I'll say that Sarah's connection with my son was fantastic... but she spent half his lesson talking…read moreabout his daily life and at $60/half hour that's kinda not great... but again, relationship to the children is good... dealing with her as an adult on a professional level was utterly abysmal. she canceled last minute twice in our first 3 weeks. when I asked to end one lesson 10 minutes early due to a schedule conflict she was dismissive and unprofessional. I was literally going to cancel this morning but she beat me to it because when I pointed out that she demands respect for her time but gives none for ours it becomes clear she's not the right person to be dealing with... as the adult paying the $300 a month for zoom lessons. zoom. not in person. zoom. For her to call me aggressive for asking to end a lesson 10 minutes early and her telling me to cancel and lose the $60 with almost zero communication as to why i responded by acknowledging that her demand for respect on scheduling only goes one way, hers, and that's not Ok with us, she then proceeded to call me 'aggressive' . Lol Not in the slightest. I've got text receipts. Anyhow, if you like people canceling last minute, not refunding you and only teaching on zoom for an outlandish fee then by all means. But it's a big no thank you from us.

After decades away from the piano, I'm a returning adult piano student. I initially started lessons…read morewith a very technically-competent teacher. However, the "chemistry" didn't work. And I quit out of frustration & disappointment. Not sure I wanted to start all over again, I searched online for a teacher who understands learning requires a wholistic approach, not just a technical one. After chatting with Sarah & taking a free online lesson, I knew I had found the piano teacher I was looking for. I did have reservations about online lessons. But she easily showed me how adept she is at teaching online: hearing small subtle missteps in rhyme, pointing out correct shoulders & arms positions, & celebrating my accomplishments -- even though they went right by me! What I especially appreciate is her willingness & eagerness to help me with new pieces & offer minor tips for improving my confidence & competence. After 56 lessons, I now know I've found the "chemistry."

My two sons have taken from both Mr. And Mrs. Kramarchuk. They are both excellently well trained…read moremusicians and work very well with children. They are kind and demanding so that the children learn how to play the piano well. I had a piano teacher myself who was very similar to the Kramarchuk Studio. Technique and many opportunities to perform are necessary. My son has had his first adjudicated performance. He enjoyed it and it was extremely pleasant to attend. I highly recommend this studio for piano excellence.

I would highly recommend Luiza. My son, age 11, has studied under Luiza for 2 years now and he has…read moreblossomed under her kind but strict tutelage. She has high expectations for her students and her knowledge and training are impressive. She is very supportive and encouraging and works with him to make sure he understands the theory and musicality of the pieces. She prepared him so well that he passed his first syllabus test (level 2) with glowing reviews.

R&B music is an amazing shop! When I was in middl school back in early 2000 I got Tony as my…read moreteacher and he was always so kind and personal and really jut an amazing teacher. When my husband wanted to pick up guitar in 2018 he came to the shop and Tony was there to help him out. We both had amazing experiences. Totally a small shop friendly vibe.

Toni is awesome. Came in with some questions and walked out with a free guitar lesson for my son…read more One on one btw. I had the option of a free group lesson or one on one. Super nice people. Will definitely continue to come here and will be recommending to friends and family.

I attended SOR for a few years when I was in middle school and had the absolute best time of my…read morelife. Fast forward 10 years later and now my little sister attends SOR for drum lessons. The staff is truly a family and is super inviting to new musicians who are looking to get started on the right foot. I have nothing but positive things to say about School of Rock!

School of Rock Lake O has been a part of my family's life since we arrived in Portland in 2014. My…read moreson, in particular, has benefitted so much from participating in lessons and shows there. Kathy and Jon are the best of the best when it comes to owners who care about making a community of people who care about music and each other.

We love Backbeat Music Academy! My daughter has been taking piano lessons there for over a year…read morenow, and we have had such a positive experience. She has worked with several instructors over time, including Bex, Ari, and Luciana, and every single one has been amazing. Right now she is taking lessons with Sam, and we highly recommend him! He is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and always brings such a great vibe to the lessons. We can clearly see my daughter's progress, and it is obvious that he genuinely cares and gets so excited seeing how much she has improved (whenever she learns something new or finally masters a piece they have been working on, you can see the joy on his face). If you are lucky, you may be able to get a spot with him! NOte: He occasionally goes on tour with his band (which I think is awesome), but even when substitute instructors step in, the experience has always been great.

Drumming with John has genuinely changed my life. What started as a little hobby when I was 8 years…read moreold has taken me to performing at festivals and sold out venues, and every bit of it, John has been continually supportive. He's incredibly smart, kind, and funny, and just knows so much about drumming and music as a whole. There is no other drum teacher in the world like him, and I'll be sad to stop getting lessons after I leave for college this fall. Thank you for everything, John!

We are so disappointed in Hoffman Academy. Our son desperately wanted to learn piano but we were…read moreunable to attend based on their rigid and uncompromising decision to not allow a 4 year old to start (private) piano lessons ... within just weeks of turning five. In our initial conversations, they said they could meet with our 4 year old and see if he was ready but then they changed their mind and "decided to draw a firm line" at 5 years old. The problem with this is that our son is 4 and will be 5 years old just DAYS before he starts kindergarten. We wanted the opportunity to allow him a couple weeks of private lessons to understand if he liked it and if he felt ready to take on a full semester. The school denied us and said we were welcome to sign him for the 18 week fall semester. This is actually hurting his abilities since his fellow 5 year old classmates/cohort of which he is held to the same standard in every other way, would have the opportunity to be exposed to piano gradually during a calm summer, but our 4.9 year would get no such benefit. I must admit that I've heard good things about the Academy (indeed that is why we're so heartbroken to not be a part of it) though we have decided against participating with this school even when he is older. I understand the basis for a rule like this but abiding to the letter of the law in this circumstance seems cold. A staff that is unable to look at your child and the situation and make the best decision for everyone involved is not a place we feel we belong.

Can't say enough good things about Mr Dave the guitar instructor, but we didn't like the way the…read moreAcademy is run. They have a "no make up lessons" policy so that if your child is sick or unable to attend for any reason, you still pay and cannot get another appnt. I think this day and age to have no flexibility like that is a bit unrealistic.