We are so grateful that our daughter is learning at music speaks studio. Your school gives her the tools to be a confident individual. Last showcase she walked up on stage with no fear. Family fun day she was happy to sing on stage with music speaks in front of ORAA. The other night she asked to sing in front of a crowd of people she just met. We are super proud of N and her accomplishments with your school. Thank you so much!!! read more

My daughter loves going to music lessons weekly and she loves the friendships she has built from it. She is kind of shy but this has definitely helped her open up and use her creativity. She adorns Ruthie and the girls in her class !!! Try it for your little one they will love it read more

Several years in the past, my daughter was enrolled in piano lessons at a different school which was very much dedicated to classical pieces. At first I thought it was great, but I came to realize after three years of weekly piano instruction, it was the love of music that was not being incorporated. She liked it, she went to lessons without complaining, it was ok. But she wasn't growing to LOVE music. Though I appreciated the structure toward classical music, my daughter was also not learning other songs we continuously experience in our daily lives. I didn't truly realize this until I asked her to sit down to play Happy Birthday for someone, and she told me she never learned how. Something that simple. I knew she was learning classical pieces and playing these pieces in recitals, but I had just assumed that during lessons, she was learning other things as well. I spoke with the owner of the school and the reply was not entirely favorable to the desire to teach other types of songs on the piano (though I could hear different instrument students were being taught rock-n-roll, jazz, and more). Perhaps it's different now, but it wasn't then. Now, I'm not trying to slam another music school or teacher, but I began looking for someone who was more encompassing in instruction, held a more fluid concern and desire for an overall education in music, and who looks at the music student as a whole, rather than only in one genre of music. And foremost, exudes a LOVE for music that blankets the students. My public inquiry was swiftly met my multiple parents who said just one name. Ruthie. Ruthie is the owner and sole operator of Music Speaks Studio. She brings years of solid knowledge in many aspects of the music world, not just teaching an instrument or voice. Her experience, combined with her passion of teaching, has created an environment of a love and genuine care and concern for each 'musician', her term for her students. My oldest daughter, I will compare to the trunk of a tree. Her classical instruction created a growing tree, but only a trunk growing straight up in one direction in several years' time. Ruthie helped create her branches (and of course, her continuation of classical music for a 'taller tree'). Her branches not only include pop music, country music, patriotic songs and a wider variety of holiday music, but also that simple and ever-lasting Happy Birthday I was so worried about years ago, and even that is jazzed up past the simple version :) Her branches also now include 'cups', made famous by the movie 'Pitch Perfect', and learning rhythm in other ways, playing in a small ensemble instead of a stricter 'one student only' format of a recital, being an accompaniment for a vocal student, and interaction of so many different types. She is now also a vocal student. It's an atmosphere of fun structure, and of a LOVE for music. Ruthie also took my youngest daughter, who has some pretty substantial ADHD and anxiety issues, and took her under her wing. Though ADHD is demonstrated in different levels, depending on the child, Ruthie works with my daughter, who fluctuates, and really tries to get in there. My youngest has come more out of her shell, has become more brave, feels completely supported by Ruthie, and is more willing to try new things. Learning is difficult for my second daughter, and she does not have an strong ear for proper rhythm and timing, and it's difficult for her to learn lyrics, but she's trying and having fun, and that's a big win in my book. My youngest has tried ukulele, cups, and this year is taking voice lessons. Ruthie adapts to different learning styles and has no hesitation in attempting another approach if a child, or adult musician/student for that matter, to see if a different pathway would work better. She keeps in good touch with the parents with conversation, and her website helps to organize lessons, the calendar and appointments, current studio news, and more. Her home studio is warm and inviting and her 'entourage' is growing in numbers. For those who are interested in piano, ukulele, vocal lessons, and more, I am providing my recommendation :) Ruthie, and her Music Speaks Studio will be a wonderful addition to your life of learning. read more

This is an amazing music studio! Teachers teach not only for techniques and philosophy but also a joy of playing music. I really like the studio's positive and welcoming atmosphere as well. The tuition is affordable so it is easy to continue lessons. You can learn piano, guitar, ukulele, drum and singing so your child may find whatever s/he likes in the same studio. I highly recommend this music studio! read more

My 8 year old daughter started piano lessons here with Ruthie when she was 7 and she loves it. She always says how much she loves Ruthie. They have bonded and she has really grown as a musician in Ruthie's care. This is top notch piano lessons, as Ruthie really loves what she does and really nurtured the budding musician within the child. We would recommend Music Speaks Studio! read more

My children began expressing an interest in learning music last year. As I began to seek out music instructors, I received several recommendations for Ruthie. They have participated in Music Speaks Studio, and our experience has been nothing short of amazing. Ruthie has done more than teach them how to learn music. She has helped to foster a love of music in them. It has been inspiring to see them grow, and they are so excited about their new abilities. read more

Excellent!!! I highly recommend it. My daughter started taking lessons just this past November and she already learned how to play all kids of different songs and is learning how to read chords and notes. Mrs. Ruthie is really patient and takes her time to make sure the kids understand the lesson before moving forward. Also I'm very impressed on how fast she adapted to the virtual lessons due to the coronavirus. We love her classes! read more

The quality of the music lessons provided at Ruthie's Music Jams is incredible! My two daughters (ages 6 and 9) have been taking lessons here for over a year and have learned SO much. In even one lesson, they advance forward and love showing off their new skills. Ruthie has a passion for music and a heart of gold that are palpable from the moment you meet her. She is a professionally trained musician with years of experience in the recording industry in LA, yet she makes music so fun and non-intimidating. My kids look forward to lessons each week. It's their favorite activity for sure. I am sooo glad we discovered this gem of the South Bay! read more