A Little About Us…

C'est La Vie Arts is an all-encompassing performing arts school.

We offer private lessons for singing, acting, and piano. We offer performance opportunities, master classes, and consultations. We offer specialized programs for babies to the adult ages ranging from beginner to advanced. 

 For those who are professional performers or those semi-professionals, we offer consulting and coaching services. We have consulted with worship teams and bands on vocal hygiene and care. We can also consult on college selection and preparation for auditions. We are available for masterclasses and workshops. For the private piano or voice teacher, we also do business and teaching consultations.

"C'est La Vie Arts" is named in honor of founder, Allison Saleh's grandparents William B. Saleh, Jr. and Kathleen Saleh. She is eternally grateful for them generously paying for her music lessons growing up.

Our Philosophy: A Bird’s Story

C’est La Vie Arts firmly believes that every musician and singer have their own song and story to tell.

Music education is a process, but the process produces fulfilling results.

You may have noticed our logo is a bird… and that our website is peppered with lots of birds!

We liken our students to the various birds that you’ll see: everyone is unique and different. Like a bird, each student has a unique voice and something special to offer.

 As an artist is first developing, like a baby bird, they are clumsy and must be taught skills by its teacher (or a bird’s mother). Eventually, in order to fly, the young bird must be pushed out of the nest to test its ability to fly. Sometimes they fail… over and over again. But by failing, getting up, and trying again, the bird builds its wing strength. Eventually the bird is able to use its wings to its fullest potential. Not only do birds learn they can fly during this process, but they learn they’re doing what they were always meant to do and reach their potential! They become that beautiful bird soaring freely in the horizon. 

At C’est La Vie we’re not going to push you out of the proverbial nest until you’re ready. We do, however, actively push to expand your abilities toward excellence and your full potential. When you are being pushed, it is because your teachers believe you are ready for the next step. Next steps can be scary - just take it from the chick being pushed from the nest! But by taking the next step in your training, you build your skills! And whether that push is beginning a simple folk song or preparing for a Broadway audition, you might just learn to fly… and even soar!

Allison Saleh, Studio owner

Voice, Piano, Online Voice, Songwriting, Audition & Performance Prep, Vocal Consulting, Music Together

Allison graduated from Biola University with a bachelor's of music degree in vocal performance and minor in biblical studies. She has played numerous roles, including "Susanna" from Mozart's Marriage of Figaro, "Anne Page" from Merry Wives of Windsor, and "Belle" from Beauty and the Beast and was a featured soloist in several concerts at Biola University.

She has received awards from Intimate Opera Company, Los Angeles Chapter of NATS Collegiate Auditions and also participated in the California Opera Association in summer of 2010 as a featured young artist. Taking a break from opera, Allison was the the lead singer and songwriter for the band "SirenSinging". SirenSinging released their EP "Things I'll Never Say" in March of 2011 and performed all over California. Her original song "You & I" was featured in the children's film "Bands on the Run." As a solo artist, Allison has released 2 albums “Still I Rise” (2020) and “Love Set Me Free” (2021). She continues to perform in the Central Valley.

Allison has studied voice and acting under Randy Stump, Dean Rhodus, Dr. Jeanne Robison,  Edna Garabedian, and Dr. Kari Ragan.  In addition to opera pedagogy, she has taken numerous classes in Contemporary Commercial Voice and has certifications from New York Singing Teachers Association (anatomy/physiology), The SpeakEasy Cooperative. She is a certified Level 3 Somatic Voicework coach. Currently she is working toward her EFP exams in the Estill Voice Method. She is a registered Music Together (R) Center Director and a registered MYC Piano teacher. She has taught classes at Clovis Adult School and surrounding educational organizations.  She is passionate about all styles of music and early music education. 

Her students have landed lead roles at Fresno Community College, California Arts Academy, Children's Musical Theater, Roosevelt School of the Arts, and the Selma Arts Center. Her students have been accepted into American Musical and Dance Academy, California State Fullerton, Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts and UC Irvine. Her students have performed and competed in Celebration of Music Competition, Fresno's Rogue Festival, The Voice, American Idol, Clovis Unified Drama and Choral Festivals, and many others. She consults worship leaders and churches on vocal health and hygiene in the greater Fresno areas and online.

Currently, Allison sings in Fresno's favorite pro country band, Wheelhouse, as their female lead singer. They perform all over California at fairs, corporate events, private events, ag expos, music festivals and more. She is also the vocal consultant for Valley Christian Center’s worship teams.

Allison is an approved teacher for Compass Charter School, Visions in Education, and Inspire Charter Schools.

Matthew Moulton, Teacher

Bassist, Guitarist, Ukulele, Studio Recording Engineer, & Guitar Tech

Matthew Moulton, A.K.A Matt Molten, has spent the last 20 years pursuing his dream of using his musical ability to meet and perform with great musicians around the world.  He began his journey playing bass at the age of 15.   He played in high school garage bands and quickly graduated to winning cash prizes doing solo bass acts at local open mics. Known for his unique approach to bass including alternative techniques, effects, and looping, he caught the attention of local music fans and musicians. He was soon invited to join up with more experienced, seasoned players to perform at local clubs and venues. 

After working consistently at the local level, Matt started performing in major cities throughout California with the artists Patrick Contreras, JJ Brown, and Cole Fonseca.  He also worked as a studio bassist and apprentice at Wolfe Sound Studio.  He later joined up with The Mofo Party Band, then the offshoot John Clifton Blues Band.  Matt toured all throughout the US and internationally in 13 countries.  Matt has had several music blogs and articles written about him and the groups he performed in.   Some of the recordings he has been on have charted in top Blues charts.   

 Although Matt is mainly known for his skills as a bassist he’s also an accomplished singer-songwriter, guitarist, guitar tech, and recording producer.  He spends most of his musical gifts teaching guitar and bass, preforming and recording with his wife, Allison Saleh.  For a treasure trove of real-life skills, knowledge, and experience as a well-versed and working musician Matthew Moulton is top choice for the young aspiring guitarist and bassist.