I started taking piano lessons at Bruce's Piano Studio from December 2019, shortly after I moved to…read moreMar Vista. I was trying to search for "piano instructors near me" on Google and Bruce's studio is listed as the top result and has very great reviews. That convinced me to take an one hour trial lesson with him. The first lesson went pretty well. From the very basic hand positions to music theories on piano, Bruce helped me solve a lot of fundamental problems which had been ignored previously. And I've been taking weekly classes with him since then. From March, due to the COVID-19 situation, we changed from in person classes to online lessons via zoom and it works great. Bruce has a very professional setup at his studio and I'm able to see all the details while he is playing from different views with good sound qualities. I'm really glad to be able to take regular piano courses during the pandemic, thanks to zoom! In terms of teaching, Bruce is a very experienced piano instructor and performer. He can play and teach different genres of music. Coming from a classical background, Bruce has a great insight on the fundamentals of techniques that build up the good piano playing. Those details, including hand positions, wrist motions, and sense of touch is the key that distinguishes mediocre and good piano players. He will also listen very carefully to your playing in each class, pointing out the problems that you won't even notice so that you can fix it at an early stage and develop a good habit. Bruce is very patient and nice, a real gentleman. When we came across a new musical concept or when I had a question, he would explain and answer it in detail. He always treats every piece of music and every note he plays seriously. Every time I send him a new piece of music that I want to learn, he will spend time making good preparations and I really appreciate his passion and devotion in piano teaching. I will recommend Bruce to anyone who wants to learn piano. I've been making good progress after taking classes with him for 8 months and will definitely keep this momentum. Thanks Bruce for your great teaching!

Bruce is a unique and wonderful teacher! He does not follow a one-size-fits-all formula but…read moretailors his lessons to each individual student. As an adult beginning student who loves to sing, I was searching for a way to learn piano as an accompaniment to my voice. I wanted to start with learning chords and singing without having to learn to read music right away. I found that most teachers do not teach this way. They start with reading music and very simple piano solos. I spoke with teachers and searched online and, finally, I found Bruce through his Doctor Keys website (www.doctorkeys.com). I knew that he was the piano teacher I had been searching for. Since I live on the other coast, he agreed to teach me via Skype. From the very first lesson I was challenged and encouraged to make music, not just imitate him. We work on ear training, chords, chord inversions, improvisation, listening to music, theory, singing accompaniment, and I am now starting to read music, as well. I highly recommend Bruce as a piano instructor!

I have LOVED this music school for over 20 years now! Incredible, knowledgeable, kind, teachers,…read moreand the director Linda, is the loveliest person that I have ever met! All the shoutouts, love, and praise for this beloved Westchester gem!

I am deeply disappointed with my experience at Musical Beginnings. The director's approach was…read moreunnecessarily strict for such young kids and shaming towards my child. For a class that is supposed to foster a love of music in young children, the environment was far too harsh. After speaking with other moms, I've learned that our negative experience was not an isolated incident; many have had similar issues. That is one reason I felt I needed to write this post. If you are looking for a positive and encouraging environment for your child's musical education, I strongly recommend looking elsewhere. Our time at Musical Beginnings was a regrettable experience that we will not be repeating.

I have been taking music lessons from Raquel Sandler for several months by now and I cannot say…read moreenough good things about how much I've enjoyed and benefited from taking singing lessons from her. There are a number of things that make Raquel a great singing teacher, so let me discuss some of these. First of all, she is warm, friendly, and hilarious, and the hour passes by so quickly because of how much fun she makes the class. Through taking lessons with her, I've discovered a new passion for singing. I'm one of those people who would normally be a bit shy with my singing in the past, and I feel downright liberated from taking lessons with her. Also, she has a remarkable mastery and command of many different styles of singing, and she somehow is able to diagnose and spot the areas in which I need improvement and find exercises that specifically target my singing needs. I have been really blown away by her technical expertise. Finally, Raquel seems really dedicated to her students, and this comes across in the way that she is able to specifically tailor the way she teaches to meet the needs of individual students. I can't recommend Raquel enough, she seems like she would be fantastic with children, and my friend's daughter loves taking lessons with her too. Definitely an amazing voice teacher!

Raquel has helped me learn to sing properly, improved my voice and…read more She is a wonderful teacher! She turned me into a singer!!! (not an easy task)

Dope music education center in the soul of LA ... Inglewood! Staff and instructors are extremely…read moretalented and helpful.

I graduated from the 1500 Sound Academy 2021. I had a difficult time deciding on a music production…read moreschool. I want to share my positive experience to hopefully help someone else in their search. Background - I was a music minor in college and have played guitar for more than 15 years and compose instrumental music and beats. I did not have any experience with music production, recording, or audio engineering before going into the program. It is also important to note my class began during COVID and we were forced to do the entire program virtually. CIRICULUM - The well rounded curriculum is initially what drew me to the school. In addition to learning to use Ableton and Protools efficiently; I learned how to record my instruments, mix and master my tracks, how to protect myself legally, release music, as well as marketing and branding. There was also a strong emphasis on understanding the fundamentals of music. Everyone was required to practice and learn scales, be able to communicate musically by identifying components of our beats and compositions and analyze song structures. INSTRUCTORS- I think the instructors are what make or break any education program, and the instructors at 1500 made me want to work hard, stick with the program and trust the process. A special thanks to Jared, Andy and Ray for running the program and sharing all of their expertise. All of them were there day to day and share the same passion for music as the students and would be available before, during, and after classes. I felt the individual attention tailored to my strengths and a lot of effort put forth to make sure I had the best resources that would help me learn and grow. CLASS- Our class was very diverse. Everyone had their own strengths, with different musical backgrounds, levels of experience, and different goals. We were able to enjoy a professional safe learning environment where people were able to share, be creative and authentic. Students were able to collaborate on projects inside and outside class. I expect many of us will stay connected and work on future projects together. POST GRADUATION 6 months is not very long considering that mastering any one of the subjects covered in this program is a lifetime pursuit for most. That said, that amount learned in 6 months is pretty remarkable. I can say that I got everything that I hoped to learn out of the program and much more. I am proud of my projects and music I created while at the school and have the foundation to continue to learn and grow. I am still able to reach out to the instructors or the school when I need to and I know they will take my call and help if they can. This academy will standby their students as part of the family. The academy was also able to connect me with someone to continue studying with in my focus area. Final Thoughts I was hesitant to pull the trigger because I did not know if it was a good investment, or if I would fit in at the school because I create many different genres of music. After a week or so I realized the professionals and founders at the school were trying to create inspiration and encourage us to be authentic. The level of musicianship of the founders, instructors, and speakers was beyond impressive, but it was also refreshing to hear each of these individuals talk about the importance of what they contribute to society, music and people in general. The environment created was very much a family feeling of positive creative people. It was a fun environment to be a part of. It is hard to put value on pursuing something you are passionate about. 1500 far exceed the value for me personally and helped get me on a different path. I simply could not have gotten the same experience and resources somewhere else. If you are considering this school or just came across it in a search I highly recommend having a conversation with 1500 Sound Academy. I trust they will give an honest assessment if they think the school is a good fit for you.

I played piano as a kid and was looking to start it up again as an adult. I wanted to find an…read moreaccomplished teacher that could help me pick up where I left off. I found Lu Ye on yelp and decided to give her a try based on her extensive and impressive experience in performing and teaching. Lu gave me a half hour trial lesson to start with to test my level of commitment. Within the first few minutes I could tell she was an amazing teacher. I've been taking weekly lessons from her for over a year now. Lu has helped me learn and evolve naturally based on my level of expertise. Every class is interesting, as she also mixes theory and technique into everything you play so you don't spend time doing only tedious exercises. She also helps you problem solve difficult parts of songs during the lessons so you can learn how to have more efficient practice time at home. This leads to seeing quicker progress as you learn how to practice and play smarter. Lu is very passionate and energetic and this helps make the lessons fun and interesting. Ultimately, how much you progress comes down to how much time and effort YOU put into practicing but Lu is a great teacher to help you get to wherever you want to go with piano - whether you're like me - a hobby pianist - or some of her other students, who are prodigy pianists. She teaches a wide spectrum of ability and interest and is kind and compassionate to anybody who walks through her door.

I have been taking piano lessons with Lu for 4 months. She is very dedicated to teaching and her…read moreclasses are always fun and pleasant. Lu's teaching not just focus on the single music pieces, but giving handful of instructions and tips on techniques and ways of reading & playing that would benefit me in a long term to be a better pianist. I would highly recommend her lessons to anyone interested in playing piano.

Love Dr. Jeff. He is committed to our kids' piano journey and spends time to explain what the boys…read moreare working on. He has opened his home and heart to the well being of the community and is a great asset. Our older son has a great chemistry with his Jeff and waits eagerly every week to see him and share stories of interests. He is also a great listener.

My two daughters have been taking piano lessons from Jeffrey for several years now and they…read morecontinue to grow as musicians thru his gentle guidance (and a friendly push from their parents once in a while, too). Jeffrey is a sweet guy who takes the time to learn how to best teach each student individually -- I've seen it time and again with my girls. He keeps things fresh by encouraging them to pick songs they actually like rather than only focusing on songs from their respective technique books and he puts no undue pressure on the kids to move forward: their own pace generally works just fine. I've recommended him to several friends -- whose kids are now students -- and I'll continue to do so in the future. We're lucky he lives so close to us.

I took piano lessons as a child (from a very grumpy old lady), and around 3 years ago (at 25) I…read moredecided to start back up again. Shannon was recommended to me by a fellow musician. From the first lesson I could tell why. She's professional, kind, and patient. Not to mention very musically talented. I work full time and go to school part time, and her lessons fit in perfectly with that schedule. She guides me at my own pace. Her lessons follow a really great piano book, but there are plenty of times where we'll seamlessly swap to a random song I want to learn, from rock-and-roll to classical to movie soundtracks. Her studio is immaculate and inviting and her musical instruments are top-notch. I've seen students decades older and decades younger than myself at her studio before and after my lessons, all with smiles on their faces. I highly recommend Shannon Moses!

It was my first time taking lessons with anyone... and I chose Shannon based off of her…read morecredentials. I was doing this for my own personal growth and I was very comfortable with her. Shannon is a great teacher, very patient with my airy voice and gifted. She teaches all types of music and helps you through whatever it is you are trying to accomplish! Would recommend to anyone if you are in the area and are looking for a good voice coach. She also teaches piano!

I would highly recommend Sue's Piano Studio. I am 29 and she is my first piano teacher. She was…read moreable to respond to my particular interest - learning classical piano, and pace the lessons in a way creating a personalized "curriculum" that worked great for me, the amount of time I could spend practicing and my speed of learning. She gave me great exercises and resources to practice on my own and along with the scales and the theory (the boring stuff some may say) I always had a beautiful piece to work on. Whenever I had problems or was stuck with something she was able to give me the right exercise or explain what needs to happen so that I can win that little battle and go forward to face the next one. I could see progress literally at the end of every lesson. And what was most important of all to me was that at the same time when I was still struggling with hitting the right keys, Sue was pointing my attention to the beauty and flow of the melody and the rhythm the piece or the scales. If I may use an analogy: a holistic approach to teaching piano. I was taking lessons for several months before I moved to New York to continue my studies. I can't wait to resume my lessons with her once I come back to LA because not only is she a great teacher but she is also a lovely person and musician who I am happy to have met.

Sue Zhou is a gem! We first heard of Sue when she…read morevolunteered her time and expertise/talent to Beethoven Elementary School's Winter Program. My daughter began lessons with Sue Zhou when she was 8 years old! Sue truly exemplifies the patience, skill, and understanding of a dedicated and sophisticated expert pianist.... Watching and listening to Sue play the piano is such a beautiful experience. I am so proud to hear my daughter play the piano and I have Sue to thank for it!!!!!!