Andy Ly deserves way more than 5 stars! I am an adult (40+) cello learner, and former HS symphonic…read moreband flute player. I only knew two things about the cello when I arrived to my first lesson with Andy--1) I love how the cello sounds and 2) I wanted to learn to play the cello. I have since learned that the cello's capabilities are only limited by the player, which could be overwhelming for an extreme novice like me. But! Andy is very patient and flexible, and has a good sense of humor (for when my bow has a mind of its own and my notes fall scratchy and flat...or painfully sharp). Andy weekly adapts his teaching to my strengths and limitations, slowly coaxing the cello player out of me. Andy masterfully teaches how to play the cello, how to read music, best ways to practice, and passes on to his students a historical knowledge and love of the cello and the pure joy of playing cello music.

My daughter has been taking cello lessons from Mr.Andy Ly for more than 6 months now and she loves…read moreit. He is an excellent teacher.

I messaged Tracy via Yelp and she replied back right away! We set up a time to talk about her…read moreprogram and if I'd be interested. My first impression of her: kind, enthusiastic, and professional. She carried these traits until the end of my time with her. During our sessions, she encouraged me to keep trying and go out of my comfort zone. Now I am more confident in my voice!

Tracy is an amazing vocal coach. She has been such a delight working with her during this dark…read moretime. She is very patient with her students. While at the same time she likes to have fun as well. If you're looking for a vocal lesson you must take it with Tracy. You won't regret it.

We hired Mariachi Trío Estrellas de Oro for my friend's wedding, and they were absolutely amazing…read morefrom start to finish! Rigo was my main contact, and he was so friendly, caring, and incredibly easy to communicate with. Our venue had very poor cell service, which made coordinating a surprise performance a bit tricky--but Rigo went above and beyond. He even called ahead of time to make sure he had the exact location and understood where he needed to be so everything would go smoothly. Despite the challenges, they showed up right on time, patiently waited for the perfect moment, and completely made the bride's day. It was such a special surprise, and they executed it flawlessly. On top of that, they played an extra song so the couple could have a first dance moment--which wasn't even planned--and it ended up being one of the most memorable parts of the night. We will absolutely be hiring Rigo and the group again in the future. Highly, highly recommend!

I had such an amazing experience with Mariachi Trio Estrellas De Oro! I hired them for a surprise…read morebirthday party at a restaurant patio in Mill Valley and it was better than I could have imagined. I arrived only moments before the guest of honor and the band was ready to go--they started playing right after the big "surprise" and it made it so special! Rigo was super easy to work with, and all of the setup coordination was between Rigo and the restaurant directly. Very talented group of guys, the party was an absolute hit. Thank you Rigo and Mariachi Trio Estrellas De Oro!

Rex is an awesome teacher!! I searched teachers around Fremont and tried calling lot of them, they…read morewere not flexible & had constraint on timing, also wasn't available to teach new students. Best thing about Rex is that he is fun loving, skilled guitarist, available for you on your time, and helps you in many different ways to encourage and teach professional guitar. Rex understands that each student is different and he manages that very well. If you are stuck he is there for you on skype. Highly recommended!!

BEWARE......... not good at all with this company. Wasn't answering his phone anymore so yeah.read more

No plans? Heck, have plans? Cancel them, and go see a Creatures of Impulse show instead. Bring your…read morewife, bring your kids, it's a blast for the entire family. Structured into long form shows or games similar to Whose Line Is It Anyway, Creatures of Impulse is an improv group of teenagers who use minor hints and suggestions to form hilarious and inspiring shows made with no preparation! I went to the free preview of their holiday show earlier this week and had an absolute blast. In fact I had so much fun, I'm paying to see it again this weekend. I can say from personal experience that Mark Duncanson and Salim Razawi are excellent coaches for these kids, and the results are spectacular fun. Not only is it a wonderful experience for the audience, it's a fantastic learning experience for the children. Improvisation teaches kids to think on their feet and attempt to think several steps ahead in a matter of seconds, debating the consequences of each word and action. I've known several children to join and leave this group, and all of them are better for the experience. My only hope is that they continue doing this well into the future, not only so i can get more laughs and fun in my life, but also so that one day I can have my own children become a part of something this incredible.

No matter what age, everyone can enjoy their improv. From horror genres to happy holiday themes,…read moreI've been to every show and it only gets better. Outstanding to know that teens can have such an amazing imagination! Incredibly cheap tickets as well! Will always come back.

We were so very happy with DJRick. He listened to what we wanted and executed everything perfectly…read more He met with us several times for planning and guidance. Not only did he play great music, he kept the party flowing. He did music for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception and we were able to tailor it to our preferences.We particularly liked his suggestion of having each of our guest tables come up to us at our table for a group picture as opposed to us going to each table. It worked out beautifully. Our goal was to dance as much as possible and keep the dance floor full and that truly happened. I would recommend Rick to anyone planning an event and I would definitely use him again if we have another event.

There aren't enough words to fully capture the impact DJ Rick had on our wedding. He is the…read moredefinition of a professional - passionate, kind, and entirely focused on the happiness of his clients. Interestingly, though we are both musicians, and music lovers, my husband and I actually found the process of selecting our own wedding music surprisingly daunting. Rick stepped in not just as a DJ, but as a consultant, helping us talk through genres and the emotional timing for each moment of the day. The result was a masterclass in engineering. He helped us thread together a beautiful, soulful grouping of songs for our ceremony that transitioned into the ultimate 90s/2000s dance party for the reception. Our guests have not stopped raving about the setlist; it was exactly the high-energy, nostalgic vibe we wanted. DJ Rick has an incredible intuition for how to work a room. DJ Rick doesn't just play music; he curates an experience.

They have a great choice of instruments. My daughter bought her first guitar. They were very good…read moreat explaining all the information so we could take an informed decision. It was well priced. Overall a good experience.

This review is for music lessons only. My 5 year old started 30 minute piano lessons with Mr. Alex…read more5 months ago. I feel like it's sometimes luck of the draw to meet a good instructor, but we definitely got lucky this time! Mr. Alex is patient and capable handling my young and often sassy child, as well as encouraging. I feel very happy with bringing him here. There had been some confusion with front office regarding billing. Nonetheless, they have been responsive to all inquiries and concerns. Everyone at the store is friendly, and it looks like they have a good selection of instruments.

The review is for the Academy. Not the teacher…read more Pro: Many teachers to choose from. The director actually recommends the right teacher to our kid that we appreciate. Cons: It bugs me when the schools are cutting corners. It's shocking that they use a demolished site as a recital spot. it's financial savvy of them to have their own recital venue that increase their margin. BUT if the independent piano teacher or tiny schools can pull out a decent recital experiences for students, How can this massive school use a pre-demolished site for recital. It will not get better even if they remodeled as it's just a sad space among all their future classrooms.

This is an amazing music school!! I have my 8 years old…read moredaughter here for piano class and my daughter has enjoyed it so much!! The classroom and environment is cozy, clean and you can really focus on learning! My daughter piano teacher, Ms. Natalia Pedtrikovska, is amazing! She is knowledgeable, kind, sweet , flexible and very patient with kid ! We are thankful to have her

DJ ET is to blame for my wedding reception NOT going as planned…read more You see, in our planning, I had said, listen Ivy Hill, we are thrilled to be working with you as part of our event at Sand Rock Farm. We were excited to have a cellist playing as our guests got to mix and mingle. And yes, we were really looking forward to music being played as we ate and enjoyed our LONG awaited wedding reception (that had been postponed cuz...ya know...Covid.) But we said it repeatedly...There really was NOT going to be ANY dancing. There was dancing. Lots of it. And it is all DJ ET's fault. THANK GOODNESS!!!! Honestly, working with the entire team at Ivy Hill was a dream. Their selection of musical genres and musicians is nothing short of impressive. I will warn you now...that questionnaire is exhaustive...like it gets INTO the songs you like. But it is TOTALLY worth it. Matt reached out right before our reception just to check if we were good and to get us in touch with DJ ET. The cellist was AMAZING. And before you ask...YES...he can and WILL play a Game of Thrones medley. It was AMAZING. He also learned the music to my father's favorite hymn. When I heard him start to play it, I just started to cry because thanks to him, my father, who passed some time ago, was there...in that song...and in that cello. I can't recommend Ivy Hill Entertainment enough. They clearly have put in the work of bringing on the best of the best when it comes to musicians, performers and DJs. They take the headache and worry out of the planning and logistics. True pros in every sense. And my special nod to DJ ET who proved that the Mills Brothers and Blacksheep really DO belong on the same playlist.

Highly Recommended, Quality Entertainment: Wow - what a fantastic experience! Ivy Hill…read moreEntertainment truly is your "one stop music and entertainment shop." From working in events, I understand that heartfelt, professional, seamless entertainment is a key component to creating a memorable celebration. It brings people together, inspires guests, and sets the tone of your party. I've worked with some pretty cool musicians, but Ivy Hill Entertainment definitely stands out as the BEST. When it came time to plan the ultimate personal event - our wedding - we wanted a music-based celebration that stood apart from "typical wedding music". The idea was a multi-musical-styled evening showcasing classical music, New Orleans Big Band, a roaming violinist at dinner (Ivy Hill's gal, MJ, even played pop hits like Stayin' Alive and had everyone singing!), an intimate pub sing-along, and finally a rockin' reception. This was certainly an ambitious repertoire! I began researching bands/musicians and initially fell into a short panic. Most bands didn't seem to have the magical vibe, musical diversity, network, and professionalism (Can we count on the to show up for gods sake...) for me to book. In fact, none of the musicians resonated with our event's style.... and then I found Ivy Hill Entertainment. WOW. Game changer. From the moment of contact to the actual execution we had an amazing experience that was fun, stress free, collaborative, easy, and QUALITY. Ivy Hill has many options on how to book talent - actually super talent. You can hire anyone from a dope DJ to solo musician to the 9-musician "build-a-band" act we employed. My initial contact was Brian Bergeron who not only understood our vision, but encouraged us to make it happen. What an awesome guy. He was just as excited as we were! In fact, that's what stands out about Ivy Hill - their passion for music and events. They truly love what they do and understand the honor of being part of your event. Ivy Hill also offers such quality musicians! I couldn't believe we had all these cool people playing our wedding! It was great to see their musical backgrounds and sound samples from the website and resources. For our wedding, they supplied everything from the sound technician, musical equipment, speakers, musicians, and even an amazing Bandleader extraordinaire: Jon Devoto. Man, this guy was incredible! In addition to coordinating the musicians, he was also the lead singer, MC... and as a special request, include some mind-blowing tap dancing. Everyone loved him! I wish I could go through each of the musicians (Debbie Ilana, the New Classics, MJs Brass Boppers) because they brought so much flavor & style. It was like a mini-musical festival. The best part is that whatever you decide to book - whether it be an intimate musical vibe, dope DJ, or full-blown band - they deliver a memorable performance and professional experience. This team is full of talent and heart. They also have a big network of musicians and DJs so you don't need to worry about flaky musicians or no-shows. God forbid someone gets sick, they have the resources to ensure you are set. I trust them implicitly. I knew that I had nothing to worry about when booking them. The communication was clear and timely. We were in-line every step of the way. In fact, they are the only company I will use for future events. If you seek a top-notch service, this is the place for you. As you can see form their website, Ivy Hill Entertainment has a lot to offer. They exceeded our already high expectations. It is my pleasure to write this review and spread the word.

These guys are absolutely hilarious! if you go, be prepared…read moreto dance, sing along, get on stage with them, laugh, and probably get hammered. (and they are great musicians to boot!) I have seen them many time! always amazing!

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