We're very happy we found Tosheff Piano Studio. Our son started with Ilia when he was in 4th grade…read moreand only stopped (for now) because he left for college. Ilia is such a wonderful teacher. Very encouraging, supportive and positive. He really makes it a point to get to know his students. What's even better is that Ilia allows students to learn music that they truly want to play while still learning the needed technical skills that can be used for any kind of music. To top it off, lessons can be done in person or online, and still get the same quality of learning regardless. We have no doubt our son's love for music will continue on throughout his life and we can't thank Ilia enough for that.

Velly has been a wonderful piano teacher for my daughter (9 y.o). We started taking classes around…read morea year ago, and my daughter made outstanding progress. Velly offers her the support and assurance that she can play simple as well as complex compositions. Each week, my daughter eagerly anticipates her lessons. Velly and Ilia are highly professional piano mentors and it is a great pleasure to have them as teachers. I enjoy being present in each class, I feel like it is a new small performance every week that recharges me for a week. Velly is an amazing piano teacher, mentor, and composer. I would strongly recommend taking the first class and seeing how exceptional she is.

My wife have been bringing our daughter here for the last couple of months. We absolutely love it!…read more Shannon is an amazing teacher! You can tell she has a heart for teaching and a passion for music, and it comes out in every class and in all aspects of the class, even down to the smallest of details. She is so patient and kind with all the kiddos. There is always a wide variety of activities each class so that the kids' attention never starts to wander out of boredom. Participants also receive extra materials to take home so that our little ones can continue playing and practicing throughout the week. We are very much looking forward to continuing our classes here. We can't recommend it enough. Parking is street parking, but it's usually not too difficult finding a space nearby. The class sizes are always manageable - never empty, but never too crowded that you feel like your child won't get proper instruction.

Just had my first music class with my 10 month old and it was amazing! Exactly what I was looking…read morefor! Such a wonderful and engaging environment. I highly recommend it! Just signed up for their membership :)

Love Dr. Jeff. He is committed to our kids' piano journey and spends time to explain what the boys…read moreare working on. He has opened his home and heart to the well being of the community and is a great asset. Our older son has a great chemistry with his Jeff and waits eagerly every week to see him and share stories of interests. He is also a great listener.

My two daughters have been taking piano lessons from Jeffrey for several years now and they…read morecontinue to grow as musicians thru his gentle guidance (and a friendly push from their parents once in a while, too). Jeffrey is a sweet guy who takes the time to learn how to best teach each student individually -- I've seen it time and again with my girls. He keeps things fresh by encouraging them to pick songs they actually like rather than only focusing on songs from their respective technique books and he puts no undue pressure on the kids to move forward: their own pace generally works just fine. I've recommended him to several friends -- whose kids are now students -- and I'll continue to do so in the future. We're lucky he lives so close to us.

Pete is a great guitar teacher - calm, patient, and reassuring. He gets that students proceed at…read moretheir own paces, and he can accommodate any level of talent/skill or motivation and help guide the aspiring guitarist to their best new level. I also really appreciate his enthusiasm for teaching and for music/guitar. He brings fresh interest and energy to every session. Pete is also deeply familiar with a broad range of songs, bands, and music types+styles, and can engage with students regardless of the kind of music they want to work on. We are all fortunate to have access to a teacher like Pete Risi!

Pete is an excellent guitar teacher. As an absolute beginner, his class allowed me to start…read morebuilding a daily practice and understand the building blocks of reading notes, scales, beginning chords.. he is patient and kind. I would highly recommend him as a guitar teacher.

Dave is an amazing teacher! I took lessons with him for a couple months while I was off of work and…read morewanted to use the time to get better at guitar. I'd been teaching myself for a while but was struggling a lot with the physical technique and hitting roadblocks. Dave helped me get way, way further than I ever have with the instrument in a very short time. He's patient, friendly, and really good at breaking things down in a way that's easy to understand. He helped me get past my struggles with bar chords, taught me better ways to think about switching my fingers quickly between chords, and in a short amount of time also had me reading tablature, finger picking, and more. He's a master of the instrument and can definitely teach you anything you want to learn in a practical way. Definitely recommend him if you're looking for a great teacher!

I can't recommend Dave highly enough! From my very first lesson, Dave has been instrumental in my…read moreguitar-playing journey. He guided me from learning the basics to performing full songs that I had always dreamed of playing (like tunes from the Allman Brothers and Grateful Dead). With his help, I improved from being a 'lonely couch player' to playing in a band and even performing at the Santa Monica Pier! Dave not only has a deep understanding of guitar but also has a real gift for teaching. Beyond his expertise, Dave is genuinely a great person. He brings a positive and encouraging attitude to every session, making each lesson something to look forward to. It's clear that he cares deeply about his students' progress and takes a personal interest in their success--even though it's been years since my last lesson, he still checks in on my progress and asks how I'm doing. If you're looking to make real progress with a supportive, talented teacher, look no further than Dave!

This is a warning for anyone who's considering employment here or working with Valery Goldes. I…read morehighly recommend reading this to the end. Thanks. In late January, prior to my move to LA, I was hired by Val as an in-home piano instructor with a mutual understanding that although I wouldn't have a full roster of students yet, I would start out with at least one student and build. Up until late May when I reached out to Val for the final time, I had worked a total of 0 seconds for him. After three months, I had asked him multiple times for work, offered to drive far distances to accommodate any student, and he had ghosted me for a month. I couldn't believe it when he said that there were no students available for me in the entire Los Angeles area. Now, I'm fully aware that I moved here voluntarily as a working musician. But I didn't come here blindly. I had accepted Val's offer under the mutual understanding that I would at least start with one student or have work available very soon (part time into full time). Would I have taken this job if he had been transparent about the lack of any demand for teachers in LA (which I find extremely hard to believe) and that it could be a long time until I start working? NO. LA is a popular destination for working musicians and I know how important it is for us to secure work here. I know a few myself who moved or are planning to. So with this in mind, I explained to Val that if I'm not given any work soon, I have no choice but to warn others about taking a job with him, because there's a strong chance they won't get any, like me! But guess what? Instead of understanding my real need for work (you know, as someone he hired to...work), he started by insisting that I call him over a recorded line. When I refused, he fired me and said that if I tell anyone about this, he would sue me for "defamation". I never laughed so hard in my life. At least give me some work before you fire me haha. So, I proceeded to explain to him that most businesses don't threaten to sue people for leaving reviews or talking with other people because they reflect the individual experience of the reviewer. They understand that the validity of the testimony should be left to the reader's discretion. So it's very telling that he'd threaten me like that. I'm not scared one bit about his threats, and I made that loud and clear for him. Lol After this ordeal, I talked more with fellow musicians and teachers around the city. Many of them related to my experience and said to watch out for things like this in future jobs, especially to avoid an experience as nasty as this one. For anyone interested, I have all the emails and texts ready to share. Thank you.

Valery has been my piano instructor for the past several months. I was a raw beginner when I…read morestarted lessons with him and have been astonished with how quickly I have been able to grasp some of them more difficult concepts. Reading music was completely new to me and the way he walked me through and offered exercises has made this difficult and intimidating process much more simplified. He's an absolute professional and has an impressive commitment to his role. The guidance I've gotten from this man has been extraordinary and it has really helped me build a commitment to the piano which I did not have before. Definitely recommend for anyone at any level.

Rachel is not only an amazing piano teacher to my two girls (ages 9 and 5), but she is also such a…read morelovely human being. She connects with each child to help them understand music in a way that is specifically catered to them. Even when my daughter was just three years old, Rachel developed a brilliant system to teach her piano, and it worked. As a piano student myself growing up, I wanted my kids to develop a love for piano that lasted for life -- Rachel listened to my dream and is turning it into reality. She is multi-talented and uses those talents to inspire a love for music and piano in my kids. I cannot say enough wonderful things about her, and I'm so grateful we have found her!

Rachel is amazing! I've played instruments most of my life but didn't start piano until recently…read more(well into adult life)... I wanted a teacher with experience in multiple instruments/styles, so I was lucky to find Rachel. She was very quick to understand my musical background and helped me adapt my existing knowledge to the piano while leaving room for brushing up on theory/sight reading/etc. I can only imagine how this adaptable approach to teaching works wonders with her younger students. Whether or not you have any musical background, she's a great option and you'll be lucky to have her!

Mark Sly taught me how to play guitar for three years, starting from the age of 13 until 16. He…read moremanaged to keep my interest in the instrument, while still teaching me the fundamentals of music and guitar playing. He built my skill level to an impressive level in only 3 years. Mark is one of the most honest people I have ever met, was always on time, and was prompt and courteous in calling if he was going to be late, or unable to make an appointment. Not to mention, he always had the best rate we could find. He has a true talent for teaching and clearly loves his job, which makes for a more enjoyable experience for everyone involved. I have, and would recommend him to anyone who was interested in learning how to play.

Mark Sly is an AMAZING teacher! I have been playing guitar for several years and decided to take…read moresome lessons to improve my abilities. The moment I sat down with Mark, I knew I had made the right decision when choosing him to be my teacher. Not only is he an incredible guitarist, he is very knowledgeable about all things music and is able to explain it in a way that is relevant and easy to understand. I learned more in five weeks of taking his lessons than I had learned in ten years of playing guitar! Mark is patient, supportive, and very motivating. I HIGHLY recommend him to anyone! Whether you are new to guitar or just want to improve in a couple areas, Mark is your guy!!!