Big shout out to the West Valley Music Center. I co-founded the West Valley Ukulele Group with a…read morecouple of friends. The owner of West Valley Music Center, Jeff, has been so generous and kind to let us meet there on the second Wednesday of the month, in the performance room. Our group is all about community & bringing people together to play music. We're grateful to the West Valley Music Center for welcoming us and giving us a home. www.westvalleyukulelegroup.com

I rented a saxophone here for my son. We got a beat up old thing which I wasn't too happy about but…read moresince my son was just beginning, I thought it would be ok. Well after a few months things started just falling off the instrument and my son couldn't hit some of the notes because it was in such bad condition. Then a piece kept falling off so we finally took it in for repair. The owner, Jeff (I believe) took one look and started accusing my son of denting it and not taking care of it. He exclaimed that the instrument was like new and my son created all these new dents! I honestly couldn't believe how he was accusing my son, all arrogant and condescending. Telling my son how irresponsible he was! How would he know, Jeff wasn't the person that rented us the beat up old instrument in the first place. He never inspected it, and this instrument was a piece of crap when rented to us! Because I had the insurance, I paid the $50 deductible for the repair and they gave us another instrument. One that was in better condition (but not great). But my son still had trouble with it and he still couldn't hit some of the low notes. My son started to get discouraged and thought about switching instruments (to trumpet) because he thought he was a terrible saxophone player. My son told me all the other students had really nice saxophones rented from Nick Rails. So we decided to switch. When we turned in the crappy saxophone, Jeff then accused my son of denting this saxophone! The dent was there previously but Jeff refused to acknowledge that and insisted (quite rudely) that my son dented it. Then he exclaimed the sax was corroded! It was NOT. Can you believe this guy? He took my deposit for this and I was so sick of dealing with this rude, arrogant guy over the past several months I didn't bother arguing anymore. I'm so glad we took our business elsewhere. Nick Rails in Agoura Hills rents superior good quality instruments. My son is so happy with his new sax from Nick Rails. He can hit all the low notes, no problems at all. The issue wasn't my son's skills, it was those crappy instruments from West Valley Music Center!

This review is long overdue! My son has been with School of Rock Woodland Hills since July 2022,…read moreand we have had such a wonderful experience over the past four-plus years. He started in Rookies, moved to Rock 101, and began with keys before exploring vocals and now guitar. Over the years, he has had the opportunity to perform in several shows, and it has been amazing to see how much he has grown in his confidence, musical ability, and love for music. A special thank you to Darion, who was his first keyboard teacher and really helped make music fun for him. He also had great experiences with Hanna and Henry for vocals, Kristen for guitar, and is now continuing his guitar journey with Rianna. What we really love about School of Rock is that it goes beyond regular music lessons. The kids learn to play together, rehearse as a band, and actually get the opportunity to perform. It makes learning music exciting and gives them something to look forward to. Phil and the staff have always been wonderful to work with. Christina, who was part of the team for most of our journey, was always so helpful and great to work with. Brian, who joined more recently, has also been very helpful. Everyone has always been friendly and accommodating with schedules, which makes things much easier for families. After more than four years, we are still very happy to be part of the School of Rock family. It has been a great experience for our son, and we are grateful to everyone who has been part of his musical journey!

My daughter has been a member of the School of Rock for 9 months. She came in with high…read moreaspirations and the school didn't disappoint. In addition to personal lessons, they strongly encourage their students to perform in one of the many concert performances they put on every few months. In these performances, the students focus on a musical genre which can range from rock to alternative to blues and so on. The instructors quickly recognized her guitar talent and encouraged her to try out for House Band, which she did. In House Band, the students take their music skills to another level and perform challenging pieces. House Band performances have ranged from competitions to venues in Beverly Hills, Hollywood, and San Diego. The instructors also focus on music theory and improvisation with my daughter. The instructors come from well recognized music schools and offer constant feedback and encouragement, while holding high expectations from their students. My daughter has also met great kids in her bands and formed friendships with many of the other performers. They even plan fun events outside of practice. My daughter is very happy at School of Rock. With the skills and experience she is gaining here, she has decided that she wants to continue her music education in college.

These guys are great. I stepped in just to check it out as I grew up in the valley but never…read morestopped here. Immediately it felt like I was with family. Had a great conversation with Cyrus as I checked out their very cool boutique inventory. If I weren't saving for a dumb quad cortex I would have bought several guitars and pedals as their deals are stellar. Highly recommend.

Love, love, love this place…read more Mr. Phil is a true gentleman--kind, welcoming, and professional. My child comes here to learn guitar, and I ended up joining the class myself. It's been an amazing experience. We also bought a new guitar from them, and they fixed our old one as well, which was a huge help. Ethan, the teacher, is incredibly professional and a pleasure to learn from. Highly recommend.

My son started piano lessons with Mr. Dory when he was 7, then he started guitar lessons with Mr…read more Dory at 8. Mr. Dory is a great music teacher, musician and he is able to share so much knowledge. Mr. Dory is so patient and able to introduce or explain music theory to a kid in their language. My son loves music but not very good at practicing. He plays what he wants and Mr. Dory is able find an easier version to work with him while still able to teach him the technique and theory. I love how he is flexible in that way. Now my son, 13, is still doing both piano and guitar lessons with Mr. Dory. My son definitely loves creating music with Mr. Dory. Mr. Dory taught him how to use MIDI music software to create and mix music. Overall, I highly recommend Mr. Dory to anybody looking to learn music theory or expand their knowledge. He is a great teacher for anyone.

My 10 years old loves learning piano from Mr. Dory. He is very patient with kids and makes sure to…read moreteach them the concepts fully. He encourages him to be more creative and explore the music in his own way and at his own speed so he could develop the love for music and understand the basics than jumping onto performing. My son loves Mr. Dory and looks forward to going to the class every week. Highly recommended!

Been taking lessons with Dan for almost 20 years! Love @soundcheckmusicschool! Electra, Dan, and…read moreall of the staff are amazing!

I have nothing but amazing feelings and thoughts about Dan, Electra and the whole team at…read moreSoundCheck Music School. We enrolled our son in guitar lessons ten years ago and never in our wildest dreams did we think it would turn into this. After about 2-3 live band performances each year, our son is flourishing in music and has developed an artistic personality that has lead to his band, The Silence, to do great things. They recently won first place at Battle of the Bands at Northridge Park on May 16th. They will be performing at the Valley Blockfest in Chatsworth on June 28th along with having their very first gig at the Whiskey a Go Go on July 17th. The environment at SoundCheck is so welcoming and encouraging that every student we see perform there gets better and better every time. The culture that Dan and Electra have built has also brought the parents closer together as we all high five each other every time we see our children perform and flourish. I highly recommend anyone who is interested in any form of musical expression to check out SoundCheck Music School and meet with Dan and Electra to figure out next steps!

This place is great. It's a small music store and it's easy to deal with the people. They don't…read morehave everything, but they can get you most things if you know what you're looking for. I highly recommend looking here first.

When it comes to music supplies/equipment I prefer to support small businesses! I will NOT spend a…read moredime at the big chain stores. Thank your great service. Lincoln adjusted the intonation and action on my bass and did an amazing job!

Love ASC! My son goes here to play drums and now is doing band every season. I love that they offer…read moreband, he is advancing as a drummer and having fun at the same time. Love the teachers, super engaging!

If you're seeking a place where raw talent is refined into polished artistry, this is the school…read morethat hits every mark with theatrical flair, compassion and genuine warmth! My daughter arrived with no experience in musical theatre. She was shy and discouraged. She left brimming with confidence and more! The staff's supportive nature helped her feel safe and inspired, while she also made incredible new faces! Their summer musical program is 2 weeks. The kids learned the script in less than a week and the staff transformed their rigorous training and meaningful mentorship into a beautiful, dazzling performance! Needless to say, my daughter enjoyed herself and she'll be attending again next year!

Walked into Guitar Center looking for a pack of guitar strings. James slowly emerged from behind a…read morewall of amps like he'd just been summoned by the opening riff of Sweet Child O' Mine. He looked at my guitar, closed his eyes for a few seconds, nodded thoughtfully, and said, "Yeah... she's got potential, man." Then he scratched his beard, stared at the ceiling like he was downloading a firmware update directly from the Rock Gods, and quietly said, "Follow me." What followed was less of a shopping trip and more of a spiritual pilgrimage. We wandered Guitar Center for what felt like three business days. Along the way he high-fived a drummer, had a philosophical debate with a bass player about whether tone is a mindset or a lifestyle, explained signal chains using a slice of pizza, a lava lamp, and what I'm pretty sure was quantum physics, then disappeared into the acoustic room. He eventually reappeared riding an office chair, tuned three guitars without looking, handed me the exact strings I needed, recommended an obscure pedal from 1987, and an album I'd never heard of that has since changed my life. Before I could thank him, he simply nodded, muttered, "Rock on, dude," and vanished back behind the amp wall like a cryptid protecting the sacred tones. I still don't know if James actually works at Guitar Center or if he only materializes whenever someone's tone is in danger.

We come here to get all the things that we need to make a good music. They have everything that I…read moreneed and i'm very grateful for the people that help me.

We absolutely love AZG. Mikaela has been such an amazing teacher to our 8 year old son and Anahid…read morehas been so accommodating with our scheduling changes. They are a great team who really inspire the kids.

Ahahit is AWESOME. Our daughters have been with her since the older one started about seven years…read moreago. As a musician and former music teacher myself I have a deep appreciation for the enormous musical growth she has seeded in my girls, especially considering they both spend a ton of time dancing every week and don't get to practice much. I've taken some lessons with her myself and experienced it firsthand. She answers my questions, works to understand my difficulties, and gets right to the fundamental issues of technique and knowledge that need to be addressed. But I've also watched her with my daughters and seen how her approach is different--and appropriate to their ages and levels of musical development. If I had to do it over I would choose Anahit again. And if my kids were more serious about pursuing music, I would *still* choose Anahit. We're excited that she is opening her own place!

I am extremely disappointed with my experience and feel that other families should be aware before…read morecommitting their time and money. The biggest issue wasn't just the scheduling--it was the complete lack of honesty, consistency, and accountability from the staff. What made the situation even more frustrating was the way prepaid piano lessons were handled. We paid in advance with the expectation that those lessons would either be provided as agreed or refunded if they could not be honored. Despite the scheduling problems being on their end, they refused to refund the remaining prepaid lessons. Keeping customers' money while failing to provide the agreed-upon service is unacceptable and leaves families feeling taken advantage of. As a paying client, I expected a professional organization that could properly manage appointments and communicate clearly. Unfortunately, that was not my experience. Communication throughout the process was inconsistent and, at times, contradictory. Halley would tell us one thing, only to later say something completely different. It became very difficult to know what information was actually accurate because the explanation seemed to change depending on the conversation. Whether it involved scheduling, policies, or refunds, the answers were never consistent. That inconsistency made it feel like there was little transparency or accountability. I rarely leave negative reviews, but I believe it's important for prospective customers to know what they may be dealing with. If you're considering taking lessons here, make sure you get every policy and every promise in writing. Based on my experience, verbal assurances may not match what you're later told. I sincerely hope the business improves its scheduling practices, communicates more honestly, and treats its customers fairly when problems arise. Until then, I cannot recommend this business to anyone looking for a professional, trustworthy, and customer-focused music school.

Music Lab Woodland Hills is the place to learn music for all ages!!…read moreWith all the fantastic instructors and programs they have to help them grow to improve their facility, there is no one that can stop them! The Owner Halley is the sweetest and most helpful, she goes above and beyond to make sure both staff and families feel welcome and their voices heard at the school 100% hands down recommend comming out to stop by and check out what they have to offer here in Woodland Hills!!