My two daughters have been taking piano classes with Brian for two years now. He is a great…read moreteacher. He picks songs based on the preference of the learner and sprinkles in a bit of music theory and note learning along the way so it doesn't feel like work. Over the two years he has also been very flexible with schedule changes and makeup lessons due to kid activities. We have also done virtual lessons with him and they worked out great too. Would definitely recommend him as a teacher!

I have been taking piano lessons from Brian for over 3 years now and very much enjoy every lesson…read moreand can honestly tell people I can play the piano. He has taught me not only how to play but much about music in general. Brian's method has you playing songs as you learn which makes it much more fun. You learn theory as you go and gain confidence every week. He is very patient, and I have seen him teach young and old. I have learned to play a wide variety of songs from several Beatles tunes to some classical. I strongly recommend lessons from Brian. BR

I've been taking guitar lessons from Half Note Music School for about six months now and I highly…read morerecommend them! First, some background: I considered myself an "adult beginner", though I've played around with a guitar since high school. I knew the basic open chords and a few songs from the various "Teach Yourself Guitar" books I'd gone through. I'd often thought about taking lessons, but never quite got around to it. As it turns out, one of my friends had been taking guitar lessons at Half Note Studio for about two years. When I asked her about it, she said she'd learned a lot and recommended I give Jack a call. I arranged a free initial lesson with Jack. I was nervous going into the studio, but Jack was quite friendly and quickly made me feel at ease. We went over what I knew and talked about what I wanted to get out of lessons. In my case, I was looking to learn more music theory and get some "proper" guitar instruction. Six months later, I still look forward to my regular guitar class! I'm developing a better understanding of music theory, improving my ear training, getting better at sight reading and generally developing a deeper appreciation for what I can do with the guitar. Jack's a great instructor and very flexible in terms of tailoring his lessons to the needs of the particular student. If you've ever thought about taking music lessons as an adult, I say give Jack and Half Note Music Studio a try!

I have been taking both guitar and vocal lessons with Half Note Music School for just over a year…read morenow and I would happily recommend anyone else interested in music lessons do the same. I've played the guitar on and off for over a decade. Jack - my guitar instructor - quickly learned where my past musical experience placed me and tailored our lessons to my skill level. I have no formal singing experience, and Amy has been wonderful helping me learn how to better use my voice. She has given me several different techniques that are easy to practice in my spare time. I have come a long way with both my instruments and I'm very satisfied with these lessons. As is common these days, my lessons were all over Skype and Zoom, but I hear the studio is open now for those that can attend in person.

The website mentions it supports neurodivergent learners but has no trained personnel who can…read morehandle or strategise maladaptive behaviours ( often synonymous with neurodivergent children depending on their level of emotional maturity and cognition ). It may very well be a great environment for neurotypical students but I would strongly discourage parents of neurodivergent children about this school

More Music Therapy options that anywhere else. Wonderful staff; incredibly supportive for young…read moremusicians.

Mr. Ormsby is the most patient and supportive mentor I have ever had. While I have had the…read moreprivilege of his tutelage for quite some time, it never ceases to amaze me at how proficient he is, as well as how humble and 'in my corner' he is. His personality never changes. I honestly believe he will never have a bad day. He is always 100% positive. An absolute gem.

Conrad is a very experienced teacher who has been teaching & performing drums in Puget Sound metro…read morearea for many years. He can teach a variety of styles; jazz, rock, swing, New Orleans, blues, & Latin. I don't know why he got in to New Orleans style. But it's funky. He accepts students of school kids and adults. If you live in Eastside I highly recommend him.

We absolutely love 4/4 school and Taryn. She's an all rounder, talented, patient, and incredibly…read moreencouraging. Every lesson with her is fun and inspiring, and she brings out the best in her students. You can tell she truly cares and tailors her approach to help each student grow confidently. We feel so lucky to have her as our teacher.

4/4 School of Music in Bothell has exceeded my expectations in more ways than one! I've taken vocal…read morelessons from Katya Kaflov since August this year and I've been so impressed by her ability to make me feel so encouraged yet empowered musically at the same time. The staff at this school is very responsive and kind as well. All the emails I've sent them have been responded to right away with satisfactory results. Thank you for all you've done, Katya and all the staff at 4/4 School of Music!

After buying a guitar and goofing around for a couple months, I started taking lessons with Scott…read more He started by listening to my goals, and then gave me solid foundational structure. I made more progress in a month than I had in several months leading up to the lessons. Now about 8 or 9 months in, and my skills are well beyond what I had anticipated. We cover a lot of detail, and playing guitar seems fun and easy - something I thought would be more complicated. Scott really listens to what I am wanting to do at each phase of development, and then applies his considerable knowledge to teach the concepts and techniques that continue to advance my ability to play. Every dollar is money very well spent.

My 86 year old father and I just finished an 8 week course of lessons from Scott. We both…read morethoroughly enjoyed the time and feel we got our money's worth and more. Scott seemed to instinctively know the parts we needed him to spend more time on and we never felt bad for needing additional explanation. Scott has a great sense of humor and a teaching style anyone could learn from. Guitar lessons from Scott Lawson is money and time well-spent.

I needed to rent an upright bass for a music video shoot with my band in Seattle. I live in San…read moreFrancisco so all communication was done online and over the phone. The sign-up process was super easy, and every staff member I talked to was extremely friendly and helpful. I explained what I was going for, and they were able to pick out a bass that suited my needs perfectly. With this being a short-term rental (3 days), the pick-up and drop-off process was very easy and convenient. Thank you Hammond Ashley for the beautiful instrument! Besides looking great on camera, it sounded amazing and was a dream to play. Highly recommend if you need to rent a classical instrument!

Worth the drive to Issaquah for string instrument rentals! Hammond Ashley has been around for…read moreawhile and while they carry a full range of stringed instruments, they do particularly well with cello and string bass. As a cellist, I appreciate the focus an when I needed a half-sized instrument for my daughter, they had quite a selection. While some stores may carry mass-produced instruments, the ones I tried here were a notch above, and after trying 3 instruments, it was difficult to pick one as all three had good qualities. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and the store was spacious and well set up for trying out instruments. Highly recommended!

Brilliant guitar teacher! Kind, patient and supportive of all levels of learning and styles.read more

I originally met Chris about two years ago when my six-year-old wanted to take guitar lessons. She…read moredidn't keep up with her lessons for very long, but then I took her spot as Chris' student! I've been happily studying guitar ever since under Chris' instruction, learning blues, rock, pop, and jazz songs along the way. Playing guitar has brought lots of joy to my life over the last few years, and it wouldn't have been possible without the fantastic instruction that I've received from Chris.