicago IL

Book a lesson

Tell me a little about your voice and what you’d like to achieve. I’ll get back to you with available times and what to prepare.

Prefer to talk? Call or text (310) 600-8628.