We absolutely love 4/4 school and Taryn. She's an all rounder, talented, patient, and incredibly…read moreencouraging. Every lesson with her is fun and inspiring, and she brings out the best in her students. You can tell she truly cares and tailors her approach to help each student grow confidently. We feel so lucky to have her as our teacher.

4/4 School of Music in Bothell has exceeded my expectations in more ways than one! I've taken vocal…read morelessons from Katya Kaflov since August this year and I've been so impressed by her ability to make me feel so encouraged yet empowered musically at the same time. The staff at this school is very responsive and kind as well. All the emails I've sent them have been responded to right away with satisfactory results. Thank you for all you've done, Katya and all the staff at 4/4 School of Music!

July 31, 2025 I'm…read moregratefully completing my first year of violin at Snohomish County Music School, as an adult student being taught by the director, Ms. Kathryn Kibbe and look forward to continuing for many years. It's never too late, or too early. Ms. Kibbe and her staff are unfailingly gracious, gifted at and clearly enjoy teaching music. Ms. Kibbe's sincere interest and delight in teaching is refreshing. She is a gifted musician, inspiring her students with demonstrations of beautiful violin and viola music, good humor and productive instruction. Her knowledge, teaching ability, sincere kindness, patience, insight and interest in each student are only surpassed by her love of children, commitment to their development and her ability to encourage and gift the joy of music. The new offices of Snohomish County Music School are fresh, clean, comfortable, safe, welcoming and conveniently located close to the Everett COSTCO. I am both impressed and very grateful to Snohomish County Music School and especially to Ms. Kibbe for the first of many enriching years of violin. Mark Potampa, M.D.

I cannot say enough good things about Elevate Music Together!…read more I've been in classes with my son since he was 2 (he's now almost 8) and not only have they helped him with speech, social interactions, and general development, we've made life-long friends through the program. I started the program as a new mom and don't know what I would have done without the support I got from the other parents in the group. It's about more than music and movement (although that part is so fun), it's about the connection it helps you create with your kids and with other moms and dads in the community. Highly recommend this great program! And you don't have to be musical to enjoy it!

Elevate Music Together classes are an intentional, yet creative & flexible way to continue…read morefostering a love of music for your family & will help your child(ren)s overall development, both nature & nurture, so much. My family has been a part of this program for 6 years now, first with our older son beginning at 7 months of age, & then again with our second starting around the same time of his life. Our younger son LOVES it as much as our older son did but in different ways & it is a joy for me as a mother to get to be a part of that & give this to him. Getting to watch him absolutely take to the class, the music, the people-- his budding awareness & love of being involved with the class & music is so much fun! The teachers are AMAZING. Their pacing of a 45 min class is seamless. They offer opportunities to include songs that are special at home in class. Their interaction & connection with my sons is so special. It may be because I'm so seasoned now, but here in our 6th year being a part of the program, I have found myself enjoying singing along & doing the things with my child more than ever. I want everyone involved in this program to know how grateful I am for the gifts you have & share through your classes. I just love everything you all offer-- the experience itself, the teachers, the communication & kindness that is always always given. I will sing your praises again & again!

My baby started at 4 months old in the infant classroom and as a first time mother I was so nervous…read moreabout leaving my baby at daycare. But the teachers were so loving and took such great care of him. Now when I leave him at daycare, he's so happy with the teachers, he doesn't even notice when I leave sometimes. I love the daily reports and photos. He's moving up to the toddler classroom and the staff have been very good with letting us know about transitions. There's plenty of parking at the front, live camera feed so I don't miss him during work hours, very responsive to emails, and if there's any issue they call me straight away. Thank you teachers!

Our family was with Kiddie Academy Bothell for years, and our daughter truly grew up there as part…read moreof the community. Unfortunately, over the past few months, we experienced several concerning issues that caused her distress and ultimately led us to make the very difficult decision to move her to a new school. We noticed a decline in care and communication beginning earlier this year around summertime. One of our daughter's teachers made comments such as "She doesn't like me," which felt inappropriate and insensitive given her age and emotional development. On multiple occasions, we witnessed emotional responses dismissed instead of acknowledged by teachers, for example, telling children not to cry or using a toy remote to "change" their mood instead of helping them process their feelings. There were also moments of unnecessarily harsh discipline. During one pickup, my daughter ran happily toward me and was immediately scolded by a teacher in front of the class. The tone felt punitive and unkind for a 3-year-old. We also had ongoing hygiene concerns. Our daughter frequently came home uncomfortable from sitting in soiled diapers, and even after being potty trained, she wasn't always properly cleaned. This led to severe irritation and discomfort, something that is avoidable in a childcare setting. When we brought these concerns to staff, the responses were heard, but later on the issues would arise again. We later learned that other families had also withdrawn for similar reasons, citing concerns about the disorganized environment, absence of structure, and insufficiently defined teaching curriculum, all of which created emotional stress and overwhelm for the students. To make matters worse, Kiddie Academy refused to refund our $1,000 deposit for the fall term, even though our daughter began the new school year and met their own enrollment criteria before we made the decision to withdraw her due to these ongoing issues. We've since moved our daughter to Birch Tree, and the difference has been night and day. The staff there are attentive, communicative, and genuinely caring. Questions and concerns are addressed immediately, and their follow-through is clear and consistent. They also provide a developmentally appropriate, well-structured curriculum with systems in place that foster a calm environment and significantly reduce the behavioral challenges many families had previously experienced at Kiddie Academy Bothell. For the first time in a long time our daughter is truly thriving. She is happy, supported, and excited to go to school every day. We're deeply disappointed by how things ended at Kiddie Academy Bothell. What was once a positive experience declined into something that felt indifferent and disorganized, and the lack of care ultimately cost them the trust of our family.

Tanya Otto is an incredible piano teacher. She doesn't just teach the techniques of piano (through…read morethe Royal Conservatory program), but also focuses on the art of playing, on developing the student as an artist, and on the history of the musical pieces and composers. Attending lessons with my 10 year old has been just as compelling for me as it is for my daughter!

Tayna is an excellent piano teacher and extremely talented. Pianist as well. My daughter has been…read morea student of 7 years and has grown from the beginning stage of learning the keys to playing classical pieces as well as writing music. Also, her learning piano has refined her dexterity and critical thinking skills. I highly recommend Above Piano if you are thinking of either learning how to play or just need refreshment as a pianist. Tanya is not only an instructor but a well accomplished pianist herself. She sets the example for all her students. - Rachel W.

I have known Peace for many years now and can say he is a man of character who takes it upon…read morehimself to give his students the best. He fits his approach to match what each student needs, and he has a great eye for finding a student's strength while also helping build up their areas of weakness.

Peace had an infectious love of music and a gift for meeting people wherever they are on their…read morejourney. He is knowledgeable, responsive, and consistent. Anyone would be lucky to work with this talented teacher!

Art Spot Studio is an incredible place for young artists to grow, and we feel so lucky our daughter…read moreattends classes here. The teacher, Ms. Nikki, is truly phenomenal and has a special gift for connecting with kids and helping them believe in their own creativity the studio is warm, welcoming, and safe, and kids are encouraged to be themselves, try new things, and make bold creative choices without fear of "messing up." Class sizes are small, so our daughter gets plenty of individual attention and guidance while still enjoying a fun group atmosphere with other young artists. She comes home after each class proud of what she's created, using real art materials and techniques that make her feel like a "real artist." Over time, we've watched her confidence grow right along with her skills, from learning new mediums to experimenting with color, shading, and detail in ways she never would have tried on her own. She looks forward to every class, and we love seeing how much joy and calm art brings her at the start of a busy week. If you're looking for a place where your child can feel supported, inspired, and genuinely seen, I would highly recommend Art Spot Studio and Ms. Nikki.

My sons (currently 10yrs and 8yrs) have been attending Art Spot Studio for over 3 years now and…read morealways love attending classes and camp. The quality of work that they bring home is incredible!! Nikki does an amazing job teaching, keeping the kids focused, and having fun. We sign up every chance we can and are never disappointed. We feel so lucky to have Nikki and Art Spot Studio so close. I would 1000% recommend Art Spot Studio and any classes/workshops Nikki does.

We are located out of state, but were impressed with her credentials, so decided to try Skype…read morelessons. Her organization, thorough methods and clear homework sheets impressed me very much. She has the student work on theory, ear training, composition as well as learning new pieces and scales. Love her program and would recommend her instruction to anyone who wants to learn well. My son's piano skills have skyrocketed in just 2 months. Skype lessons were much better than I had expected. I was tentative at first because it felt like piano lessons should be live, but we purchased a good quality microphone and set up the laptop so she can see the student. Not only does she coordinate live recitals throughout the year, she holds group classes and professional testing which can be taken at a location near you. Last month, through Skype, we even participated in a special group lesson with her other students! Don't let distance stop you! This is much better than a YouTube video! Personally tailored, and also able to teach ADHD kids.

Diana is a very effective teacher who is well-liked by her students. She is dedicated and clearly…read moreloves teaching, and is very good with young students. She makes sure to include music theory, and multiple opportunities to perform and participate in adjudication and also competitions, if students are interested. My child has progressed steadily with her as a teacher and enjoys working with her. I would absolutely recommend her for students of any age.