If you're SERIOUS about your kids playing an instrument, first purchase and read "Nurtured by Love"…read moreby Shiniki Suzuki, and then give director Hsin Chi-Lui a call. This school that teaches Suzuki method violin, cello, piano, flute, string bass and classical guitar, is the best around. Last year their 300 students performed an amazing concert at Benaroya Hall. But the music lessons here transcend learning to play an instrument. They teach beauty, love, virtue, discipline, happiness. Great teachers.... great families. They like kids to start young -- 4 yrs old if possible, but will take older students.

This review is based on both my children having taken lessons in the Suzuki method for over 10…read moreyears from PNSM. My daughter who is 17 will be graduating this year, and my son who is 14 still takes lessons. Both are taught by the amazing Dr. Charles Atwood. Let me just say this will be the best decision and educational investment you will ever make for your children. Both of my kids started at the age of 4 and this really changed their lives and wired their minds for music for the rest of their lives. When we started this journey, we had no ambitions about our kids being concert violinists, we just wanted them to enjoy music and hopefully have it be an enriching part of their lives. Now I can say unequivocally that this program wired both of our children's brains to be magically musically literate. My daughter has taught herself several instruments including Piano and Ukulele, based on the musical literacy she gained from study here. The self esteem and confidence gained from performing for so many years in front of a large audience has also has immeasurable value for both our kids. My daughter was lucky enough to play at both Benaroya and Carnegie hall before she was 17 as part of groups related to her High School and to PNSM. This is an amazing school and it has always been an investment we never doubted once. We hope by reading this you will be encouraged to support this non-profit and take the magical journey we did with your kids . The school also has a wonderful program to help your kids get great violins at reasonable/fair prices. Finally what many might not know is this is the oldest Suzuki school in the US. It is where Suzuki method started on US soil.

I absolutely love this class for my daughter. We have enrolled in nearly half a dozen sessions with…read moreMrs. Chrisi and enjoy each one. I am not the best singer nor do I know that most kid friendly songs so these classes give me and my daughter the chance to bond and to learn new songs that are age-appropriate. Mrs. Chrisi is also very good with the kids of all ages, has a great smile and demeanor that makes everyone feel welcome. I would highly recommend seeing what this one of a kind music class is like.

I signed my twins up for this class in January and have only great things to say about it. Mrs…read more Chrisi is very engaging and the activities are appropriate for a wide range of ages. The class is a great balance of singing, dancing, playing with instruments and toys and generally having a fun time. My twins love the class! We do a parent-toddler class on another day of the week that has a music portion to it and Ms. Chrisi's class is so much better. I highly recommend her and her classes!

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!

The website mentions it supports neurodivergent learners but has no trained personnel who can…read morehandle or strategise maladaptive behaviours ( often synonymous with neurodivergent children depending on their level of emotional maturity and cognition ). It may very well be a great environment for neurotypical students but I would strongly discourage parents of neurodivergent children about this school

More Music Therapy options that anywhere else. Wonderful staff; incredibly supportive for young…read moremusicians.

I went in today to have a courtesy appointment to have Eli take a look at my saxophone. Watching…read morehim handle the instrument and diagnose it, it was clear that he has both passion and attention to detail. The conversation showed him to be knowledgeable and a problem solver with lots of ideas for options and reasons. I found him kind, understanding and quick-thinking.

As mentioned above, emails and phone calls aren't getting responses, and the only reviews here are…read morefrom 2013 or earlier, so it seems like the business may not be running anymore. Sad for me, since I live so close.