For lessons: Our kiddo has been going to lessons since they opened and he loves them. He looks…read moreforward to them every week and they even walk him to his next class a few doors down. Highly recommend if you're looking for music lessons in Leawood area. For Birthday Party: We had another place cancel a few months prior and found out that Bach to Rock started hosting parties so we signed up. They did such a great job with the Birthday Party and all the kids had so much fun (and parents seemed to enjoy it as well). The teachers were so patient and kind; even when the kids switched instruments after teaching them the song or when they were hitting the instruments extra loud:) It was a very nice change of pace from other parties!

Starting with communication issues to failure to work with payees schedule creates a perfect storm…read moreof frustration. Signed up for once a week classes, but soon found the instructor taking time off. Normally this is fine but the school expects you to take additional classes to make up these absences. Voiding the whole schedule once a week which is agreed upon and none of this is properly explained before they get you to sign up. What makes this "school" truly devious is how they omit these schedule changes and then word the instructors missed classes as the students. They do this so they can justify not providing all the classes paid for if you are unable to make their make up class times. I would also like to mention how they will charge you for a full months of classes even if for reasons like holidays or instructor absence you aren't getting many classes that month. The faculty won't work with you, this is how they operate the school. Take some advice, pay an instructor who charges per lesson so you at least get your moneys worth and don't get ripped off like I was.

As a parent of multiple children - I've had interactions with 5 of the teachers at KCSM with…read moremultiple instruments (piano, guitar, cello, and trumpet). All of the teachers have been highly trained, kind, and very good at what they do. My children love all of their teachers at KCSM. You definitely get what you pay for - if you want your child to play well this is the place to go. I think what makes it special is that it's rare to find such highly trained teachers who are able to teach both beginners (children and adults) and also advanced students. You do sign a monthly or yearly contract (based on your preference) and all the details are well defined in the contract, so there weren't any surprises.

Nate helped me today and was amazing! I was buying a guitar for my son and he helped fill in my…read moreknowledge gaps and gave great food for thought in my decision process. He also tested the guitar for me and I was impressed by his playing too! Thank you Shining Light... you've got a good one there! The deal was incredible too!

I am so pleased with the great piano teacher match through Shining Light Music. When I called to…read moreinquire about teachers, I communicated that our requirements are stringent: my son is 6 yrs old, and while he likes piano, he doesn't looove piano, so the lessons have to be fun and engaging to encourage his progress. He's had 1.5 years piano instruction, and he doesn't respond well to some of the "too basic" piano book courses we had temporarily explored with a couple past teachers, so it's a challenge to level him up with material and technique that is age appropriate and fun enough but not too basic, nor too complex. And we had limited time availabilty as our schedules are maxed... It's such a blessing that the receptionist recommended Ms. Emily Shelp! Ms. Emily is well qualified; she possesses a Bachelor of Music in Piano Pedagogy from Bob Jones University and has been playing since she was 7 yrs old. Her bio is coming soon to the Shining Light Music teacher page. Best of all, she strikes the right notes - I couldn't resist the pun! - in working on my son's technique and making it fun. She motivates him with weekly fun point-competitions (to earn country stickers in his passport, medals, trophy, etc.) which has resulted in him reminding me that he has to memorize a song for the next lesson..cuz he wants the points! (whoo hoo, he's no longer resistant to practicing!!!!) I feel that she is the right piano teacher for his current level and needs; she employs a cheerful and focused Kindergarten/First Grade encouraging teaching style to keep all the lessons fun and on track, she's able to motivate and consistently award with positive reinforcement, able to redirect him when he gets silly (after all he's been in school all day, then straight to his lesson!) and I appreciate how she is able to teach finer technique in a way that he understands. She would be great for both beginner and advanced students.

I have been taking bass lessons from Larry for several years. His patience with me has been…read moresuperior. Every lesson I learn and improve. Can't recommend him enough!

Larry is the first instructor that has gotten me to stick with the guitar. I have learned so much…read morefrom him. He is always encouraging and delivers little insights that I have never gotten in the past.

I have been taking lesson from Linda for over 5 years now and I can say she has helped me so much…read morein my playing and reading of music. With being a busy adult myself and having a career she has worked with me countless times with my schedule. I have a job in healthcare so I don't have the most conventional hours so there are many times we have to change my lesson time. Every time Linda is willing to work for me. Also she is just so nice and has always a great attitude and explains everything in an easy digestible way. She is always up front with you on the price and everything you get when taking private lessons with her. I can't recommend her enough if you are looking to take your piano and voice to the next level.

Customer service is great until you buy from him and then they turn into jerks. they don't return…read moreyour phone calls when you call them on your payments if you bank card changes and they charge you fees for them not calling you back.

When I rented it it came so neat it was so nice looking the flute is work really good and book was…read morefree and ship it out to us

This is a great school with some amazing teachers and very thoughtful and capable director! My…read moregranddaughter attends school here (2s) and our experience helps me to feel assured that she is well taken care of and cared about! That makes a huge difference when you have to leave them in someone else's care. Thank you for all you do, it really matters!

Unbelievably sweet and helpful people. Kind, professional, licensed staff. State certified with…read morebackground checks and you can watch your kid on cameras all day while they're there. The planned learning curriculum weekly is shared and daily updates on projects. It's perfect here, man. Thanks La Petite on Antioch. A special shout out to Karolyn, Vicky, Vea, Ms Jackie, and Ms Rachel for all their hard work and professionalism. Thank you!

My daughter almost 4 has been going to the jitter bugs class for almost a year and she loves it!…read more She goes 1 day a week for 30 minutes. The instructor is amazing at helping the little ones figure how to flip over the bars, tumble and balancing. Every time someone tells her we are going to jitter bugs her little face lights up so adorable.... such a nice place

The teachers are very dedicated to their students to their students and truly care about their…read moreprogress. Courtney is amazing!!