We are very happy with Jan Pequeño's guitar teaching. Our…read more13yr old daughter wanted to learn guitar. Although I am a decent guitar player-- I am self taught and wanted my daughter to get formal training and independent lessons so she could start off on the right foot. That decision was a good one since Jan has her reading music and practicing proper techniques; and she loves it! Jan is organized, he tracks progress and is patient at the same time. My daughter is progressing well and enjoys her lessons with Jan. I highly recommend Jan if your child has an inclination to learn guitar.

Jan has been teaching guitar to our 11 year old daughter for almost a year now and we have nothing…read morebut good things to say about him. He is extremely patient and very engaged in his teaching approach. We were looking for someone to come and give lessons in home opposed to going to a school, because we like the flexibility if we needed it. We understand that life happens and he is always willing to work around a change just like we are. He has a structured lesson plan, book and assigns weekly homework for our daughter to practice daily. A school talent show popped up and our daughter is very shy, yet when she heard about it she was eager to join. We are sure the lessons have inspired a great deal of confidence in her. Jan sorted out what songs would be feasible and was willing to double our weekly lessons to ensure that she would be prepared(he even gave a dual lesson with her and her partner who was signing). The performance was great and we have him and our daughter's hard work to thank. I really can't fit enough information in a review to state how great of a find he has been. If you are thinking about lessons, try him out and see how you or your kid vibe with him.

Our teen granddaughter took Voice Lessons with Christine Lao through Raffia Music. Christine was…read moreeasy to work with and flexible if we needed a schedule change. She helped our granddaughter prepare for a theater audition and we saw her vocal skills and her confidence soar! She received many positive comments during her audition and the difference before and after voice lessons were noticeable! Highly recommend!

Love this studio!! Woman owned!…read more My daughter is now 7 and has been taking lessons here since she was 4. I took piano lessons from age eight until age 16 and wanted a place that could start my daughter sooner. Raffia Music Studio was the only one that would start my kid at 4, plus it offers so many other types of musical instruments, voice and performance training. I am a serious researcher. I have always made exhaustive lists weighing the pros and cons of any endeavor. After researching several studios, I decided this was the one! Consistency is key in becoming good. We've had the same teacher since we began 3 years ago. Srimal is not only a teacher, but performs regularly with a band around town. I appreciate when a teacher also honors their craft by doing it. Srimal is very patient. Works to get the best out of his students. Pushes them, but also meets them where they are. Every winter, there is a recital where you get to enjoy seeing all the students performing their pieces. I highly recommend Raffia Music Studio!

Awesome employees! They were very respectful, don't look to get money, but look for which violin…read morebest suits you. I suggest looking for instruments in their website and booking an appointment when buying something. Definitely coming again!

As soon as I walked into the store, a staff member greeted me and offered help--even though he…read morelooked busy handling some paperwork. He asked what I needed, and I explained that my acoustic guitar had a broken peg tuner. I already had the replacement part with me, so I handed it over. Instead of jumping straight into recommendations or upselling, he immediately tried to fix it on the spot. Once he confirmed it was repairable, he quickly cut the string, replaced the tuner, and got everything back in place. The whole process took less than 10 minutes! I live in Carson, so driving out to Lakewood and getting it fixed the same day was such a relief. This guitar isn't for professional use--it's for my daughter who's just starting to learn--so having it ready right away saved me a lot of time and hassle. He even tuned it by ear in seconds, which was really impressive. Overall, a smooth and pleasant experience. I really appreciated the quick, no-nonsense service and would definitely come back again for future repairs!

Not enough good things to say about Dirk!!!! I reached out to him to fix a guitar that was broken…read moreby a student. Soon as I told him I was a teacher, he said he would do his best to fix it for free!!!!!!! This guitar had a BAD break! Dirk fixed it!!! Made it look brand new and it sounds great!!!! He was reliable with communication. Even worked with me for crazy hours of drop off and pick up. He's amazing and I will definitely be back!!! Thanks Dirk!!!

2 stars because of the solid selection, but not the greatest customer service. As a musician, I…read moreappreciate a shop run by artists, who know gear inside and out. My experience at guitar safari was worse than going to guitar center

Review #856 2025-028…read more This is an old review drafted just before COVID-19 lockdown & forgot to finish my thoughts. My daughter, going through her Jack of all trades & master of none at the time, was thinking of trying an instrument: violin or piano. We didn't have the space for a piano but could do a keyboard, & was debating over the violin. I did a search & found Bravo! Music School; the school had a roster of 15 teachers with a wide variety of instruments, including guzheng (古筝), a Chinese plucked zither. I spoke with Melissa, the receptionist & owner's daughter, who suggested my almost 4 YO might be interested in their weekly Saturday Pre-K music class (can't remember the exact name), teaching music fundamentals & games with parent participation. I think it either 5 or 6 weeks? Parents & children play instruments, games, dance, etc. I also purchased an intro lesson & waited until H was ready for the intro; the instrument wasn't specified as long as we made a reservation & the teacher was available. M had a good ol' time in class with toddlers more or less his age. His musicality was a tad off, but he loved the music that he was making. One time when we were waiting for class to start, Teacher Michael was showing my LO alternative ways to drum (table, box, magazines) & he made beats happen... M was nodding & shaking along. It was soooooo cute! Then COVID-19 happened, followed by a lockdown. M missed out on possible drumming lessons & grew out of this interest by the time we felt comfortable going out. We never tried that violin intro & when H started middle school, she signed up for band (playing the flute) & I had forgotten about the paid intro lesson. Fast forward 4 years later, I was going through my drafts & saw BMS bookmarked & rough drafted that I contacted the school & asked to redeem lesson. Melissa no longer works at the school, & Jihi (assuming she's the current receptionist) couldn't find my 2019 deposit receipt. It took a couple of back & forth calls/texts before it was located & added back to their system because we're not active/regulars. We booked a 30-min. flute lesson with Teacher Colleen on 11/20/23; at this time, H was in 8th grade & has been a flutist for 2+ years. It no longer sounds like noise, but music, though the transitions are noticeable & not fluid. I'm hoping with some pointers, she can improve her skills & discover her passion for playing. She does enjoy the concerts & occasional competitions with the perk of playing/marching at an amusement park, then staying the day for play. Teacher Colleen was warm & welcoming, allowing me to sit-in on the lesson. The private room was tight & being in that proximity to their flutes was a bit much for my ears, but I get a personal view of the music school's lesson, techniques, & teacher's personality. Colleen is skilled in directing & instructing H, working on her tempo & musicality, as well as providing immediate feedback for her to improve on the next measure. I would have loved for H to continue with private lessons (reasonable rates: $356.96/8 lessons: $46/lesson - 3% discount) but she wasn't committed to learning/improving her skills; I later found out she was only interested in band for their extracurricular activities. Bravo! Music School teaches piano, violin, guitar/ukulele, vocals, drumset, guzheng, & band instruments. Through The Strings Connection, on-site rental & sale of violin family instruments are offered; the rental program is ideal for younger students that might not be ready for a commitment or trading up to larger sized instruments. Contact Cordi/The Strings Connection at 310-377-0803 for more info. Lessons are offered onsite or online at an introductory rate for the 1st lesson, & the same options are available for private lessons that are independently created by each teacher for every student. General Policy & Payment/Scheduling: When signing policy, you're also granting any video, audio, or photos taken by The School may be used in their marketing efforts. $50 cash/credit card deposit per family to guarantee lesson appointment times; deposit is refunded at the final lesson. Teacher Substitution: The School will either provide a substitute or reschedule the lesson. If you're looking to introduce music & specialized lessons for your child, I recommend Bravo! Music School to provide the musical education that you're seeking.

It was such a treat to try a guitar lesson here at Bravo! My daughter wanted to continue learning…read morethe guitar since playing for about 2 years. She connected well with the teacher here. The teacher was knowledgable, patient and engaged and provided feedback tips. We tried a few places in around the South Bay and she only wanted to come back here to Bravo :). Thank you and we look forward being a student here!

I've bought two instruments from Palos Verdes Music House (a ukulele bass and a baritone ukulele)…read moreand have been very pleased with both. Jon the owner is friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. Living in Long Beach there are other music stores clcoser to me but it is well worth the drive to shop here. I might even start coming here for lessons soon. I would highly recommend this store to my musician friends especially over the big corporate stores. You gotta help the mom and pop stores out and this is a good one.

This place is SO friendly and helpful! Jon is GREAT...he and his staff were so helpful with a…read morecello rental for my daughter. We were so grateful to find a place on the hill to help us out. Thanks, PVMH!!!!

Made the trip to Guitar Center in Lawndale today to pick up a Yamaha APX600 for my daughters 14th…read moreBirthday and I have to give credit where it's due. Shane took great care of us. Super friendly, patient, knowledgeable, and he genuinely worked to get us the best deal possible. Never felt pushy, which I appreciated. Great customer service leaves an impression, and Shane absolutely delivered. If you're shopping for a guitar or any gear, he's someone you'll want to work with.

Alll the guitars I picked up were tuned and all the amps I used were plugged in. There was always a…read morecable lying around somewhere so, we didn't have to ask anyone. The workers were very helpful. We had a few individuals come up to us to ask if we needed assistance. The store feels dirty though and should go through some deep cleaning.