School of Rock Austin off of Anderson Lane is a wonderful place. The Music, Director and teaching…read morestaff as well as the General Manager and the office staff all work together very closely to ensure the best for each of their students seven days a week. They really care about their students and their program. My sons have had wonderful experiences at the school and have grown as people as well as musicians . Being a part of the SOR performance program has given them a sense of belonging as well as lifted their self-esteem. My eldest son was able to get a lucrative job, though he is still an older teenager due to his knowledge and hard work at SOR in addition to some other great qualities he has. SOR is a place where students up to 18 years old can be themselves and discover music and get a chance to perform in actual venues in this wonderful city that is so much defined by music. Adult students have the chance to learn instruments or singing that they may have always wanted to learn, but never had a chance, for others, it proves to be a great activity be where they can develop skills make friendships. They too get to perform in venues. All of the students have one-on-one lessons with professional musicians. I just can't say enough good things about it, and I know that my children are better for having been a part of the SOR family.

TLDR: The only good thing about this location is the teachers. They are incredible. However, the…read moredirectors at this location are extremely unethical in their practices, and they're following suit of the massive corporate chain above them. The teachers really are incredible. I know many kids have had a great experience because of them! They work hard and care about what they do. They also only make about $15/lesson, while parents are paying more than 5x that per lesson. That's at least $55 that goes... somewhere else.... These incredible teachers are refused benefits including health insurance. They are forced to apply for government assistance and charitable aid to get coverage. Indeed, there is a local nonprofit that provides assistance to musicians whose employers otherwise refuse to: HAAM. This location even unashamedly uses their students to fundraise for HAAM, showing the world what good philanthropists they are, while their own employees have to rely on them to afford health insurance. If your child does go there and shows enough talent or drive, they will be pressured to audition for the "B-Team." This is a great opportunity for kids to play gigs in front of audiences, especially if that's what they're passionate about. Unfortunately, however, this group of students is exploited and overworked. They are used as free marketing and labor at events, and the number of required weekends can be overburdensome and lead to burnout. Just be wary, and know a lot of the group quit this year. If your child is set on a rock-star dream, learning covers, and playing on stage at a venue in a rockband setting, more power to them! It's a lot of fun, and there are other great alternatives. BandAid is a great choice, or even the southwest location of School of Rock (private franchise). If your child is set on learning an instrument or furthering their musical education, please consider other options first. This School of Rock location is a corporate franchise, where money is valued over people, and the two directors take full advantage of their employees and students. Private instructors abound, all for less money and more learning, especially music theory and even just reading music. It will also be cheaper, since you'll pay teachers directly, and not the overhead of an international corporate chain, which is only a mere portfolio of an even more massive company, Youth Enrichment Brands. At the end of the day School of Rock is a business owned by an even bigger business. With a CEO, shareholders, profit margins to hit, and money to make. They will put profit over people at every level, despite their convincingly authentic appearances. The music director even makes some of his serious leadership decisions by rolling a die, as if it's a game to him? Our kids deserve better. -From a parent of a former student and spouse of a former teacher.

My 13 year old absolutely loved this camp and learned so much. His favorite part was collaborating…read morewith other kids, writing songs and performing on stage. He also loved getting to work on the other elements that go into a performance (animation, branding, merch, etc.) We'll definitely be back to camp and hope they introduce additional weeks of camp next summer and maybe some additional workshops/opportunities for learning. The staff was truly amazing and really had a way of getting the best out of the kids. Highly recommend for any child interested in any aspect of music.

My 15 yo learned so much in the "Advanced Songwriting and Composition" camp and the "Intro to…read moreAbleton" camp. He was engaged and used the skills on the camp projects as well as his independent music projects. He learned skills that he will use through out his journey in the music field. The instructors, the organization and the true commitment to making these opportunities accessible set MFML apart from the rest!

Great private lesson and class options! Awesome teachers, love this place and highly recommend to…read moreall parents

Our family have been part of the Armstrong community for many years and I just love what they do…read more We've done their music together classes, their little Mozart classes, and private lessons. During the pandemic we did their virtual classes and even had a virtual birthday party with one of their teachers facilitating the music activity. Their staff is warm, kind, and experienced.

I appreciate that my student's teacher tailors her lessons to meet his individual needs, and that…read morethe front desk staff are so welcoming and professional in their interactions with me. We both look forward to his weekly voice lessons!

My oldest has been going to Orpheus for her piano and music lessons since 2012. In 2014, I got my…read moreyoungest to go as well. I especially like Orpheus philosophy that learning a music instrument needs to be backed by a strong theory. When I was growing up, my piano teacher taught me to play piano, but never taught me music theory. I feel I'm missing some music foundation. I think my kids will have a richer musical life knowing a decent amount of music theory. I like the fact that we spend approximately equal amount of time on theory (in a group) and on instrument lesson (individually). Another aspect I like about Orpheus is the opportunities to collaborate amongst students. Orpheus' annual Friendship Concert where multiple kids collaborate to perform a duet or triplet is just about my favorite event of the year.

This review is specifically for Sarah - the Violin, Flute, and Piano teacher. She is fantastic! Our…read moredaughter has been working with Sarah on the piano for over a year now... and her skills have definitely improved with Sarah's expert guidance. Sarah's approach is very fun and inviting. You or your child will very much enjoy your time learning to read music and play one of these three instruments from Sarah. Sarah is a self-described Music "nerd", and her passion for music is contagious. You'll thank me later. Sarah is the best. Text her directly at 440-935-4599 to secure one of her spots afterschool on Mondays and Wednesdays. Special arrangements maybe available for Thursdays and the occasional Sunday... since Sarah performs professionally outside and only teaches part-time. Cheers!

Ty Hurless has taught my son for about six months now, shepherding him patiently as he learns…read more electric guitar. My son loves it, and it's all due to Ty. He's a master teacher with a real gift for seeing asset in every student. He also takes kids seriously -- no question is too silly, no comment dismissed. I feel so lucky we found him!! Ty also sings lead in The Damn Torpedoes, a Tom Petty Tribute band. My son feels like he's famous every week, learning from Ty. And once he saw his teacher play live, he was hooked. Ty and Red Leaf are true South Austin gems!!

We had such a delightful birthday party here and I would do it again in an instant! Not only does…read morethis place run like a well oiled machine, they had these kids make frittata bakes, crepes, fruit kebabs, cinnamon rolls, decorate cupcakes, and sing happy birthday in a 2 hour block with a minute to spare. The cooking space is very clean and they're careful to insist on and demonstrate good cross-contamination protocol with kids. My girl had so much fun, and I didn't do a single thing. Just a lovely experience overall

The interior is adorable, and the employees were kind and welcoming. My son had a wonderful time…read morehere--he got to create several treats, all of which were delicious. I highly recommend this place for kids who want to learn more about cooking or just have a fun and engaging experience!

Awesome experience with this music school. Organized, honest and…read more very helpful in every way.. Very qualified instructors for students of any age and any skill level.

My daughter has been a proud GAMA student for well over a year now, and while we're incredibly…read morehappy with her progress, we're even more proud of how much she enjoys playing piano and her time with her caring teacher, Ms. Danielle. GAMA's thoughtful and always cheerful manager, Wade, was incredibly thoughtful about the pairing these two fun-loving souls together. Keep up the great work!

Abigail is amazing! As an adult beginner in violin I was nervous about how it would go. Abigail is…read moregreat at adjusting the lesson to ensure it's challenging but supportive. This gave me more confidence in my ability to play. I love the practice sheet she creates each week, which helped me to keep a consistent practice. I think her focus on form and getting the basics in the first few lessons really helped me to pick up violin more quickly.

We can't say enough great things about Ms. Abi! We absolutely love her. My daughter has been…read morestudying the violin with Ms. Abi for over a year and a half now. Ms. Abi is a very gifted and patient teacher. She is terrific at learning and adjusting her teaching methods to best serve her student's needs, helping them succeed at their own pace. My daughter always looks forward to her lessons with Ms. Abi, and goes home saying,"That was fun!"