I've taken my kids here for grp music class when they were toddlers. Now they are 10 and 7. The staff are always nice. Customer service is great and communication is effortless. My sons take drum lessons with Jonathan and we love it. He doesn't teach them in a "baby way." They learn by playing current/fave musics of their choice. We love it here. read more

Great staff and friendly and knowledgeable instructors who work well with younger children. Highly recommend

My daughter has been taking piano and drum for a few months now. Her teacher is so patient and kind with her. There are so many different instrument classes to choose from. Everyone is so welcoming and the first time she started playing drums her face lit up. read more

Went here a few times for my niece's recital. Cute space but small; you may call it cozy. Staff is great with the kids, very encouraging. Please check it out when you have some time. read more

I enrolled my daughter for Summer Camp. I've been calling them to inquire about classes, and they are very accommodating to answer all my questions. They are very welcoming when I checked their facilities before I decide to enroll my daughter for the camp. All employees are very professional. They know handle the kids by age group, and they have teamwork. I will definitely recommend this Music school this to all Parents of Long Beach and nearby cities. read more

We love Cal Heights music School. My 4 year old is taking piano lessons, Roxy is her teacher and is amazing. I highly recommend. read more

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I love this place! I am an adult in her 30's who is learning bass guitar and has ADHD. My teacher Summer is amazing! Summer makes our lessons fun, interesting and easy to understand. The front desk staff are always so nice and I love how integrated Cal Heights is with the community. My bass guitar skills have improved so much since I started my lessons. If you are on the fence, just give it a try! read more

My son has been taking guitar lessons here for a month now. He is doing so well and learning so much. His teacher Mr. Miguel has been so patient and supportive with his teaching. I really like that the first lesson they tired out a few different instruments until they found the one he liked best. The cost is very affordable and the staff is super responsive and helpful. Excited to continue our lessons! : ) read more

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I initially had issues because we were constantly shifted around different teachers and didn't feel like my daughter was getting any consistency with her lessons. I expressed my issues and they worked with me to get us wi the a consistent teacher and time slot. It's been awesome. However yesterday, I noticed the monthly invoice declined since my credit card expired. I immediately called and was told "thanks for being proactive! It actually looks like this one went through and I'll send you the credit card Auth form in a bit so you can put the updated one " Today I got a text that I need to pay the invoice I texted back and said I never received the updated cc form and that supposedly it went through for the month according to yesterdays call. I immediately filled out the cc form and submitted. we came in for our lesson, and it was cancelled!! - because the invoice wasn't paid. I told the front desk, namely Aubrey, the whole situation and she was completely aware. She told me it was totally not my fault, that the invoice actually never went through even though i was told it was. She was incredible, handling the mix up getting my cc information updated and even got a sub here within 10 min. I really appreciate her handling it, she's my fave front desk person. Always smiling and gives the kiddos stickers, and handles issues with initiative. read more

I had my first lesson at Cal Heights Music last night and was impressed with the first lesson. I am an adult returning to piano after MANY years away from it. I really just want a refresher and some tips and pointers. Josh was great, he listened to me play, suggested a book that can help me remember some of the skills, terms, scales, etc that I have forgotten and then reviewed some of the basics with them. I was really happy with the first lesson. Unfortunately, they were closing as I was leaving, so I was unable to sign up for ongoing classes, but they took my name and number and I am awaiting a call back. I will post an update if I am able to enroll in more lessons. read more

We LOVE Cal Heights. The teacher and whole team is incredible. My daughter loves her singing lessons. They have so many different options to choose from as far as classes and times of day. It's worth every penny! They have Spring and Winter recitals which are adorable!!!! Thank you Cal Heights for everything. read more

The teachers and staff are very warm and the space is beautifully designed for children of all ages. It's a wonderful place! read more

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Awesome school, great instructors and amazing staff. My daughter currently plays with the Indy band and loves it.

My daughter took group singing lessons here and had a great time. It is a very welcoming environment, and I look forward to signing her up for more classes. read more

We LOVE this music studio! My daughter takes piano lessons with Mr. Josh and my son takes ukulele lessons with Mr. Jafet. They are awesome teachers and my kids look forward to their lesson every week! We have had different substitute teachers on occasion and they have all been great as well. The front desk are always helpful. It is very easy to make up a class if you can't make it to your scheduled class. My kids have enjoyed participating in the recitals. Their teachers let them choose their songs, so my Swiftie daughter gets to learn her favorite Taylor Swift song on the piano! My kids are begging me to take longer lessons and also learn more/different instruments! Highly recommend this music studio! read more

My daughter has been taking drum lessons and she's been loving it . I'm amazed at her progress. At first we had a few different teachers until we got our permanent teacher. I also decided to start voice lessons again and I've been very happy with my teachers. It's also been pretty easy to schedule make ups on the few occasions we've had to miss a lesson. I feel like they've created a great community here. The woman at the front desk is so warm and welcoming I look forward to seeing her every week. read more

It was a very great fast response and also just having the quality teachers made my daughter's first experience really fun. We plan on continuing and possibly doing a recital. Kira the teacher was really good in building confidence. read more

Such a wonderful music school! My young niece has been taking piano lessons here for over a year now. Ms. Susan is an amazing teacher as well as the rest of the music teachers here. The space is also cutely decorated! People of all ages can take lessons here! read more

My daughter has been receiving classes at Cal Heights Music with Jafet for 3 months now and she absolutely loves it! The atmosphere here is awesome , the instruments are great, and the staff is amazing! read more

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I initially left my review on Facebook but they apparently blocked me and removed my review to keep their 5 star rating. So I'm leaving my review here because I believe as a consumer, I should be heard and others should be warned. Buyer beware. I wanted to update my review and provide some context as to why I give this business a 1 star rating. When 2020 lockdown hit, we poured out into our local businesses in the best way possible and having known the owners as our neighbors, we were more than happy to patronize this business. As a single mom, it was a sacrifice for us to pay $140 a month for lessons but I was blessed to keep my job during lockdown. We had our ups and downs with virtual training and my son was engaged but had some challenges. The instructor gave him a new song every week so he wasn't learning any songs. When his recital came around, he picked the easiest song I thought they were practicing; however, he did not know it. Despite this, we faithfully attended our lessons and we're excited to finally have lessons in person when their building reopened. Things got busier for the business and we found ourselves getting shuffled around the studio rather than having a set room. The most difficult situation was when they placed my son in the drum room for a string instrument. It was really crammed in there and was hard for him to play his instrument so I suggested we just do a drum lesson for fun as to not discourage him. The second recital came around and my son had a very hard time with the performance because he had not learned a song. His instructor was also not present to be of support. It was heartbreaking. I'd hoped he'd learn at least one song after investing $1600+ on lessons. Our financial situation took a turn when lockdown completely lifted and I got laid off from a company I worked for for 5 years. I landed a job in Westminster and faithfully commuted to our appointment 20 miles away. During this time, my son's father took on the finances to pay for lessons while I made the commute to appointments. It was a struggle but we were determined. My son's father was not getting the payment links so we had several hiccups in getting payment in on time prior to our appointments but we always paid faithfully when things got sorted out. 3 years in, we cancelled our services with them. I remember this day very clearly. We drove 20 miles in rush hour traffic to get to his appointment on time. When we showed up, my son was turned away because they didn't get their $40 payment for that single lesson. This business is advertised as being family friendly but I believe they are only interested in the money. To turn a child away from a lesson does not exemplify a desire to teach that child the art of music and not just a child but a neighbor whose family has sacrificed so much for his desire to learn an instrument. 3 years of music lessons...up to $5k in lessons...my son still hasn't learn how to play a full song. There are better businesses to put your money into than Cal Heights Music. read more

Cal Heights is a wonderful small business. There is so much positive energy from the front desk to the instructors who really know how to teach and care for children. They also offer classes for all ages:) read more

A local favorite place for awesome music classes and summer camps. I love the decor as well!

I took lessons here for close to three years. I loved it! After wanting to play ukulele for years, I took the leap post-pandemic and signed up for lessons. "Graduated" to guitar later too. I highly recommend Cal Heights for adults and kids alike. read more

Been taking my son here for about 2 months now for the Little Coyotes class and he loves it. It's really helped him progress over the last couple months and Ms. Megan is great. We will definitely continue coming here and I'm even considering enrolling my daughter in a class once her schedule clears up a little. read more

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You are never too old to learn something new. I just turned 37, and I decided to give the guitar a shot. I signed up for beginner guitar. Jake was super good and made learning music super simple for me. I will sign up for private lessons once my work schedule clears up. read more

My son has just had a few piano lessons at Cal Heights but I already think it's a great school. He really likes his teacher Josh. I like that they have been great about communicating with me about the lessons and that the place is bright, cheerful and fun. I'm really looking forward to continuing my son's musical journey with Cal Heights! Did read more

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Really cute and a great place for everyone especially kids to learn music. Everyone is so nice, patient and friendly especially Kelly at the front desk. Kelly helped accommodate classes and time for my kids. My Kids like their teachers (Jake for Guitar class and Kira from Piano class) and the lessons so we let them take longer lessons and they loved it! I recommend this place if you're looking for musis lessons for either your kids or yourself! read more

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My son has started vocal lessons with Jake. He's very patient with him. My son is very shy and Jake makes him feel comfortable and confident when he's learning his vocal lessons. I look forward to more lessons and hoping my son will branch out and want to learn other instruments. They have various teachers here that are very talented. Definitely glad I found this lil gem :) everyone here who I have dealt with has been very nice as well. read more

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I've been looking around for a while and called a few music school for my 5 year old. Cal heights really stood out because of their outstanding customer service. First impression is everything, specially when you're trying to find the best school for your little one. Alyssa answered all my questions and even followed up with an email to re-iterate our discussion. It didn't stop there! It's been a month now and my son loves it! Julie is my sons piano and voice teacher, she is amazing! Will definitely recommend this place to everyone! read more

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Absolutely wonderful school inspiring children's' love for music. The school's commitment to excellence, passionate faculty, versatile curriculum, and focus on performance opportunities have combined to create an unforgettable musical journey. Whether you're a budding musician looking to refine your skills or someone looking to start a musical adventure from scratch, from Beethoven to Slayer, I wholeheartedly recommend Cal Heights as the ideal destination for your musical aspirations. read more

Cal Heights is a great place to learn music! The instructors are very knowledgeable and attentive to the learners. After teaching our sons piano at home, we decided to enroll them in group lessons in order for them to learn more than what we can offer them. read more

Cal Heights has been the most warm, encouraging, supportive space for my daughter to learn piano and take voice lessons. Susan and Jafet created the perfect space to learn and grow in her musical ability. I am so grateful for the family we have found here at Cal Heights Music!! read more

My child has attended Cal heights Music for about 3 years. The staff and teachers are very friendly and welcoming. Payment system is convenient. Merchandise is unique, cute and of quality. We love Cal heights music and all the variety of classes they offer! read more

Evan is the coolest drum teacher! I love how he teaches me. This school is great. The end. From Emilio read more

Great instructors, lovely staff and wonderful opportunities to learn and shine! My daughter has been taking vocal lessons for about 6 months and has come so far with her instructor Jake! She had a recital 4 months in, first time ever singing in public, and did beautifully and didn't freeze up and it was just amazing! I don't think we could get a more positive experience anywhere else! Love and highly recommend Cal Heights Music for kids and adults alike! read more

We started our 5 year old on piano lessons here and could not be more happy with it! He loves his teacher, stays motivated to practice, and gets excited when it's "piano day." The facility is a very welcoming, colorful maze of little studios. The fact that they offer lessons in 15 min increments is awesome with little ones. Very thankful we came here. read more

Both my 12-year old son and 10-year old daughter told me they were interested in taking ukelele and piano lessons. I was so happy to find Cal Heights Music because they're just down the street and I just love how welcoming they are and how excited my kids are to come to class every Saturday. They even practice at home which is unheard of from these two! Older brother even taught himself a new song and taught his little sister. They are both taking ukelele at the moment. The group classes are very affordable for me which is another plus. Hopefully soon we can get them into private lessons but for now this is working out great! It's also really nice inside where they have different rooms to teach the kids in. My 7-month old also really enjoyed the musical exploration class. read more

Cal Heights Music - After finishing their ukelele class, they dropped in to baby sister's musical exploration class. - Musical Instruments & Teachers Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Super great local music lesson spot! My 4 yr old loves it, and takes piano with Josh. The staff accommodates our schedule and is always very kind. They also keep the lessons very light and fun for little kids - and make it really engaging/less like a strict lesson. We will keep coming back, and are glad this place is near by. read more

Our kids have been going here since the start of Covid. The teachers are patient and great with kids. The staff is super accommodating. The place is comfortable and it's like a big family. Highly recommend! read more

Cal heights is amazing I have 2 kids 1 piano and my son plays drums there always exited to go to class I love how they did there best to get my kids classes back to back my daughter is a very shy she tried several other activities she finally found something she lives and feels comfortable she loves it here read more