Brett is an excellent instructor for all ages and all skill levels. Keeps the student engaged by…read moremixing the fundamentals with learning songs you like

Meyer Music is the store that donates used ornaments to Band of Angels to that children who can't…read moreafford to buy musical instruments in school, can be provided one at no cost. Besides that, it's a kick ass store. I had an old, dilapidated guitar with the fret board way too high for anyone, unless you wanted blisters on your fingers, that I've had since 6th grade. It gave me blisters then too. Had I not persevered, that thing would've made me quit. At this point in my life, it had to go, and I chose to donate it to Band of Angels. Oh, I've upgraded tremendously with a nice, Yamaha classic guitar with soft strings that I've had for more than a few years. Meyer Music is the only independent store like it around the Independence/Blue Springs area. Guitar Center specializes in guitars and drums, and are everywhere. Luybens is the closest independent music store, and that's on Main in Kansas City. Meyer Music specializes in pianos, and have an entire grand piano room, separate from the store itself. To my joy, I found the musical score for Super Mario Brothers, on piano. That was among everything else in this compacted store. They have most instruments, sheet music, instruction books, and cool gifts...like the violin lapel pin, or a Beethoven bust statue. Bizarre items like that are cool to me. Beethoven and Mozart are musical gods. So, this store appeals to me in more ways than one. Locally owned (by Ted and Betty Meyer,) has been around for ions, and they do an excellent job maintaining the shop.

Not a fan, I'd always recommend going somewhere else... I have four children and 6 different…read moreinstruments that they play and almost every time I have to deal with Meyer it is an unpleasent experience. Their lessons are overpriced, the scheduling is done through the teachers yet Meyer charges you for lessons missed even when you communicate that you need to miss or reschedule a lesson with the teacher which is REALLY frustrating and feels greedy. They dominate as the company to use by the band and orchestra teachers so much in Liberty and NKC schools that you are basically forced through LPS district to rent here which is REALLY a conflict of interest since as the Meyer Family have kids and relatives in the bands/orchestra at LPS and NKC schools so..... I'll let you come to your own conclusion there. Also, be very careful when you go to upgrade your instrument , they tend to "talk up' what they have as trade ins to get rid of their extra not necessarily because they are the best "fit".

The staff at Music House Lenexa are very kind and welcoming to musicians of all skill levels. They…read morehave made us feel at home with our new drum instructor Eric. Eric is extremely talented and knows how to meet the student where they are presently at. All around great experience.

We love music house. My daughter is learning so much. they provide a ln environment that makes any…read morekid feel welcome.

Nate helped me today and was amazing! I was buying a guitar for my son and he helped fill in my…read moreknowledge gaps and gave great food for thought in my decision process. He also tested the guitar for me and I was impressed by his playing too! Thank you Shining Light... you've got a good one there! The deal was incredible too!

I am so pleased with the great piano teacher match through Shining Light Music. When I called to…read moreinquire about teachers, I communicated that our requirements are stringent: my son is 6 yrs old, and while he likes piano, he doesn't looove piano, so the lessons have to be fun and engaging to encourage his progress. He's had 1.5 years piano instruction, and he doesn't respond well to some of the "too basic" piano book courses we had temporarily explored with a couple past teachers, so it's a challenge to level him up with material and technique that is age appropriate and fun enough but not too basic, nor too complex. And we had limited time availabilty as our schedules are maxed... It's such a blessing that the receptionist recommended Ms. Emily Shelp! Ms. Emily is well qualified; she possesses a Bachelor of Music in Piano Pedagogy from Bob Jones University and has been playing since she was 7 yrs old. Her bio is coming soon to the Shining Light Music teacher page. Best of all, she strikes the right notes - I couldn't resist the pun! - in working on my son's technique and making it fun. She motivates him with weekly fun point-competitions (to earn country stickers in his passport, medals, trophy, etc.) which has resulted in him reminding me that he has to memorize a song for the next lesson..cuz he wants the points! (whoo hoo, he's no longer resistant to practicing!!!!) I feel that she is the right piano teacher for his current level and needs; she employs a cheerful and focused Kindergarten/First Grade encouraging teaching style to keep all the lessons fun and on track, she's able to motivate and consistently award with positive reinforcement, able to redirect him when he gets silly (after all he's been in school all day, then straight to his lesson!) and I appreciate how she is able to teach finer technique in a way that he understands. She would be great for both beginner and advanced students.

Starting with communication issues to failure to work with payees schedule creates a perfect storm…read moreof frustration. Signed up for once a week classes, but soon found the instructor taking time off. Normally this is fine but the school expects you to take additional classes to make up these absences. Voiding the whole schedule once a week which is agreed upon and none of this is properly explained before they get you to sign up. What makes this "school" truly devious is how they omit these schedule changes and then word the instructors missed classes as the students. They do this so they can justify not providing all the classes paid for if you are unable to make their make up class times. I would also like to mention how they will charge you for a full months of classes even if for reasons like holidays or instructor absence you aren't getting many classes that month. The faculty won't work with you, this is how they operate the school. Take some advice, pay an instructor who charges per lesson so you at least get your moneys worth and don't get ripped off like I was.

As a parent of multiple children - I've had interactions with 5 of the teachers at KCSM with…read moremultiple instruments (piano, guitar, cello, and trumpet). All of the teachers have been highly trained, kind, and very good at what they do. My children love all of their teachers at KCSM. You definitely get what you pay for - if you want your child to play well this is the place to go. I think what makes it special is that it's rare to find such highly trained teachers who are able to teach both beginners (children and adults) and also advanced students. You do sign a monthly or yearly contract (based on your preference) and all the details are well defined in the contract, so there weren't any surprises.

Barbara is an amazing teacher. She's very patient and has great ideas to help me grown and…read moreunderstand my voice.

I have been taking bass lessons from Larry for several years. His patience with me has been…read moresuperior. Every lesson I learn and improve. Can't recommend him enough!

Larry is the first instructor that has gotten me to stick with the guitar. I have learned so much…read morefrom him. He is always encouraging and delivers little insights that I have never gotten in the past.

Customer service is great until you buy from him and then they turn into jerks. they don't return…read moreyour phone calls when you call them on your payments if you bank card changes and they charge you fees for them not calling you back.

When I rented it it came so neat it was so nice looking the flute is work really good and book was…read morefree and ship it out to us