http://www.pyramind.com/…read more With HUGE music studios becoming more and more obsolete these days, I think it's great that a place like Pyramind can embrace both paradigms. They teach classes on desktop music production, so that you can make tracks like the Chemical Brothers on the very computer you are reading this on. Yet when it comes to the fine tuning of your mix you can rent out their acoustically tuned mixing rooms, complete with Genelec HR monitors to make sure your music BUMPS! If you're a DJ that wants to produce or a beginning guitar student, you could learn a ton by taking their classes or you could study privately. They are hip to all the latest and greatest software and will show you how to use it to expand the melodic and harmonic qualities of your compositions, control the metabolism of your arrangements and hone the frequencies of your mix.

There is a hefty amount of age discrimination at this training facility. Even though the campus…read morewas filled with staff who bullied students, I left with what I needed. I first attended an online course at Pyramind and I was blown away by their knowledge of production methods and standards. After I attended the in class program and got to know the staff, I lost all respect for them. They would speak about former students, other industry experts, invited guests in a bad manner. They would always use the opportunity to put that persons knowledge down while elevating their appearance to the student body. Why am I giving them three stars? I left with the information I needed. Any time I see them out, I still shake their hands and say thank you because they gave me an insight to practices within the industry, I will never practice in my own professional career. Also, myself and many have found going to their online classes were a better experience than going to their classes in person. With the one star review, there used to be many stories similar to that gentlemen's but they recently wiped all the older reviews. Many of the 5 star reviews are either teachers or interns or people placed at a sister business.

Ive been renting since 2014. Overall a good place. A little…read morepricey and hard to get a hold of management sometimes. There's no WiFi and the too rooms are very hot in the summer. Otherwise a great place.

Let me begin by saying that Ty Thorpe is the sweetest guy you could ever meet. Working with him was…read morea very cool experience. He was very patient, and took the time to make the edits that needed to be made. As far the owners are concerned, though, they were very unprofessional, disengaged and unaccommodating. Originally, Elton, one of the co-owners, agreed on me coming in at 10 a.m. to film my live video, but then he left town and had Nick, the other co-owner take over. Nick, then, last minute changed the time to 11:30 a.m. His attitude was not of someone who was concerned about moving the time, either. He more or so blew my needs off when I said I can not move the time and suggested I cancel the shoot when I had people to pay to come and record a video. This put me in a very difficult position because I had a shorter window of time to record the video. Thankfully, it worked out because my and my crew did the best we could with the time we had. Another concern of mine. Elton delayed the mastering of the song by a couple of weeks. He also did a very poor job on the final master. I had a very hard time getting a hold of this man. I kindly asked him to fix it. I even said I would pay, but he ignored all of my e-mails and phone calls. He delayed my project by about 2 weeks. Now, I have someone more reliable helping me. I have to say, I will never recommend someone to this place. If these gentlemen were professional and kind, they would have not only called me up to apologize, personally, but they would have given me a free recording. That is how you keep customers happy and have them coming back, again.

Breakthrough Moments From the Very First Lessons…read more I can't recommend Danielle LoPresti enough as a singing teacher. She is amazing--supportive, patient, and incredibly kind. Almost immediately after I started taking lessons with her, she helped me break through obstacles that I had struggled with my whole life. What I appreciate most is her holistic approach to singing. For me, it's about expression, not perfection, and Danielle truly understands that. She creates a safe environment where I never feel judged or rushed, which makes it much easier to explore my voice and grow with confidence. Another thing that makes her classes special is the community she has built among her students. She organizes opportunities for us to meet and perform, which is incredibly valuable. Watching and learning from others is inspiring, and it also reminds us that many of us share the same challenges--stage fright, nervousness, and sometimes the pressure of perfectionism. If you're looking for a supportive teacher who truly helps you grow as a singer and as a performer, Danielle is fantastic.

I attended a class in West Contra Costa Adult School (May-June 2026). Danielle was the instructor…read more Even though everyone had different levels of singing experience, she integrated everyone excellently. I usually don't give reviews of any kind; however, Danielle deserves to be recognized. Her experience instructing clearly showed with the results of the class. Personally, she helped me a lot since I didn't have any vocal coaching and pushed me to break out of my shell.

Great spot to practice if you can find a shared studio. Thankfully I managed to connect with folks…read morewho share a studio with multiple bands. Dedicated parking lot fills up quickly on weeknights. No water fountain and not really any restaurants nearby, so bring drinks and food or rely on their vending machines. Bathrooms are reasonably clean. Definitely recommend!

A friend of a friend recommended Secret Studios to me. I will never be able to thank them enough…read morefor the recommendation. Secret Studios is convenient. We got a well outfitted comfortable studio at a much better price than I thought possible. 10/10 recommend.

Tracy is an absolutely stellar teacher who's bottom line is to bring out the best in her students…read more She's exceedingly patient and excels at being able to motivate w/ her professional and insightful critique. I've been unsuccessful with voice teachers in the past due to my nerves, but Tracy's inviting nature did not fail to wash that away! Her ability to bring about genuine enjoyment into something I've struggled with for so long is such a rare quality that cannot be matched :) Even if you're apprehensive, do give her a shot! You won't regret it

Tracy is a phenomenal teacher who does a great job customizing her lessons to the needs of the…read morestudent. She has helped me make amazing progress with my voice, and just as importantly has helped me gain the confidence to be able to sign. Her lessons are fun, effective, and very positive. All of which help the student learn more and get more out of the lesson. I highly recommend Tracy as a teacher to anyone (at any level) who is interested in becoming a better signer.

Quick communication. Fixed my bass on the spot, cleaned it up a bit! Works good as new!…read more Thanks for saving karaoke night!

Dynamite high-quality work with a rapid turnaround-- I could not ask for any more. This time, on…read morethe second gold bass guitar, Jeremy managed to get it completed on the same day. Simply incredible that he is able to do a complete fret job with nut and string retainer installation this quickly and accurately. I am in utter disbelief and will be returning to Jeremy for the next several units as they are built. Thanks again, Jeremy!

Been taking my horns to Lee Kramka and team for DECADES. They are absolutely the best sax guys…read morearound. Great people and fantastic work. Big jobs can be pricey, and wait times can be long, but they are the best, and they're also often able to do small adjustments while you wait for very reasonable prices.

Amazing staff, supporting and welcoming. When you walk in Lee and the staff give you a sense that…read moreyou are in a magical workshop. I have been there several times to have my cheap saxophone serviced and it receives the care of a fine and precious instrument. Lee has an aura of patience and kindness visible the minute you walk in.

EDIT - This is the second edit for my review, and I'm bringing it up to 5 stars now thanks to their…read morehelp. After some confusion about pricing for a service (installing a piano dolly on a concert grand) which was scheduled but not performed, I was able to resolve this disagreement with the management team. It was an uncomfortable few days, when I thought I had been treated unfairly, but everyone at Encore hung in there and made sure we resolved the issue. If I could give them a sixth star for being patient with my grumpy pants, I would! I have used Encore to move several instruments, both for professional venues and also for the homes of students and friends. They have been very good about communicating their schedule, which OF COURSE changes throughout the move-day, as they deal with various moves around the Bay Area. I've always appreciated how both the movers on the truck and the office staff have been in constant contact during the day of a move. Best of all they know how to carefully and quickly move a piano. I have seen them manage some daunting stairwells. During COVID times they have been respectful about safety, and stayed masked and distanced during their time working, although I wish they had a policy that required real masks, and didn't allow for ineffective coverings like bandannas and athletic gaiters.

Great company and we scheduled on very short notice. Wonderful price. Very professional.read more