I will say that your experience is dependent upon the teacher you have. We wanted our son, 6, to…read morebegin piano lessons. We tried two teachers at the school and both were just...not it. They seemed to lack understanding of how to teach young children--the patience and scaffolding required. We are stopping lessons today after the teacher asked my son essentially why he can't read music and if he's day dreaming. Mind you, several of his lessons were canceled because of teacher absence so today should have been a gentle reintroduction to material. But again, this is where having an understanding of teaching children is important. I would look elsewhere for younger kids.

4/4 School of music has some of the most kindest and patient teachers I have ever encountered in my…read morelife. I joined the school to rehabilitate my voice for a few years since I had some throat issues and it was really sensitive. I took up opera classes to learn voice control and to push myself a little bit more. And every time I got sick, they were really accommodating by allowing me to transfer the lessons to my kids. When I attended the lessons with my on-going condition and could not sing, the teachers still taught me breathing lessons to help rehabilitate my lungs and try to open it back up from the tightness. For someone with my medical problems, the teachers have gotten me to the point where I can sing opera songs. It is truly a feat! And I am really grateful for everything they have done. And I highly HIGHLY recommend anyone to join if you are looking for a great school to give your kids an extra boost in their musical talents or better your musical talents. All of the teachers and the staff are just amazing!

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.

I signed my 15 year old daughter up for singing lessons with Nathan after a recommendation from her…read morechoir teacher. I was so impressed with his demeanour that I ended up signing myself up as well! We've been taking lessons for a couple of months and it's something we both look forward to every week! Nathan is kind, patient, and skilled. We both feel extremely comfortable with him and have made huge improvements since we started working with him. Also, Rosemary (the lovely office manager) has been really great to work with. She responds promptly to emails and has been very helpful whenever we have a question.

Kate is the best! In addition to being highly qualified, she's an attentive teacher that provides…read morecreative, detailed and constructive feedback, all while maintaining a calm and positive attitude. She transformed my squawking oboe player into one that can apply to All State Band in three months. My son noticeably improves with each lesson.

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

A "Matt Brenna" and a "Randy Parker" sent me fake checks saying they were interested in using my…read moremusic for an "ad campaign". I took these checks to the bank and they said they were fraud. I called Alpine over and over to get ahold of someone and get answers and no one picked up ALL DAY.

George is an excellent violin teacher and has been a joy for our daughter to work with. He's…read morepatient and encouraging and works at a perfect pace for her. We have been lucky to find him!

I am loving these classes for my girls ages (4 and 6). We are doing the group classes at NKCC…read more The MOM program has made it very fun for them (they enjoy going to class and they enjoy practicing). I think part of the joy for them came because of the beginning sense of accomplishment that the program/teacher provides in terms of "reading" music and playing pieces almost immediately. (Reading is in quotes because initially it is color coded (rather than on a staff.) - And today we enjoyed our first recital: it was very well-organized, nice and short for the parents and a chance for the kids to perform. They loved the recital and got a great sense of accomplishment from it. I would highly recommend this program for beginners! (And from the super impressive performance today by some of the older students, it seems like continuing with the classes and the private instruction pays off.)

The Kirkland Piano Studio is a fantastic musical adventure! Our daughter went from being a 9 year…read moreold who loved to hear and be around the piano, to one who loves and can't get enough of playing it. Miss Jenny is a brilliant piano instructor who made a huge improvement to my daughter's piano skills as well as musical theory. She is very helpful and encouraging, not only to my daughter but to us as parents so that our daughter can continue to make progress at home. We are very happy to have found this studio and we recommend it to all parents who want their children to have the best experience learning to play the piano.

They may know music, but they have no clue about handling kids' emotions. If you are an adult, it…read moremay be a good place for you. If you are looking for a place to enroll your child, I do not recommend it at all. Jenny is never available to talk to parents. She is not responsive and does not provide feedback. The only time she reaches out, by a brief email, is to remind students of payments. Anyways, just my 2 cents.

It is a blessing that I heard about Ms.Sharon Kim from a friend. My kids enjoys learning sonatinas,…read moreromantic and modern pieces with her! I really appreciate that her instructions helped my kids with developing ear, sight reading and finger techniques when they were very young, now she is offering many opportunities to perform at competitions and recitals and that motivates my kids to practice more efficiently! As an experienced former piano student, when I see the ways my kids practicing, I find that her lesson is strictly focused on professional classical aspects. It is also very interesting to hear what my kids excitingly describe about how they learned the music they are playing after every lesson. Ms.Kim is definitely an inspiring artist!