I have been taking lessons there for going on two years. I find the staff to be professional,…read morehelpful and easy to work with. The teachers are all dedicated to ensuring you get the most out of your lessons. Shout outs to Ryan, Caroline and teacher Gram..

I have been taking vocal lessons at VIbo for 8 months now. I have improved significantly in that…read moretime thanks to Monica! The staff here is so kind and helpful, so I would definitely recommend anyone interested in learning music to come here. Vibo offers tutoring in many different instruments from violin to trumpet. I am sure you will find what you are looking for!

Rupali is a wonderful music teacher and a great mentor to our budding musician. We appreciate the…read moreknowledge, patience, and gentle direction she brings to her instruction. We highly recommend her if you are looking for a piano teacher.

I took an intro piano class with Rupali thinking I'd just learn a few notes, but I ended up…read moreunlocking a whole new way of understanding music. She breaks down music theory in a way that actually sticks. Not intimidating, not overly technical: just clear, fun, and super intuitive. I left her class with the basics down and, a real confidence to explore more. It honestly sparked my journey into DJing. What stood out? She's patient, encouraging, and knows how to tailor her approach based on where you're starting from. I always felt supported, never rushed. Whether you're looking to pick up a new hobby or dive deeper into music, Rupali's the real deal. She doesn't just teach, she inspires. Highly recommend.

My son has been studying piano here with various instructors for a little over three years now. I'm…read morevery happy with his progress. In fact, I'm writing this review while he is practicing "Scarborough Fair." He's come a long way since playing early pieces without chords. :) The owner hires excellent instructors. That's one of the advantages of going to a studio instead of trying to find someone on your own. He's had the same main teacher for his whole time here, but every substitute teacher that he's had has been very good with kids. That's another advantage of a studio: weekly lessons whether or not your main instructor can make it. If you want to make progress at an instrument, you need to make a weekly commitment. The system of instruction seems to be well-thought out. I like the main set of piano books that they use, and they also add other types of pieces--jazz, some pop tunes--so that he is learning more than just the classical style. The teachers have also been willing to work with my son's interests. When he expressed an interest in playing Master of Puppets (not my idea ...) and Pinball Wizard, they found suitable music for his level so that he could give the pieces a shot. Everything is really well organized. The shift to online instruction with COVID was handled very well. It's been easy to get online with the music teachers. We also get emails after the lesson detailing what he needs to cover in the following week. I think the class makeup policy is completely fair. It is simply unreasonable to allow students to reschedule classes. For one, there is no space for it in a teacher's schedule, and it is unfair to ask teachers to reserve a couple hours a week for makeup slots that might be filled or might not be filled, effectively denying them compensation for those hours in their week. A teacher should not be robbed of income just because a family can't make a regularly scheduled time slot. And the makeup lessons they do offer are fine--they kept my son on track with his musical development, which is what I really want to see. By the way, this is not just a studio for kids who love to practice and do so without being asked. My son is not always enthusiastic about practicing, but the teachers have done a great job of keeping him motivated and working with him on those days when he hasn't done enough or is feeling a little unmotivated. Also, the studio does a great job of using a rewards system to motivate kids to keep practicing regularly. Getting music lessons can be a tremendous benefit for your child's mind and spirit. If you are thinking about music lessons for your child, but hesitant about the investment, take a look at the research that shows how music benefits cognition, memory, and mood. For a few hundred dollars a month you can potentially help your child get more out of school, as well as open up new worlds of possibility for career and social life. Amabile is a great place to make that happen. Our family is very, very happy with how we have seen our son progress.

My daughter has been a piano student and we have been very happy with the teachers and the overall…read moreservice. We had some disagreements with the school about scheduling and they hung in with us and we worked it out. It's nice that there's a person (in our case, Cheri) at the other end of every email who is quick to respond to our concerns, flexible and has partnered well with us on solving problems.

Bravo Maestro! It…read moreis a pleasure to sing the praises of Shaun. He has worked with my 11 year old child for about 6 months now and I am so impressed with with his expertise and patience. We originally started taking lessons with him to prep for a show with a school friend's band but even after the event passed my son wanted to continue. Shaun really has a gift of making music understandable, incorporating the building of technique, laying down the fundamentals, and all while having fun. He really makes an effort to find the approach that will make things work for his student. The cost is reasonable for private lessons and he has all the equipment at his studio so we just show up with sticks. Highly recommended.

If you wanna learn drums, Shaun is the man…read more He's a patient teacher who's great at gauging progress so you learn new stuff each week without getting too flustered. The other reviewers are right. It's his personality that makes him awesome. My kid loves going to lessons. His studio has a parking lot and is 1 block from I-280 Geneva exit. Bring your own sticks, he provides everything else.

CCSF Wellness Center was opened in Fall 2008. Kathe Burick's Fall 2014 Saturday mix level tap dance…read more12:10-2pm in room 207 has a corner ceiling to floor glass window so it was bright with a nice view on 8/23/14 (1st day of class). Each student has a portable square platform to dance on. There were ~ 13 students so it's not crowded at all. I was able to see and hear her so clearly. She is experienced (to explain body mechanics in addition to technique), patient, and funny. I have a lot of fun. There won't be a class on 8/30/14 because of Labor Day. Last day to add full-term credit classes in-person & on WEB4 is 9/5/14. Next class is 9/6/14. We need more students in the class to keep the class. $46/1 unit class a semester is more affordable than studio at $15-$20/class. Students can take this for pass/not pass instead of a grade. Also, Kathe has a bag of pretty clean looking tap shoes from people who gave her, left unclaimed for students to use. She is as accomodating as a nice teacher can be. Her email contact is listed in the www.ccsf.edu under DANC 135A or 135B http://www.ccsf.edu/Info/Dir/cgi-bin/ccsfdirs.pl?words=Burick, Kathleen L&type=2&Semester=7&Year=2014 Good teachers are important to journey in dance.

I've been taking Ukulele lessons from Richard for about a year. I'm a 69 year old guy with no…read moreinstrumental experience and yet Richard has been able to get me strumming and picking. I've learned lots because Richard really knows his music theory as well as being an excellent guitar and ukulele player. He's got a wide range of students in both age and abilities. You can find him at the Music Store on West Portal.

Richard has been teaching my son ukulele and electric guitar for over a year. Richard is a…read morefantastic guitar player, and a great teacher. He has a knack for knowing what will keep the child interested and engaged and is willing to be flexible to make sure that his students develop a passion. My son has gone from dreading practice to not having enough hours in the day to play to his heart's content. He now wants to be a professional guitar player!

Highly recommended! My almost 9 year old has been under Dawn's instruction for about two years now…read moreand I can't be more satisfied with how his drumming has progressed. I was wary of finding a new instructor since he was with his original instructor for almost 4 years before we decided to make the switch due to her moving to a new location which was too out of the way for us. The transition between instructors was almost seamless. Dawn keeps it exciting for my son by allowing him to incorporate his own new musical findings into their lessons. I am very happy with how she's been able to insert formal music lessons while still allowing him to be creative and rock out after the more serious stuff.

You want to learn to play the drums. Of course you do. Drummers are cool. Keith Moon collapsing on…read morehis kit at the Cow Palace? Cool. Animal, the drummer from the Muppets? Cool. That guy from the Romantics who sang What I Like About You (way better than Talking In Your Sleep)? So cool. But how to find a teacher? Most drummers are hateful people: they're grumpy, chain-smoking night owls, filled with nihilistic impulses (see Keith Moon). If you're lucky you'll find one who won't spit beer on you while you practice. If you're the parent of a kid who wants to learn you'll be lucky if your son or daughter doesn't return from their lesson with a tattoo of a flaming, grinning truck across their chest. I'd searched for a good teacher for years, and had just about given up hope when, from within the dark, smog-like cloud of hate which surrounds most drummers, there shone a beam of brilliant light. That light was Dawn Richardson. You'll need to get past the initial crush you develop for her: the adorable crooked smile, the personality, the cute red hair with a streak of gray that makes you feel better about being 40 and still wanting to be in a rock band. She's charming and sexy, so you will fall in love with her when she sits down and starts to play (you might even fall in love with her just from listening to her play; if you're blind and take a lesson from her lemme know if that happens). Get past it if you can and let her teach you. There's no "OK, start here, then do this, then do this, then...stop talking, no talking...then do this." She talks to you, she finds out what you like, what you want to learn, what your goals are. Armed with that knowledge she assesses where you're skill level is at and gives you what you need to get where you want to go. Her studio is every wanna-be drummer's wet dream: kits, equipment (you won't know what it's for, maybe she doesn't either, it's not important), posters, a gold album (Did I mention she's the drummer for 4 Non-Blondes? Is your drum teacher the drummer for 4 Non-Blondes? No? Mine is.). It's worth half of what she charges just to hang out in there with her. You want to learn to play the drums. Call Dawn. Go to her. Steal your friend's bike and ride it to her studio. Do what she says. Then you can email me to thank me.

We started piano lessons about a year ago and my daughter absolutely loves it!!!…read moreOlga and Janna not only teach music professionally and have life time experience working with kids and adults, but they also have a very unique and individualized approach with each student.. My daughter goes to piano lessons with a big smile and exits in a happy mood. Her teacher makes her feel special while having her work and learn. My daughter not only learns to play piano,but she learns to feel and sing the music. I would highly recommend A Plus Piano Studio to anyone!

I have been taking piano lessons at A Plus Piano Studio for 10 years. With each passing year, I…read moregained more technique, skill, and ease at reading music and playing each piece I was given. Through these lessons, I was opened up to many phenomenal and timeless pieces that I had the pleasure of being able to play. The lessons are challenging yet very rewarding. I've participated in every recital over the 10 years. A Plus Studio provides excellent guidance, knowledge, and skill for students, any age, to become confident and well-rounded musicians. I strongly recommend A Plus for anyone wishing to start their musical journey or rediscover their previous music skills.

My daughter had the wonderful opportunity to study with Morgan this past year, and we are so…read moregrateful for her guidance and encouragement. Morgan is not only an incredibly talented vocal teacher, but also a warm, patient, and supportive mentor who truly cares about her students. My daughter always looked forward to her lessons each week and grew tremendously in both confidence and vocal ability under Morgan's instruction. Morgan creates such a positive and comfortable learning environment, and her kindness and encouragement meant so much to our family. She was also very understanding and flexible with scheduling and communication, which we deeply appreciated. We highly recommend Morgan to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, inspiring, and genuinely caring voice teacher.

I've been taking lessons with Morgan for nearly two years, and she's absolutely the best. She's…read morekind, cheerful, and SO knowledgeable--regardless of your current level, she will provide feedback that is not only helpful and incredibly insightful, but also deeply encouraging. I came into the studio (virtually, lol) nervous and super self-conscious about my voice, and she immediately helped me feel at home and more at ease with producing sound. Her technical explanations and the visual imagery she provides during warm-ups have been revelatory as well. She's helped me expand my range, improve my vocal tone, and strengthen my confidence as a singer. I recommend her highly. I'd honestly give her double the stars if I could :)