Josh was the best! He was so patient and sweet with our children. Both of which have ADHD and can…read morelose interest quickly. Josh kept them laughing, engaged and on task throughout their back to back sessions. I love the virtual training option via video conference, and honestly they would not have excelled so quickly and proficiently if we had to drive out to his music studio with our very busy schedules. Josh is very talented and was even featured on "American Idol" Give Laughing School of Music a try- you won't be disappointed- I guarantee it!

I have attended many social Fusion dancing events that Josh was hired to perform at in and around…read morethe San Francisco Bay Area as well as in Seattle, Portland, Philadelphia, Denver, and Vancouver. At these events, Josh performed his own original electronic music for huge crowds of dancers. He is a very talented musician, and has great stage presence. I love his original songs!! I have also listened to him play great covers on the piano as he leads a group thru some late night karaoke sing-alongs :) Recently I contracted him to help me record and produce a song of my own, and he really guided me every step of the way. Josh is also a music teacher offering piano, drum, guitar and ukelele lessons out of his home studio. I couldn't recommend him more as both a performer and a teacher!!

I've been taking group guitar class with Joe for a couple months and I have learned so much…read more I really enjoy the group aspect because we get to be social, laugh a bit, and work together. Bonus teacher nerd points because as a piano teacher, I learn a lot from Joe about how to conduct a group class-- a rare and little-discussed aspect of music teaching. Joe's years of experience have come through in my playing in a short time. Highly recommend!

My sons have been taking weekly guitar lessons with Joe for over ten years. My older son started…read moreplaying with Joe at age 6 (he is now finishing high school). His younger brother transitioned from the piano to guitar and started with Joe at age 10 (he's now 14). Joe is a patient and supportive guitar and music teacher. He has been a steady part of their upbringing, and he has been a good role model for them. They are good guitar players. More importantly, they love playing and play most days of every week. I credit Joe with developing their love for playing the guitar, which they will carry forward into their lives. I highly recommend Joe.

I always tell people: this is Not-Your-Mother's piano studio. Thankfully! I took piano for years…read moreand it was a slog. Not only that, but as soon as I quit my lessons, I stopped playing altogether. For my girls, the piano at WOW has been an entirely different experience. Both (ages 15 and 13) have been taking lessons there for 7 years. This probably sounds nuts, but truth is, practicing is actually fun for them, and they play the piano as a break from homework, to relax, and to entertain friends and family. From the get-go, on the first day, Tommy and his team teach how to actually play songs (rather than bore them with scales and theory), which helps demystify the instrument and music. Once the piano becomes super familiar to the kids, and they know a long list of songs, the teachers then work in theory -- and the kids pick it up quickly because they are already so piano literate. Which makes sense -- the way I learned back in the day was like learning to read books without quite knowing how to talk yet. It's wonderful to watch my girls and their partners write music and improvise. They are not afraid to take a tune they've learned and mix it up or change the key. Very empowering. They've learned tons of chords and can pick up a piece of popular music and quickly figure out how to play it, which is so fun when we are gathering with family and friends. The program is a cool mix of classical piano pieces (Bach, Beethoven); jazz (Vince Guiraldi); the blues; old favorites (Billy Joel, Elton John); and current pieces (Cold Play, Pink). Tommy is an energetic, fun, patient guy who has a gift for working with kids and communicating in general. He makes the kids look forward to class, and I am grateful my girls have had him in their lives for all these years. It's been a remarkable experience.

The owner Tommy Toy is the real deal. He is a talented musician, he can teach and he genuinely…read morecares.

Karma is an extraordinary teacher. She loves the physics and anatomy of singing ("vocal geek…read morestuff") but will also gladly go beyond and help you bring out the soulfulness and emotion of your voice. From the very first lesson I came away with deep & useful tips that I expect to use for as long as I'm singing. If you want to connect with your voice and use your singing to connect with other people (especially if, like me, you're not already in love with your own singing voice) you'll get something great from her coaching. Full disclosure: Karma is a friend, via our shared music community. But that just tells you that she's also a really warm and kind person as well as a great teacher.

Karma is an excellent vocal coach! She takes a lot of technical knowledge about the anatomy and…read morephysiology of the voice and vocal tract and applies it in an approachable way to help you achieve your singing goals. She taught me a lot about how to use my voice and breath support in new ways to improve my singing voice. I always leave her lessons excited about what I've learned and ready to go home and practice more. Highly recommended!

There are a lot of great music classes for kids, however none of them have the extra special touch…read morethat Music Makers offers--exposure to guest musicians, music theory and opportunities to play on "real" kids sized instruments. Have you ever seen a kid-sized cello? My toddler was completely amazed by the opportunity to play on this tiny instrument. He sat in the chair, grabbed the bow and began to "play" and sing Twinkle Little Star. There is a different instrument each week, for my son to "check out." Where else can you have a rich experience like this? Music Makers gives us a delightful exposure to music, movement and singing AND is an excellent primer for my child to learn more advanced study of music when the time comes. Cindy has been teaching for over 25 years, and has all kinds of tricks/gifts to keep the kids focused and engaged. I always learn something too! Check out her free preview class and see for yourself!

My fiancée has been working with Patrick for the last 2 months and her lessons have been the…read morehighlight of her week! She comes back from her sessions feeling inspired and excited. In a short period of time, I have heard a significant improvement in her vocal control and range. He is such a talented and passionate teacher, and I can't say enough wonderful things about him!

I took a series of singing lessons from Patrick Leveque over this past summer. I began these…read morelessons thinking I could not carry a tune and very shy about singing in front of anyone. He put me right at ease. Patrick was encouraging, supportive and informative about the singing process --- all way beyond any expectations---right out into the stratosphere! He's a great teacher and very nice person. Patrick presents the information in an easy to understand gentle way. I wondered about the question of whether to have a male or female teacher and am so glad I chose Patrick. I highly recommend him to anyone at any level of skill. If there were more stars I could give, him I would!

Caylia is the best!!! From start to finish, she is a pro and the finest music teacher/musical…read moredirector you can find!! I was lucky enough to have her help me with a Children's Theatre audition piece. I did not have musical theatre experience and she worked on my voice, my presentation, my confidence, my stage presence, the whole package!! After weeks of hard work with her, I ended up getting the lead role!! We spent the next six months working together and she definitely helped me with every detail on my solo songs. When it came time to finally perform, she was there for me, coaching me on how to deal with the jitters, and even how to put on false eye lashes since I was the princess!! I could not have done it without her and I just love her!!! There are no words to thank her enough or recommend her enough!! Her studio is a magical dream to visit for all ages!!

I have attended Caylia's students' recitals in person pre-pandemic, and on zoom, post-pandemic. I…read morecan say as an outsider, not a student or parent of a student, that Caylia is a caring, lovely teacher and it is obvious that she cares about her students, and they care about her. Her students range in age from very little to pre and post college, and they all do a wonderful job singing and/or playing piano. I believe she would be a wonderful teacher for any child for voice, piano, and/or performance coaching if you are in search of a teacher for your child. She creates a safe space for all to learn.

I couldn't be more ecstatic with my experience with Daryl and his Salty Strings Studio. I've…read morealways wanted to learn electric guitar but have procrastinated forever. I finally decided to do something about it and luckily I found Salty Strings. He keeps our sessions fun by teaching me the basics and also how to play riffs from my favorite bands. I honestly love it and look forward to my lessons.

Daryl is so awesome at teaching guitar! His enthusiasm when you hit the right note or chord makes…read moreyou want to keep going. They say time flies when you're having fun and my time sitting there learning guitar is gone in the blink of an eye. Daryl takes the time to learn what you want to learn so he can tailor the lessons to you. Highly recommend!

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.

I took lap steel lessons with Chris for about a year and it was a great experience! Chris helped so…read moremuch with steering me in the right direction as far as technique, players to check out etc. The majority of my lessons where focusing on playing along with records (always the best way to get better) and I loved all the tunes he recommend for me to study and I still use them today in my regular practices. I'm a professional bass player, but since I've started playing lap steel I've been offered some great performing/recording opportunities due to my new found interest in lap steel and I owe a lot to Chris in helping me out in the beginning stage of understanding the instrument.

Chris is THE MOST natural guitar teacher I've ever seen. He has helped instill a love for the…read moreguitar with my son who cannot keep an attention span for more than 5 seconds. He makes it easy for the boy. The proof? My son REGULARLY picks up his guitar to practice on his own. Thank you Chris...