The Magic Flute has been providing solid instruction for a myriad of instruments for decades…read more Currently, Chris Collins is an insanely talented musician who is a wonderful piano teacher. He is able to tailor his lessons so the material is relevant and age-appropriate and engaging. His ability to not only play music by ear but to create sheet music from that is brilliant. Highly recommend!

A hub for learning! Violin teacher Sharron Drake is outstanding! HIghly recommend for beginner or…read moreexperienced. Great vibes, private lesson rooms, Ezra Palmer-Person is an exceptional trumpet teacher as well. Recommend both teachers without reservation.

John has a wealth of experience and some beautiful instruments. I highly recommend this shop,…read moreespecially if you are looking for high end vintage instruments.

In summary: best of the best and highly recommended!!!!…read more My unusual string instrument arrived from overseas with a broken headstock. I contacted various other stores and luthiers for repair but to no avail. They either don't work on unfamiliar instrument, they can only do a partial repair, the wait is too long, or the cost is too high. Very thankful to Schoenberg Guitars for referring me to Amazing Grace as a trusted store that can deal with all sorts of string instruments. Sure enough, the owner (John) recognized the instrument right away (I was very impressed) and done a great job repairing it in a reasonable time and cost. I couldn't be any happier with the results. As an extra bonus, the store has very interesting instruments that made it fun to browse around.

I can't say enough good things about MCMS. With no musical experience, I came to MCMS as an adult…read morebeginning cello student. My teacher, David, has patiently and thoughtfully worked with me as I very slowly progress. When I'm in the school before and after lessons I get to listen to other students, or all ages, with David and the other wonderful teachers. There is a great sense of community and the interest and enthusiasm the instructors have for each of their very different students is heartwarming. From talented mini-rock n' rollers to older students, everyone is treated with care.

I am 66yo with long forgotten high school music experience and wanted, if I could, pick up were I…read moreleft off. What was I to do? I found MCMS and it was exactly my answer. This small but loaded school caters to the young and older alike. It has a bevy of accomplished and practicing musicians; teaching drums, guitars, piano, violin, cello. I see it as a place to perhaps learn to be a multi-instrumentalist. My first inquiry to the school was answered quickly and then put in touch with it's cello instructor (the instrument I wanted to learn). I was given a complementary hour of introduction and was sold after that. I appreciated the instructor's encouragement and that he did not sugar coat the road ahead to learn; I liked the challenge of that. This school has checked off all the boxes for me to learn. It is conveniently located in not quite down town San Anselmo and has a neighborhood feel about it. It is San Anselmo's very own School of Rock and Bach!

You cannot get better than the Ali Akbar College of Music for North Indian classical music. Maestro…read moreSwapan Chaudhuri is one of the living legends of tabla and to have direct access to learning from him is a treasure. Then Alam Khan, the son of the College's name sake, the great Maestro Ali Akbar Khan, is a gifted practitioner and teacher of the sarode. They also offer classes in vocal and sitar. All of the teachers are highly trained, knowledgeable and caring. I feel so lucky to live in the Bay Area and have access to this amazing institution. You can also see some of the best Indian classical music concerts anywhere in their intimate performance space.

From the owner: The leading institution of Indian Classical Music Since 1967read more

I've been taking weekly guitar lessons from Sandy Israel for the past 5-6 years. Sandy is an…read moreincredible musician and teacher. He plays multiple instruments, has a wonderful musical ear, and has an amazing repertoire of styles ranging from rock to blues to country to blue grass. If Sandy doesn't know the song you want to play, he will learn it and teach it to you. He has a knack for simplifying and explaining complex music theory. He gives you written material (tabs, notated music, or charts) for your songs and suggested drills for improving your technique, knowledge, skill and speed. Sandy is always positive and upbeat. You will not feel self-conscious playing for or with him. His music studio is relaxing and in a beautiful setting. I've learned so much from Sandy. I can't say enough good things about my experience.

Sandy was a great guitar instructor for our teenager. I know he will miss his lessons with Sandy,…read morebut unfortunately he moved schools and won't be able to attend anymore. Thank you Sandy for teaching him this year!

Moses is wonderful and so knowledgeable on stringed instruments! He has not only violins but…read moreviolas and cellos too. He now has a store in San Francisco too!

What a great experience. I'm at the point where I'm looking for my first instrument and Moses was…read moreextremely helpful. He was not condescending in any way and the visit wasn't overwhelming like it was in a couple of other shops. I would highly recommend Dolce to anyone, but specifically I would recommend it to people like me who want a forever instrument but don't know where to begin. Thank you!

Cristina is a brilliant piano teacher. She is very experienced and truly cares about the student;…read moreshe provides an enriching and instructional environment for learning piano. We adore her both as a professional and as a human. She is very communicative with parents as well!

Cristina is a magical and wonderful teacher. Her teaching is highly creative and fun -- she uses…read morethe piano to help you explore your own creativity and applies super innovative techniques that help you learn how to read music, feel the rhythm, listen to the colors of sound, and express your voice through the piano. While she is highly creative, she is also highly educated and went to USC for her degree, graduated magna cum laude and is on the faculty for San Domenico Music Conservatory. She is the perfect blend of creative thinking and hard core experienced, driven expert. I have been working with her for just about a year now, and as a 49 year old who stopped playing piano at 15, I never thought I could learn, or that it would be this fun! I know Cristina teaches adults, but she also teaches many kids too! She can come to your home -- but I visit her adorable home in San Anselmo where she has a glorious grand piano!