For over two years, my sons have been attending classes at Newcastle 4/4--one with Reid for drum…read moreand the other with Travis for guitar. Both instructors have been fantastic! We highly recommend this school.

My family really enjoys our experience with 4/4 School of Music! Reid is a wonderful drum…read moreinstructor. My son looks forward to his weekly lessons because Reid is knowledgeable, friendly, and picks music that interests my son. Whenever I have a question or need to reschedule, their customer service has been quick, responsive, and friendly. Thanks Reid and Bethany!

Malya is patient, encouraging, and takes the time to explain the physiological reason behind the…read moretechniques she teaches.

I am lucky to have found such a great person and singing teacher…read more Mayla is not only caring and understanding but also challenging. Her love and understanding for music shows in the way she teaches and she strives to push me in a positive way towards my goals and my love for music.

I am a very experienced musician - I have taken hundreds of music lessons from dozens of teachers,…read moreon a variety of instruments, and even have a performance degree from an elite music school. And I can say that Carol is one of the best, most dedicated and insightful teachers that I have ever encountered. I had a lot of damage from music school - i.e. "drummers can't sing", "you are tone deaf", etc. and Carol helped me move far past that into a place where I can sing comfortably, confidently, and most important of all, have fun doing it! Carol won't try to fit you into some style of music that you don't enjoy - a lot of teachers think that the only "real" singing is classical, jazz, etc. Carol is more of the Bruce Lee philosophy - she doesn't aim to fit you into a certain "style", she is there to help you produce the best sound that your body can make. We all sound different because we have different physical characteristics and backgrounds, and Carol helps you to understand the fundamentals so that you can fully express yourself without strain or injury. She is comfortable with students of all ranges - some of her students were very experienced musicians like me, and others were total beginners. But we all felt that she had helped us progress in a very big way. One of the biggest surprises of my time with Carol is how much healthier I became. As a child I had asthma, but now I think it may have been just bad breathing technique - no one ever taught me how to breathe! Carol showed me how to breathe in a more relaxed and full-body way, which means that I can run faster and longer, and lift more weight at the gym. That was a surprise! I have also noticed that my speaking voice is better - it is easier for me to talk to groups of people with or without a microphone. Now I can speak more clearly, with less strain and without blowing my voice out. My time with Carol was a very deep learning experience, but also a lot of fun; we miss her here in Chicago. Thanks Carol - you changed my life!

From the owner: I specialize in voice training and vocal coaching such as preparing for a performance…read more I also can teach you basic piano, theory and reading music.

I started at the music factory after seeing some of their flyers, and was taking lessons there for…read morearound a year. I really enjoyed my time with the music factory, and I was connected with some awesome people/great musicians and mentors. I was able to explore many new concepts and even a new instrument, and every step of the way was guided by first class musicians. I highly recommend TMF to anyone, but especially adult students who want expert, in-person lessons! I worked specifically on guitar with Blake and drums with Tim, and both of them were really great at gauging where I was at coming in and helping me figure out where I could grow.

This place is wonderful if you haven't been there try it. They're beautiful instruments and it is a…read moregreat place to go. The employees are very helpful. Put music in your life. You'll find joy try this place. You're gonna love it. You'll thank me later.

When I was in second grade and rehearsing for a class recital, the music teacher pulled me aside…read moreafterward and said, "Marissa maybe you should just move your lips. . ." Ever since then I've had an understandable fear of singing in front of people; A fear that I wanted to conquer. I needed a voice instructor who I could trust, who was easygoing, who had an open mind and a forgiving ear. I found what I needed in Kristin Chambers. Kristin is a talented, multi-faceted performer in her own right, and she put me completely at ease and made it clear that I'd be working at my own pace. She helped me set some realistic goals and then systematically helped me achieve them. I was a beginner and starting out at ground zero; but Kristin pushed me when I needed pushing, and didn't allow me to beat myself up when I was struggling. She was an A+ cheerleader. Because my fear of singing was boarder-line phobia, it's impossible to overstate how awesome it was to find someone willing to take me on, on my own terms and who tailored the instruction specifically to my needs. My brother asked me to sing a song at his wedding this fall. He's my brother and I couldn't refuse, but I first had to face the haunting legacy of that teacher's words. Thank Jeebus for Kristin Chambers because I sang in front of a big crowd in a small church this November and I felt strong, solid, confident, and prepared!

My daughter went to see Kristin for voice lessons a couple of years ago and, though my daughter…read moredecided not to pursue singing as a major hobby, we loved Kristin. She did a great job of helping my girl explore what her voice could do. She was professional, talented, and all around wonderful.

I have been taking piano and vocal lessons with Katherine through the Sound Music School and the…read moreexperience has been fantastic! She has a wonderful grasp of how to present concepts in ways that are useful and easy to understand. Within weeks I could already see myself starting to make progress. She is also fantastic at communicating goals and working on material that is relevant and fun. I've been able to bring in music I'd like to work on, but I've also discovered new music that is thrilling to explore. My weekly lesson has become the highlight of my week! The booking process was incredibly fast and simple. My trial lesson was scheduled within the same week I submitted an inquiry, and by the following week I was already on the regular schedule. If you're in the area and looking to take music lessons, I can't recommend this school highly enough!

I hadn't ever played guitar before, so I decided to give it a try. I was a little nervous in the…read morelessons because my playing was so basic, but my instructor taught me to have patience with myself, practice songs I liked, and I grew week by week! I would 100% endorse this school!

Kuya Mikey is the best vocal coach I've ever had. His…read moreencouragement, support and letting YOU be YOU is something I've never had before. Thank you x3000. Much love and respect your ah-ding and forever mentee Nate

Michael truly has a talent for vocal coaching. I've been to other voice teachers in the past, but…read morecan easily say I feel like I've learned the most and grown the most while working with Michael. He does a great job of making you feel comfortable and confident, and really works with your voice and your goals vs. a one-size-fits-all style of teaching / coaching. I'm so happy I get to work with Michael and have already recommended him to so many people I know. I would highly, highly recommend for anyone at any level that is looking for a vocal coach!

I can't imagine having come across a better intro to the world of voice over. Fun, informative, and…read morein-depth. They take their knowledge and resources and truly give back with an energy that is rare-found in many organizations of it's kind. Shana and Gin have a passion for cultivating voices and it shows in every class, every experience. Thank you both for creating an incredible and open space for learning and discovery. If you're looking to finally take that step, please don't hesitate to look into the Seattle Voice Institute. They even offer a free 30 min call that could help you over that hesitation hump you may have a hard time getting over. Do it, do it, do it!

I really enjoyed the Audiobook Narration course. Shana did a great job covering a massive amount of…read morecontent, as well as giving a lot of feedback and suggestions to each member in the class after our practices in the sound booth. I highly recommend the class!!!