My daughter had the pleasure of having Valerie Alfonso as her piano teacher for the past five…read moreyears, and has been an excellent experience. Starting lessons at the age of 7, my daughter has gained confidence with performing in front of an audience, reading music and has an overall appreciation for music all thanks to Valerie's incredible teaching. From the very beginning, Valerie created a welcoming and nurturing environment that made learning fun and engaging (throughout Covid, too). Her patience and dedication, while also tailoring the experience to each of her students is unmatched. She provided just the right amount of challenge (and encouragement) to my daughter for her to move outside of her comfort zone and learn how to play the more complex pieces of music. Valerie not only excels in connecting with children, she makes each lesson enjoyable while at the same time instilling a strong foundation in music theory and technique. The recitals and performances organized by Valerie are always well-prepared, and each comes with a fun theme -- doing so makes the feelings of nervousness a student may be feeling (especially their first recital) lessened because Valerie doesn't put unnecessary pressure on her students and continually cultivates an environment of creativity and fun. I am immensely grateful for the positive impact that Valerie has had on my daughter's musical journey. It is because of the foundation Valerie created and cultivated over the last five years that my daughter felt the confidence to register for the middle school band. If you're looking for a piano teacher who is not only highly skilled but also kind, encouraging and passionate about teaching, look no further than Valerie Alfonso. Thank you Valerie, for five wonderful years of music education and memories!

Mrs. Alfonso is a very great piano teacher! She is very patient when teaching and never pushes a…read morestudent to do a piece. My two kids have been with her for 8 years and they are very happy. Mrs. Alfonso is the greatest (not "one of") piano teacher my kids have been with! I recommend her to you whether you or your kids are just starting piano or they are achieving to more excellence. Kerwin Li (Elk Grove, CA)

I just wanted to share what a fantastic experience we've had at New Songs in East…read moreSacramento--especially with Ms. Terry! Our daughter has been learning music here, and Ms. Terry has truly made a lasting impression. She's always welcoming, patient, and incredibly kind with her students. The way she guides them--with genuine care, encouragement, and warmth--really sets her apart. It's rare to find a teacher who connects so naturally with her students, and Ms. Terry does exactly that. She's such a valuable asset to the organization, and we feel very lucky to have her as part of our daughter's musical journey. Highly recommend!

Music classes for little kids. Is it chaotic? YUP. Is it noisy? YUP. Do the kids enjoy themselves…read moreand learn at least a little something about music? YUP. Look, for my experience (a just turned 4 year old), it is a good general exposure to music. Learn songs, sing, improvise, learn a bit about rhythm. All good. Is your kid going to walk out of here the next child prodigy? Well, maybe your kid is, but generally speaking, nah. But it will give them an introduction to music instruction that can be foundational for their next steps in development (piano lessons, anyone?). I believe that the school offers more than just the classes for the REALLY little ones, so maybe that transition to the next step can happen right here. The instructors are very patient, and boy, you need it with some of these kiddos. We'll keep going for a while, at least!

Expensive instrument rental. If you need an instrument go find someone to borrow from or go buy…read moreonline or something. I haven't played my trumpet since elementary school and I wanted lessons to re-learn the basics. The guy never answered my questions so I left. As for piano lessons, I'm pretty sure you can find someone in your neighborhood to teach you. There are a bunch of people out there who have the talent of piano playing.

Horrible customer service. The teacher is always sick and they make their son teach the lesson…read moreinstead. Very unprofessional.

Simply the best! A little pricey, but you get what you pay for, yeah? Our daughter has flourished…read morein the 5+ years she has been here! Voice lessons (thank you sooo much Stevie), guitar lessons (thank you Mike), and the innumerable group leaders in the Performance Bands Sophia has participated in. Our daughter, now 14, once shy, now fearlessly performed for her Middle School Awards Ceremony! You can't "buy" confidence & grace under pressure...unless maybe your child attends SOR! Thank you SOR Elk Grove! Rock on! As we leave for Tennessee, Sophia will continue at SOR (Knoxville). Again, thank you! :)

I went to a concert this past weekend to watch my nephew at Silt Winery. He is a student at School…read moreof Rock. He and other students gave an amazing show! I was so impressed. I can see that these kids love to showcase their talent. Great job kids. And to the teachers - Thank you for helping the students discover their passion for music and for making each lesson fun and engaging. Your influence has been instrumental in their growth as a musician. Thank you for your patience and dedication. Bravo to you!

My son has been learning piano with Jeri for about a year now. He has improved a lot. Thank you!read more

My 6yo daughter has been taking piano lessons from Jeri for several months. After just a few wks,…read moreshe was able to play the Old McDonald song and memorize it too! Jeri is great with kids and very patient! Her passion for music is transparent in her teaching style. I definitely recommend her for anyone who is looking to take piano lessons at any level.

Teacher Liz at Music Yard has been wonderful for my daughter's piano lessons. She does such a great…read morejob building confidence while helping her learn and improve each week. Liz is patient, encouraging, and keeps my daughter motivated and on track with her progress. What we appreciate most is how she also helps guide us as parents so we know how to support our daughter's practice and learning at home. It really feels like she's invested in her success. We're very grateful for Teacher Liz and the positive learning environment she creates. Highly recommend her for anyone looking for a supportive and skilled piano teacher!

Poor customer service. I took an instrument to them to be repaired, called them 6 weeks later and…read morethey did not know where my instrument was. Megan said they would call me back. I called them back later that day and the next day, the manager did not bother to get on the phone with me but was relaying messages to Megan on the phone. They assured me they would be calling me back. The next day. I received a text message letting me know it would be six more weeks and the manager would update me. I had yet to talk to a manager or receive an apology. I texted back that it was unacceptable since they already had it 6 weeks and they lost it. They said they would try to get it done as soon as possible. Two weeks later I was informed the manager would be picking up the instrument and would contact me. A week later Gabe contacted me and was very apologetic for the situation. This was the first apology that I had received. Gabe is the reason this review got one star. He went above and beyond to apologize, communicate and called me more than once. I did get the instrument back. However, when I went to go pick it up, Megan acted like she did not want to help me or recognize that I was in the store. I paid over $300 to have the instrument fixed and my daughter informed me not all the pads were replaced. Very disappointed in this music store and the customer service received. I will be using a different music store in the future

My iPad was stolen and taken to Golden-N-Pawn. The owner did not purchase my iPad from the person…read morewho took it. However the owner gave me excellent advice regarding where he thought my iPad was taken to, which was next door to Wireless Repair. 2 weeks after claiming they did not have my iPad Wireless Repair finally gave my iPad back to me.

They literally rip you off and tell you how worthless your items are and and when you go and sell…read moreit on. Ebay the system they supposedly use you end up making more than they would ever pay you. Either these want your money by lying to you or really are delusional