Great service and selection of sheet music is extensive…read more One of the few music stores left.

Used to visit when store was on 262 Castro, about 1 mile from new location. Bought my first…read moreelectric guitar and Pignose amp here. Helpful staff and fair prices. So rare to have a local music store nowadays. I have to go here or Allegro in Fremont, both about 11 or 12 miles away, but a lot more traffic getting to Mountain view.

I have been learning piano since March 2022 with Zoe Luo. She is very professional and really…read morepaying attention to help me adjust my postures, fingers, and muscles. As a person who never learned piano or any musical instruments, I am so happy to have Zoe as my teacher. She motivates me and keeps me interested in music. Highly recommend.

Like the two existing locations, this new Opus 1 studio is clean, comfortable, and classy. Several…read morerooms host grand pianos. If a one-on-one class cannot be attended in-person, the studio's customer portal enables easy online attendance. Premium equipment allows the teacher to instruct the student from different angles of view for thorough explanations online. The studio's portal also facilitates communication of class notes and clarifications between teachers and students. In addition, administrative assistance is easily accessed through text, online chat, phone, or email. Students are provided with at least 3 performance opportunities a year, with medal awards given at recitals for motivation. Classes are charged on a monthly basis, with accrual of up to 3 makeup passes with no expiration date. The studio boasts several staff with experience in cultivating award-winning students. Our current teacher is Ava, who is strict with a sweet smile. She is dedicated and focused, lends an ear to parent feedback, and can curate a customized curriculum to foster continued motivation and interest in young children. We have been with this music studio for over 4 years now. Opus 1 is a great choice for your music education goals!

The concert hall is elegant and has wonderful acoustics. I held a clarinet student recital there,…read moreand the sound was fantastic. The staff is excellent, especially Despina. She is professional, responsive, and always incredibly helpful. Her support made organizing the concert at CSMA a smooth and enjoyable experience. I truly appreciate the wonderful experience and look forward to performing there again!

Community School of Music and Arts is a great place for learning. The staff is organized, prepared,…read moreknowledgeable, and encouraging. They create a positive and inspiring environment that helps students grow both creatively and confidently.

We came here beginning of Summer as my kid wanted a Viola from here. Judy got the correct size and…read moreshared when would be a good time to come back before Fall to pick up a rental. Judy was so patient, funny, informative and kind I wouldn't go anywhere else for instruments again (and we live faaaaaar away). Fast forward to today: we came to the shop and Edmond helped us. He was just as kind, patient and informative as we went through the process of picking between two instruments. I highly recommend this place for instruments!!!

Abraham was very helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable. The turnaround time was quick for getting an…read moreold cello strung for my child. They placed the strings and the bridge for us. We also had bow mites, so I'm glad he told me about them before I ruined another bow. The prices were reasonable, and he communicated clearly the advantages of the different types of string and the pricing tiers.

I highly recommend Jimmée Greco at Hope Street Music Studio as a clarinet teacher. We have been…read moretaking lessons from her for several years now. She is an excellent teacher, encouraging, understanding, and supportive. She challenges you to learn more complex music as your skills grow, and she has good strategies and approaches to learning and improving. She communicates well with both student and teacher. Besides being an excellent teacher, she is a very kind and thoughtful person. We enjoy taking lessons from her and plan to continue doing so.

As good as it gets! I've taken jazz improv classes and saxophone lessons with Peter Spitzer for 15…read moreyears! An ever learning experience. Peter is an awesome musician and educator, extremely knowledgeable in Jazz history and harmony (check out his blog linked to from the Studio website). My 5 years old started learning piano with Jessica last year. She is great with small kids. Kept our daughter motivated and interested while learning and having fun. I took piano lessons with Martan Mann for a while too, a great stablished Bay Area piano player. As others said, the Studio new location in Mountain View is much more accessible with ample parking and no distractions. A great friendly environment for learning music. Nov 2017 UPDATE: while both myself and my now 7 years old continue to take lessons in the Studio, my other son has started taking lessons with Peter as well, in supplement to his playing with his school band! Oct 2020 UPDATE: my older son continues taking lessons with Peter, now through Zoom since Covid started. he did not miss a beat, still motivated and learning.

I can't believe it's taken me this long to write Heaney Violins a review! I've been going to Heaney…read moresince 2010 and most of all my students rent violins or purchase violins from them. Patrick and his team are super knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. The store is lovely and they have a beautiful salon for you to try out instruments and/bows. Ben has handled a lot of my student requests - he's amazing! Thanks Heaney Violins!

This is an outstanding shop. The staff are extremely nice, skilled and accommodating. I will always…read morecome here to buy strings for my viola and get any assistance I need for my instrument. Stellar team of experts and everything you need as a violinist, violist or cellist. Love this shop!

My daughter has been learning violin with Teacher Luis for 1.5 years. Teacher Luis is great. He…read moretaught very well and laid a solid foundation for my daughter. He is very patient, didn't put too much pressure on students, which is very important for my daughter as a beginner. Communications are smoothly, too. After each lesson, we receive a summary of the class. And our emails to him are always answered in a timely manner. Highly recommended!

We have been a long term customer to Opus 1, multiple lessons subscriptions for two kids. Spent…read moreloads of money with the studio. Have had great experiences with the admins who have been there for a long time, and some of the teachers, but also terrible customer service with the new staff and other teachers. The school has been expanding too fast and lose sight of the music education and what matters for kids and parents when we pursue music education. Very very disappointed!!!

Mike is a wonderful, patient piano teacher. My teenage son started taking piano during covid and…read morecontinued until his senior year in high school. Reliable, friendly! Highly recommend!

Great instructor! I've been taking weekly guitar lessons for about 8 months now and would recommend…read moreMike to anyone that wants to learn from scratch or level up their chops and theory knowledge.

I was referred by a close friend when I was looking for a piano teach for my girls couple years…read moreago. Until, Dina has been my kids' piano teach about 5 years. She is a patient teacher. My kids love her. For piano lessons, she is the one who is able to push student for bigger potential. We love Dina.

Ms. Dina is super! My daughter has been taking piano lessons from Ms. Dina for 10 years. Over the…read morepast 10 years, my daughter has developed a deep love of classic music. She enjoys playing the piano very much and sees it as a mind refresher and stress reliever. Thanks to Ms. Dina for her great taste of music selections, her personalized lessons tailored for each child and most of all, her caring and responsible personalities. The bonding with Ms. Dina is also amazing. Ms. Dina loves children and treats them as her own family members. She has definitely been part of our family through our journey of music. We love Ms. Dina! Highly recommend to any one who would like to learn piano!

Buddy Rich said "But I think that any young drummer starting out today should get himself a great…read moreteacher and learn all there is to know about the instrument that he wants to play." And that's what you do! You go to Craig - a great teacher, and a great person overall. He is super patient, adjusts to your style and pace of learning, share a lot of knowledge and great drumming stories; and is just the person I love to see every Friday morning. If drums it is that play in your mind, then go to Craig to get that rhythm and tempo right :)

Craig is a nice guy, great drummer and enthusiastic teacher. He has a drum set for student and…read moreteacher which is very cool.