We have been doing at-home lessons with KW Music Studios for about a year or more now, and our…read morechild's teacher Abigail has been fantastic. She is always on time, extremely professional, and excellent with our child. Our child has progressed exponentially under her guidance. Abigail holds our child to a high standard while still making each lesson enjoyable and encouraging. All in all, we are really glad we chose this studio. Communication has also been excellent all around with Kirstin, the owner, and Abigail, our child's teacher. The recitals are very well organized and give all the students a chance to showcase their hard work. Highly, highly recommend.

My daughter has been recieving lessons there for 1 year from Ms. Tamara now. We could not be…read morehappier. Multiple times a year my daughter is prepares and performs at a recital, and throughout the year really enjoys and progresses in her learning. This is a phenomenal studio with wonderful teachers, and if you are looking for a place for your child to land, you should absolutely start here!

Phoenix Feather is the best choice I could have made musically for my 2 kids…read more Originally when my oldest was 6, I started her in private piano lessons. It was so boring for her. My piano repair man recommended Phoenix Feather and while it was farther than I was currently driving, I tried it because the school has been open for so many years. The group lesson is amazing! Both of my kids were so much more engaged in a group lesson, they see other kids' triumphs and struggles and they want to keep up with course. Ms. K is really energetic and engaging with the kids. It is a rigorous class but Ms. K has SO MANY TOOLS on her website to help your student thru any difficulty. The parent does not need to be a piano player for your child to succeed in this class. I'm forever grateful for this program.

It occurred to me today that I never reviewed Phoenix Feather Academy of Music. My two children…read moretook group keyboarding lessons with Mz. K for 4.5 years (so close to finishing the program, but alas, they decided to pursue other areas of music a couple of years ago). We loved this program so much and Mz. K's incrediby effective teaching style! We knew from the get-go that our children would likely not become classical pianists, but we wanted to instill in them an appreciation of music and an understanding of how to read music. The group keyboarding lessons are perfect for that, and they are also a great foundation for more serious students as well. Mz. K has been teaching for over 30 years and has built a time-tested program that works! Mz. K might be considered a strict teacher, but we appreciated her firm guidance which showed how much she cares about her students and their learning.

My son has had trumpet lessons with Tim Hall for the past eight years. Tim is a true professional…read moreand an impressive musician. He works masterfully with kids of all age ranges, striking the right balance with motivation and pressure to practice consistently. Tim keeps instruction interesting and allows the child/adolescent to express themselves by supporting their interests and building on them. Tim frequently is called upon as a musician for performances of a wide range, including the Pacific symphony. He was hired as a trumpet teacher for our son's summer program at his High School as well. Tim is well connected and does not miss an opportunity to point out music programs suited for your child to participate in.

So it started with my son taking drum lessons from David Hall and then evolved into me taking…read moreguitar lesson from Micah Grant as well. As it stands, we've been going here for about 5 years now and it's been great. David's tutelage has been instrumental in my son advancement.and he also has had 3 other students who perform in Tesoro HS' Jazz band, Concert band and Wind Ensemble. My guitar lessons with Micah are perfect. He has a patient approach and is a great teacher.

Dennis is truly passionate about teaching and nurturing music students, and it shows in every…read morelesson. His methods are all about positive reinforcement, which is much healthier than traditional/strict methods. His students enjoy going to lessons, and enjoy playing on their own at home as well! I highly recommend Dennis and his staff (personally vetted by himself)!

We highly recommend piano teacher Dr. Dennis Frayne. He is a kind and knowledgeable music…read moreinstructor. He helped my son to understand and love the music

My daughter has been taking piano lessons at WePlay Music since she was 6 years old--we have been…read morewith the school for 8 years now and absolutely love it! They do a fantastic job supporting their students through wonderful teachers, regular recitals, and the structured RCM program. For the last two years, she has been studying with Mr. Felix, and he is incredible. He truly brings out the best in his students. Because of his guidance, my daughter's love for playing the piano has grown so much more. We highly recommend WePlay Music and Mr. Felix!

I've restarted piano classes with Mr. Felix after having not had classes for nearly 37 years. I was…read morenervous that I wouldn't be able to play at the level that I used to, but his patience, kindness and encouragement had my fingers moving again. I appreciate the personal take on how to approach my specific situation and potential to maybe finish the last two years of the RCM curriculum one day, that I began over 40 years ago. I recommend Mr. Felix to anyone who wants to learn to play for the love of music. I am so glad I have reunited with this art form and reminded myself how good music is for the soul!

When our son wanted to start learning piano, I knew he needed a place where the environment was…read moresupportive and fun. Dancing Keys is this place! Ms. Giana and her team teach using an approach that focuses on learning by playing and that means making music from day one. Our son was able to sing and play A Million Dreams and he loved the process of doing it! I wish I had learned piano this way and highly recommend the amazing Ms. Giana/Dancing Keys to anyone!

We love Ms. Giana and this studio! We have been coming here for a couple months now and really…read moreenjoy our music lessons with Ms. Giana. She is a great teacher with a gentle approach. You can tell she really enjoys what she does. It's always a pleasure watching her teach. My child starts off unsure but by the end of class is really confident in the piece of music she is playing and can't wait to get home and practice some more. She practices throughout the week so much that I have to remind her to log in through the app and utilize the tools that come with the lessons. Hoping to learn more through the coming years. Online lessons available too! See website for more details.

The teachers here are so talented and patient and have a real knack of bringing the best out of all…read morethe kids who learn here. My kids have learned to be proud of the hard work it takes to learn recital pieces and have become more brave playing in front of an audience. A perfect place for people of all levels.

if you're looking for a great place for your kids to learn how to play the piano, this is the…read moreplace!!!! friendly, patient teachers with lots of knowledge!!! although everyone is great here Mrs. Bethany is our favorite!!!! highly recommend!

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.