Great piano & Voice instructor for all ages! My son (8 yrs old) has been taking piano lessons for…read morea little over a year and he has made great progress. She has so much experience teaching that it is easy for her to teach a child how to learn notes, counting rhythm, and music theory at their level. My son practices about 15 min a day, and that seems to keep him progressing. I started voice lessons too, just for fun. I've seen her work with all ranges and styles of vocal training from kids and adults wanting to learn Pop, musical theater, to students that actually become professional performers. Her new studio is a nice atmosphere to learn in. It's not a cramped and dark practice room. It's a beautiful light filled room with her grand piano along with computer and microphone system. She can help you by recording tracks for you to go home and practice with too. Prices are reasonable too. We started with her at $30 for 1/2 hour lesson. Street parking available. Though it says it is neighborhood permit, I've never had a ticket. She does have temp permits you can put in your window, but I'm too lazy.

I've been taking voice lessons from Loree for four years now, for fun, and to keep my voice in…read moreshape. She will meet you where you are in your vocal journey and help develop your abilities based on your goals, whether that's simply developing a bit more confidence, exploring different vocal and music styles, auditioning for a show, or just sounding better in your concerts of one on your commute - she can do it all! She's also been kind enough to offer remote lessons via video chat when users are unable to get to her studio for in-person lessons - a great way to keep up with practicing from any location. What can I say? She's the best.

Merav is a wonderful violin teacher who is very patient and kind. I have been taking lessons for…read moreover 2 years as an adult learner and have made a lot of progress! In the summer, I have attended her small group lessons with young and older children. I felt as if we all had fun. Her exceptional knowledge of violin methods, positive outlook and creativity make each lesson worthwhile. Overall, a great value for each lesson and for becoming a real violinist.

Merav is a wonderful violin teacher! I've learned so much in the short amount of time that I have…read morebeen taking lessons. She adjusts her lessons to me personally and is very encouraging when teaching. I am learning how to read music as well as how to play violin. I enjoy my lessons very much!

Rita has taught all of my children piano -- over the course of almost 20 years. She provides an…read moreexcellent foundation in performance and theory and her more physical style of teaching is especially effective with boys. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Rita is an excellent teacher. She put my daughter in the MTAC reviews, which my daughter completed…read morelevel 10 (the highest) and passed each test she took. She made my daughter a much better pianist. I have also referred several people to Rita because we like her so much. She is a very generous and giving teacher who wants her students to be the best. I agree with someone else who reported a hands on style. In addition, she has become a family friend, not just a piano teacher.

As a former student who learned piano up to level 7 in ABRSM with her, Christine was a wonderful…read morepiano instructor and teacher. I first started lessons with her in 2016 when I was nine, and despite my initial apprehensions about starting to play a musical instrument, she turned out to be delightful, skilled, and considerate in introducing me to and teaching for the next seven years until 2023. Following true to her teaching style and ABRSM's curriculum (which she weaves into other activities and pieces we have the opportunity to learn ourselves), she gives us both the necessary skills to score distinctively in exams (I've never scored less than a high merit on the exams I took while she was instructing me, and that is with comparatively less practice owing to school) and free choice to both discover, practice, and play pieces in other repertoire she provides and our personal interests and likes. Alongside her passion and ability for teaching, she is also incredibly considerate and understanding. She gives the perfect amount of support, encouragement, yet also attentiveness to personal and outside activities when communicating with her students and implanting the skills of a pianist in her students; she fully understands and cares for her students while making a fantastic and effective effort in teaching, and even after lessons, whether short or long-term, she is never less willing to provide as much aid and support as she can. Owing to the teaching, communication, and understanding she constantly and effectively does with her students, I would truthfully say she is one of the best instructors I've ever had in my lifetime. I highly recommend her, both for those thinking of getting into piano or cello and those who already have experience and would like a splendid mentor and teacher.

As one of Ms.Christine's past cello student, I would highly recommend her to anyone who wishes to…read morelearn music. Playing cello when I was 7 years old, I ended up quitting when I was 10. However, when high school came I suddenly got the urge to play the cello again. Picking it up was very difficult, but with Ms.Christine's teachings I was able to adjust and become better. Though I honestly didn't practice much, through her dedication and joyous lessons, I was able to apply and get into my high school's chamber orchestra. So to anyone who wants to take a stab at music, I highly recommend her as a teacher for you.

Gloria is definitely an accomplished teacher and knows how to engage children. No doubt about it…read more But it seems she is too busy to care for the kids or patience to engage with parents. As some other reviews indicated below, she seems very busy and has little patience - or care for the kids, it seems. We have been taking private classes with her for some five months, first in her studio and later via Zoom. Yesterday, I've asked her whether we would need to pay the same monthly fee for December and January, as she is taking time off and only teaching 3 classes each month due to holidays. It seems a little unfair to pay the same monthly amount, I said, but I would be willing to pay anyway as my daughter loves taking piano classes. Instead of engaging or caring to explain, Gloria said she will cancel classes with my daughter immediately... Which seems like a very stark overreaction, particularly when you think how kids get attached to teachers. I hate to break my daughters heart and tell her that Gloria decided to "retire". Very disappointed to see such behaviour from a person who we entrust our kids with.

We were very disappointed in Gloria's teaching. We started with her before the pandemic in-person…read morebut when it to virtual learning she was very impatient and even rude at times to our son. He was 7 at the time and did fidget but she had no patience to teach. At the every end she essentially kicked us out of her program which we thought was disrespectful. After we left her about a year ago we found a Suzuki teacher and found out that Gloria hadn't taught proper posture and how to properly play piano. It felt like our son had to break bad habits and start again.

My son has been Ms. Livitz student for 9 years. Eleanor is an amazing teacher. She is a great…read moreprofessional with a lot of experience and passion for music and teaching kids. Eleanor has been a great mentor for my son not only in music but in live as well. She helps and supports kids on their road to success. Working with Eleanor is always a positive experience for kids and their parents. We are very grateful to Ms. Livitz for her time, knowledge and experience and caring she gives to our son Daniel. With Eleanor's help and support Daniel participates at sonata and baroque completions and recitals. Eleanor will not only teach your kids how to play the instrument but also how to love and appreciate music:)

Eleanor is absolutely wonderful! She's been teaching my 10 year old son for about 3 years now and…read morewe see such an improvement. What I value very much about Eleanor is her ability to see the potential in each child. She persistently, yet gently challenges them to try harder and to be the best versions of themselves. She has a kind demeanor and is very patient. She always finds a fun way to keep kids engaged. Eleanor encourages kids to regularly perform in a public setting and participate in competitions. I appreciate that Eleanor teaches the kids the fundamentals of classical music yet she is not rigid about it and gives the kids the freedom to explore and experiment. Eleanor is a professional in her field and I would highly recommend her.

My daughter is learning so much and enjoying the piano. We appreciate how the class is tailored to…read morethis age and gives them instant success.

What a wonderful little school with such big love for what they do! As a music teacher myself I've…read morehad the chance to visit both the Moraga location here as well as the SF location, and both are more than up to snuff when it comes to what they bring to their students, teachers, and community. The location is beautiful and the space is just lovely, and I was told it'd be opening up even more room to teach more students in just a month or so! The vibe is serene (and there's lots of good parking!), and the teachers are all clearly as excited as their students to bring their love of music and education to the table ever since this place opened in January. I believe in such an attitude, and feel it's one of the paramount traits to have to help spur both children and adults alike into finding their own love of music and learning within themselves. Having been a music teacher myself for the past 15+/- years, it put a huge smile on my face to also learn that this is currently the only music school in Moraga; to think, they're bringing more of this joy that I share to more places out there that could definitely benefit from it! Absolutely wonderful. There is such variety in what one could learn here (from classical to rock) and I see all of the best reasons to give them a go, especially that the teachers and staff are so ready to make their place here in the Moraga area. Music schools like Amabile give me great hope that the love of music and learning will persevere through and through for ages to come :)

Amy taught my daughter and, now that she's left for college, Amy is teaching me! (By zoom, per my…read morepreference -- Amy will see you in person but this is so easy.) Amy is great with never-ever beginners of any age but also with adult returnees like me. There is so much I've forgotten since my childhood lessons, and so much I never learned in the first place. Amy has such breadth and depth as a musician combined with terrific flexibility as a teacher. Whatever kind of music interests you she can help you develop - classic-classical, jazz/blues, pop, improv/composition, you name it. Meanwhile Amy will help you build your musicality and, importantly, also a sturdy foundation -- Amy's music theory chops are as strong as her playing (she gigs professionally) and pedagogical skills. I now have a repertoire I really enjoy and am proud of, while I continue to advance my skills and understanding of music. I recommend Amy without reservation, for all ages and skill levels!

Amy is an accomplished music instructor and built a good foundation for my child with the piano. We…read morestarted lessons with Amy over two years ago when our child was in second grade. She always loved her lessons with Amy and came home with new skills and songs to practice.