My child and I attended the trial class for the K-Pop Music program featuring K-Pop Demon Hunters,…read moreand while we truly appreciate the creativity behind offering a class inspired by K-Pop and love seeing how popular the genre has become with younger students, I wanted to share some honest feedback. Although the theme and the advertisement of K-Pop is great, the class itself did not include any actual Korean elements. The "K" in K-Pop stands for Korean, yet the song sheets handed out were entirely in English, and students were specifically instructed to sing only the English versions and not the Korean lyrics. This makes the class feel misaligned with what K-Pop actually is, and in that sense, calling it a K-Pop class feels like unintentional false advertising. I feel advertising it as a vocal class featuring hit songs from the movie K-Pop Demon Hunters (English Version) would be better than calling it a "K-Pop Class." To give one example, I overheard a student telling her mom afterward that all the Korean parts had been replaced with English words and she excitedly said she now "knows Korean," which highlights the confusion this can create. We genuinely appreciate the effort to bring modern music into the curriculum, and we think a class inspired by K-Pop could be wonderful with some adjustments. We simply wanted to share this feedback in case it helps refine the program. Thank you for taking the time to read this, and we wish you the best with your classes.

I've been bringing my daughter here for 6 months now & we're really happy with everything! She…read morestarted piano here a month before she turned 4. We did a meet-and-greet at another music academy & it did not go well! Not sure how your almost 4 year old was/is but mine can be pretty stubborn. Without getting into it, I knew finding a teacher that worked well with younger kids would be so important! I initially reached out to Desert Ridge Music Academy via email & they responded the same day! They were thorough & answered all my questions, as well as worked with me on a class time & the instructor I wanted. Before I get into how much we love our instructor, I have to talk about the lady who runs the front & answers the phones...she's amazing! She's a grandma & acts like the grandma of all the kids! She's so warm & fun! She really helped my sometimes brutally shy daughter, feel comfortable! We look forward to seeing her every week! Now, as far as our piano instructor - Yarou - she's outstanding! Clearly a talented, renowned pianist, but also a really great teacher! She's patient with my daughter while still being consistent & continually finding ways to reach her on her level. I really appreciate her effort, which is totally paying off! It's amazing to see my now 4 & a half year old reading basic notes, playing "Mary Had A Little Lamb" on our grand piano & even toy pianos, and being excited to continue to learn!

This is an excellent music education AND performance program for kids, especially if their school…read moredoesn't offer a choir program, or they are homeschooled. We're new to the 'Presto'/elementary chorus this year and it's been a very good experience for my daughter. Their overnight camp was fun and also gave her experience being away from home. Rehearsals are serious, and the instructors are very strict. They have limited time to get these kids into performing shape (and they do perform at a high level). Attendance is required at all rehearsals and events, and you can only miss 2 before there are "discussions" about whether this is the right activity for your child. It has to be the primary activity for your kid - ie if there are any conflicts, PCC should "win". Kids are expected to practice at home 10-20 min per day and memorize their music by a few weeks before the concert performance. It's definitely real music study. But SO worth it, in my opinion. I listened at the door to the kids singing Happy Birthday to another member of the choir and it was STUNNING. I had no idea kids could sing that well! They operate on a semester basis, from August - December and Jan - May, with a couple of major performances and a few smaller ones at sporting events or other local events. It is not cheap - fees, uniform costs, and event tickets add up, but it is a non-profit so you can be assured the money is going to a good cause. Financial aid is also available. Highly recommend if your kid is into singing and wants to learn how to perform.

This is a wonderful organization! I found this place on a whim while looking for music classes to…read moretake my 3 year old to. PCM offers free classes and free summer camps for my daughter's age. The free class we attended allowed parents to participate and focused on jazz music (We-Bop) -- I actually learned a lot myself! The instructors are all very passionate about music and it shows. Absolutely check this place out if you want to start exposing your kiddos to music at an early age!

My kids enjoy learning piano. The teachers are patient and definitely handle each kid, each day…read morewith a different approach. Even though it's been only a few months they are happy to be able to play recognizable songs. Only negative is that makeup classes work around the current schedule so , sometimes it's hard to get those scheduled.

This dude is awesome! You know you're in the presence of a patient master of the arts when you take…read morea drum lesson from Bryan. Not that he's boastful, you just feel at ease right away with the fun and challenging approach to the lessons. Can't wait to book another. I'm hooked!

After only two lessons with Bryan, we both played a Pitbull song at the end of the lesson. Had way…read moretoo much fun. I practice as much as I can with my practice pad at home so I can try whatever he asks me to do next time...it's never too late to start lol! I'm having a blast!

I have two kiddos (5 and 7) taking keys lessons at this location, and we have had the very best…read moreexperience here. Our instructors (usually Jordan and Ben) are both so talented and good with kids - our boys not only enjoy learning and improving their skills, but also have fun... which has been critical in keeping them engaged. Because we're at the school a couple of days a week for both the private lessons and the Rock 101 band camps, I see a lot of other instructor-student interactions, and the energy is always so encouraging and positive... just really great role models. The manager and front desk staff are always helpful and friendly. Highly recommend if you want to foster a love of music in your kiddos!

I really wanted to have a positive experience with Music Makers Workshops, but unfortunately that…read morehasn't been the case so far. I have personally visited their location three separate times during their posted hours of operation to ask questions about their workshops, and each time the door has been locked. What made this more frustrating is that there were no signs posted indicating holidays, special events, temporary closures, or when they would reopen. No notice on the door, no explanation--just locked up. As someone genuinely interested in learning more about their programs, it felt discouraging to make multiple trips with no information or communication available. I think this business has potential, but better communication would go a long way. Updating hours online, posting signage, or providing some form of notice would help customers avoid wasted trips and confusion. Hopefully this feedback helps improve the customer experience moving forward.

"Found" this music studio 15 years ago when one of my middle school kids took an interest in trying…read moresaxophone, then piano, guitar & voice. The winter & summer camps are fun & well organized. She loved all the different instructors, overall great experience. NOW Im raising 2 more kiddos & the 5 year old is starting her musical journey and Loving it! Studio has gotten bigger & better with nice online system for canceling or rescheduling. Front Desk friendly, Great instructors who seem to enjoy being there. Highly Recommend.

My 8-year-old son has been taking guitar lessons from Charlie for the past month and loves it. He…read morehas learned quite a bit in a short amount of time and appreciates Charlie's professionalism, kindness, and patience. Charlie is great with communication and has been available anytime I've reached out with questions. I highly recommend Charlie Klein Musik and think he would be a great teacher for kids and adults.

Went into East Valley school of Rock after discussing pricing over the phone. Jeff quoted me one…read moreprice, but raised it drastically when we showed up for my 6 year olds first lesson. He was rude and condescending to me AND my 6 year old. Who is rude to a 6 year old?? She was very excited before we walked into this place, but when we left she was so sad after he was outright mean to her and I. Very strange way to treat people, especially new customers. We found lessons elsewhere, I would not recommend this place for music lessons.

Instructor has no idea how to work with children. Will quickly kill any passion a child has for…read morelearning music with his condescending criticism. Look elsewhere if seeking youth lessons.