The staff called me at least 20 times trying to get me to take my child here after I called one…read moretime with an inquiry. Finally took my child here. I was greeted with a sales pitch and a very unprofessional staff. I was shocked by how dirty this place was. The prices are outrageous for what they offer.

If one word could ever describe what SOR means to me, it would have to be "happiness". As an adult…read moreliving in contemporary times, it becomes very easy to feel dragged into the avalanche of responsibilities, work and that terrible "rush to nowhere" that affects us all. To me, this school is my scape, my breath of fresh air, and actually the space for myself, where I can actually turn back in time and be young again (yup! Pretty much like teleporting!). I've taken vocal lessons, drum lessons and belonged to adult band for about 4 years now, and everything has been just beautiful and so fulfilling. They are my family. They actually move me away from my personal reality and get me into a space for freedom, my freedom. And that is priceless. In regards to the staff, Heather, she is one of the most lovable persons I've ever met. Always there to help, with her amazing personality and smile; and Chris, the school director, wow, he is the dream-maker, so caring and so engaged to the students, always understanding and really a genius on its own. All the teachers I've met are highly skilled in their instruments and are incredible human beings. From what I see, little kids and young kids are always in heaven, grasping all these rocking opportunities, understanding what amazing music is, and the level of learning and music education is just amazing. I love you guys! Thanks for being so great, and for inspiring us to become better musicians each and every day!

My 3 year old Son loves Miss Jane's music classes. She is very attentive, energetic and organized…read more Each class (at the preschool level) is similar to the previous week's but not identical. There is a nice mix of gross motor movement, musical instruments, listening practice, singing and fun! She keeps it fresh and varies the instruction based on which students are in attendance and the individual abilities. Miss Jane also does a wonderful job of handling of task behavior and redirecting students as needed, which I appreciate, so poorly behaved students don't hijack the class experience for everyone else. My child really enjoys going each week. Her classes start on time and end of time! Come with socks and prepare to participate.

A horror story involving my 3 year old daughter:…read more "Miss Jane certainly demonstrated (even if this is an isolated occurrence) that she is capable losing her temper and create an atmosphere I feel is unhealthy for young children" I was just informed that during one of Miss Jane's classes that my 3 year old daughter had bumped into another toddler going for the same instrument. The 2nd girl's father, who was present, dismissed this as two toddlers bumping into each other. Miss Jane, however, did not... She proceeded to yell and lecture my 3 year old daughter, persistently demanding that she apologize, which scared my daughter. And because my 3 year old was too scared to respond or apologize due to Miss Jane's behavior (she has no problem saying sorry at home)... Miss Jane proceeded to tell my daughter that she is "wasting her time" and even kicked her out of class and slammed the door, nearly hitting my daughter with the door in the process. While one would expect empathy and understanding from someone who teaches music to toddlers... what we have experienced is Fear and Shaming - not something I think anyone wishes to instill on their child. While we all have bad days... Miss Jane certainly demonstrated (even if this is an isolated occurrence) that she is capable losing her temper and create an atmosphere I feel is unhealthy, mean-spirited, and certainly not the kind of behavior I would like my 3 year old daughter to imitate. We will be looking elsewhere to inspire my daughter's love for music - and would recommend you do the same.

Julie has been teaching piano to both of our children for the past 10 years, and she is absolutely…read moreamazing. They have truly enjoyed their lessons with her. She is highly professional, patient, encouraging, and dedicated, and has helped them grow both musically and in confidence. It has been wonderful having Julie as part of our children's lives, and we would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an exceptional piano teacher.

I can't say enough good things about our experience with Ms. Julie! She really took the time to get…read moreto know my daughter, and she has really motivated her and tailored her lessons to be just perfect for her. My daughter showed up for her first lesson shy and knowing nothing about piano, but Julie's positive, patient and incredibly effective approach to piano means my daughter has acquired quite a lot of knowledge!! It takes commitment to learn the piano, and I was unsure of how my daughter would react to daily practice. Ha! It's the highlight of her day!! Sitting down to the piano each night has become a really lovely, beautiful part of our routine now, and it's all thanks to Ms. Julie's inspired teaching. She loves to show Ms. Julie how much she learned at each lesson! We believe that every dollar we have put towards our daughters lessons has been incredibly well spent, and we are so eager to see what Ms. Julie has in store for us down the road!

Nice instructor; very patient with our 4 year old - my daughter is learning great Kinesthetics…read moreskills from learning to play the piano.

Ms.Laura is nice and caring. My 4 y/o son enjoyed his piano classes with her. Although we are not…read moreattending they also have group art and music classes, and kids seems to enjoy it there.

Although prices for lessons are expensive, at least from experience with drum lessons, I can say…read morethat lessons are worth the price if you're a beginner or intermediate player. My experience with the academy was phenomenal, and I learned drumming a variety of techniques and styles from here, even some more advanced styles such as utilizing a Double Kick. However, teachers can be hit or miss, as there was a short period when my teacher wasn't the greatest, and professional techniques are rarely taught unless you have the right teacher. Shout out to Ernesto, one of the drumming teachers!

I recommend him to anyone looking to learn a new instrument or get better. Very cool guy,…read morereasonable pricing, and will work with you at your pace. He doesnt watch the clock or end the class right on the hour, sometimes the class ends up finishing passed the hour with no extra charge. I play bass, and he is a master at the slap technique unlike some other teachers at samash, lol. I email him the songs i want to learn or what i want to work on and he will have a lesson ready for me when i get there. Colgans the man!

When my daughter was around 6 years old, we decided to enroll her in piano lessons. A friend of…read moremine told me about this piano teacher and I decide to check her out. This was twenty-one years ago! I don't think I could thank JamIle enough. She not only teaches the right way how to play piano (as I learnt many years later) but she also develops in your child that confidence so necessary for life. Today my daughter is a nurse, with many responsibilities. But when she sits to play, you can visualize the peace that playing an instrument brings to you. I hope one day I will have grandchildren because I know where they will learn how to play piano! Rosa Bonorandi

Our son has been in piano for the past 7 years, and with Jamile over 4 years and we can say without…read morea doubt she is a miracle worker!! Along with good structured music lessons, she is also so loving and compassionate towards her students!! She encourages students not only in music, but she helps them build their self confidence in all areas of life! A friend recommended her a few years ago when our other teacher retired, and we couldn't be more grateful to them for the referral! Jamile is a blessing to our son and whole family!

My son Derek has been coming here for almost 4 years and loves it! He's taking guitar lessons with…read moreMr. Jesus and is in a band with Mr. Marcos. They are phenomenal instructors and the school has really helped him learn, gain confidence and master his craft. He considers this is his second home and we feel like family. Derek loves to perform and PIMAS has given him the opportunity to showcase his talents and excel in music. We are ecstatic since joining and highly recommend attending here!

I highly recommend this wonderful academy for our kids. The owners and the staff are very…read moreprofessionals, dedicated, and knowledgeable. Everyone there is so friendly. My daughter has been a such long time with them and she loved it. Thank you so much PIMAS Academy for a wonderful job.