Just checking in to say that my son has been going to this wonderful teacher for about three years…read moreand he's so happy. We love Tanasi.

Not only is Thanasi one of the greatest drummers in the world, but he has got to be one of the…read morefunniest people in the world too. He combined his lessons with funny stories that make practicing drums less of a chore and more of an enjoyable experience. We all want to be like Thanasi. But it takes a lot of practice, that some of us might not have the time for, required to be as good. Take it from me, middle aged mom, making music and working for a living.. Thanasi inspires me to keep going, as much as I suck at playing and practicing. Give him a try!

Absolutely a horribly run school. Bobby, who books everything cannot pick up the phone and forces…read moreyou to correspond via email, yet will not respond to half of the communication while what he does respond to is incomplete. He makes excuses, changes times last minute, and says he's going to fix the air condition in a stuffy warm room for several weeks now. There is one talented teacher (Jett) that I worked with but everything runs through Bobby and his email. You can hardly do anything on the website. I was so frustrated with his antics and interference that I donated the 100 credit I had because he was so clueless and difficult to work with. Do you think he took the time to thank me? Of course he did not.

We love Songsmith LA!! Over this past year we have had…read morevirtual piano lessons with Elizabeth. We adore her and Bobby too. Elizabeth is incredibly patient, kind and a fantastic teacher. It cannot be easy teaching virtually, so we have appreciated all of her efforts. Thank you Songsmith LA!!

Brad is a gifted musician, and also has the patience to teach teenagers! My daughter took about a…read moreyear or so of piano lessons from Brad, and due to my daughter's changing interests we were able to transition to piano & voice lessons for about a year, and finally just voice lessons. Brad provided excellent instruction and challenged my daughter to think about and answer the what and why questions that cropped up. He also worked with my daughter in selecting pieces that she would find enjoyable and challenging. As a Christian, I appreciated very much that he took time out at the beginning of each lesson to 'check-in' with my daughter and open each session with prayer.

Brad is a gift of a teacher. His musical skill is inspiring, as is his attitude. He instills…read moreexcitement in a most genuine way, is always incredibly supportive and truly listens to what the student needs and enjoys while offering pathways into new territory. He will craft lessons attuned entirely with your aspirations at heart, integrating whatever musical genre with however much theory you desire. And during those lessons where I had failed to meet my practice goals, he instantly dissolved any feelings of shame and guilt, redirecting the lesson to something productive anyway. Brad is a wildly talented, positive, caring and genuine human being. Highly, highly recommended!

Steven is an incredible teacher, I can't recommend him enough!!!…read more I am singer-songwriter that came to Steven with limited skills on the guitar and man oh man, he helped me so much. We worked on techniques and theory through different musical styles and rhythmic issues in my own music. He gave me so many tools that elevated my songwriting. He always listened to my concerns and frustrations with guitar and found creative and fun ways to solve them. Steven is an extremely talented musician himself but is also just a joy to be around. He is compassionate, positive and so patient. He really made me feel comfortable and that I was in a safe space, free of judgment - I'm someone who gets really nervous to play so for me, this was very helpful. No matter how you are looking to improve your knowledge of music/skills on guitar, Steven is the guy, he is the best around.

I can now say that I have been playing guitar for the majority of my life. I took lessons for about…read moretwo years in high school, but as an adult student I thought that with the vast amount of resources available online, there was no need for me to take private lessons. I spent years trying on my own to take my playing to the next level and get through various obstacles and challenges, and though there were victories, there were often times that I felt frustrated and discouraged. It often felt that I was learning bits and pieces of information that were a bit disconnected. I felt that I was a good player who had a bag of "guitar tricks," but I was not progressing the way I wanted to as a musician. Finally, I made the decision to try private lessons again. I found Steven here on Yelp, and since taking lessons with him, I have experienced an incredible amount of growth in my musicianship. Steven listened to my concerns and worked to address them with me from my very first lesson. Together we have been working on not only developing my skills as a guitar player, but as a musician, working towards building a more complete understanding of music theory and applying it to the fretboard. I have found that my practice is more focused and inspired because of my work with Steven and that was something I had begun to struggle with on my own. Whether you are just becoming acquainted with the guitar, or you are an accomplished player, Steven has the knowledge and resources to help you fall in love, (or fall in love again) with playing. I can't recommend Steven highly enough. My only regret is not taking the plunge several years earlier. If you can relate to my experience at all, don't isolate yourself or think that just because you've reached a certain level of playing you no longer need guitar lessons. Contact Steven and continue your journey as a musician.

Absolutely the best drum teacher in LA! I feel incredibly…read morelucky to have found such an amazing, caring, and knowledgeable teacher. He is not only an exceptional drummer, but also incredibly patient especially with my schedule, encouraging, and genuinely invested in his students' growth. He has a wonderful way of making lessons fun while still teaching proper technique, discipline, and musicianship. You can tell that he truly loves teaching and cares about his students. He takes the time to understand each student's strengths and challenges and knows exactly how to bring out their confidence and potential. If you're looking for a drum teacher who is talented, professional, patient, and truly cares about his students, I highly recommend him. Without a doubt, one of the best drum teachers in Los Angeles!

Ivo is an amazing drum teacher. My son has taken lessons with Ivo for over a year and loves his…read moreclasses. Ivo is encouraging and engaging, and does a great job communicating music theory to children.

My kids and I started studying piano with James Conroy at Burbank piano lessons over a month ago…read moreand we love him! I'm in my (cough) 40's, and my kids are 6 and 10. He is awesome with catering to each of our levels and keeps it interesting and fun. I basically lined up a week's worth of intro lessons with various teachers and when we got to James my daughter said she loved him and wanted me to cancel the rest of the intros and stay with James. His lessons are fun, informative, as well as laid back which is really nice in terms that he lets the lesson go where it needs to go in order to let things sink in. I think it's really important for my kids to have lessons like that so they don't get bored or uninterested. James is patient, kind, funny and an excellent teacher! We're all very happy with James and I highly recommend him to beginners as well as seasoned pianists. I've been playing piano for about 4 years now and I really wanted to start writing songs on the piano and James happily obliged, and it's really helping me to continue to read notes, and now start memorizing piano chords. We are having such a great time studying with James and I highly recommend him!

My son has been taking piano lessons with James for over 3 years now. He is very professional. At…read morethe same time, he is patient and always trying to find creative way to help my son understand the music. It was great to see my son is getting better on piano. I feel very fortunate that our friends recommended James to us 3 years ago.

I can't recommend Lindsay enough! In just my first month, I learned drum set technique, how to read…read moremusic, drum beats and fills, and even played my first song. Lindsay's teaching style is clear, easy to follow, and she's incredibly patient. She makes sure you feel supported and explains things in a way that just makes sense. Her passion for drumming is obvious, and she genuinely cares about your progress. If you're serious about learning drums, SHE'S THE BEST!

I've been taking weekly drum lessons with Lindsay in Los Angeles for about a year and it's honestly…read morebeen life changing. My playing has improved so much! Lessons are super fun and I actually look forward to practicing now. We work on a balance of technique, groove, exercises, and my favorite songs! We also cover a variety of genres from rock and pop to jazz. As an adult learner, Lindsay is really supportive and patient with me. She makes everything feel doable, even when it's challenging. I leave every lesson feeling motivated and inspired. I've tried a few other instructors but Lindsay is by far the best drum teacher I've ever had.

Sean is truly a voice mechanic. No matter what level of singing you are at, he has the magic touch…read moreto tune up and enhance your voice, His technique and personalized approach can help anyone (And I do mean anyone) improve, I have been going to The Voice Mechanic for several years and he has always made me feel confident before every performance, 5 stars are not enough. The practice rooms make you feel like an actual rockstar and the parking structure right next the building is super convenient,

Sean is awesome. Had my first lesson yesterday after about a year with another coach. While I…read morelearned some good stuff from my first coach and had some break throughs, Seans lesson FAR exceeded anything I had previously learned. It felt like the first time I was actually singing! My voice always felt weak and like I can't sing loud at all but within the first 30 minutes Seans technique brought on a big breakthrough for me. I'm grateful and will be going to see him weekly to further my progress. I highly recommend Sean to anyone trying to take their voice to the next level.