Although I played piano a little when I was a child, I always told myself that "someday I will take…read morelessons again." Well, my "someday" occurred a little over two years ago and I was referred to Bill Keis by a piano tuner who played magnificently. Bill was actually this guy's teacher. (I had previously tried another teacher at a local music store who absolutely frustrated me. That guy was more interested in me listening to how great he played than teaching me. It almost made me quit keyboards altogether.) Fast forward to today. I am now reading music, improvising, playing jazz, blues, a touch of classical, and understanding much more about rhythm, harmony and melody. Bill is an experienced musician who actively plays live gigs, as well as an accomplished and sought-after arranger, composer and recording artist. Chick Correa? Jay Leno Show? Chico? Wow. He is the real deal. I can't recommend him enough as a teacher. I have weekly lessons at his studio, assuming my busy work schedule allows for it. It has proven to be a wonderful outlet for me. In addition, his book, The Complete Guide To Learning Music, is great for beginners, intermediate and advanced musicians as well. He has also authored a bunch of e-books for learning. I was not asked to provide this review, but am doing so in an effort to share my enthusiasm for Bill as a teacher. He is patient and can even work with a stubborn attorney like me!

Bill has been teaching beginner piano to my two sons (ages 9 and 14) for a couple of months now. He…read morecommunicates well with them, and is successfully able to convey important fundamentals....The one-on-one setting is invaluable....I am pleasantly surprised with how quickly my sons are learning, especially my 14 year old son...I will have them continue their lessons with him...

My 14 month year old daughter loves Miss Lindsay and her class! We were so lucky that a friend of…read morehers had Melodies and Me at her first birthday party. My daughter had such a good time that we all had to take the fall semester of classes. My daughter is an observer, and even just after 5 classes she has started to come out of her shell, interact, shake her instruments and sit in the front for Miss Lindsay's classes. It has definitely been a great experience for her and myself. With the price of classes you get a music book and two cds with songs from that semester. Pop goes the weasel is now one of Abby's favorite songs and she loves to listen to the cd when we go places in the car. We definitely recommend Melodies and Me!

My two kids ages 2.5 and almost 4 LOVE this class. Miss Lindsay is super upbeat and keeps the kids…read moreengaged the whole time. My kids even participate in the singing and asking for specific songs they like. Parking at least for the Saturday class is easy just on the street across the church. Also, people are generally super nice and friendly. She does have a sibling discount which always comes in handy. Oh and this is our first session but she says every session comes with a whole set of new songs. Can't wait to start the next one!

Steph was really kind and made us feel welcome there and he was really nice since we made it into…read morethe store

I had a quick and seamless experience at the Avondale Guitar Center!…read more As soon as I walked in and asked for help locating a specific item, Tristan immediately stopped what he was doing, came around the counter, and personally led me to the DJ section in the back. He didn't hesitate to grab a ladder and pull the item for me. What stood out most was the trust he showed, he allowed me to carry the item to the front myself, even though it was a higher-priced product which other businesses frown upon. The entire visit, from walking in to checking out took no more than 10 minutes, literally! Tristan was also very patient while helping me set up an account and clearly explained the warranty options without being pushy. His attitude and customer service were truly excellent. I actually returned about an hour later, just minutes before closing, and was helped by another associate, Andrew. Once again, I was greeted right away and asked how he could assist me. Andrew was calm, kind, and understanding, and he quickly helped me process an exchange without any issues. He handled everything efficiently and made the process stress-free. I honestly didn't expect to need to visit a Guitar Center, but this experience completely exceeded my expectations. The staff created a welcoming and helpful environment, and I highly recommend this location!

Simply fabulous. Why? Let me count the reasons: *They have a…read morepassion and love for what they do *The instruction is wonderful & positive *You get the moves & the history I must confess to you that I was born with the dreaded combination of two left feet & no rhythm. Because of this just the thought of having to 'dance' in public normally makes me flee in the opposite direction, or at the very least break into a sweat, lol! I am however an eternal optimist & decided to give an intro beginners class a chance. I'm glad I did :) I had SO much fun! The instructor, I think her name is Linda, was amazing. She was so knowledgeable, broke steps down so it didn't feel overwhelming, made all of us feel comfortable & really made it an experience to remember. Yes, I did still sweat, lol, but I want to do it again!

We went to El Encanto in Cave Creek thinking that we were going to see a classical guitarist. We…read morewere pleasantly surprised to see a dancer that night, too. Our children got to dance with Linda that night. Since both children enjoyed it, we were thrilled to hear she taught children's classes on Saturday mornings. When I called Linda to arrange for private classes, I was very surprised to hear how reasonable her prices are. Based on my experience with private ballroom dance lessons, I was expecting to pay twice as much as she quoted me. My daughter and I started taking classes together in September and we are enjoying learning something together. We are getting more than what we pay for. Linda is quite obviously not only a professional, but talented and passionate about her art. Her ability to teach both of us at the same time is exceptional, especially given the difference in our attention spans. Both my daughter and I leave every week feeling like we had a good time, and find that we are progressing as well.

My son was interested in drawing so we enrolled him in a group drawing class. I thought they might…read moreteach him some skills or different drawing techniques but it really was just him sitting in a classroom drawing next to other children. This may be helpful if your child doesn't have time to draw but for any blossoming artist who spends hours of their own time sitting and drawing there isn't any value to this time at Kat's verses being at home. I'm not sure the "teacher" has any sort of special training; actually i don't think I ever even saw the teacher or had any feedback from him/her(?) in the 4 months we attended. During this time I saw no change in skill or ability from this class. He didn't particularly enjoy it either. It seemed that the front desk assistant frequently taught the class which started late and ended early regularly. My son benefited from the Young Rembrandt's program at his school more than this program and YR, for the most part, just taught him how to shade. So the bar wasn't set extremely high. This school also requires a registration fee ($60) to even try any of the classes and also requires a credit card on file which they cannot update except in person. There isn't any online account management.. They don't allow for over the phone changes and their withdrawal policy is also very strict so we ended up paying for a month we didn't want. They also sent my credit card information entire number, expiration date, ccv code, address and full name (!) in clear text VIA EMAIL unencrypted which is very very horrendous security policy for a company who requires this information be provided. They are not obviously not PCI compliant so I'd be wary of providing them this information. They aren't particularly nice or friendly either. We won't be back.

My child has been attending preschool and ballet/tap for several months and she loves her…read moreclassmates and instructors. It's not a big school which we like and fits our needs for both preschool and creative movement class. The staff is great and the community is pretty good. Clean and neat environment and they even have their own stage/theater for programs. If you live in the Goodyear area you should stop by with your child and ask about a free day trial.

After learning to play guitar on my own or from friends since 1976, I decided to take lessons…read more John has been teaching things that were never obvious to me but, he made it easy. Learn something new every week and having fun doing it. Joined the adult band too and great learning experience playing with much better musicians.

From the owner: School of Rock is different from traditional music education programs. Our patented and proven…read moreSchool of Rock Method™ has taught hundreds of thousands of students around the world to play music. We combine one-on-one guitar, bass, keyboard, drums and singing instruction with group rehearsals and live performances, teaching students how to play together as a band. Our version of recitals are real rock shows at real venues in front of live audiences. This style of teaching builds lasting musical proficiency, boosts confidence, increases creativity, improves socialization skills, and allows students to work together as a band. When you join School of Rock, not only will you become a musician, but you'll be part of a close-knit community of passionate musicians and music lovers. We welcome students of all ages and experience levels.

I went in to get a guitar strap for my sister for Christmas and John was super kind and…read moreprofessional in helping me find one! The one I found didn't have a price tag on it and generously told me I could have it on the house! Great selection of instruments, accessories and anything related to music you could want! 5 stars all the way around!

Wow, just wow! This is by far the best music shop around. John has a heart of gold, with a…read morededication and commitment to the local community. I have seen first hand, time and again, John give away instruments. Chris and Jack are always helpful, and greet every customer. This IS the place for the perfect atmosphere. There is no drive or big push for sales, so there is never any pressure. Great job, and keep up the great work!!