Online Learning

Private one-on-one coaching in accents and accent reduction — learn an accent for a role, or soften one for clarity. Available in person or online. Specializations: British, New York, Southern and other regional American accents, plus various Asian accents. Accent reduction is in part structured speech correction (not therapy) — especially strong for achieving a standard American accent. The philosophy: reduction is about the ABILITY TO SWITCH between accents, not permanently removing your natural accent — control over voice placement, speech, diction, and pronunciation.

Audio Production teaches techniques for producing professional tracks ready for public performance. Lessons run 30, 45, or 60 minutes weekly in a studio with professional recording equipment including a voice recording booth. A group composition class or music ensemble option is included.

Drum lessons at PopRock Academy are available for students as young as 3 years old on both acoustic and professional electric drum kits. Mini-Drummers is a group class for ages 3-4. Private lessons are 60 minutes weekly or two 30-minute sessions. Styles include rock, jazz, and pop. Two annual free recitals are included.

Guitar lessons at PopRock Academy start at age 7 due to instrument size and complexity. Focus is on contemporary styles: studio, jazz, pop, rock. Weekly 60-minute lessons or two 30-minute sessions for younger students. Ensemble playing and two annual solo recitals are included. Students need their own guitar for lessons and home practice.

Piano lessons at PopRock Academy are offered for all levels starting at age 3, in 60-minute sessions or two 30-minute sessions for younger students. Students have won the Golden Classical Music Awards, and two annual recitals are held on a grand piano at the Steinway gallery in Pasadena.

Private acting lessons are for working actors — one-on-one coaching on live material, auditions, and roles in progress. Structure: pro-level and fully customized — live audition material, preparing a specific show, film, or TV role, college, or competition — structured accordingly. Advanced private students should still be enrolled in ongoing group classes; privates are not meant to replace group.

Songwriting & Composition provides one-on-one guidance for aspiring songwriters and composers. Students must have basic keyboard proficiency and music theory knowledge. Uses Logic Pro X and Pro Tools. Students collaborate with professional artists who have released music commercially.

Voice and singing lessons at PopRock Academy teach healthy singing with emphasis on proper vocal placement, serving styles from Classical to Jazz, Musical Theatre, Pop, and Rock. Students may begin as young as age 3. Two annual recitals are held in June and December with free admission for family and friends.

On-camera and voice-over audition coaching for real, upcoming TV, film, theatre, and commercial auditions. Open to actors of all ages, in person or via Zoom. Coaches help students master audition technique to book the job; sessions are scheduled off an audition notice and students email their sides ahead. Minimum session length scales with role size.