Can't believe I never reviewed this place. There are very few harp stores around. This business is…read morein a beautiful neighborhood. The staff are all knowledgeable and friendly. The lessons were good but it did not work with my schedule. I love that they answered all my questions patiently because I was a beginner. I went through their rent to own program and was set on ordering a harp within a month of rental/beginner lessons. I forget the name of the young woman who helped me but she introduced me to the song Inisheer and was kind enough to play it on every harp multiple times until I figured which sound I preferred. After waiting half a year for my harp to be made, they have been friendly and have helped me replace my stribgs as needed because I still lack confidence in replacing them. You must visit this gem but beware. You might be sucked into buying a harp as you listen to the harp in the small garden.

I was referred to Carolyn by another harpist who I had hired prior for a grave-site service…read more I needed someone to perform the day of a memorial service for my friend's father. I cannot even begin to express my gratitude for Carolyn and her professionalism. She really made the entire day beautiful with her lovely music. Importantly, Carolyn was highly responsive and easy to work with. I highly recommend Carolyn to anyone looking to hire talent for any sort of occasion. I can only imagine how perfect she would be for weddings, baby showers, and other occasions! Thank you, Carolyn!

Suji is a great cello teacher! She has patience and knows how and what I can do to improve my cello…read moreskills every week. I have been taking lesson with her for a year. My one-on-one lesson is once a week for 45 minutes. I must say, I'm a much better cello player ever since. I've never played a musical instrument before. I bought this wonderful cello off craigslist and I've been playing it since at the early age of 32. I had another cello teacher for half a year before her. Of course, Suji is much better then my previous teacher, that is why I've been with her for a year now and I'm planning on staying with her for many years to come. For me, it isn't a cheap hobby, but it's an important one to have, just like going to work out regularly. Work out strengthen my body, reading nourishes my mind, and music feeds my soul.

How do I even begin?…read more This past year, having lessons with Suji has required me to face a brand new challenge, reflect on my habits, relearn music in a technical style, and push myself to embrace a completely uncharted territory. I am an adult beginner learning cello for the first time ever, and Suji has undoubtedly helped me grow as a music student and a musician. I'd never had music lessons before. I picked the cello because of its rich voice, range of emotion, and the versatility as a solo or orchestral instrument. I had a different teacher at the beginning, and I felt incompatible with her teaching style. (It's like going on a date - you can't quite place your finger on what it is, but it just doesn't feel right.) After some research online and on Yelp, I stumbled upon Suji's page. After exchanging emails, I booked a first lesson and was immediately hooked. The lesson was like a breath of fresh air. Within minutes of sitting and playing a simple scale, Suji was able to diagnose all my ailments in posture, sitting, bow hold, first position, finger placement, EVERYTHING. She was very keen on correcting things that needed improvement, and at the end of the lesson (mind you, this was just the FIRST lesson), I was creating sound with the cello that actually sounded musical, with clearer tones and not the plaguing ugly squeaky sounds that nearly discouraged me from continuing with my lessons (thinking maybe I should try ukulele lessons instead..) I am at weekly lessons at her studio since July 2014. Since beginning, I have moved beyond simple Suzuki practice etudes to pieces that I recognize and like to play. Practicing between lessons is, of course, mandatory, though I've noticed that even on days I go into a lesson without having practiced at all (bad student..), I am still able to make tremendous progress with Suji's tips and corrections during the one hour of lesson. Suji is incredibly patient and scrupulous, stern when she needs to be. Most importantly, her teaching style is very interactive, with encouragement to share feelings and comments on the pieces I'm working on, my goals, and the learning process as a whole, so it is a mutual partnership rather than a traditional "do as I say" approach. I am exceptionally happy with Suji as my teacher, and reflecting on how much I grew in the last 8 months, I am all the more excited for what lies ahead. If you're looking for a cello teacher for your child, or just want to learn for yourself as an adult, look no further. You've found her.

Jessica is such a wonderful teacher. My 10 year old son has grown tremendously under her guidance…read more Not only as a musician, but also in his confidence and love for playing.  Thanks to her exceptional instruction he was selected for side-by-side, where he had the incredible opportunity to perform with the top orchestra at the local high school. We know this achievement wouldn't have been possible without the strong foundation and the support that Jessica provided.  We wholeheartedly recommend Jessica to anyone looking for a phenomenal cello instructor!

I took up the cello in my late 20's and am finally back taking lessons after a few years, so I had…read moredeveloped a lot of bad playing habits. Jessica really helped to deconstruct my technique and is helping me rebuild a stronger foundation on which to perform. She is also dependable regarding emailing and texting when needed. I would definitely recommend her.

Aedan is an incredibly talented and knowledgeable harpist and teacher of both the harp and piano. I…read morelearned so much from her. She is both patient and precise in her teachings. I thoroughly enjoyed my lessons with her. I wish her all the best!

I have had the pleasure of seeing Aedan perform. She is an exceptional harpist that can entertain a…read morewide array of settings. She also has authored several books on playing the harp. I can't say enough about her.

I can't say enough nice things about Leah! Leah played at our wedding this month and was SUPER…read moreeasy to work with! She was always on time for meetings, prompt in responding to emails and phone calls, and even called me the day before the wedding to go through the bridal procession again to make sure I was walking at the right time! All of our guests were very impressed - we chose traditional music for the recessional and then contemporary music for the processional, and Leah can do it all! She is a true gem, and I highly recommend her services.

I have played many instruments throughout my life. At 49 my next challange became the Cello. I…read morewas very fortunate to have come across Leah. I only was able to have five lessons with Leah before she had to return to San Franciso but she was able to get me started in the right direction. I will always remember the techniques she taught me. Leah did a great job teaching this adult beginner. I hope to continue with Leah next summer. Thanks Leah!

Natalie is a very professional teacher and is really great with teaching. She is knowledgeable and…read moreis also an excellent pianist. I have known her as a colleague for over 20 years and have also had the pleasure of teaching a few of her students who were very well prepared and very well taught. She is great at what she does and I would highly recommend her for any level in your piano studies.

Natalie is the best piano teacher I have ever had! She encouraging and patient, and unbelievably…read moretalented. It is a pleasure to hear her play my upcoming pieces for me. She has a wonderful sense of humor and made me feel welcome in her home and her practice from day one.

Would definitely recommend Shannon, regardless of current piano level!…read moreI used to take piano lessons with another teacher, but I really disliked playing. When I switched to Shannon, she encouraged me to play music that I liked, so I grew to love playing piano for fun, accomplishment and stress relief. I was able to learn how to play pop music and songs from musicals like Taylor Swift, Maroon 5 and the Phantom of the Opera. Shannon was more than able to guide me in playing the different genres and styles. She's able to pinpoint areas that were a note or a beat off, which I appreciate because it's important to be able to know where my mistakes are so I can fix them (thought sometimes I did try to hide my mistakes instead of fixing them whoops). I'm not the best of naturally gifted piano player, but Shannon was super patient and knowledgeable, so I was able to learn many new songs well!

I knew finding a suitable teacher would not be simple, as an adult who completed the MTAC…read morecurriculum taking lessons from age 7 to 18 as a kid. I practice an hour or two every day and decided to find a teacher to help me push past a fairly advanced level, learning Beethoven sonatas, Chopin etudes, and Rachmaninoff preludes. So I searched for an MTAC teacher, expecting to have a profesional experience. Shannon changed the time slot of my lesson each of the first three scheduled sessions. Not a big deal at first and I was flexible, but it didn't feel like she respected my time and energy from the start. At the first lesson, she admitted she had never taught ragtime and seemed to dismiss it as not classical repertoire. She told me to study Hanon, which I already practice daily, and she'd never seen the Pischna technical exercise book I brought which is more difficult than Hanon. And during the first lesson her mom came into the piano room (her living room, which has really harsh acoustics) and just stood there for a bit watching me. I waved and said hi, hoping Shannon would address the interruption, but she pretended like nothing happened. She wrote nothing in the notebook I brought for feedback and homework, and it really felt like I didn't have a lesson at all. I'd paid cash for 3 lessons in advance, so I decided to just try my best to learn something, but the third lesson was canceled due to another supposed schedule conflict. I felt like my time and money were wasted overall.

My daughter has been taking lessons from Yvonne for over 5 years! I think Yvonne had just relocated…read moreto SoCal at the time, and my daughter was one of her first students here. Yvonne is an exceptional pianist and music instructor. Professional, excellent communication, inspiring, engaging, and extremely sensitive to your child's individual needs. She is highly observant and takes the time to feel out your child's personality. Her teaching method is gentle, yet strict. A great balance I expect from the perfect music instructor. My daughter is a very artistic and creative soul and Yvonne has helped nurture that side of her character. Yvonne has even helped her compose her own opus, which she proudly performs for us at family gatherings! I have witnessed my daughter's confidence blossom over the years and I believe Ms. Yvonne's encouragement had something to do with it. Highly recommended. Yvonne is wonderful to work with.

My son has been taught by Ms. Yvonne for almost one and half year, and he is making great progress…read moreon his piano study. Ms. Yvonne's teaching is energetic, engaging and effective, as I observed from a piano mom's point of view. She also has many ways to train students and keep up their interest, such as mini recital, playing movie songs and peer assistance etc. Ms. Yvonne has high standards, but is not as forceful as a typical piano mom. She understands a typical piano mom's frustration and is very kind to offer help when needed. Plus her studio is very neat and inviting. I just feel fortunate to have her as my son's piano teacher. I hope you will feel the same as you embark on the journey of your child's piano study with Ms. Yvonne.