My daughter has been attending Angels Academy for piano and singing lessons for about two months…read morenow, and we absolutely love it. She's picking up the piano keys so quickly, and it's been amazing to watch her growth. Since starting, I've noticed she's become more patient, confident, and attentive - this is exactly what I was hoping for! I also can't say enough great things about Ms. Joyce, her instructor --she's the perfect balance of sweet and firm, which really works for my daughter. She responds so well to that kind of guidance and truly respects her. I highly recommend this school if you're looking for lessons for your child. We're so excited to see how she continues to blossom next year!

Angeles Academy of Music is absolutely stupendous! I have become an avid piano player, and am…read morehaving a blast while doing it! Ariana is a breath of fresh air at the front desk. She fills the space with joy! Not to mention Eli B, by piano instructor, is the total package as a musician and, dare I say, as a friend (in an instructor / mentee type of way.) My only regret is that I cannot give 10 stars. This place rocks! Beethoven would've approved. God rest his soul.

My son has been taking violin lessons here for about 3 years and we love it! All the teachers are…read moreshockingly talented. My son was loosing interest in violin a few years ago, but his teacher Sumeet reignited his passion. He has been amazing and my son loves going to his weekly lessons now! The concerts with all the kids show the dedication of the teachers here! Highly recommended and affordable!

Great teachers that really teach your kids and are totally accommodating schedule wise. They offer…read moreexcellent recitals a few times a yr and have a choir, and a band. Excellent music school for kids & anyone who wants to learn. I have 2 kids taking lessons one for drums another for piano & voice. Thanks Allegra!

I cannot recommend Universal Music Academy enough. Both my sons take guitar lessons from two of the…read moremost incredible, kind, fun, wonderful teachers. Michael and Dinos are so loved by our family, and they both truly feel like they are part of our family! They have each brought a true love of music, and a passion for playing guitar, into our family. My boys, ages 7 and 9, are so proud as they continue to improve, and I am in awe of what they can already do after just a year of playing. If you are looking for your child to start or continue playing an instrument with the best people around, do yourself a favor and call Universal Music Academy. All of the teachers are so kind and talented. Highly, highly recommend!

From the owner: We Come to You! Universal Music Academy is a music school for everyone of all ages. We provide a…read morecustomized way of learning music to fit the students individual goals and skill levels. Not only do we provide musical instrument instruction, but we also provide classes in composition, songwriting, production and music theory. All of our instructors are alumni of the prestigious, Berklee College of Music. We are a mobile and remote music school, so you can enjoy music lessons in the comfort of your own home. Whether your goal is to work in music or play guitar around the campfire, we have a teacher and class for you. At UMA we don't go by the book, We write the book.

Absolutely love the staff, especially Lainey! Growing up I always regretted not taking music…read morelessons. After few lessons, I immediately started seeing development and improvement. We found this place through word of mouth by one of our friends and we're glad that we came here. Lainey is the most knowledgeable and dedicated teacher - she's truly a gifted violinist! The process of learning and development is at a great pace and I loved every steps.

My 8-year old daughter has been practicing guitar with Ron for just under a year and she has…read moreprogressed so well and continues to love coming in for her weekly lesson! He is an incredibly patient and knowledgeable instructor and is the full worth of this 5 star review!

My daughter originally started at MozArt Music Academy with another instructor, but she really…read moreconnected with Mr. Elliott right away. She began with ukulele lessons and has since branched out into music production, which has been such a fun and exciting creative outlet for her. Mr. Elliott has also managed to reignite her love of singing. I've noticed a huge improvement in both her confidence and her voice. One thing I really appreciate is how adaptable and encouraging he is. My daughter is constantly introducing him to new songs and artists she's into, and he always finds a way to keep lessons engaging while still teaching real skills and technique. They genuinely have fun while learning, which makes all the difference. We've had such a positive experience with Mr. Elliott and are very grateful for the impact he's had on her musical growth and confidence.

My 7 year old wanted to learn how to play guitar and we were skeptical at first, considering his…read moreinterests change every week. But here we are half a year in absolutely loving the classes with wonderful Mr. Zack and the amazing results we're seeing. His patience, kindness and encouragement, along with his love for music helped transform my kid's curiosity into passion! Thank you for our great experience, MozArt Music Academy and Mr. Zack!

Great place to learn music by a wonderful teacher, master Saeed Deihimi…read more Very friendly and educational environment. It was my best experience being there!

I've been attending Santoor classes at Music and Art World for nearly 3 months now. Although Im not…read moreready to "go out on the road" or make my debut at Dorothy Chandler, I've have been surprised at that amount of personal attention I get from the owner and the people who work there. I get personal one on one lessons from a master of Santoor - passionate and professional - I can only hope to play with such grace and enthusiasm and heart. (Personally, I am absolutely fond of the instrument - it melts my heart to hear it played and enlightens my spirit to play it). I would highly suggest to anyone to take a music class or dance classes. It's both relaxing and challenging. Calming my mind from the relentless days of work and stress - while challenging my creative side and eye/hand coordination... completely stimulating. The school is quite affordable, and they offer more than just Santoor (Santur), Setar, and piano lessons but also Persian dancing and Belly dancing (I can only be a spectator in this case as I was born with two left feet). Based on my observations, the Persian/Belly dancing instructor is quite patient yet firm with her students - I've seen all ages taking the classes and they seem to have fun. (Gosh- I wish I were that graceful. DOH! ) The instructor Ive seen teach is quite famous from what I hear her name is Jamileh - she seems so awesome - powerful, feminine and graceful. Additionally, they do have a location in the valley where more types of the "arts" are offered: art, flower arrangement, table decor, voice lessons group/individual - kids especially would enjoy these classes, I'm sure. So, back to my lessons, I've learned an immense amount of the fundamentals of music (its been YEARS since I looked at sheet music). My instructor has students who have been playing for years and then there is me. :) No experience, just the love of music and the desire to learn, practice and progress.

I am continually in awe of how much my daughter has learned under Miss Kristina's piano teaching…read moreover the years. She started from not knowing how to read or play music at all and now a handful of years later and she is playing so beautifully that, when hearing her play from another room or over the phone, other people will say "Is that really Quinn or do you have the TV or a video playing in the other room?" Her passion for playing has also continued to grow, and despite being a very busy teenager, she never wants to miss a lesson and looks forward to each lesson with enthusiasm. Miss Kristina is patient, flexible and understanding and easy to work with. She's great with kids and adults alike, and a just generally kind person and great teacher. We will be very sad the day Quinn goes off to college and we won't hear her practice or come running in to show us the new piece that she and Miss Kristina have been working on. Can't recommend her enough!

Ms. Kristina is AMAZING! She is so patient, and has a unique way of teaching to make learning fun…read more I have seen so much progress in my daughter so far, and I'm looking forward to continue seeing her grow and expand her skills!

The Valley is the soul of LA youth culture and rock and rolls roots that ID this city. No place…read morebetter defines the core of LA's music authenticity than Gerard and his talented wife's awesome shop full of vintage guitars and me. Operated from a passion for Beatles and classic standards, old school quality customer service & lessons that inspire talent you didn't know you had - this place deserves your business I'm posting about a year since my original post to Yelp with an update on this incredible gem of a guitar store to simply say: Yes!! Everything I said above is absolutely true and more! If you're reading this post to consider music lessons or to purchase an instrument, look no further. Instead find a friend for life in these two and discover something wonderful within the joys of sharing music along the journey. Happy strumming!

I started taking guitar lessons with Teri in January of this year. I played piano and french horn…read moregrowing up so I already knew how to read music, but I always wanted to play guitar and didn't have the discipline to learn it when I was younger. In the ~6 months I've been with Teri & Gerard, I've begun to learn how and why music works the way it does, and not just how to read what's written on the page. My lessons are completely customized based on what I want to learn. I have learned everything from scales and arpeggios to classical Spanish songs to improvising blues riffs. I can bring in a song, let Teri listen to it a bit, and then she'll teach me how to play it. It's amazing! They are honest and generous people and I really enjoy my weekly lesson. I've only bought one guitar from them when I started, but I wouldn't bother going anywhere else if I wanted another. I think their prices are more than reasonable and they've always been straightforward about how the lesson scheduling and prices work. Teri and Gerard have always been kind enough to give me free extra time on my lesson whenever it works out that way with scheduling, and they've given me great prices on any merchandise I've picked up. I highly recommend Teri and Gerard!

Arte 26 is great multifaceted shop…read more I've only been in less than a handful of times to browse the work and art here. Boghrat is very friendly, kind and gets quite a lot of people passing through, inquiry and seeking his services as well as items for sale. The prices are fair and the framing seems to be of great quality. The selection of art is beautiful and vast - bigger than it looks! Boghrat also offers live online classical & flamenco guitar lessons. Great art, kind heart and super service. Check out his wiki! Q Tip: Check out fineartamerica.com/profiles/boghrat-sadeghan

I had three pieces of artwork framed at Arte 26. The owner did an excellent job, and I couldn't be…read morehappier with the results. I highly recommend Arte 26 to anyone looking for amazing customer service and a high-quality finished product.

Knowledgeable staff and well-stocked. It's like walking into an old-time bookstore, only it's about…read moreMUSIC!

Baxter Northup is located on the bustling Ventura Blvd, but unless you're looking for it, it's…read morereally easy to miss! For starters, the windows and posters have seen their days that one might think that it is out of business, but it is in fact not and quite the opposite - tons of space inside! They have a variety of instruments and supplies, including a cleaning swab which I was looking for. And the plus is that they also offer music lessons in private rooms - even same day! I had an initial same-day oboe lesson with Phil, and we had great conversation. However, I have to admit that I didn't learn too much, and that we spent most of the time talking. The person working at the front was pretty chill, but paying for lessons wasn't very clear from the beginning - recommend being more specific with those. Their website is via Tumblr (?) which is a surprise. Lessons were $40 / session, and they recommend one session per week (but how long is a session?). Overall, I wish that there was more clarity on this side from time to payment the moment that we signed up. Parking was fairly easy to find on the street or in the lot in the back. However, do note that parking on the street is via metered parking and not free most hours. Return? Potentially for some music books!