Robbie Harris is an excellent teacher for guitar. I am a bit older than the average student and he…read moregives me the technical knowledge and also ensures I can play songs in the genres that i am interested in. Great teacher, guitarist.

Max Mayson-Cleary has been such a wonderful teacher and has really helped to introduce my son to…read morethe bass guitar. The school is so well-run and it is so easy to manage lessons. Max is the best!

Heart songs has been a gift for my boy, he treasures his time there with the teachersread more

Heartsong is amazing! It is so great for music and language development! The space the owner…read more(Carey) has created is wonderful for playing before/after class and connecting with the other families. My son does several paid activity classes during the week (music, gym, dance, etc.) - this is by far the best value for your money. You'll get music, teachers who have studied the curriculum and Montessori education, movement, language development, and a beautiful space for play and community after class. My son started at 11 months and I wish we started earlier! For weeks he just sat in our laps and listened most of the class. He seemed like he wasn't super excited but he was actually just slowly absorbing everything! It's now been four months and he gets so excited every time he hears music he starts dancing and smiling! We listen to all the songs in the car and someties at home and he's started singing along to several words from different songs. He even remembers which words/sounds are coming next - it's so adorable to hear him in the back of the car singing! Heartsong has been great for language development too - an unexpected plus! My son started saying words with difficult sounds (e.g., "car") that we hadn't heard as a babble sound or really used often and we figured out it's because the "ca"/"ka" sound is used in several songs we're singing this semester. Neat! I love that Heartsong follows the Music Together curriculum which means you do the same set of about 25 songs over the 10-week "semester" and then move to a different set. This allows time for the kids to get used to the sound of a song over the semester. The songs have been developed to help with language development (lots of different sounds), music development, and even self-regulation (slower/faster). I love that the teachers offer insights on why certain things they do help with development. The in-class experience will vary by teacher. Keep that in mind if you decide to do demo classes first.

This is a fantastic music school. I cannot believe they actually exist. They are great at teaching…read moremusic as well as business communication. They truly listen, collaborate and partner with their clients. Leigh Wallenhaupt is our child's teacher. We will take lessons with her as long as my child is interested. As a parent, I want to find a handful of teachers/organizations that can enrich my child's life and with whom we can have a long-term partnership. I have looked far and wide, and this combination is rare to find in Austin. Well, this school has it. I will never have to worry about my child's music education (too bad, the same cannot be said of her schooling and martial arts education).

Daniel Gee does an absolutely fantastic job!! I have never seen a violin instructor get students to…read morethe level he does as quickly as he does. Students are taught fabulous technique in a very kind, encouraging environment. I would highly recommend Danny to anyone who wants to see real progress. Danny is very professional and it is evident that he is passionate about teaching and music.

Cindy has been such an awesome teacher for my daughter. We needed to make a switch from her…read moreprevious teacher and got in with Cindy. It's been a huge blessing because Cindy identified some major music reading weaknesses. We realized my daughter was just memorizing her music which created issues as she advanced. Now she's able to quickly read her music and identify her own mistakes. I love that she allows her clients to choose the music they play,too! She also has an awesome reward system that keeps them accountable for how many times they practice. My daughter really loves her and thinks she's "so sweet"! Thank you Cindy!

We recently moved to Georgetown and are so happy that we found Cindy! Our daughter took group…read morepiano lessons at school and we wanted to find private lessons to help take her to 'the next level'. Cindy is a wonderful teacher and we are so impressed by how much our child has learned already. Cindy is incredibly patient and encouraging and really knows her stuff. Highly recommend!

I appreciate that my student's teacher tailors her lessons to meet his individual needs, and that…read morethe front desk staff are so welcoming and professional in their interactions with me. We both look forward to his weekly voice lessons!

My oldest has been going to Orpheus for her piano and music lessons since 2012. In 2014, I got my…read moreyoungest to go as well. I especially like Orpheus philosophy that learning a music instrument needs to be backed by a strong theory. When I was growing up, my piano teacher taught me to play piano, but never taught me music theory. I feel I'm missing some music foundation. I think my kids will have a richer musical life knowing a decent amount of music theory. I like the fact that we spend approximately equal amount of time on theory (in a group) and on instrument lesson (individually). Another aspect I like about Orpheus is the opportunities to collaborate amongst students. Orpheus' annual Friendship Concert where multiple kids collaborate to perform a duet or triplet is just about my favorite event of the year.

I've seen such a change in my one year old since starting this class with Corley. She is so into…read moremusic, always clapping a beat now.

One of my hobbies happens to be photography. One of my good friends happens to be Amber, the…read moreteacher/music guru who runs TuneBugz. She needed some photos for a print ad she is going to run, so I offered up my (free) services. Anyhoo, I've gotta say- I've never seen so many different kids in one gathering be so well behaved and focused. As soon as Amber started the class, they started dancing or clapping along with whatever was going on. The class kind of reminded me of one of those really immersive language courses where the instructor never stops speaking the language. Even when Amber was giving the parents instructions or letting them know what the next activity was, it would be in singsong. Props to Amber for keeping the Fine Arts alive in our youth!

My son has been taking private viola lessons with Rebecca for the last year. She is an absolutely…read morephenomenal instructor! The atmosphere in her lessons is always positive and supportive. She is kind, patient and encouraging. She adapts to meet the student where they are and naturally tailors lessons ensuring her students are challenged and also supported in achieving mastery. I really appreciate how she gives feedback in a way that also invites her student to collaborate on problem-solving. We couldn't ask for a better instructor!

My son loves Ms. Rebecca's viola lessons -- and so do I! We've been with her for over half a year,…read moreand it's been a wonderful experience. Her teaching style blends sparking interest, introducing new skills and techniques, and keeping communication open so all of my son's curious questions are answered. I especially appreciate that she not only explains concepts but also demonstrates pieces whenever we have questions about tone, dynamics, or technique. Her lessons are engaging, inspiring, and truly supportive of her students' growth. If you're looking for an excellent viola teacher, trust me -- she's the one! We absolutely love her.

School of Rock Austin off of Anderson Lane is a wonderful place. The Music, Director and teaching…read morestaff as well as the General Manager and the office staff all work together very closely to ensure the best for each of their students seven days a week. They really care about their students and their program. My sons have had wonderful experiences at the school and have grown as people as well as musicians . Being a part of the SOR performance program has given them a sense of belonging as well as lifted their self-esteem. My eldest son was able to get a lucrative job, though he is still an older teenager due to his knowledge and hard work at SOR in addition to some other great qualities he has. SOR is a place where students up to 18 years old can be themselves and discover music and get a chance to perform in actual venues in this wonderful city that is so much defined by music. Adult students have the chance to learn instruments or singing that they may have always wanted to learn, but never had a chance, for others, it proves to be a great activity be where they can develop skills make friendships. They too get to perform in venues. All of the students have one-on-one lessons with professional musicians. I just can't say enough good things about it, and I know that my children are better for having been a part of the SOR family.

TLDR: The only good thing about this location is the teachers. They are incredible. However, the…read moredirectors at this location are extremely unethical in their practices, and they're following suit of the massive corporate chain above them. The teachers really are incredible. I know many kids have had a great experience because of them! They work hard and care about what they do. They also only make about $15/lesson, while parents are paying more than 5x that per lesson. That's at least $55 that goes... somewhere else.... These incredible teachers are refused benefits including health insurance. They are forced to apply for government assistance and charitable aid to get coverage. Indeed, there is a local nonprofit that provides assistance to musicians whose employers otherwise refuse to: HAAM. This location even unashamedly uses their students to fundraise for HAAM, showing the world what good philanthropists they are, while their own employees have to rely on them to afford health insurance. If your child does go there and shows enough talent or drive, they will be pressured to audition for the "B-Team." This is a great opportunity for kids to play gigs in front of audiences, especially if that's what they're passionate about. Unfortunately, however, this group of students is exploited and overworked. They are used as free marketing and labor at events, and the number of required weekends can be overburdensome and lead to burnout. Just be wary, and know a lot of the group quit this year. If your child is set on a rock-star dream, learning covers, and playing on stage at a venue in a rockband setting, more power to them! It's a lot of fun, and there are other great alternatives. BandAid is a great choice, or even the southwest location of School of Rock (private franchise). If your child is set on learning an instrument or furthering their musical education, please consider other options first. This School of Rock location is a corporate franchise, where money is valued over people, and the two directors take full advantage of their employees and students. Private instructors abound, all for less money and more learning, especially music theory and even just reading music. It will also be cheaper, since you'll pay teachers directly, and not the overhead of an international corporate chain, which is only a mere portfolio of an even more massive company, Youth Enrichment Brands. At the end of the day School of Rock is a business owned by an even bigger business. With a CEO, shareholders, profit margins to hit, and money to make. They will put profit over people at every level, despite their convincingly authentic appearances. The music director even makes some of his serious leadership decisions by rolling a die, as if it's a game to him? Our kids deserve better. -From a parent of a former student and spouse of a former teacher.