Callier-Scollard Violins

(4 reviews)

Encore My kid has…read morebeen going to Encore for private violin lessons for 2 years. My kid has learned so much about music. Encore offers music lessons for piano, violin, viola, cello, flute, saxophone, clarinet, guitar, bass guitar, drums, ukulele, and vocals. They also offer dance and acting classes. I really love the ease of their scheduling. I also like the incentives that they offer to music students such as prizes that they earn through points. My kid even earned a personalized trophy after one year of lessons. Encore also offers two recitals per year. Parents can sign up their child to perform. It's such a joy seeing all the students share their musical talents. The Encore staff is very knowledgeable and helpful.

This review is an experience event. Thank you Thuy! For granting my wish to have a taste of what it…read morefeels like to play a violin! Mr. Greg is such a people person, especially encouraging to future young musicians. He's teaching method is methodical to achieve preciseness. For instance, the instruments were tuned prior to class and beat maker is pretty much on throughout the class. Toward end of the class, the parent can listen to what was learned from the lesson. I can definitely tell the difference, I am able to make (not so irritated) notes and play some patterns after 1 hour. Highly recommend this friendly environment in this nice community.

South Pasadena Arts & Music Academy

(39 reviews)

We've found a musical home for our 3 year olds! Over the last year, Teacher Rae has taught our…read morefellas note and symbol recognition (they can identify a: quarter note, half note, dotted half note, whole note, quarter rest, crescendo and decrescendo) and have learned how to read them on a staff. They've also learned to identify solfege hand symbols both in and out of "do re mi" order. She uses both repetition and variation that seems helping our fellas learn music more intuitively than letters and numbers. Thank you Teacher Rae and SPAMA for creating a warm, inclusive and fun learning environment. We look forward to seeing our kids grow with your expert nurturing!

The voice and piano teacher here does an excellent job with my child. The song choices spark…read moreinterest and the lessons are fast paced and challenging enough to keep attention. We find the location to be managed well. Scheduling online is easy.

Radiant Music Studio

4.8

(53 reviews)

We absolutely love Radiant music studio! The staff are all so kind and easy to communicate with…read more Scheduling is very easy and flexible. Mr. Taylor is our teacher and my girls love him. He makes learning the piano fun. He's patient with them but also challenges them to work hard. Highly recommend this studio!

I heard about this Radiant Music Studio from a friend, whose daughter has been learning piano there…read morefor years. Following her recommendation, my son has been studying piano in Radiant for longer than half year now and we are happy that we made this choice. Radiant has a team of qualified piano teachers. Our teacher is patient and experienced both in performing and teaching, and most importantly, my son likes to go to the lessons. And I also heard from my friend commenting on their teachers with great words too. The administration part is a plus, for me I prefer to deal with the studio admin for rescheduling and tuition things instead of directly with the teacher. Because It's just more organized and easier for both of parents and teachers. The studio is quite flexible in term of appointment change request, and the studio owner always answered my SMS/email timely.

San Marino Music Center

4.7

(26 reviews)

San Marino Music Center is a wonderful and welcoming place. We've been to both SMMC locations…read more(Mission and Huntington), the staff are very friendly and both facilities are nice and clean. My son Sebastian started taking piano lessons at the Huntington location back in September 2023 with Mrs. Sisilia (owner). First, we enrolled him in the "Tiny Finger Piano" group program for 5-6yo, which Sebastian really enjoyed and HIGHLY RECOMMEND as an introduction to piano for little ones. When he completed the program with Mrs. Sisilia, he started private piano lessons with Dr. Melody Lin and currently with Ms. Alexandra Engen. Both teachers are amazing and I can tell Sebastian has learned and improved so much! Thank you to all the SMMC staff and Mrs. Sisilia.

We have been taking our son to San Marino Music Center for piano lessons since he was 5 years old…read more Now 15, he has become quite an impressive pianist and budding music composer! I do not exaggerate to say that we owe it all to the kind, caring people at the San Marino Music Center. They are always quick to answer the phone and friendly when helping us with any of our needs. Our son has now been studying with Dr. Cameron for several years. He is always kind and constructive in his feedback, and something we love is that in addition to teaching our son out of the many piano books they have available he is also open to helping our son learn songs that our son wants to learn for fun! I will note for first time visitors that the Mission location is the main location and the Huntington location is more of a satellite location for lessons. So, for your first visit, I recommend going to the Mission location. I simply can't recommend the San Marino Music Center highly enough. Owners John and Sisillia are lovely people who not only care about running a top-notch music school, but they genuinely care about the people who come into their business and the community it is based in. They have done so many wonderful things for the community over the years, and what was so meaningful to us was that when our son premiered two of his compositions with a musical group in Pasadena they and Dr. Cameron all came out to show their support. So amazing!

LoveBug & Me Music - South Pasadena

(71 reviews)

LoveBug Music has been an amazing experience for my son. He absolutely loves the classes, and…read morethey've really helped him grow socially and become more comfortable interacting with other children. Miss Toby and Mr. Micah are both incredibly patient, kind, and wonderful with kids. They make every class fun, engaging, and welcoming, and it's clear they genuinely care about each child's development. I would absolutely recommend LoveBug Music to any parent with a baby or toddler. It's a fantastic program that combines music, learning, and social development in such a positive environment.

My daughter has been going to Love Bug and Me for almost a year, and has been going Sensory Art…read moreclasses for almost 3 months. We LOVE music class - it's my daughter's favorite! She is always dancing and trying to sing along. I love that she gets an introduction to different instruments and music theory/terms. The teachers are wonderful! We love Miss Tobi and Ms Alana. Miss Avani for sensory art is so sweet! My daughter absolutely loves her. The kids get to bring home an art project at the end of every class, and the sensory bin play is such a plus! I think that Sensory Art is also a good class for older kids as well (3+). My son who is 3.5 did a drop in and also loved it. Street parking at the South Pasadena location can be tricky, but it's not terrible.

Hodis Learning & Music

(18 reviews)

We had Olivia help my daughter strengthen her skills so she is more ready for the 4th grade. My…read moredaughter loved her personality and looked forward to her sessions. Highly recommend Hodis Learning.

my 5th grader was struggling with ELA, particularly writing and we were grateful to have found…read moresophie to tutor him. she is extremely patient and very encouraging in addition to being knowledgable and kind. my son was getting 2s and 3s on his report cards and by the end of the school year, he received 3s and 4s in ELA. sophie is also punctual and excellent with communicating with the parents. the only suggestion i would have is for Hodis to perhaps provide their tutors with some grade-level appropriate lessons, worksheets, or writing templates for students when there are light weeks of ELA homework.

88 Keys Music Academy

(38 reviews)

My 4 yo son has been attending private class with miss YiChen. Very nice and professional, have a…read morelot of patience teaching him. And he has been improving a lot after the first class. Very recommended place for kid of all ages

Love this place for multiple reasons!…read more First the staff are very organized and always willing to help with whatever you need help with. Second, teachers are nice and work well with kids of all ages. Teachers are communicative, professional and extremely knowledgeable. Third, easy and multiple payment methods and easy access to piano books. We highly recommend this place!

Future Music

4.7

(116 reviews)

This is going to be one of those odd reviews. I've never been to the store or had anything…read morerepaired. I called and had a conversation with Jack. He proceeded to take quite a bit of time on the phone giving me advice on how to go about troubleshooting or attempting to fix an issue and giving me general advice that seemed super honest. THIS is the sort of business I can get behind. This is what will make me call here when I need something. It feels like a business that actually cares about synths and their customers.

Jack helped me and was super kind. Definitely check out this spot for your guitar needs!read more

World of Music

(6 reviews)

This school has a really cool lobby area that doubles as a music store. They have a great selection…read moreof guitars, basses, drumsets, and accessories. The owner/teacher is a professional musician who is committed to his students, local community, and creating a great learning environment for all levels of skill.

Ernesto is a beloved music teacher and performer. We have enjoyed our experience so far taking…read morelessons with him! World of Music is a music shop in downtown Alhambra which sells high quality instruments and also has 2 large practice rooms for private and group music lessons. Whether you're a beginner or experienced musician, there is something here for everyone who loves music. Adult and child music lessons are available. The cost is reasonable. Free parking is available on Main Street. There is a small lot to the side but must of the spots are reserved for the restaurant in the plaza.

Philip Pilosian Piano Studio

(13 reviews)

Mr Philip is an AWESOME instructor. Very professional and most specially he is very kind.read more

Mr Philip is an amazing piano teacher for kids! He's patient, kind, yet challenging. He has a ton…read moreof experience and a real passion for instructing piano. He is extremely generous with his time, often going longer than our scheduled slot. He even went out of his way to try and find us a good used piano on his own time! We went through a few piano instructors before finding Mr Philip, and he's by far the best one. He builds foundational concepts from the start while keeping the kids engaged, whereas less experienced teachers might go for playing familiar songs poorly. We cannot recommend Mr Philip enough!!

Marzz Guitarzz

(50 reviews)

Marzz completely revived my Taylor 224-CE K DLX. He cleaned it off, polished the wood beautifully,…read morefixed the high action, changed the strings, and made it sound beautiful. Very fast turnaround. I would recommend Marzz to all guitar owners.

Punctual! Great service! Quality luthier! Marzz will get you right! I've always been picky about…read morewho works on my basses and this guy knocked it out of the park. With the friendly enthusiastic service and quality expertise to back it up. Marzz exceeded my expectations! Give this dude your guitars and money oh and make sure you tip him well ;)

Nori's Piano Service

(102 reviews)

Nori is great at what he does and spends the time to do it right…read more I got my used piano from a dealer / technician thinking I was getting a great deal because the technician should be able to get a used piano in top shape, right? After 3+ visits, the technician could not address my problems and basically said that's the way it is, unless I spend more money for a better piano. Enter Nori, who made multiple trips to get the piano into a playable shape, and since then, he's come back six months later for a piano tuning. I would wholeheartedly trust him to tune up your piano because you can really tell he spends the time and care to make sure your piano is taken care of.

Easy and straightforward to book, clear communication, transparent pricing. Nori is very…read moreknowledgeable about all sorts of pianos, not just Yamaha. He gave a very thorough rundown of the different brands on the market today and their strengths and weaknesses. Friendly and willing to chat.

Paloma Vocals

(58 reviews)

I cannot recommend Paloma enough. I started working with her for muscle tension dysphonia, and she…read morehas been such a gift in this process. She's incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and thorough. The laryngeal massages and targeted vocal exercises she's guided me through have made such a difference in helping me understand my voice and reduce tension. What I appreciate most is how supported I feel during our sessions. She truly listens and tailors everything to what my voice needs that day. If you're struggling with vocal tension or MTD, Paloma is someone you absolutely want on your team.

I'm not surprised that Paloma has perfect. Five star review on yelp - I'm so glad I went based on…read morethese recommendations when I reached out to her for lessons I had not sung in decades when I began working with Paloma in October, with one very meaningful goal: to prepare Ave Maria for my mother's 80th birthday Mass. Paloma is a seasoned professional with an absolutely beautiful voice, and she made the entire process approachable, easy to digest, and genuinely fun. She taught me how the voice truly works--breath support, diaphragm use, vocal anatomy, resonance, tongue placement, and effective exercises that rebuilt my voice with care and intention. Her depth of knowledge is exceptional, yet she explains everything in a way that feels clear and accessible. Most importantly, I felt extremely comfortable and supported every step of the way. Thanks to Paloma's expertise, patience, and encouragement, I was able to deliver a heartfelt and beautiful tribute to my mother. If you are returning to singing after time away or preparing for something truly meaningful, I cannot recommend Paloma highly enough.

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