Mr. Nick is an awesome music teacher! He makes the class very fun and inviting to children! He…read moredeserves 5 stars!

Came here for the group piano lessons. The gentleman was AMAZING! He was very energetic and…read moreplayful. Unfortunately there were more kids than the instructor anticipated.. 12 kids between 2 pianos.. my son was disinterested after.

My son has been coming to Yamaha since 2019, he has learned piano since Kindergarten. We love their…read moreapproach and his love for music hasn't stopped growing. We tell all of our friends to bring their children to Yamaha. Also, the teachers & staff are amazing; always helpful & friendly

Excellent music program. Great instructors. Perfect for starting ages 3 up. My kids learned so much…read morein the group lessons. They stayed until high school.

My first time. I came in with my little pink guitar that was out of tune. They helped…read moreMe immediately. I was out within 15 min. So friendly and kind people. Love this place.

I love this place. Came in to get a sax and flute cleaned and another sax repaired. Their service…read moreis awesome and their prices are great. I'm getting all my instruments needs done here going forward.

Lilia Pershina deserves more than five stars as a Piano teacher!! She is an incredible mentor who…read morehas taught me so much about not just the Piano but musical theory as well and every time I go to a lesson I'm super excited to see what she will teach me on that day. I came to Lilia only a few months ago after having studied with another teacher for about 18 months and had problems with my hands hurting after practice and concerns about my ability to actually recall and play music once I had learned it. Immediately Lilia could tell 2 things: first, she could see that my technique needed work (I had a lot of tension in my hands) and I can honestly say that after even just a weeks of working with her my hands had stopped hurting during (or after) playing and as someone who is nearing 40 years of age, this is an absolute relief. The next thing she made me aware of, was that I wasn't actually reading the music. I had a (bad) habit of studying and memorizing the pieces but then not being able to follow the music because through practicing I would not actually follow the music with my eyes because I was too busy checking on my hands. I'm pleased to say that with her help this issue too has quickly been resolved. She also has a knack for knowing just the perfect piece for me at the right time, and I can say that my confidence in playing is improving tremendously. She even has me practicing my sight reading daily, which is slowly getting better as well as she pushes and gives me the foundation I need to believe I can do it. As I noted earlier, she has been teaching me musical theory and believe me, I have had other teachers in my life try to teach my theory and it was always sort of just thrown at me in overwhelming chunks and non sequiturs that never seemed to lead anywhere. The exception lies here. Lilia doesn't just explain bits and bobs. She has me working out of workbooks that are presenting musical ideas that I couldn't understand verbally and slowly guiding me further and further through each level. She often times will stop and ask me if I understand the concept, and honestly there have been times where she has to explain it to me about 5 times over before I can understand what she is trying to teach me, but she is so patient and thorough and every day I can see an improvement. Her studio is right in the heart of Long Beach, and it is quiet and very professional. In her studio, she has both an upright and a Grand piano side by side so you can try either one alternately depending on your needs. I myself, had never actually had the privilege to play a grand piano and so it is really nice to go over there and have the ability to play on one. In addition, by having two pianos it allows her to play duets with you, or also for her to quickly show you how to play something without having to switch back and forth each time on the same piano. Also, as an added plus for anyone who hates driving in this city, her house is on a fairly open, sleepy street and as a result parking is super mellow and has never presented a problem. If you are looking to start your children in lessons, I would highly recommend Lilia. And if you are an older learner like me, or if you have never played but are interested in trying, she has shown me that it's never too late and will help you achieve your goals. Honestly, after having so many mediocre music teachers over the years charging 25-30% more per hour, I find her prices to be super reasonable in comparison and an absolute steal for the one on one guidance and care she provides. I hope to be a student of her's for years to come, because I know under her guidance I will continue to surpass all expectations of my abilities and absolutely further my musical journey. Thank you Lilia! See you next week!

I feel lucky to have found Lilia on my first try after moving during the pandemic from NY to CA. As…read morean adult piano student, she has helped me towards my goals of having nice pieces to perform on demand, expanding my limited knowledge of theory and just appreciating my time practicing. She uses direct instruction, workbooks and has shared some very useful videos of both performances and practice techniques. Her studio is in a lovely, private location and all of her dealings are very professional. She works with you on makeups and vacations. Overall, she is my dream piano teacher!

My daughter has been attending since she was 9 months old, and she absolutely loves it. She's now…read morealmost 2.5, and it's been such a joy to watch her participate, sing along, play instruments, and grow with each class. Every session introduces a wonderful set of songs along with beautifully illustrated songbooks to enjoy at home. Kendra is truly exceptional--she creates a welcoming, engaging space for every child and caregiver. The class is beautifully inclusive, supporting children of diverse backgrounds, personalities, and developmental needs, and everyone is embraced with warmth and respect. She also shares simple, practical ways to bring music into everyday life, which has made a wonderful difference for us. The kids absolutely adore her, and it shines through in every class. I've seen so much development in my daughter since her very first class. We're so grateful for this experience!

Love the experience! My son wants to come and we appreciate the interaction we receive fro. MS…read moreKendra and thw other classmates. Its fun to watch my now 2 year old indulge his love of sound and music with his peers. I re-enroll again and again cause i love the smile on his face!

Lenny is a great drumming instructor! My son has been attending his classes for 3-4 years now so I…read morecan confidently leave this review. Lenny's patience and passion for teaching percussion is evident during and after every lesson. My son and I always leave Drumville energized! At home my son never feels pressured to practice for a set amount of time due to Lenny's pragmatic philosophy of practicing in chunks when time is available. Totally fits in with my child's hectic schedule. I have seen my son at age 6, go from a shy uncertain child, to a confident, positive, more social child. The confidence he gained from learning drumming and Lenny's constant wisdom when things get challenging has helped my son grow as a musician and also as a leader at school! My son's concentration and focus has also increased, which shows in his school work and teacher reviews. I attribute it all to Lenny@Drumville! Climbing the proverbial drum ladder has taught my son that hard work pays off. Lenny@Drumville constantly reiterates this concept with positivity and kindness and patience. Which is much appreciated from a parenting standpoint. If you want to increase your child's focus/concentration, improve their behavior / performance at home and school, and overall confidence, I truly believe that spending time with Lenny@Drumville can help your child learn a multi-dimensional instrument while learning lifelong social / behavioral skills to be successful in life! Also, Lenny's song library that he puts in front of my kids spans the full range of rock which I appreciate. Lenny exposes my kids to Rock history (which most kids these days lack) like the Beatles, Stones, thru Weezer, Smashing Pumpkins, and Green Day...and everything else in-between! Give Drumville a chance! There's no upsell and no filler here! Lenny is always completely transparent on if he thinks drumming would work for you or your kids and that's why we love Drumville! Rock On!

I have been studying drumming with "Lenny Gee" Giachello at Drumville Studios for exactly one year,…read morenow, and his lessons are truly the highlight of my week. Before meeting Lenny, I had no formal training on the drums. I tried (and quit) in middle school, but it wasn't until my late 30s that I could buy my first drum set. I practiced a couple of times a month, playing along to my favorite songs on headphones. I was able to keep a steady beat and play some basic patterns, but I realized that my skills had hit a wall; my speed was limited, my accuracy was poor, I couldn't play a decent fill consistently, and I couldn't decipher the more complex drum parts I was hearing. I just didn't have a good understanding of what I was doing, on a basic level. So, at the age of 45, I was finally ready to admit that I could benefit from formal training. I also knew that I would fizzle out quickly doing self-study from books and online courses. I needed guidance and feedback from a real, live, in-person, human teacher. I found the website of Drumville Studios, submitted my contact info, and got a call back from Lenny the next day. He shared his background and his approach to teaching the drums, and asked about my experience level and what I was looking to accomplish. I asked him to treat me like I had no prior knowledge of the drums, and start from scratch. That's exactly how we started when I showed up for my first lesson the following week. It was a revelation from minute one, when I learned I had been holding my sticks incorrectly this whole time! Then we began going over note durations and the division of notes--the very foundations of learning to read and interpret drum notation--with Lenny conveying the importance of reading notation, something I had willfully ignored. One year in, I've gone from being mystified by drum notation, to playing along while sight-reading simple to intermediate rock songs. What I've come to learn about Lenny over the past year is that this dude LIVES and BREATHES drumming. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of the history, techniques, and personalities involved in drumming, and he's enthusiastic about sharing that knowledge with his students. We'll often spend the first few minutes of a lesson just talking about a cool drum part one of us heard in a song recently, or an interesting practice technique he gleaned from an old tutorial video he just re-watched. He's passionate about my individual progress as a drummer; he cheers me on when I finally nail a technique that has challenged me for weeks, and he reminds me to be patient with myself--and, quite literally, SLOW DOWN--when I get frustrated with a song and keep making the same mistakes over and over. I'm also amazed by how observant and perceptive Lenny is. There are so many sounds and movements occurring simultaneously when you're rockin' on the drums, but he's always able to give me useful feedback: "You're lifting your foot too high off of the kick pedal." "Your right pinky keeps peeling away from the stick." "That hi-hat splash came in a sixteenth too late." It never feels like criticism; it feels like I'm in good hands with someone who knows their craft and cares enough to help me elevate my technique. The value of the lessons I get at Drumville is simply unmatched by anything I'd find at a music store or music lesson academy. If there isn't a student coming in right after me, Lenny will often let my lesson go long. Sometimes he's just excited at the progress I'm making, and sees an opportunity to get me started on the next rudiment, or the next song, that will push my skills even further. He's unbelievably generous with his time. You will not get that benefit at a music school that operates in 30-minute increments. Lastly, I'll comment on the learning environment. Drumville Studios is in Lenny's home, which is clean, organized, and smoke-free. Lenny's sweet wife, Sue, is often home and greets me when I come in. There's a cozy living room "waiting area" in front. You'll breeze through the kitchen to get to Drumville--the den where Lenny has a full drum kit and multiple practice pads and stools set up. This practice room is spacious, with natural light coming in through the windows, and fresh air coming in through the screen door. A gentle, old dog named Elvin is often snoozing on a rug while we practice. In other words, I've found this to be a safe, welcoming, comfortable place to take private music lessons. Plenty of on-street parking, too! As I said before, I really look forward to attending my lesson with Lenny at Drumville Studios every week. To me, learning the drums is a fun challenge, a relaxing reprieve from the world and all its problems, and surprisingly good physical exercise. Whether you're a beginner playing drums on your pillows at home, or a self-taught musician wanting to improve your skills, Drumville Studios gets my heartfelt recommendation as one of the best places to learn drumming in and around Long Beach.

I thought learning the flute as an adult would be a good idea. Turns out it's tough to teach an old…read moredog new tricks, but I was so impressed with my progress with John teaching. He's really patient and takes the time to take you step by step to make a complicated thing easy. Also, I've seen him play at a couple local venues and he's just amazing to watch live. Highly recommend.

Pretty sure this place is closed. In the middle of the day, the front door is gated with a sign…read morethat says go to other door but the other door is recording studio entrance and is locked. Called but no answer. Place looks old and run down. Such a shame. Got to keep music alive

Store hours on Yelp and Google show they're open until 7. I got here at 6:30 and they were closed…read more :(