I can't say enough good things about MCMS. With no musical experience, I came to MCMS as an adult…read morebeginning cello student. My teacher, David, has patiently and thoughtfully worked with me as I very slowly progress. When I'm in the school before and after lessons I get to listen to other students, or all ages, with David and the other wonderful teachers. There is a great sense of community and the interest and enthusiasm the instructors have for each of their very different students is heartwarming. From talented mini-rock n' rollers to older students, everyone is treated with care.

I am 66yo with long forgotten high school music experience and wanted, if I could, pick up were I…read moreleft off. What was I to do? I found MCMS and it was exactly my answer. This small but loaded school caters to the young and older alike. It has a bevy of accomplished and practicing musicians; teaching drums, guitars, piano, violin, cello. I see it as a place to perhaps learn to be a multi-instrumentalist. My first inquiry to the school was answered quickly and then put in touch with it's cello instructor (the instrument I wanted to learn). I was given a complementary hour of introduction and was sold after that. I appreciated the instructor's encouragement and that he did not sugar coat the road ahead to learn; I liked the challenge of that. This school has checked off all the boxes for me to learn. It is conveniently located in not quite down town San Anselmo and has a neighborhood feel about it. It is San Anselmo's very own School of Rock and Bach!

Josh was the best! He was so patient and sweet with our children. Both of which have ADHD and can…read morelose interest quickly. Josh kept them laughing, engaged and on task throughout their back to back sessions. I love the virtual training option via video conference, and honestly they would not have excelled so quickly and proficiently if we had to drive out to his music studio with our very busy schedules. Josh is very talented and was even featured on "American Idol" Give Laughing School of Music a try- you won't be disappointed- I guarantee it!

I have attended many social Fusion dancing events that Josh was hired to perform at in and around…read morethe San Francisco Bay Area as well as in Seattle, Portland, Philadelphia, Denver, and Vancouver. At these events, Josh performed his own original electronic music for huge crowds of dancers. He is a very talented musician, and has great stage presence. I love his original songs!! I have also listened to him play great covers on the piano as he leads a group thru some late night karaoke sing-alongs :) Recently I contracted him to help me record and produce a song of my own, and he really guided me every step of the way. Josh is also a music teacher offering piano, drum, guitar and ukelele lessons out of his home studio. I couldn't recommend him more as both a performer and a teacher!!

I've been a student of Simply Music for about 5 years now and my 7 year old step-daughter is coming…read moreup to her first year anniversary. It's an amazing system and Karen is a true master of it. She's patient and thorough, and very committed to her craft. She does free introductory sessions every once in awhile and I highly recommend you go find out for yourself how great and easy Karen makes learning piano.

Karen's love of music (and dance) is absolutely infectious! She puts so much heart into her Simply…read moreMusic teaching. To quote Eric Clapton - She's got the boogie-woogie right down in her very soul! I highly recommend Karen and the Simply Music method for your piano lessons.

Our 14-year-old son has been taking guitar and drum lessons with Jason for two years, and we truly…read morecan't say enough good things. What started as a fun hobby has grown into a real passion--thanks to Jason and his teaching style, encouragement, and deep love of music. He's kept our son motivated and progressing, always tailoring lessons around the music he's most excited about--mostly rock--and making it both fun and challenging. One of the most meaningful parts of this journey has been watching our son not only grow as a guitarist and drummer but also find the confidence to sing.

I feel incredibly lucky to have found Jason as a guitar teacher for my son. Jason brings his…read moretalent, experience, patience, and positive energy to each and every lesson. He was able to connect to my son, initially a 4th grader with online lessons during the pandemic to now, with in person lessons and adapting to him as a teen. Jason manages to strike a balance between keeping lessons fun while also challenging my son to improve. He actually wants to practice! I have seen such an increase in his confidence and musical ability since working with Jason. Jason truly cares about helping students grow, both as musicians and as individuals. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a guitar teacher who reall makes learning music something to look forward to each week.

I've been getting lessons from Josh now for a few years. A few years into my forties, I was a…read morelittle hesitant, but with Josh's consistent support and effective instruction, I've been able to develop into a pretty good and definitely enthusiastic bass player. And it's only going to get better. A veteran teacher for 16 years now, I can say that Josh has been an outstanding instructor of bass guitar. His "school" includes people from all ages, all walks of life. From my instructional perspective, it's my judgment that Josh can explain concepts clearly and understands the dynamics of student musicianship. It seems that Josh works at getting students to not just be able to play music, but to also understand, at a pretty deep level, how music really works. It's also been just plain fun. I also have to put in a few good words for Bananas at Large, where Josh teaches. Their staff has been courteous, reliable, informative, and like Josh, incredibly patient.

I have taken music lessons in a variety of instruments and recently decided to give bass a try as…read moremy guitar teacher went on summer vacation. Josh was highly recommended to me by the staff at Bananas Music and I have been taking lessons from him for several months. He is a rare talent as he is both an extremely gifted musician and a gifted teacher. He explains technique and theory in a very clear and easy to understand manner. He has also developed a couple of techniques for teaching that make it a lot easier to understand the fretboard. I highly recommend Josh for kids, teens and adults. If you want a great teacher, Josh is the man.

Great school and amazing staff that will help connect your child with the right teacher. Can't…read morewait to hear the students perform on 11/9/14 http://rootsmarin.org/

A great selection of fun and engaging classes! The best part is, it's part of Studio 55, and kids…read more12 and under can hear great performances for free! Parking is easy and free, and there's even a waiting room with wifi. I love that this is a registered non-profit school.

I couldn't be more ecstatic with my experience with Daryl and his Salty Strings Studio. I've…read morealways wanted to learn electric guitar but have procrastinated forever. I finally decided to do something about it and luckily I found Salty Strings. He keeps our sessions fun by teaching me the basics and also how to play riffs from my favorite bands. I honestly love it and look forward to my lessons.

Daryl is so awesome at teaching guitar! His enthusiasm when you hit the right note or chord makes…read moreyou want to keep going. They say time flies when you're having fun and my time sitting there learning guitar is gone in the blink of an eye. Daryl takes the time to learn what you want to learn so he can tailor the lessons to you. Highly recommend!

I've known and worked with Cherie Lebow musically for many years. When I ran a music program at a…read moreprivate high school in SF I hired Cherie to offer lessons in singing, guitar and help with some of the small groups the kids were forming. I've also known her as a professional musician as she worked with my music tech company laying down guitar and vocal tracks for sample libraries and such. I've recommended Cherie to various friends of mine who do booking and produce and promote shows. She's a consummate professional who knows her stuff and has been teaching for many years in NY and Bay Area. She's also a good communicator, lots of patience and a nice person to interact with. If you want something that is better than some online pre-packaged method-of-the-week - and to work with a real musician, composer and artist - Cherie is the real thing. She's recently re-located from SF to Marin, and I'd encourage Marin-ites, beginners and up to check her out!

I have to give Cherie 5-stars. She recently moved her teaching business to Marin and I'm so happy I…read morecan finally get back to lessons with her. I studied with her years ago when I lived in SF, I was a complete beginner back then. Now I'm breaking into writing songs and she has helped me get over a huge block I've had for years. She's really helped me expand my guitar skills so I can write with a fresh sound. And how to fine tune my performance.