Overdue review. Started my daughter at their yamaha group with Ms Nicole, and shes fantastic, just…read moreenough firmness and still fun. My daughter completed 2 recitals. Now she is in drums with Henry, another ever so patient instructor, he is also teaching my other daughter who was only 5yrs old when she started.

Super cute music store! They have way more than what you think. I went in on a whim to see if they…read morehad harmonicas, and they had three different types to choose from! I didn't even know there were that many options, but the employee was very knowledgeable, helpful, and nice! Will be back once I've mastered the C-scale harmonica

They have sheet Music from entry to intermediate level for different instruments, including pops,…read morejazz and classical music. They also have instrument supplies. Everything is well-organized. Super friendly stuff, too!!

Sweet store..Jerry Thomas ran the store and then Evelyn M runs this store..and I asked to work here…read more20 years ago haha..I am a music teacher that would a good use of time and then I moved to Japan too..hahahahaah so I got some sheet music like Burt Bacharach, Evita(Andrew Lloyd Webber), and I also picked I left my heart in San Francisco because I left my Heart in Joe DiMaggio haha I got another metronome because it's missing and it belongs to the family and the guy who could figure out how to use it tick tock tick tock tick tock metronomes are fascinating..from Germany hahah There are ukeleles and guitar..and gifts stickers and shakers..old-fashioned store ..because it's my job too Yelp Back to the Future edition

Baylor is a phenomenal guitar teacher. Not only is he extremely proficient in the musical dept, he…read moreis also patient, encouraging, and knows how to work with a student's individual pitfalls. He has a vast musical repertoire; if there was a song I wanted to learn that he didn't know, he could pick it up right away, no matter the complexity. I never had formal guitar lessons but had taught myself the basics; Baylor took me well beyond that level by fielding questions from music theory all the way to random guitar concepts that only someone with over a decade of experience would know. Unlike a lot of talented musicians I've encountered, he isn't stingy with what he knows. Highly recommend Baylor as a music teacher! He is a beacon of musical knowledge and an all-around stellar human. Thanks, Baylor!!!

Baylor is an incredible teacher! I wanted to learn singing to improve my hip hop music & he…read moredelivered a completely tailored lesson plan for my needs. Not only did he have an encyclopedic knowledge of techniques/history of singing, he also focused it into small digestible pieces that focused only on the aspects of singing that were relevant to my goals of writing/performing better chorus parts for rap songs. I also have seen his guitar prowess firsthand, and would strongly recommend him as a music teacher for all levels.

Brought an inexpensive alto sax in to see if it needed work. Katia was so helpful. We chatted and…read moreshe did a diagnostic on my sax and found some leaks. Wouldn't take my money. I'd go back here again!!

I called this morning to inquire about finding a cable for my standup bass (to hook up to an amp)…read moreand for some reason, the buy who spoke to me was very impatient and annoyed with me when I asked him a couple questions. I know this is a good store, but it was very off-putting to be spoken to like that.

Very disappointed, we have scheduled with this studio weeks beforehand and they claim to have sent…read moreus an email but included .con instead of .com in their system apparently and gave our spot to someone else without checking in with us. Very disappointed and upset about the way they handle their communications. We don't know what to do and the proposed new timeline doesn't work with us. If the way they teach resembles the way they communicate with clients - this is not a business to recommend. Also they raised prices for tryouts on us at the last moment.

I have loved the whole team at Plumrose. Susie was wonderful getting me set up with the right…read moreinstructor and Abby has been amazing through and through. Just cannot say enough wonderful things!

Quick and easy stop for me today at the guitar Center on Van Ness in San Francisco …read more Just came to return a cable. It was an extra after an event last week. Brought the cable in with the receipt. In this case the cable had been purchased from the Hillsdale store. But I was in the area so I thought I'd return it to the San Francisco store. I stand for super helpful. Return was quick and easy. Well, guitar may not have the lowest prices they are super convenient. And their staff has been helpful in every case that I went in there. The guitar Center on Venice. It's no different. Give them a shot for your needs.

Matt is the man! I had a tricky situation and Matt helped resolve it. Great customer service by him.read more

I've done a couple of band workshops here…read more(http://bluebearmusic.org/blue-bear-programs/adult-music-classes/band-workshop/) as a guitar player. I'd been learning electric guitar with private lessons for a few years, but I wanted to see what it was like playing in a band and have some fun. I love the format. It's a bunch of people, randomly assembled, that know how to play but without the time or confidence or network or whatever to form a band by their own. They pair the band with an instructor, who in my experience has always been great. You're paying $395 for 10 weeks of studio hire, equipment hire (like mics, proper amps, etc), instruction (these are 2.5hr sessions), venue hire (plus lighting and sound etc) for the concert, plus all of the administration around it. It's a great deal. You'll get most out of the band if you put time and energy into it. Practice, challenge yourself, etc, and you'll have more fun and learn more. I know that people's experience may vary depending on what instrument you play, how much time/effort other people in the band put into it, and what they choose for songs... but by the end of it all, it's a great and unique experience and I highly recommend giving it a go.

Everyone at Blue Bear Music is like family! No matter what type of music lessons you are looking…read morefor you can find them all here! All the teachers and staff are amazing. I would highly recommend Blue Bear to learn a new music skill or for a new creative outlet to balance out your work life. You will make life long friends here.

We truly love In Harmony and the whole team (Justine, Tom and Gina are the best)! Classes…read moreatmosphere is so warm and friendly. I don't know how Justin and Tom remember all the kids names! They are hard workers (they record a lot of new songs for every semester) and definitely love what they do. My favorite is their version of "If you are happy, and you know it...". It's not a song, it's a whole intense course of emotional intelligence education! You should find this song on Apple Music or Spotify. We've been attending classes since my daughter was 6 months old, and now she's 19 months. She knows a lot of songs, loves music and she started talking at 14mo, using mostly words from the songs: bus, star, monkey, go go etc. I'd recommend these music classes for all babies! They're worth every penny!

In Harmony is fun and welcoming! Teacher Blair was engaging and interactive with the kids, and make…read moreup classes were easy to schedule. After classeses, my kiddo only wanted to hear songs that Teacher Blair had played.

My daughter started taking lessons with Andrea about 6 months ago (once weekly) and not only has…read moreAndrea's guidance and support helped my daughter immensely, I have noticed a very positive impact in both my daughters confidence and her ability to project her voice while keeping tone precise. Andrea introduced my daughter to the cutting edge vocal science straw phonation for added efficiency that is necessary for powerful belting, and this process and practice has certainly set my daughter up for vocal success. My daughter really enjoys her lessons and gets a LOT out of each session. The Andrea Vocal Method has been so beneficial to my daughters signing pathway and because Andrea offers online lessons, my daughter is able to have her lessons in the comfort of her own home. I am SUPER impressed by Andrea and my daughter is loving her experience!!

I've worked with Andrea almost for a year by now, and her work exceeded so much beyond my original…read moreexpectation! She is super skillful to notice anything in my voice, and gives me very precise, practical and easy-to-understand instructions to improve. She's very encouraging and sweet, so I never feel discouraged. My voice feels completely different now and I feel so much more comfortable and confident in singing in public. Highly recommended!

We purchased our very first piano from here at the beginning of the pandemic. We figured that…read moresince we'd be staying home more often, why not purchase a real piano!? We made an appointment to come in and Ulysses helped us out. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and helped us through the process. He didn't rush us or pressure us to buy a piano, and he was patient in answering all our questions. We went home that same day to think about which piano we wanted to get and returned a week later to purchase a Yamaha upright piano. Overall, it was a great experience and we now have a beautiful piano!

Update: Gary responded to this review... and then deleted his response a day later…read more After reading it, I actually understand and respect the appointment-only business model. If customers want a private showroom experience, that's completely reasonable. Plenty of luxury businesses operate that way. The problem was never the appointment policy. The problem was how a potential customer was treated. I live next door and have been curious about this store for a long time. I finally saw you at the business and thought I'd ask about purchasing a piano. Instead of a simple, "We're appointment-only, but here's my card--I'd be happy to schedule you," I was dismissed while you waited for your DoorDash order. As someone who works in marketing and customer experience, this felt like a textbook example of turning a warm lead into a lost customer. Your original response then spent paragraphs explaining why I shouldn't have expected service, but not one sentence expressing regret that a genuinely interested buyer walked away with a bad experience. That said, I'm adjusting this to a 2-star rating because I did see some effort to acknowledge my post, even if it ultimately fell short. Businesses don't earn loyal customers by proving they're technically correct. They earn them by making people feel welcome. A 30-second conversation could have turned me into a customer. Instead, it turned me into someone who will be buying a piano elsewhere. If you already have an appointment, I'm sure the experience may be perfectly fine. But if you're hoping to stop in, ask a question, or get a feel for the place before committing, don't expect much hospitality. That's ultimately why I'm leaving this review--not because the business is appointment-only, but because customer service begins long before the appointment ever does.