I have a 4 year old and 6 year old currently with Eric, who we pursued after my older daughter…read moredesperately wanted to be ahead of a friend of hers who was slightly ahead of her after a year at big-box studio. Most studios do the same Faber set of books, page by page, and most of the studios we went to had piano teachers who were mid to good, but overly rely on this structure to get the kids to a certain point. It is a drudge and I felt like if my daughter's friend was ahead there was literally no way we would ever get ahead which deeply demotivated my daughter. Eric is a passionate, energetic and driven teacher and I think there is some self selection that happens with those that go with him. He is what I would call highly attuned: he sees potential in my children that even I am unaware of. But if there is one thing I believe as a parent, if you see a spark, throw gasoline on it. When it comes to piano (and I'm assuming violin / voice, we haven't gotten there yet ;)), Eric is a tankful of kerosene. He is engaging, knowledgeable and a true role model for my children. One thing my husband and I both love in his teaching is on his website of what he teaches, I've attached here. In a period rife with AI anxiety, we are confident of the positive effects of his teaching that have made my daughter more industrious, better at chores, better at practicing and discipline, and being a better citizen and human. I will also comment on a moment where Eric was pretty stern with my daughter that she had to practice more. I personally never achieved anything in music so I thought 5-10 min a couple times a week was fine but she plateaued. After this lesson, she cried about the feedback for days and I asked her what her goal was. For her, it took remembering her competitive side and then leaning into getting better. I also told Eric about what was happening and he was sensitive to her mental state and worked with her to regain psychological safety. In truth, piano is a hard skill! Young children will be uncomfortable if they want to achieve greatness (my 4 year old has no such interest and therefore her lessons and her approach is much more chill. Given her personality, also am pleased that Eric has inspired her to sit and try vs. other studios where she would just cry and tantrum). I also think most piano teachers we had my daughter work with took a very passive approach about her plateauing and I'm thankful he pushed her in this way. His talents don't come free and I will say Eric is a single person managing like 70 students or something crazy like that. So there have been some logistical difficulties when people get sick or scheduling changes. I've learned to lower my expectations there -- because truly, to give my daughter a chance to achieve true excellence with someone so warm and engaging is worth it. I don't know of anyone who can compete with Eric in terms of pushing progress in a way that is effective and instills both a love of music and strong work ethic; the inconveniences of working with this single individual is worth absolutely worth it.

I have studied piano with Eric for two years now, and I wholeheartedly recommend him to students no…read morematter the age or level. He not only has exceptional musical ability and knowledge but is also genuinely kind, caring, and motivating toward his students. Under his teaching, I have succeeded at international competitions, gotten the opportunity to perform at Carnegie Hall, and been accepted into well-regarded summer programs such as the Peabody Institute at John Hopkins University. He is deeply invested in the success of his students both as musicians and as individuals. I appreciate that he challenges students to grow technically and artistically while building a positive and supportive learning environment. He is incredibly thoughtful in his teaching and adapts according to the personality and needs of each student. With his guidance, my love for music and my abilities as a pianist have truly grown so much. I consider myself and other students very fortunate to learn from him.

I went to Starving Musician (Santa Clara) in search of an electric drum amplifier and an Epiphone…read moreSheraton. I was in luck this day as I found both a brand new e-drum amplifier and a used Sheraton at fair prices. Looking the guitar over I noticed the nut for the instrument jack was loose and asked that it be tightened prior to purchasing. On a semi-hollow & hollow body guitars this can be a tedious task, hence why I asked for assistance. The guitar tech, Dimitri, stopped what he was doing and went above and beyond my expectations to remedy the problem. It was not a quick fix and he kept me updated throughout the process. Starving Musician is my first stop when looking for music gear. They have been around as long as I can remember and offer the best trade-in value for your used gear. Always a great experience.

Basically a great place for nice condition used equipment at decent prices with sales people to…read morehelp you with your selection. You can also sell some of your stuff here. However, sometimes.... ? A few days ago, I got this... I came in to sell or consign an 8 track reel to reel Tascam 38 in hardly used, pristine condition, value $800-1,000+. I was told that they do not sell this kind of thing and to go to Rasputin or Street Light. ????

I am writing this feedback about our kid piano teacher when Mr. Taylor, who was a friendly and…read moreexcellent teacher, left the Bravo Conservatory. After his departure, my kid's new teacher was not as kind and had a commanding attitude towards both students and parents. Her responses to our questions were also not very pleasant. As a result, we intend to find a different place for my kid to continue her piano lessons.

It was good while it lasted. In the beginning we had great teachers and my kids really thrived…read morewith them. But all the amazing teachers that our kids had left (not sure why or what was going on!) and the new ones weren't really up to the standard of the previous ones nor worth spending the time and money.

Excellent teaching staffs & many services are offered. They have multiple locations for after…read moreschool programs. I highly recommend this school to all my friends and family.

We've had a fantastic experience with Yamaha's early childhood music program in Cupertino--…read morestarting with the Apple Class (ages 3-4) with Miss Sammi, a super caring and patient smiley teacher, and now continuing in JMC 1 (ages 4-5) with Miss Yuyu, whose teaching is lively and engaging. After trying several Bay Area programs that lacked consistency or a clear curriculum, Yamaha music programs stood out immediately. The teachers are stable, caring, experienced, and truly skilled in early music education. Each class blends singing, rhythm, ear training, movement, and keyboard work in a well-structured, age-appropriate sequence, so kids stay engaged and build real musical foundations without feeling overwhelmed. What we love most is balance: a joyful group setting where children learn together and cheer each other on singing and dancing, paired with plenty of individual attention. Our child has made remarkable progress--going from not reading music to recognizing melodies, understanding basic music theory, playing simple songs, and even making up little tunes at home. He looks forward to every class and comes out smiling, more confident each week. The school culture is equally impressive. Director Miss Su actively creates performance and growth opportunities--from the annual recital and internal competitions to community outreach, like sharing music at senior centers--so children of all ages and levels can step on stage, build confidence, and feel proud of their effort. Teachers also share Bay Area concert listings, encouraging families to listen, learn, and enjoy music together beyond the classroom. If you're looking for a fun, supportive, and truly effective start in music, we highly recommend Yamaha (especially the Apple and JMC 1 class in Cupertino). It's given our child a solid musical foundation, a love of learning, and the confidence to share music with others. We as parents, highly recommend Yamaha's music program and will continued !!!

Bought this Halo Guitar around 2010-2011…read more Wanted to get my Tremolo bridge locked to use with my DAW but was not able to take the bridge out. Was super frustrated so I gave Halo Guitars a call. They were able to take me in as an appointment. They helped me loosen and extract the bridge honoring their Limited Lifetime Warranty. I highly recommend Halo Guitars and really do value their customer service. Thank you Jeff for your professionalism and patience.

Nice guys! Custom import stuff. Original designs. Very friendly. Check them out if you're in the…read morearea.

Our daughter has spent three years with Lena. She has completely transformed our daughter during…read morethis time period, resulting in her reaching a level that has far exceeded our expectation. Lena treated her like her own child. Her focus in tonal quality, technique, and artistic expression really helped pave the way for our daughter's future success. We will be forever grateful.

I took my boys to this piano school last year, and while I liked the teacher, I decided to take my…read morekids out of this place. The owner told me we needed a different teacher for my younger son, who was on a different level, and after a few weeks, when I asked if she had a teacher available on certain days, she responded rudely. I thought maybe it was an email miscommunication, so I called her. She said why should she accommodate for your schedule while students are driving from far away on any available days. Unbelievably, I was shocked by her rudeness and aggressive tone. She told me not to call her again; otherwise, she would charge me 200 dollars :-) That was an epic experience. I decided to share my experience here in case it's helpful to others. Overall, we had a good teacher but unprofessional management; I was not OK with such rudeness and didn't want my kids to learn Piano in such an environment.

My 6-year old son just completed a week-long music camp at Joyful Melodies. In only one week, he…read morelearned to play several notes on multiple instruments such as violin, harp, keyboard, and recorder. This was taught in a class with several kids, which is no easy task. All he wants to do now is play music. My only regret is that they are located far from our home. If they were closer, I would sign him up for lessons in a heartbeat.

Highly highly recommend Beethoven beginners and little Mozart with Mr Thomas. He has created such a…read morewonderful nurturing environment for the kids. I love his teaching style , His ability to break down complex concepts into manageable pieces is amazing! He's just the right amount of goofy and silly while also being firm when he needs to be. We feel really lucky to have found this place. My kids have learned so much while also having fun.