I had Emanuel as my vocal coach and really enjoyed working with him. I liked his teaching style,…read moreand with each session I felt more confident and could see my singing improving. He does a great job explaining things in a way that's easy to understand, even getting into the anatomy of how the voice works, which I found really helpful. I had to miss a few sessions because of work, but Sarah and Emanuel was always great about helping me schedule makeup sessions and was very responsive whenever I had questions. Overall, I've had a great experience and would definitely recommend this studio to anyone looking to improve their singing in a supportive and welcoming environment.

Always a vibrant organized session. Sarah is very good all…read morearound! Nice personality and excellent technique.

Expert repair, sales, selection. I have found my archetier!…read more And next to delicious food in Japantown.

WARNING: DO NOT let the older lady touch your instrument case! She will just open it, touching your…read moreinstrument, and making (not needed) adjustments without asking. She doesn't know what she's doing (maybe she can do basic things like changing strings and tuning, but nothing more) and tried to move my bridge but obviously had no plans to move my soundpost or make my bridge higher which would have been needed with her move. She does not stop when you tell her to stop numerous times. I had to start yelling... The luthier found issues with my instruments which other shops were not able to diagnose, yay! However, my instruments were left scratched up (!) and very dirty after the work. They needed to be shaved/sanded and the dust was left all over the bridge, fingerboard, peg box, and instrument surface. One was damaged (chipped); they made no fuss when brought to their attention, immediately apologized, and fixed it. This shop came recommended by multiple professionals. Maybe they figured I wasn't a professional and thus treated my instruments poorly? On the plus side, the price for all work done were very reasonable. They also have parking in the back.

Several years ago I decided to try taking piano lessons at this place. When I was a kid, i was a…read morepiano prodigy who lost all of his skills as I stopped playing for a long time. I took lessons at two locations, the former small corner place in Seafood city and a new location next to Allen Court in Milpitas. Although I only relented the basics and chords for a couple of months, I managed to regain piano skills my own way. By learning the songs I like and not the ones restricted by the book. Sure the price is a little much since it is for musical lessons. Regardless, the people here do take care of you as long as you practice on your end. I can say that because I can now play 6 songs from various games and learning more at this time.

I've been singing on and off for over 10 years. I've never learned from a professional coach and…read moremanaged to develop a decent voice over many trial and errors. I heard from one of my friends about "speech level singing" and have always been curious as to what it meant and what I could potentially be missing in my technique. The first thing you notice when you met Liezl is her charisma and passion. She is very upbeat and eager to genuinely help people find their voice. She heard my vocals and was instantly able to prescribe scales and practice drills that catered to my specific needs. In 3months time, Liezl and the Pnc family has helped me develop my lower range, free up tension in my higher range, and even find new layers to my vocal style. What I like most about Liezl beyond her technical skills is that she is an artist herself. She understands the struggle, fear and anxiety that comes with pursuing your dreams and encourages you to overcome yours.

My toddler attends the music play group at Beyrressa Music School, and she's absolutely thriving!…read moreShe's fallen in love with music and rhythm, and is off to a great start with her beginner music lessons. Recently, she had a performance in Mountain View, and I was blown away by how much she'd learned in such a short time! I highly recommend Mrs. Yaoyao - she's an incredibly patient and experienced teacher who genuinely cares about her students. This could be the foundation of her musical growth. Would definitely recommend Beyrressa Music School to others!

We've been at Berryessa Music School for a year now, and I have to give a huge shout-out to Mrs…read more Yaoyao! My 6-year-old, started off just wanting to "play" and definitely wasn't a fan of the word "practice." But Mrs. Yaoyao has this magic touch--she's shown him that a little hard work actually makes playing more fun. He's become so much more patient, and he's already rocked two recitals with the other kids! What's really cool is how she runs the group classes. She keeps them super engaging and fun for the kids, but they're actually learning the "real" stuff too, like solid technique and music theory, which I also refreshed my music knowledge every time. The school is also a total lifesaver for busy schedules. They have tons of afternoon and weekend slots, and if we ever can't make it, Mrs. Yaoyao is awesome enough to send over a recording so he doesn't miss a beat. They also have everything there--1-on-1 piano, drums, violin, you name it. If you're looking for a spot where your kid will actually want to learn in the North San Jose area, this is it!

James has been teaching my 10 year son for a little over a year and it has been great! He teaches…read morewith a vast knowledge of instruments and music for the students. My son has progressed leaps and bounds since we've been coming to the classes. James will teach from basic notes to the theory behind different music. The laid back environment is pressure free and keeps everything fun, which is how it's supposed to be in my opinion.

Hi James, I want to tell you and all local guitar students…read morethat since I have been taking guitar lessons from you, my technique, repertoire and enjoyment has gone through the roof. I now know that my potential is far greater than I ever imagined and it is in a large part because of you. Thank you, See you next week. -Scott Bovenizer

Reviewing as a total music novice family. We needed to rent a violin for my 5th grader for…read moreorchestra. We could not have been more helpful, patient and kind helping us set up a rental. Similarly, when we made the return at the end of the school year, the process was seamless! Highly recommend!

Got a used schecter from reverb, had their technician do a full setup. Dude killed it, guitar…read moresounds awesome.