Five stars, without question…read more Yes, you can go on YouTube and even pay for online lessons, programs, etc. It's great to learn that way and I've done it myself, but it's not the same as having real feedback from someone about your timing, tempo, how you hold your instrument, patterns, etc. Drew is this teacher and THE teacher you want for this. He works with you, at whatever level you are at, to provide valuable lessons at your level. I've had three different teachers and stuck with Drew because he knows his stuff musically; is communicative, open, and polite; and is interested in seeing you learn and do better. He understands what it was like to be a student (with his past educational experience and the fact that he openly admits to being a student) which is EXACTLY what you want in a teacher. Drew even offered a free intro lesson so you can do a demo-lesson (in-person or virtual/distance), whereas other people I've worked with charged me for the first lesson. So, what are you waiting for?

Drew is one of those guitar teachers that allows you to go outside of learning songs or…read moreunderstanding scales. He is someone that really values loving music in all of the strange and surprising ways you may not know about yet. When I started with Drew I was about a year and a half in to my guitar journey. I was tired of online courses and rote memorization that I had taken on during the pandemic and really wanted to branch out. My first (and free) visit I remember getting my love for playing really sparked again. We got to talk theory and I got to ask my favorite question: Why? If you're someone like me that really wants to unpack the fretboard, understand the vocabulary and theory of the instrument, and have a supportive guide through the endless process of guitar learning you are in good hands. I went from noodling in my room to having the confidence to play live shows within a year. Thank you Drew for pushing me as an artist who plays guitar, not just a guitarist.

I've been taking Ukulele lessons from Richard for about a year. I'm a 69 year old guy with no…read moreinstrumental experience and yet Richard has been able to get me strumming and picking. I've learned lots because Richard really knows his music theory as well as being an excellent guitar and ukulele player. He's got a wide range of students in both age and abilities. You can find him at the Music Store on West Portal.

Richard has been teaching my son ukulele and electric guitar for over a year. Richard is a…read morefantastic guitar player, and a great teacher. He has a knack for knowing what will keep the child interested and engaged and is willing to be flexible to make sure that his students develop a passion. My son has gone from dreading practice to not having enough hours in the day to play to his heart's content. He now wants to be a professional guitar player!

Dan is a professional musician and I already appreciate his approach way more than my last…read moreinstructor. He takes his craft seriously.

I am a singer/guitar player learning piano for the purpose of leveling up my ability to songwrite…read moreand play/arrange contemporary music. Dan is more than a great piano teacher (which he is!) - he is a highly talented singer/songwriter/composer who will teach you practical material you actually like without skimping on theory along the way (while simplifying it immensely!). I have improved leaps and bounds in just one month. Working with Dan is a no-brainer!

I highly recommend SF Bass Lessons to anyone looking for a bass instructor for themselves or their…read morechild!! We have an excellent instructor in Ben. Ben is very poised, and highly skilled in assessing our son's needs, and then delivering the right type and degree of instruction to him. Ben provides timely, and actionable feedback to our son. Our son's bass playing skills has significantly improved since starting with SF Bass Lessons and his instructor, Ben. More importantly he very much enjoys his Bass lessons and looks forward to them!

My lessons online are with Jed, who has been a fantastic teacher!! Jed is really kind and patient,…read moreand has helped me improve my playing a TON over the last several months. Previously, I was teaching myself bass with apps and youtube videos I found online, but hit a lot roadblocks in my progress - Jed has really helped me get past them! Jed is really good at teaching both the technique and the music theory involved in playing bass. We focus a lot on learning songs by ear, and understanding what chords/scales they are built off of, which has been a very fun challenge for me! We do our lessons over video calls, and I've been impressed with just how engaging and useful they have been.

I have seen Kit play out in local clubs all around San Francisco for years, fast forward to January…read more2020 I scored a studio in a building where he teaches. Recognizing him, I started taking lessons with him and don't have enough great things to say about him. He's a killer guitar player, a great teacher and an incredible resource for any and everything guitar and live music. I cannot recommend him any more highly!!

Kit is still my bass teacher so I'm required to give him 5 stars in case he reads this, or risk…read morelosing my coveted Tuesday night slot ;) j/k - Actually, the reason I'm writing this and still going to him once a week after 9 months is because he is an awesome teacher! In addition to be being a gifted professional musician, he's passionate about teaching people how to play, make, and listen to music. He's a true artist who can listen to any song once and pick up a guitar or bass and play it back and then teach you how to play it, all the concepts used, what makes it good, bad, mediocre, etc. Kit is extremely knowledgeable about music, music history, and theory. He will teach you the building blocks you need to compose your own music and he won't let you pick up or keep bad playing habits. P.S. Be prepared to laugh - a LOT!

When most people go to see a concert they are enthralled with the dreamy lead singer, the rockin'…read moreguitarist, or possibly a front man who is doing both. I mean they call him/her the "front man," this person has got to be entertaining. But, when I'm watching live music I'm always, always, always staring (sometimes slack-jawed, unfortunately) at the drummer. And so after many years of requesting drum lessons for holidays my husband, Sir Nicholas, one-upped my request and bought me a drum kit and pointed me to lessons with Jake Wood. By the end of my first lesson Jake had taught me to read music for the drums and how to play 7 Nation Army. Granted it seems like a fairly easy song in the drum world, but the point is that he made me feel like I learned a lot and that in no time at all I could be at least an adequate drummer. It pretty much instilled a sense of confidence in me to continue on with my lessons. After the first lesson though we got serious and Jake started working on my technique, specifically syncopation so that when I'm supposed to be hitting two things at the exact same moment I actually am. That's a little more challenging, but I love that the framework is being laid. And I should mention it's what I requested. Because when you start with Jake he has you fill out a questionnaire about all sorts of things like do you just want to learn songs or do you want to learn how to really play with great technique, who are some of your favorite drummers, are you doing this for fun or because you want to be in a band someday that tours and tries to make a living doing this, and so on. It really helps Jake tailor your lessons specifically to your desires for the drums. In a word that is awesome. Jake is a great teacher for this instrument as he knows many different styles of drumming and has a personal goal of being at a professional playing level for all of the styles out there. He is patient and gives easy to understand lessons. All of that and he's affordable. Now just look for me, coming to a stage near you someday. ;-)

Jake is the real deal. You won't find better. He is incredibly talented and professional, both as a…read moredrummer and a teacher. I was a total novice, having hardly touched a drum before. Jake is patient and clear. Learning my chops was fun and manageable. I never felt like my talent or lack there of was an issue. He is always available and understanding at whatever level I am at. However, don't think he isn't capable of teaching seasoned drummers. I have no doubt he has something to offer everyone.

Wow! I'm thankful that Inspire Music exists and is here in the city. I was looking for a place to…read moreincrease my vocal skills and produce my own music. I found both of these here. If you are looking for a place to learn musicianship by those who do it then make inspire your choice. Thank you Victor and team!

We've been with Inspire Music for many years. I'm kind of glad our previous music school didn't…read morework out! We came here for voice lesson with Victor. He's very good with kids both strict and patience! He will make recommendations for our kids to do certain things for the best interest of them. Very honest, friendly and humble guy! We love him! Also, the front desk people are very friendly with families. Easy to do registration over the phone or making payments. They are good about reminding parents of what, when is due! This music center teaches and rent instruments to students of all ages. Victor also leads a choir group named Hip Kids. It has been around for sometime. Some kids we meet has been in the program since they were little until they graduated from middle school! Lot of great kids in the program. I'm happy that my kids are meeting good friends!

I've been taking lessons with Joe for about 4 years now. Initially, we started out in person but as…read moremy technique improved we moved over to online lessons, which was great because it saved me commuting time and the quality of the lessons was the same. Needless to say, my playing has improved dramatically. Joe has a structured curriculum that he takes you through. He is patient and kind. I've enjoyed working with him very much and have no intention of stopping anytime soon. I highly recommend taking lessons with Joe. You won't regret it.

Of all the guitar teachers I have had Joe was the best. He uses a very thoughtful and effective…read morecurriculum of evolution of styles through the decades. I learned a lot !