Unfortunately, in a choice that I foolishly regret, on Tuesday, June 11th, 2024 I attended the…read morefirst session of Vocal Ensembles class with Mr. Juan. In this class, I was openly insulted by him several times even after stating that I am a beginner. In front of the others, he proceeded to reference an example that apparently compared my singing to that he always wanted to play baseball but he just wasn't good at it. He was better at soccer instead. I was highly offended because as I child I was told cruel comments about my singing by certain family members and it stuck with me for my entire life. At 38 years old, I finally (or so I thought) drew the courage to try to learn properly how to sing and all was going well until that fateful Tuesday that is. Mr Juan should think before he speaks because there is a great difference between constructive criticism and outright rudeness. Making jokes that I had tonal amnesia is very upsetting. He doesn't know what some of his students have been through or how many have finally summoned up courage after putting their voice out there again after previously hearing cruel words. He tried to cover up his nastiness by saying no one is here to judge only to help. Well, too late, as I felt and still feel judged. I am not a professional singer nor do I pretend to be. I only wanted to learn and not have childhood trauma re-hatched. I guess I will take Mr. Juan's advice because as a classically trained ballet dancer I will stick with my own version of "soccer" and forget about singing because it's my version of "baseball" and apparently I will never be decent at it no matter how hard I try. One always catches more files with honey than they do vinegar. I hope Mr. Juan will one day learn that. I originally tried to post this review on Wellness Living last year but Avalon School of Music wouldn't post it to keep their bogus 5 Star reviews. Adults looking for lessons BEWARE of Mr. Juan!!

This school is right in downtown Avalon Park and I can not say enough great things about it!…read more They've put together an AMAZING team of instructors. Both of my kids to these schools (there are 4 others in Central Florida which are all owned by the same person). Michael went to Notre Dame and carried on to major in Pipe Organ Performance (with a minor in cybersecurity because, hey, why not?) and Andrew learned the piano and bass guitar, eventually switching to sports from music and attending UCF with confidence that, sometimes, only the arts can give you. Please take a look at the free lesson promotion they have right now because it is the best one I've seen to date.

Pretty cool school for young musicians, maybe also good for teenagers and adults wanting some…read moretraining. There are many rooms, seats, the school has an open mic event every so often, they rent instruments also and there are several pianos available for piano lessons... which means they also offer voice lessons. It is better if you call or go online. My youngest comes here for violin lessons, she is very happy and the instructor makes things easy, interesting and fun, which is what kids are really looking for: to have fun. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.

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We've been attending piano lessons with Ms. Jessica for 6 months now. I've been quite pleased with…read morethe instruction that my son receives. There's an emphasis on music theory, even when it's not his favorite thing to do. She's an excellent instructor and is very good with younger students. She's patient, yet thorough. In addition to piano, the school offers guitar, voice, violin, percussion and DJ skills. They recently upgraded the cozy waiting area to include a split screen monitor that shows video feeds from all of the practice rooms. This gives me confidence that someday my son won't want me to sit in the small practice room with him. It's roomy enough for a student and instructor, but I don't aspire to be a helicopter mom--I would prefer to sit in the lobby. They offer snacks, water, tea and coffee for eating parents. The snack bowl usually has cereal bars as well as apples and is my son's second favorite part of each lesson. There are two optional recitals each year. And there's an instrument supply store that also offers rentals. If you're looking for a music school, especially for little ones, this is an excellent option.

Piano Violin Drums Trumpet Voice & more. General Rate…read more$94/mth 30mins/week

Ms. Queen's is amazing. She is very patient and allows us to stay in class while my son takes piano…read morelessons. We also love the front desk people. They are all so sweet and helpful at the school. We appreciate that they are not a pushy school. They provide you honest feedback on what type of instruments to buy that will work well for a starter, without being pricy.

We recently moved to Florida and found this school on google. From our first class we loved the…read moreschool. The receptionists always have a warm and friendly greeting. Our teacher, Ms Erin is awesome. She is extremely knowledgeable and professional. My daughter learned more in one week with Ms. Erin than she learned in years at her old school. We look forward to years with the school.

I'm honestly not sure I can put into words how nice of an experience I had here. I was in the…read moremarket for a new violin and thought I'd give Cornell a try since I hadn't seen any negative reviews. I called to make my appointment, which I originally thought I'd have to do on the weekend since all other string stores are closed by the time I'm off work, and Molly was happy to give me some time on a Thursday night. I think I was there till a little after 8 and at no point did I feel rushed. When I arrived she had a select few violins ready for me to try for my level. In our initial phone call I hadn't given too much information about my skill but her selections for me were 100% what I needed. From reviews at other shops I thought I was going to be pressured into buying something expensive that I didn't need. That was absolutely not the case here. The selections she showed me were all in my price range and she answered any questions I had to make sure I chose the perfect instrument. I'll definitely be coming back.

I purchased my violin from Saul in 1995 and I continued to come to him for my string and bow needs…read moreuntil I eventually moved away from Orlando. He was a wonderful man and I am sad to hear that he passed in 2018. I wish his shop continued success going forward.

Great camp! I have 2 kids. One has some experience and the other one was just getting started. They…read moreboth did well!

This camp is designed for youth of all ages and abilities. If your child is a beginner, he will…read morehave the opportunity to learn basic elements of music and be exposed to different instruments. If your child is more advanced, he will also be placed in groups where he/she can develop at that level! They learn about different instruments in a very entertaining way. At the end of the week they perform in the final concert! It is really amazing the results of the work done in just 5 days! Your child and you will enjoy this great opportunity to learn and have fun!!!

I started my son taking voice lessons here earlier in the year. He has been involved in Theater and…read moreMusicals and wanted to build on his singing skills. The Music Box has a few options and several instructors. There are profiles on their site to help see how your potential instructors are before you start. Once you start attending, the same instructor works with you week after week (there was one exception where my son had a "sub" - but he knew about it in advance and we could have addressed it if there were concerns). Having the same instructor work with my son has been really helpful as she coaches him on his progress. Out instructor has been personable and helpful - he is continuing to grow in his confidence as a singer. The folks at the Music Box front desk are also easy to communicate with - although there have been one or two incidents of communication breakdown about various things (closures & make--up lessons in particular) - overall it has been positive. The make-up policies are a bit stringent; for example if you get sick on the day of, they don't do make-ups....although they offer virtual sessions (which is probably less helpful if you are sick and nursing your voice)....while not ideal, I believe that's pretty standard across music lesson places. That doesn't make it better - but doesn't really rank them any worse among other music lesson places. Again, criticisms aside, the overall experience here is positive. I think the most import part is that the student connects with their instructor, which I feel is occurring. THe instructors here appear to have sufficient resumes, and our instructor for my son does move him in the right direction musically. A quick note about the parking lot......if you come after work hours, it is particularly busy. There is not much space there, so it can be a challenge......just something to consider when booking your time, its not unmanageable, but it's sometimes a struggle.

My kids having been taking lessons here since shortly after they opened. For us it's vocal, guitar…read moreand drums. My kids have participated in several recitals as well as performed in shows at various venues. The instructors are all accomplished musicians in their own right and their love for music shines through in the way they encourage their students and it's often difficult to tell who is more excited about the students progress. They truly care about their students. If you visit The Music Box be prepared for "joyful noise". Naturally you hear ongoing lessons, but it's the laughter and pure joy that is often the most striking. If your child has expressed an interest in music, check out The Music Box. You will be so happy that you did.