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Janelle Finamore was professionally trained in voice and piano by a top Broadway teacher based in New York. Currently, Janelle helps everyone from kids to adults on improving their skills in voice and piano with her custom-tailored lessons.

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(949) 510-4820
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387 W Bay St,
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Google Rating

5.0

Based on 48 reviews

Finamore Voice and Piano Lessons

5.0

Travis Lawmaster

04:47 08 Feb 23

Before I started lessons with Janelle, I would hear classical and operatic singers at church and elsewhere, and thought to myself, "I would never be able to sing like that." However, after only two months of lessons with Janelle, I am now able to hit notes at a much higher range than ever before, and even add vibrato and dynamics to it. High range and good dynamics were two of my main goals when starting with Janelle, and in just this short time, the exercises she's given me have helped me make incredible progress toward that goal. One good example - Janelle shared with me some very good therapeutic vocal exercises that involve singing through a straw, and other challenging but good exercises that help you control your breathing and strengthen your range. We were working on a song where the chorus required me to sing above my normal comfortable range. So Janelle led me through the therapeutic exercises, then had me sing chorus again right afterward, and like magic, I was able to hit the highest notes with much greater ease, less strain, and even some vibrato. Definitely reach out to Janelle if you want to have an excellent and well-educated teacher to help you sing pop, classical, opera or really any style.

Aseil Al Shehail

18:08 23 Dec 22

Miss Janelle teaches my kids piano and they are progressing so well! They learn fun popular songs and highly recommend for all ages!

Shatha Ali

05:56 08 Dec 22

My 3 kids (13year old, 11 yr old, 8yr old) have been taking piano and voice lessons from Janelle for the past 1 year. Janelle is super organized and sweet. She pays attention to detail and my kids love her. Thanku Janelle

Ben Li

23:28 03 Nov 22

Janelle is an awesome pianist and vocalist, and she's an amazing teacher. She's helped me a lot and I feel like my skills have improved vastly. Thank you, Janelle.

Doria Yao

17:08 10 Sep 22

My kid likes her and is very happy to take piano and vocal classes with her every time! Janelle interacts with kids and motivate them quite well. I don’t have to push my kid to practice everyday. She just wants to do it. Janelle really nails it!

Olia Bagby

19:13 17 Mar 22

My 6 year old daughter and I have both been taking lessons with miss Janelle. We look forward to it every week. She is patient and fun and my daughter learns a new song every week. She also started singing with her and now she can sing and play together! I myself have learned some challenging classical pieces and enjoy playing them at home.

Sarah Orendorff

22:04 26 Jan 22

Janelle is a wonderful pianist and teacher. She takes time to get to know her students and their preferences and style. I have one kid that enjoys jazz, and she nurtures that love, and another that loves pop. She introduces them to multiple genres as well.

Marina Kahana

04:49 05 Jan 22

Janelle is an exceptional music teacher who we would wholeheartedly recommend to any parent looking for vocal lessons for their child. Our 15-year-old has been taking voice lessons with Janelle Finamore for nearly 3 years, and it has been worth every cent. Janelle is a true professional- not only has she helped our child develop her vocal range and projection, but she has given her confidence to successfully audition for solo performances through her school choir! She is a true gem of a teacher. You will not regret choosing her for your child!

Drew Coleman

03:24 24 Dec 21

Janelle is wonderful; both my son (9) and daughter (8) love her! I appreciate her patience and attention to detail. We have been taking lessons for 4 years and it makes me proud to know they are learning music.They are learning not only how to read music from lesson books but also learning fun pop songs to keep them engaged.The time and resources invested in piano lessons has helped build confidence and another way for both to understand the world through music.The piano recitals are really fun too. 😊If you’re lucky enough to hire Janelle (she’s usually booked) then look no further.Thank you,Drew

Jill Yaoz

00:45 24 Dec 21

Janelle is a great piano and voice teacher. My daughter and I have been taking lessons with her for five years now and she has helped us both progress in such a nice way. We tried two other teachers before we found her, and she is by far the best. My daughter also does voice lessons with her and she loves doing the recitals. Janelle is easy going and a professional. I highly recommend using her not only for your children, but for adults as well.

Hanknado

02:00 23 Dec 21

Janelle has been teaching me and my younger brother for about seven years and we have both improved tremendously through her fun through her fun teaching style. If you are looking for someone to get your child into piano the Janelle’s the right teacher for you!

Halleigh Hill

00:31 23 Dec 21

Ms. Janelle has been teaching my daughter Paino and voice lessons for the last 2 years. We have done a combination of in person and online and I am amazed how much my child has learned to read and play music. She is prompt and very reliable. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to learn.

Tre Sara Wright

17:51 20 Dec 21

Janelle is patient with teaching our toddler piano and vocal lessons. She’s always prompt on time and is great at communicating. We can’t wait to see him grow his love and understanding of music.

Ocean Ortmann

04:07 20 Dec 21

My 10 year old son takes voice lessons with Janelle and loves singing pop hits. She focuses on breathing and technique while also making the lessons super fun for him! After going to other voice teachers we chose Janelle as our favorite!

Bing Duan

21:25 18 Dec 21

My 8 and 5 year old daughters enjoy their piano and voice lessons so much! Every week they cant wait to see Miss Janelle and they even practice by themselves at home which I really appreciate! Janelle has magic to engage the kids and they never get bored. We have tried three teachers and will only stay with Janelle!

Jeff Schroeder

23:49 17 Dec 21

My 4 year old daughter has been working with Janelle for a few months and has already shown significant progress in her music skills.

d v

01:05 17 Dec 21

My 9 year old daughter and 10 year old son have been taking piano lessons with Janelle for the last 2 1/2 years and she has been wonderful! The kids have learned so much and are now reading music and playing very well. Highly recommend!

Gemma Hawkins

00:08 17 Dec 21

My five year old daughter just started lessons with Miss Janelle and has already learned so much. She is progressing so quickly and enjoys the weekly in person lessons. We look forward to continuing w Janelle for a long time!!

Leonard Wattimena

06:38 22 Nov 21

My 10 year old daughter is so happy she found miss Janelle. She looks forward to seeing her in person every week. She is a fun and friendly teacher. My daughter is learning how to read music while also playing fun pop songs. She also takes singing with Miss Janelle. She loves the breathing exercises and all the disney and pop hits. Highly recommend Miss Janelle for kids looking to learn new instruments!

Cindy Diaz

06:47 21 Jul 21

Wow! This was the best piano lesson experience that my daughter has ever had . Janelle was amazing and patient with my daughter and was able to accommodate our busy schedule with no problem. Highly recommend her and so grateful we met her. My daughter can finally read music on her own and sing along with the piano. Thank you so much for everything!

Zoe T

01:32 22 May 21

I have been a student of Janelle for 3 years now. I have improved tremendously. I went from barely even sounding on tune to being able to sing effortlessly with the help of her. My diction and performance also improved greatly. Learning the basics with her helped strengthen my voice and for that I am grateful that I got to be her student. I would really recommend signing up for lessons as it has helped me over the years and can help you or your child too!

Aava Ghorbanian

18:12 27 Feb 21

My sister an I have been taking piano lessons for two years and we are progressing so much. I’m learning a lot of fun classical pieces and my sister is learning how to learn the notes really well. She is a very kind teacher that has been teaching for a long time and knows what she’s doing.

Malika

22:37 22 Feb 21

I've been taking online voice and piano lessons with Janelle and it's been great so far. I've been using a tripod for the piano, and I've been learning so many fun Disney songs. I've also learned how to read notes and stay on pitch, I really enjoy the lessons and I recommend her to anyone who wants to learn voice or piano!

SINGER 11

19:27 24 Aug 20

she is an amazing teacher and has helped my voice tremendously! the online voice lessons were great, we did pop and musical theater and now i can sing louder and on pitch! she has helped me gain confidence in my singing voice as well! because of her i can and will try out for my school musical the lion king! i recommend her to everyone wishing to learn how to sing and improve their skills!

Vanessa Diaz

18:55 05 Feb 20

She is very punctual. I started as a complete beginner, and in just a short while I've learned to read music better and feel more confident while practicing. She is also very nice and helpful during our lessons.

Marcos Soto

05:40 04 Feb 20

Janelle has been a great piano instructor. I learned to play notes and chords at the same time. She has improved my vocal quality while displaying great patience and persistence with my progress. I highly recommend her.

Ashley Golding

03:13 22 Jan 20

I have just started taking voice lessons two months ago and I can honestly say Janelle is the perfect teacher and accommodates your needs for success. For example, she would sing soft and light for me because I could not go loud without going flat on the notes. In the end, Janelle is the perfect voice teacher along with her honesty and kindness to help you to either get the role you want!

Jennifer Brennan

01:40 22 Jan 20

Janelle is an excellent teacher. She has been teaching my sons (ages 14 and 11) piano for only 6 months and I am blown away by how good they gotten with her instruction. She knows how to help her students reach their full potential. My kids have learned so much from her.

Nathan Ostrout

19:00 04 Dec 19

Janelle was an awesome singing instructor! She gives clear instructions that are easy to follow and makes every lesson enjoyable. You’ll definitely start seeing improvements if you put in the effort to learn from her and do the daily exercises.

Noa Urman

18:54 16 Jul 19

For the past year I’ve been taking combined voice training and piano lessons by Janelle. Coming to the process as an adult with kids, requires a unique approach and she was able to tailor the lesson to my specific needs and skills as well as my learning style. I enjoyed the weekly lessons which broadened my horizons. Not only did I learn new musical skills but she incorporated technique, theory, and musical background to add more depth and scope to the class.

kylie mcdonald

23:53 06 Mar 19

I have been taking lessons with Janelle for 4 years now and she has help me improve tremedously. I started out having trouble with my pitch and power and now I have a wonderfully storng voice and I can sing and play with perfect control over my voice. She is an amazing teacher!

Maddie Salt

19:51 28 Feb 19

My six year old daughter Took lessons with miss Janelle for two years and progressed very well with both piano and voice. She learned fun fast piano pieces and sang Disney and pop songs. Janelle focuses on technique but also makes lessons fun. She is patient and kind and Maddie looked forward to her weekly lessons with Janelle.Less

john kim

19:31 20 Feb 19

My daughter was very shy when she started to take piano and voice lessons with Janelle. Over the past couple of years her confidence and music skills have grown tremendously under Janelle's patient teaching. Janelle is a great teacher and is always kind and willing to walk through the basics as well as work through advanced skills. I recommend her without hesitation.

Jasmin Ngo

20:58 24 Oct 18

Miss Janelle has really helped me to improve my piano skills. Since working with her I have moved up in my piano levels. My technique has improved and I have learned to memorize some really fun and fast songs. One thing I never knew was to sing and play piano at same time in front of people. She really focuses on the techniques of things and she teaches you how the voice actually works. I would definitely recommend her.

Sabrina Montaseri

02:04 12 Jul 18

For as long as I can remember, I loved playing the piano and singing. I have never met a teacher who’s classes are informative and fun at the same time. I am now much more skilled and my technique is outstanding. Thank you Janelle!

Kristi Ancone

03:17 01 Feb 18

My 13 and 9 year old daughters have been taking piano lessons with Miss Janelle for over five years. They began with the Faber Piano Adventures series which included a multitude of fun pieces, performance selections, as well as, holiday songs. My girls quickly progressed to more advanced arrangements under her tutelage. In addition, my older daughter is playing a collection of challenging, classical pieces, including Moonlight Sonata. Miss Janelle is professional, punctual, caring and patient. She is a pleasure work with and my children love learning from her. For all of these reasons we have valued our relationship with her for over five years and my girls have excelled in their piano skills. I would highly recommend Miss Janelle to anyone looking for piano lessons for their child.

Brooklyn McDonald

03:59 19 Jan 18

My sister and I have been taking lessons with Janelle for over 3 years. With struggling to find the right piano teacher for years, we finally found a fit for our specific needs. I wouldn't even sing in front of my parents before meeting Janelle. I now play and sing at the same time in front of many audiences including her annual recitals. She is fun and friendly and makes each lesson a week enjoyable.

Abigail Cooper

19:30 22 Apr 17

I have been taking lessons from her for 3+ years. Janelle has a creative approach to teaching me piano. She does not have a cookie cutter approach. She has a lesson plan that keeps me motivated. We learn to play songs I enjoy ranging anywhere from pop radio hits to Broadway. She never has to remind me to practice because I enjoy practicing daily! I am very pleased with her lessons and my progress!

Lisa Ham

23:25 03 Sep 16

My daughter Savannah loves taking pop vocal and piano lessons with Janelle. Her goal was to sing and play piano at the same time. Janelle taught her pop chords so that she could accompany herself while singing. She also taught her proper singing techniques including breathing and vocal exercises. Janelle makes the lessons fun and my daughter feels comfortable around her. She is also patient and knows when to slow down and fix trouble spots. I am impressed with my daughter's progress.

Anabel

03:08 29 Apr 16

Ms Janelle is a very professional music teacher and her skills and talents will make any student progress. She also strives to make her students do their best and always makes sure they do it correctly. She holds a variety of topics such as piano and vocal both pop and opera. She is also a loving, caring and supportive person. Whenever you need her, you will find her by your side. I love her and am so lucky to have her as my instructor!

Chris Tanaka

19:12 08 Apr 16

My 11 year old daughter has been taking lessons with Janelle for over a year and I am very pleased with the progress. Janelle has taught her to sing and play piano at the same time. I am pleased with the fast results! My daughter looks forward to and enjoys her lessons.

Val Tito

18:41 17 Feb 15

Janelle is an excellent vocal instructor and she has been working with me for over a year. Janelle has helped me progress tremendously with power, control of my voice and now I am able to sing songs that I have always wanted to sing correctly such as "You're My Everything" my Santa Esmerelda. I can now sing this song with confidence and am no longer worried of my voice breaking at the high point. I was actually singing the song one octave higher than the original key and I am still doing it well!

Val Tito

18:38 17 Feb 15

Janelle has helped me progress tremendously with power, control of my voice and now I am able to sing songs that I have always wanted to sing correctly such as "You're My Everything" my Santa Esmerelda. I can now sing this song with confidence and am no longer worried of my voice breaking at the high point.

Krista Odono

17:15 16 Apr 14

Janelle is an amazing teacher to my nephew! He has improved his piano skills over the last month and we are very happy to see his progression continue to grow.

Brenda Labahn

06:10 15 Nov 13

Janelle is an amazing piano teacher always accommodating herself to our busy lifestyles. Our son looks forward to working with fun Ms. Janelle. His homework is age appropriate and engaging. He is learning fast and responding well to the techniques, strategies and curriculum that his teacher recommends.

Hsinyi Sarah Chan

14:20 14 Nov 13

Janelle is a great piano and voice teacher. My 7-yr-old boy enjoys her class and always can't wait to meet her to learn new things. She is extremely patient and knowledgeable. I am very glad that we have found her.

Krista Odono

22:29 12 Nov 13

Ever since my lessons with Janelle i'm happy to say my voice has gotten a lot better. Throughout my Voice lessons she has taught me proper breathing that has lead to a whole new style of singing.I have joined my churches choir and have enjoyed singing and traveling. Don't think i would have made it here if it wasn't for the Voice Lessons :)

Frank Perez

21:46 12 Nov 13

So my nephew has had a passion for playing musical instruments and just started playing piano and i thought i would get him a few lessons with Janelle for his birthday.After a few lessons i immediately saw a huge change in his finger work and what used to be difficult songs to play he eases on through them.Finamore Voice and Piano Lessons has taught my little nephew not only how to play better but also taught him how to have patience when learning new music. Thanks!

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