We've had a really positive experience with MACSA. My son takes music lessons with Dr. Jimmy Cheung…read moreand it's been such a great fit for him. Dr. Cheung is incredibly patient, enthusiastic and clearly passionate about teaching. He takes the time to meet my son where he is which has made a big difference in both his confidence and consistency. My son has made leaps and bounds since starting lessons with him and it's been really rewarding to watch that progress. My son has had a few injuries from BJJ and wrestling and Dr. Cheung worked with him to adapt lessons so he could continue practicing using one hand. That level of support and problem solving meant a lot. One thing I especially appreciate about MACSA is how many opportunities they offer beyond weekly lessons. There are regular performance opportunities and competitions, which give students a chance to grow, build confidence and apply what they're learning in a meaningful way. The pianos the students get to practice on are also beautiful which adds to the overall experience and makes it feel even more special. It feels like a place that truly supports both skill development and a genuine love for music. I'm really glad we found it.

NO TEACHERS AVAILABLE???? Firstly, they do seem to have…read morehighly qualified instructors for advanced-level piano students . . . however, we've been repeatedly informed that "advanced level instructors are currently at full capacity" . . .

I really wanted this to be a positive experience because my grandson truly loved the class. He's…read moreonly 2 1/2 and is still learning how to be around other kids and follow structure, which is exactly why we enrolled him. Before signing up, I asked if the instructor would be able to handle a high-energy toddler and were reassured that it wouldn't be an issue. Unfortunately, that didn't seem to be the case. While I understand the importance of structure and rules, the approach taken didn't feel supportive or age-appropriate. There were moments where he seemed to be singled out or excluded--for example, when other children were given instruments and he was not. He was also removed from class, which for a 30-minute session means he missed the entire experience, without other options offered (like having a parent assist). I completely understand that not every class is the right fit for every child, but at this age, patience and redirection go a long way. It was disappointing because he genuinely enjoyed being there. I hope the program can consider a more supportive approach for younger children who are still learning how to navigate structured environments.

Music on Magnolia is a great music school to teach children and adults new instruments!…read more My kid is just over two years old and he attended Music on Magnolia for their toddler classes in which they play with rhythms and sounds. This class was just 30 minutes every Saturday morning and my kiddo absolutely loved it. The teacher was super patient with the little ones, and made it a very fun experience for everyone. Unfortunately the class was removed off the program and he will no longer be able to attend. However, I look forward to coming back to Music on Magnolias once he is older and he can attend their Music Exploration classes.

We hired Steve to tune our antique piano. He did a great job! That is when we learned he was a…read morepiano teacher. He played for my 10 year old son ( who was taking lessons from another teacher at the time) and I was so impressed...with his talent AND how good he was with kids. After our agreement with our current teacher was over, we called Steve! My son has been taking lessons since September and we love him! My son is learning so much and he loves Steve's teaching style. He said he is so easy to learn from. On top of that, Steve comes to our house...and he is always on time!! I highly recommend him!

From the owner: We specialize in both beginner and intermediate level piano lessons, for both children and adults…read more We use the Bastien Method of Piano Pedagogy - a gradual multi-key learning approach that takes students through all 12 major musical keys. Students ages 6-9yrs start on the Primer main book along with the Primer Theory book. The focus of the main books and the theory books overlap, which makes for a well-rounded, integral approach. In the theory books, the students learn basics of medodic and harmonic intervals. Also, we have the Primer Performance book which gives the student actual songs to learn and practice. Beginners also use the Schaum Notespeller, which teaches all the basics of reading music. The beginner also learns all about rhythm and and different time signatures. If a student is age 10 or older and has had some primary music taught in school, we begin with the Bastien Level 1 books, usually in concert with the Primer Theory book and Notespeller 1.

Good. Learned lots. Great and nice instructors. Very knowledgeable and caring. Good. Learned lots…read more Great and nice instructors. Very knowledgeable and caring.

The Academy is fantastic. My son is a great musician because of the training he received from Mr…read more Gurerro and his staff. If you want your child to receive first class instruction in music then look no further than SAMA. The rates are very reasonable and they work their best to comply with your schedule. As a parent SAMA is the best.