I am an adult student, which I can only imagine takes a different approach to teaching than for…read moreyoung students. She adapts her approach accordingly. She is patient beyond anything I could be. She provides critical feedback that is both encouraging and helpful. She is mindful of the everyday responsibilities of adults and has always been flexible in trying to accommodate last-minute scheduling changes because of work or family conflicts. She hosts workshops and encourages involvement in outside performances. I was fortunate to find her.

I would highly recommend Lusine for any student -- beginning or advanced. I am an adult student who…read moretook piano decades ago as a kid. I started lessons with her to ramp up on theory and complete the Certificate of Merit program, which under her direction, I did. Growing up, piano was just about reading and playing the notes. Today, I really appreciate the focus Lusine puts on technique and interpretation. This is something ingrained in her younger students, too -- they play even simple melodies with real feeling and flair. I have never felt closer and more connected to the music I play than now. I have Lusine to thank for that!

My son has been a student at Laurie Ann's music school for a few years, and this review is way…read moreoverdue! We looked at a couple places and I am so glad that we chose this place. They have wonderful teachers who all genuinely love music, and they work with kids personal music preferences as well. Ms Laurie Ann herself is super invested into the kids, music and studio, and on top of that she is amazingly flexible. Whenever we have to reschedule or shift schedules, she always makes it work for us. They offer recitals on a small scale, as well as the larger more formal option too. The music school has provided my son with so much confidence, and we are faithful students. We highly recommend it for the value and service!

This hidden gem is amazing. The instructors are so positive and encouraging. After just 5 months,…read moremy child is excelling on guitar. The instructor, Josh is a 10/10. Highly recommend.

This Teacher is definitely the best I've had. She is the 4th piano teacher I have had and she is…read morevery good. I can play four songs now and I basically started from scratch with her. She is very patient with me because I am a slow learner, but she helps me advance very quick. her price is really good compared to other teachers, I very strongly recommend her for lessons if you are planning on learning the piano.

I had a very disappointing experience with this instructor and would not recommend her,…read moreparticularly to adult beginners. From our very first session, she made an unsolicited comment about my appearance, remarking that I looked younger than my age -- which felt inappropriate and unprofessional coming from a teacher. Despite clearly communicating that I was a beginner, she assigned me advanced pieces -- including Bach's Prelude -- and told me I was "too old" to be playing beginner songs. This was not only discouraging but completely disregarded where I actually was in my learning journey. I also reached out to let her know I was going through a period of grief and needed a more supportive, stress-free approach to learning. To top it off, she sent -- and then quickly unsent -- a message implying our lessons wouldn't continue, because her teaching style was "too fast" for me and suggested I find another teacher. Beware: the contract includes a no-refund policy, so getting your money back is not an option once you've paid. A good instructor meets students where they are, adapts to their needs, and treats them with respect regardless of age or pace. Unfortunately, this experience fell far short of those basic standards. ----- Thank you for your response, Vivian. I want to clarify that you were my 2nd instructor, not my 3rd. I also want to be transparent with readers: I had openly communicated that I was going through a period of grief and asked for a gentler approach to learning. I believe that is a reasonable request, not an "over the top" or "childish" one. As a teacher, meeting students with empathy -- especially during difficult times -- is a fundamental part of the role. Assigning advanced pieces to a self-identified beginner, collecting $450 upfront, and then canceling lessons without offering a refund are practices that potential students deserve to know about. I stand by my review. Every word reflects my honest experience. I am genuinely grateful our lessons ended when they did -- it protected both my peace and my hard-earned money. I wish you well, and I hope future students are treated with the respect and compassion they deserve.

Ms. Nicole is a miracle worker!! In less than 10 sessions, she has helped my daughter expand and…read morestrengthen her vocal range. My girl has gained so much confidence already and is hitting notes that she wasn't able to before!! I'm incredibly impressed with Nicole's techniques, patience, positivity, energy and engagement with my pre-teen. And beyond that, she is an incredibly warm and kind human. I highly recommend her!!!

Dr. Nguyen is such an amazing piano instructor. My 10 years old son had a previous piano teacher…read morebut my son never seemed to be interested in the lessons. I thought that playing piano is not really his thing. When we were about to give up, we found Dr. Nguyen through a close friend whose daughter is learning piano from. My son became really interested and involved. He enjoyed practicing and playing at the recitals. I knew that Dr. Nguyen's teaching style was the reason. I will continue to let my son attend Dr. Nguyen's piano lessons and will refer him to my friends and family.

My granddaughter has just begun piano here and she is progressing at a great rate. She loves it.read more

Their prices are high, they charge for weeks off for schools and their own vacation time. The…read moreprice I was originally quoted was one amount, but then it's billed over the entire year and ends up being higher. They delayed my refund and billed me even though I was on vacation leave. Mark Newberry, (my teacher,) told me that many students were leaving due to their recent price increase. He had told me I'd be playing my requested pieces within a month. He delayed and delayed and gave me the same pieces for longer than 4 weeks. He didn't update his emails to me and lost track of what pieces I was supposed to be practicing. He taught me very little, spending most of the lesson time on his iPad or phone. He gave me the Metronome app but never taught me how to use it.

Mr Newberry is awesome! He is my daughter's piano teacher, he is patient and full of talent. My…read moredaughter looks forward to going to his classes every week & has grown tremendously since he first class.

Peter and his teachers are fantastic piano teachers--patient, encouraging, and great with kids. The…read moreschool, located at near corona city hall, offers excellent value and a supportive learning environment. Highly recommend enrolling your child to learn a new skill and build discipline by sticking with it!

This is the perfect place and now is the perfect time for you to step out of the "noise" and treat…read moreyourself or your children to "music". Bach to the Basics has one on one instruction for the instrument of your choice. They teach both the very young and the accomplished who are wanting to fine tune their skill. Afternoon and evening times perfect for after school. Family friendly environment.

I arrived at this location to inquire about piano lessons during business hours. There is a sign…read morethat says "Open, come in". The door was locked and an Asian lady came up to the door and asked what I wanted. I said through the window I was looking for information on piano lessons for my sons. She then pointed at the telephone number on the window and walked away. Trust me....there are THOUSANDS of piano teachers begging for work. I wouldn't give this place the time of day.

Windy Budd is not just a master of art, but much, much more. She sees every child as a gift of the…read moreworld and she herself has a great gift for teaching children music with lots of patience, dedication, and care. Her remarkable talent, discipline and commitment to each child's success is second to none! - Tina, grandma of a little student of Windy