My 8 year old daughter has taken piano lessons at St. John's for 2 years. We love the location, we…read morelove her teachers and we love the music recitals! We believe that a love and knowledge of music is an important life skill that effects many different areas of one's life - emotionally, spiritually and even academically. Therefore, we make music and music lessons a priority in our family and in our home. And besides, it's fun! Our daughter has such joy and confidence as she plays the many songs that she has now mastered!

We have attended the music conservatory for 4 years now. The caliber of teachers is unparalleled…read moreand my children have both become proficient piano players under their tutelage. The facility is quaint and charming with lots of parking. There are always lots of children around so my kids enjoy spending time with friends they see each week while waiting for their lesson to begin. We highly recommend Miss Kim- she is patient, wise, and so skilled!

Owner is very personable. Great teacher with Ms. Angel and excellent free trial for voice lessons…read more Value for lesson package is very reasonable.

VRMA is one of the best music schools my child has attended. Before enrolling, my child had little…read moreinterest in music. Fortunately, we found an amazing teacher at VRMA named Johnny, who completely transformed my child's outlook. Thanks to his guidance, my child has developed a genuine love for music. In just one year, he has gained the skills and confidence to perform comfortably on stage. I highly recommend VRMA to anyone who has a passion for music.

I take piano lessons here. They've got a great facility, really happy with my teacher, John, and…read morejust a nice overall experience here as an adult learner.

Love the people here, very organized esp. in terms of scheduling! Thank you to Mr. Mike, (one the…read moreinstructors) who is very encouraging and patient, keeps the student's interest and attention to the lessons.

As Ms Lyka moved on to the next chapter of her life, my daughter now goes to Ms Jennifer C for her…read moreweekly violin lesson. Ms Jennifer C is full of energy and eager to teach. Her enthusiasm and high energy has helped my daughter to be more confident in her violin play. Ms Jennifer C mentioned that she used to be shy. Especially her big personality and confidence, it's hard to believe. Ms Jennifer C writes very thorough and detailed feedback on the portal after each lesson. It has helped my daughter's improvement and confidence in her violin play.. I hope my daughter continues to do well under the wing of Ms Jennifer C.

My son (10Y) has been going to Mr.Tzu-Jung for his lesson. Since the change, I've noticed my son…read morehas become more confident. I'm thankful that Mr.Tzu-Jung is so patient and help improve on my son's piano play.

Signed up my two kids. Love that they have a fully functional online portal to manage lessons and…read moremessage the instructor. I often have to manage my kids' schedules in the late late hours of the evening after everything is closed, so being able to message about things instead of having to make phone calls is a godsend. They also respond to things via text message which I love. My kids really liked Malek for voice lessons. Neither kid wants to be a performer, but they did want to learn to sing and are really enjoying themselves and learning how to follow a tune and develop that skill. We've had a few lessons so far and they are already growing more confident about their own voice. They made a list of songs they liked and wanted to sing and Malek found the sheet music and assessed their starting level and went from there. Front desk staff is super friendly - like Disneyland level friendly. You definitely feel like you're welcome there. Location is great for us, though parking can be a little bit tricky during certain times of the day (small spots and lots of cars) but we've never had to wait for a spot. Super close to the LAB (so you can swing by Good Town Donuts for a treat after too!)

We absolutely love Roos Studios! They have an incredible team of instructors who do a fantastic job…read morematching each student with a teacher that fits their individual learning style and musical goals. Both my daughter and I took lessons there, and we had very different preferences. I wanted a more relaxed, laid-back approach, while my daughter preferred a teacher who emphasized music theory, proper technique, and learning without relying on a capo. Roos Studios found the perfect instructor for each of us, and we both had an amazing experience. The teachers are talented, encouraging, and truly invested in their students' growth. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your musicianship to the next level, I highly recommend Roos Studios!

I was looking up YMC online for the calendar and Yelp site came up second on the list. I was amused…read moreby the rating so I read all the reviews and felt compelled to write my own. I sent my 2 kids (now 15 and 11) to YMC for over 6 years. First of all, the parents must expect to be part of the system in order for it to work, at least for several years. If the plan is to drop a 4-year-old kid off once a week and expect the kid to come home practice, unleash his/her undying love for music, while cannot wait to boast to your friends and family that your child is a musician, you are kidding yourself. The group lesson is a little over $100 for about 4 lessons a month, I doubt a private tutor goes for less than that, or an hour a week is close to sufficient.... For us, group lessons for the kids at the beginning worked out well. You and your child get to find out if you are up for more serious commitment later. The class setting gives kids a chance to learn with their peers. You know if your child is ahead/behind and you work with your child. YOU get to learn the same time as your children, so you can reinforce what's taught, at least at the beginning. Consider you are paying for 1 and get 1 free. The start is going to be slow. Learning music is not easy. If I pay for private lesson instead I would most likely not be invited to listen in and unable to assist with the child's progress. Yamaha trains through what they consider the correct way, where kids tend to like to play by ears, they learn to read the music scores, study music theory (yikes to some), and it is not necessarily easy or fun for most. Looking back, if you wonder if it's too early to put the kid in piano at age 4 or 5, my daughter is able to achieve more than my son at her age, despite they are 4 years apart. Even though my son is playing more difficult pieces, as he's older, with more strength and longer hand reach, she progressed faster and completed the same level tests as him. Now that my son is in high school, his school work load and his other interests make it much harder to commit to playing piano. If you are to push your child to play an instrument, 4-14 is likely the period they can be pushed as they have the free time to do so, AND before the teenager weirdness kicks in. So while a child could barely play a simple Christmas song after a year in group lesson, ability to play fluently at intermediate level (like learning to speak) comes after the second year for mine. Practice at home is so important. I sat with my kids at least a couple times a week for years, plus they were expected to practice on their own for 2 times. I stopped sitting down with them last year, for at some point in time kids should learn to 'take care of their own chores/practices' especially they have all the tools to succeed on their own without their parents. Our teacher, Ms. Ana, is very nice, talented and works very hard. She has a lot on her plate, so it comes down to us the parents to help the kids with organizing - because guess what - my kids have poor organization skills, and it's nobody but the parents' job to teach and preach, even if it frustrates me to no end why they are so difficult to teach :) Over the years, under Ms. Ana, my kids had played many difficult pieces and composed several, and even though they did not earn them first prizes, and the push at home was tiresome, it's a proud accomplishment and memory for us looking back - and I have plenty of concert videos to look back to. Last week we went to a relative's home for Thanksgiving lunch; they had a piano and my kids went and played without being told. That, to me, is the true accomplishment - they love playing music, and one true gift a parent can give to a child, a skill to play a music instrument that lasts a lifetime. For those who find their teachers with accent they cannot understand, I could only suggest you speak with the front desk and ask for a different time slot for another teacher; speak with them in person before committing perhaps. For the director, we don't interact with her much, but she has always been courteous to us. To put things in perspective, she does not play a part in the child's learning experience, I would not rate the school poorly because of a poor interacting experience between the adults, but that's just me. In summary, playing music, like sports, is not for everyone; it's totally understandable, and most kids are not born self-motivated geniuses. I want my kids to learn how to play piano good, and the Yamaha system works for my kids, Ms. Ana is patient and kind, and I'm sure my kids' classmates and their parents will agree to that. The group lesson supposedly ended after the 6th year; the kids actually love the class so much they wish to continue, and Ms. Ana is providing them new ensemble pieces to play. That is where my 5 star is based on, from 6 years of experience with the school.

Very disappointing experience. After realizing the program wasn't a good fit for my 5-year-old, I…read morerequested a refund. Instead of a simple resolution, I dealt with weeks of delays, poor communication, and an unfair outcome. The customer service was far more disappointing than the financial loss. Parents should be aware that if you need to withdraw, don't expect a prompt or customer-friendly resolution.

I discovered McCormick a year ago when I found a beginner's open jam session on Meetup. At that…read moretime I had been learning bass for about 5 years on my own through YouTube tutorials and tabs. It used to take me several weeks just to learn one whole song at tempo. Improvisation skills were at zero. Plus, I didn't know anyone else who played an instrument, so I wasn't making much progress. The two times I had previously attempted joining a random open jam, I was completely lost and frustrated. But then I attended that first McCormick jam session... What I love about the open jams is that it's run by an instructor, so they'll often suggest easier songs and run through the chords on a whiteboard before starting. The people that attend are welcoming and friendly for all skill levels, and it's nice to see the same faces come back each month. Beginner/intermediate players get a chance to play along to easier songs, but there's also a chance for more advanced players to improvise and solo. I wound up having so much fun that first time, that I signed up for private lessons the week after, and have been going to the monthly jam sessions ever since. If you take private lessons, you can also sign up to join a student band that practices once a week to perform at concerts 4x a year. For beginners/intermediate who think they're not good enough to join a band, or if none of your friends are musically inclined, this is PERFECT. No matter who much you practice by yourself and can play along to a recording at home, it doesn't beat playing live in a group. Private lessons + band practice + monthly jams have seriously leveled up my skills in the past year. Now, I can learn a song well enough to survive a jam session with only a couple run throughs beforehand if I've never heard it before. I can survive a 12 bar blues jam without any prep. Plus I've also connected with a couple people during the jam sessions, and am now learning 3-4 new songs each week! Also, shout out to Jules who's helped me learn songs much faster by simplifying basslines that I thought were too hard to play, and getting me to work more on listening and improvisation instead of relying 100% on tabs. He's an excellent and encouraging teacher, and I've picked up tons of tips and advice in the past year. Really happy I found McCormick! I've always loved playing an instrument, but it's 100x more fun if you get to play with other people.

Amazing teacher, amazing students , amazing learning environment to really grow and harness…read moremusical skills. I would give it 10,000 stars if I could.

It's been less than a year, and already Lori has taught me techniques that have helped me become a…read morestronger singer while also increasing my vocal range. She has helped me become much more confident by teaching me how to sing with proper technique without straining or damaging my voice. What really stands out is how knowledgeable she is about human anatomy and how it relates to singing, which has made her instruction both practical and easy to understand. She's an incredible teacher, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking to improve their singing.

Lori has been coaching me for 6-7 months and I feel so much more confident in my range and tone…read more She is SO good at what she does. She makes you feel comfortable and has a way of teaching you how to sing. Looking forward to doing an open mic and I feel so much better about it thanks to her. It's even gotten to the point where I am doing the vocal warmups in my sleep. Not kidding, I have been woken up by my boyfriend saying that I was doing a vocal warm up.. and the best part was that he said I was ON KEY! Thank you Lori :)