My son wanted to learn piano, so I enrolled him to learn from Mrs. Clara Caps at the Seeds of Music…read morestudio. She is so patient and kind, but structured with my little one. My son enjoys learning and playing music with her. Highly recommend this studio and lessons with Clara for piano.

I highly recommend Chris Ansuini and Seeds of Music Academy for music instruction. Obviously, he is…read moreexpert in all types of guitar instruction and has been teaching me bass, electric, and acoustic guitar as well as music theory and reading music. He also knows the local music scene, has introduced me to other players at my level, and has coached our band and set up shows for us to perform live. Our band also worked with Jules Leyhe of Seeds... who is also excellent. Regarding whether you should get a music teacher, my experience is that I progressed much faster, maybe twice as much, because a teacher pushes you to do the things you need to do, but hate doing, in order to improve, e.g., tempo, theory. Put another way, you spend much more time practicing and much less time noodling.

I had seen an Event Posting on Yelps Event Section for the Front Porch Music Festival at Wente…read moreVineyards . I was Excited when I saw this . And Yelp had a Giveaway for Pairs of Tickets for this Event . I'm not a Lucky Guy , But I was amazed when I was by Cali G of Yelp that I won a Pair of Tickets to this Wonderful Event . So on the Day Of The Music Festival ,I strapped on my Ankle Bracelet and was picked up by my Bodyguard Little John and we Rolled to Wente Vineyards Estates Winery and Tasting Rooms on Tesla Road . This Wente Facility doesn't usually do Music Concerts Except for The Front Porch Music Festival . It was Created by 5th Generatioin Winemaker Karl Wente . These Shows actually started on the Front Porch of his home in Livermore. We Stashed Little Johns Whip in the Large Dirt Lot . and Street Hiked to Will Call and Claim my 2 Wrist Bands . Thanks Yelp !!! It was a Beautiful Day at The Wente Estate . There were Several Food Options and Several Wine Bars Open . There were 2 Stages for Music . The Barrel Room Stage - Acoustical Performances Jules Danny Click Matt EL Peter Case Kingsborough And The Outdoor Stage- Garage Band Academy Elliot Randall & The Deadmen Wolf Hamlin & The Front Porch Drifters - Karl Wentes Band Hot Buttered Rum The Wine was Flowing , Lots of Really Lovely Ladies and Great Live Music = a Great Time . I personally consumed 3 Bottles of Wentes Riesling so I was feeling pretty good. LOL The Music Festival was from 11am- 9pm . My Favorite Music Acts were Jules and Wolf Hamlin & The Front Porch Drifters . Theyb really Brought it and Jammed out . I also bought a Pepperoni Pizza which was Pretty Tasty,. This Music Festival Happens on Labor Day Weekend . This Year It Was Co - Sponsored By Yelp and Livermore Porsche. I really Enjoyed it and Highly Recommend It !!! This Event Is A Baller On A Budget Approved Event !!!

Well, one of my partners in crime decided we just had to attend "The Front Porch Music Festival."…read more She told me that this was an event that was added to her "list of things to do" in the Bay area since 2004... So, I decided to be a team player and assist my lovely friend in checking that box off the list. Needless to say, we had a delightful time. We showed up and it was a bit windy as Livermore can be. But we decided to enjoy the sun and grab a glass of Wente's vino. Now one of my girl friends is apart of the Nth degree wine club so we were given VIP service. This was supreme, let me tell you! As we walked around and enjoyed the different bands, I was experiencing a total blast from the past while running into lovely friends I had known since grade school. Bands were located inside and outside. We grabbed a seat at the fire pit and made friends with a cute couple from Livermore, To end the event, we decided to grab some pizza from the food trucks. This pizza was not just any pizza. It was pepperoni goodness with perfectly backed thin crust. As we left the festival we sadly made our goodbyes to our new friends and decided that it might be a great idea to come back next year.

We have these guys play for our conference last year and I can't believe I haven't written in a…read morereview for them yet. The music was a lot of fun and they got everybody dancing. They had a great spirit. We're gonna try to hire them again this year.

I do not recommend the musicians hired for my friend's private event this past Saturday…read more Prior to booking, I reviewed feedback from others and noticed a recurring concern regarding poor communication. Unfortunately, that was exactly the experience we encountered. After receiving payment, the musicians left the venue without any communication or explanation. The venue has a strict noise ordinance, which required additional coordination, setup adjustments, and effort in order to proceed with the performance. Despite being aware of these circumstances and after having already been paid, they chose to leave rather than communicate or work through the situation. Their lack of professionalism and communication created unnecessary stress and disappointment for my friend on what was supposed to be a special and memorable day. Clear communication, especially when unexpected challenges arise, is essential when providing services for important events. Based on this experience, I cannot recommend their services. I truly hope they listen to everyone's feedback and do better, no one deserves to be ghosted during any special event, and we do not wish to hinder people who love to work and love what they do. Please do better !! My friends and I support local businesses.

DJ ET is to blame for my wedding reception NOT going as planned…read more You see, in our planning, I had said, listen Ivy Hill, we are thrilled to be working with you as part of our event at Sand Rock Farm. We were excited to have a cellist playing as our guests got to mix and mingle. And yes, we were really looking forward to music being played as we ate and enjoyed our LONG awaited wedding reception (that had been postponed cuz...ya know...Covid.) But we said it repeatedly...There really was NOT going to be ANY dancing. There was dancing. Lots of it. And it is all DJ ET's fault. THANK GOODNESS!!!! Honestly, working with the entire team at Ivy Hill was a dream. Their selection of musical genres and musicians is nothing short of impressive. I will warn you now...that questionnaire is exhaustive...like it gets INTO the songs you like. But it is TOTALLY worth it. Matt reached out right before our reception just to check if we were good and to get us in touch with DJ ET. The cellist was AMAZING. And before you ask...YES...he can and WILL play a Game of Thrones medley. It was AMAZING. He also learned the music to my father's favorite hymn. When I heard him start to play it, I just started to cry because thanks to him, my father, who passed some time ago, was there...in that song...and in that cello. I can't recommend Ivy Hill Entertainment enough. They clearly have put in the work of bringing on the best of the best when it comes to musicians, performers and DJs. They take the headache and worry out of the planning and logistics. True pros in every sense. And my special nod to DJ ET who proved that the Mills Brothers and Blacksheep really DO belong on the same playlist.

Highly Recommended, Quality Entertainment: Wow - what a fantastic experience! Ivy Hill…read moreEntertainment truly is your "one stop music and entertainment shop." From working in events, I understand that heartfelt, professional, seamless entertainment is a key component to creating a memorable celebration. It brings people together, inspires guests, and sets the tone of your party. I've worked with some pretty cool musicians, but Ivy Hill Entertainment definitely stands out as the BEST. When it came time to plan the ultimate personal event - our wedding - we wanted a music-based celebration that stood apart from "typical wedding music". The idea was a multi-musical-styled evening showcasing classical music, New Orleans Big Band, a roaming violinist at dinner (Ivy Hill's gal, MJ, even played pop hits like Stayin' Alive and had everyone singing!), an intimate pub sing-along, and finally a rockin' reception. This was certainly an ambitious repertoire! I began researching bands/musicians and initially fell into a short panic. Most bands didn't seem to have the magical vibe, musical diversity, network, and professionalism (Can we count on the to show up for gods sake...) for me to book. In fact, none of the musicians resonated with our event's style.... and then I found Ivy Hill Entertainment. WOW. Game changer. From the moment of contact to the actual execution we had an amazing experience that was fun, stress free, collaborative, easy, and QUALITY. Ivy Hill has many options on how to book talent - actually super talent. You can hire anyone from a dope DJ to solo musician to the 9-musician "build-a-band" act we employed. My initial contact was Brian Bergeron who not only understood our vision, but encouraged us to make it happen. What an awesome guy. He was just as excited as we were! In fact, that's what stands out about Ivy Hill - their passion for music and events. They truly love what they do and understand the honor of being part of your event. Ivy Hill also offers such quality musicians! I couldn't believe we had all these cool people playing our wedding! It was great to see their musical backgrounds and sound samples from the website and resources. For our wedding, they supplied everything from the sound technician, musical equipment, speakers, musicians, and even an amazing Bandleader extraordinaire: Jon Devoto. Man, this guy was incredible! In addition to coordinating the musicians, he was also the lead singer, MC... and as a special request, include some mind-blowing tap dancing. Everyone loved him! I wish I could go through each of the musicians (Debbie Ilana, the New Classics, MJs Brass Boppers) because they brought so much flavor & style. It was like a mini-musical festival. The best part is that whatever you decide to book - whether it be an intimate musical vibe, dope DJ, or full-blown band - they deliver a memorable performance and professional experience. This team is full of talent and heart. They also have a big network of musicians and DJs so you don't need to worry about flaky musicians or no-shows. God forbid someone gets sick, they have the resources to ensure you are set. I trust them implicitly. I knew that I had nothing to worry about when booking them. The communication was clear and timely. We were in-line every step of the way. In fact, they are the only company I will use for future events. If you seek a top-notch service, this is the place for you. As you can see form their website, Ivy Hill Entertainment has a lot to offer. They exceeded our already high expectations. It is my pleasure to write this review and spread the word.

Tracy Cruz is a fantastic vocal teacher. Her depth of expertise allowed me to improve significantly…read moreand understand so much more about singing as well as uncovering my own strengths and weaknesses. She's also a blast to work with! Her energetic and fun personality make lessons really enjoyable and encouraged me to practice and improve. I also really appreciated how we worked on many dimensions to singing - the technical side, the musical side, the performance side, and more. This approach enabled me to become a better singer in multiple ways, which I'm truly thankful for. I would strongly recommend Tracy to anyone who is interested in becoming a better singer, a better performer, or who is interested in learning to sing for the first time.

I messaged Tracy via Yelp and she replied back right away! We set up a time to talk about her…read moreprogram and if I'd be interested. My first impression of her: kind, enthusiastic, and professional. She carried these traits until the end of my time with her. During our sessions, she encouraged me to keep trying and go out of my comfort zone. Now I am more confident in my voice!

We had a great experience! We had the pleasure of having mariachi Tapatio at my brothers surprise…read more60th birthday and it was the highlight of the night. Thank you so much! We will definitely use them again and highly recommend.

Our family was so happy with Mariachi Tapatio for my mother's birthday! Felipe was so flexible in…read morecoordinating with restaurants, date and time. The played a huge part in surprising my mom! She had tears of joy! We loved that they provided song options and accepted requests from family. The band was so entertaining and made mom feel truly special! I would recommend Mariachi Tapatio to anyone!!!

I have seen Stone Groove perform in the tri-valley area numerous times: Livermore Wine Country…read moreFestival, Livermore Friday Night Live Lawn Conerts at the Bankhead Theater, Livermore Farmer's Market, various clubs including the Wild Vine, Downtown Ollie's, RPlace, Bosco's Sunol, Gallagher's Pub, The Napa Famer's Market, as well as at the Walnut Creek Walnut Festival. They like wineries as well, having played the Red Feather and the Friday night Crooked Vine Wine Down. They market being avaiable for clubs, events, festivals, corporate events and private parties. They are my favorite local rock dance group. I guess it's because they play the great rock tunes I love, lot's of Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, Hendrix and Robin Trower, along with some punk ala Ramones, Weezer, Green Day, and some grunge: Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Bush, AIC, and a bunch of other great acts ranging from Kinks/Stones, to Toadies/Blur/RHCP all the way to Puddle of Mudd/Velvet Revolver. They market themselves as playing well known danceable rock hits while avoiding the "usual" set list played by most classic rock acts..and sure enough I must admit, their set list is diverse and unique..i.e. I keep saying "no one else plays that song", usually a favorit of mine. They use the classic 4 man rock group set up, a bonafide front man vocalist, a guitarist, bass player and drummer. They have multiple sound systems to scale to the venue and always sound great. These 4 guys can really pump out a great rock sound and cover some excellent music well. It's great to see seasoned musicans making great music sound good...and yet they seem to be respectful, mature, responsible.

We try our best to go and listen to this band every time! They are awesome!read more

I just went to the School of Rock San Ramon concert in Danville. The kids were amazing. So proud of…read morethe talents they've been blessed with. We left when the CHILDREN started introducing the songs politically and the parents likely weren't in agreement (only one person in the packed out audience clapped). That ruined it. This was supposed to be a celebration of San Ramon's kid's achievements. Politics??? Really? Politics weren't what these parents were here for. More importantly politics are not appropriate when the kids are too young to have strong discernment between what their teachers are telling them to say and what they are seeking to understand and cultivate for themselves. Because they're kids and they're getting a cool opportunity to perform, they might even be too intimidated to refuse to say it ...which is straight up exploitation. School of Rock: please don't manipulate our kids that way, stay in your lane. Parents: be advised that you will not be your child's only moral influence when you send them to this music school. They don't just grow talent. They tell them what to believe and you might not agree.

This place is great EXCEPT they cancel lessons LAST MINUTE 1 to 2 times a month. They do…read morereschedule but that is a hassle. If you cancel they charge you. That isn't right. If they can cancel last minute but you get charged if you have to cancel they need to change their policy. Great place but unfortunately we are looking for another lesson place.