My son really enjoys the instructors. They are very helpful and patient with a beginning musician.read more

Our son attended the track out camp and his playing ability and his confidence soared. He had been…read moretaking a few private lessons elsewhere prior to his camp. We switched and he now takes private and band lessons here and we continue to be amazed at the speed of his progression. The instructors are awesome and balance the nurturing and encouragement with realistic expectations and accountability. The owner is incredibly approachable and responsive to questions and concerns. I cannot recommend this place enough. (Btw we drive almost 30 minutes each way for our son to attend here and it is worth every mile/minute!)

Kevan and his staff do an excellent job of creating a fun and positive learning environment for…read moreyoung and old alike!

Such a welcoming and creative environment! My son was so excited upon entering the space and the…read moreowner and teacher left such a great impression. Highly recommended!

This is a great little place which has some extremely talented music instructors. Dan Hall is an…read moreamazing drummer and a truly fantastic drum teacher. His teaching style is laid back and always focused on enjoying the journey. My two sons and I have been working with Dan for nearly 2 years ... and I cannot recommend Dan highly enough for anyone, kids or adults, looking for a drum teacher that can take them all the way from lesson #1 to the stage ... or anywhere in between.

I do band programs, and lessons there. It is so fun. The people are great, and they are well…read moreprepared. This could really lead me into pursuing my dream of a musical career. 5 STARS!!!

Their lessons are great! All the staff members are nice. They accommodate to all skill levels and…read morehave so many opportunities to play with others. The lesson time and band time each week is just enough to learn and practice all the songs.

I am surprised this school isn't on Yelp, so adding it now. This is a great music school, it's in…read morethe first (upstairs) floor of the building next to High Strung Music. I rented a violin from High Strung a few months ago, hoping to get back into playing after giving it up in college. I've taken about 6 or 7 lessons from Megan, and she's a wonderful teacher! She has fixed my form, helped me find a new chin rest and shoulder rest that fit, and most importantly, she's given me the encouragement I needed to stick with this new hobby. She always manages to help me feel confident that I'm not sounding terrible, and motivate me to keep practicing. When you go upstairs to the music school, there's a little room where you can make and pay for appointments, and then a hallway with a number of small practice spaces. From what I've seen, there are all kinds of stringed instruments taught from guitar to mandolin. If you're looking for a music teacher for your kids, or an adult like me looking for a patient teacher, I very much recommend High Strung. The pricing is pretty reasonable too.

Been taking guitar lessons here for a while. My instructor is the owner, Paul Warren. So…read moreobviously I have good things to say about him. But the other instructors on a multitude of instruments including guitar, bass, banjo, drums, piano, voice, fiddle, and others are beyond top notch. The price is the average for any instrument lesson business in the area, currently $95 a month, which gets you 4 thirty minute sessions a month. Here is what I really think makes RMA stand out above the others in the area. If you have a young child wanting to learn guitar, the primary youth instructor is Mary Ann. Her students never fail to amaze me with the skills they have at such a young age, and how fast they progress and improve. For the adults wanting to learn, you can put all of the instructors names in a hat and pull one out and you will not be disappointed in the expertise and quality of instruction you get. And to further separate the RMA from others in the area, each month there is a student show for those students who want to play live and show what they have learned and gain the experience of performing live in front of a crowd. And if you want some icing on the cake that you truly can not find at any other local place, the RMA regularly brings in musical legends such as Jennifer Battan, Doyle Dykes, John Pettrucci, Greg Howe, Vinnie Moore, Bumblefoot, Paul Gilbert, and Andy Wood. Read those names again and find me another musical instrument lesson business in the area that brings such people in and provide their students an opportunity to learn from them and watch them perform. You can't do it.

The Raleigh Music Academy is a well established business that provides music lessons, clinics,…read moreperformances, and workshops. The staff is the most professional and talented in town, and the opportunities to enhance your music skills are great. I think they are the only school in town that has a student show or recital every single month. You can usually play for friends and family without going on a waiting list - usually whenever you are ready. You can play with other students (like a band), alone, or just with your instructor. The shows are popular so get there early for a good seat!

Okay, everything about this place was incredible. I was truly blown away…read more First of all, it's super clean. We came here at a 3pm on a Monday afternoon and there was maybe one or two other guests playing there. It was a quiet start. Even with the uptick in guests later on, the employees were consistently cleaning up after the children and putting toys back to where they had originally been. It's $12 per kid with adult and $4 per additional adult guest. They don't currently offer membership options but they do have discounted Open Play package plans available: 4 play sessions for $44, 8 play sessions for $84, or 16 sessions for $156. They are designed for children aged 6 months up to 6 years. I absolutely loved the music they played which can best be described as low-fi and chill vibes all around. Just as an example, El Michels Affair- C.R.E.A.M. I can honestly say that this is the first time I've heard music sampling Wu-Tang at a kids play place but I ain't mad about it. There are classes on Mondays and Fridays for the "older kids" aged 3-6. The room looked super cool. They start off with a circle time style stories and songs then move off to the (baby) gated area with multiple sensory play experiences set up on tables. They've got a "calm room" complete with sensory sequined pillow and other touch opportunities, puzzles, books, glitter tubes, and noice cancelling headphones for kids feeling overwhelmed or needing to decompress. There is a variety of robots/toy cars/bugs on shelves on the left hand wall for kids to play with in the quiet (calm) room. The 2 bugs are the only ones that are not remote control operated and can be played with in the main play area. Ask an employee for help and they will unlock the cabinet and provide you with the remote control and instructions for how to operate these toys. They've got wi-fi, classes, so much fun stuff everywhere, and a food and drink area that offers kid snacks for purchase as well as complimentary coffee and tea for the adults! Amazing. Everything about the Wonder Lab is so thoughtfully designed. It is such a cozy and fun and welcoming place and you can really see and feel the effort put into the play space. All the spaces are utilized so well and with varying themes throughout (outer space, arctic felt wall, etc). I could go on and on. I love the Wonder Lab!!!

We came here for open play during the heat wave for our two year old to work out some energy. We…read morewere impressed with how clean the space was and how many toys and activities were available. The price is very reasonable and complementary coffee and tea is provided for the adults. We especially love the low stimulating environment and the fact that the space is for kids five and under so we aren't constantly having to watch out for other kids running into ours. We had so much fun and will definitely be back again!

My daughter has been dancing here since she was 3.5 (she is now 11.5). She LOVES Premier School of…read moreDance! It has brought her joy, challenged her to grow and built her confidence. Great teachers and family friendly environment! Would highly recommend!!!

My daughter has been dancing with Premier School of Dance for the last 5 years. It was the best…read morething we could do to help her grow in superb dance skills and friendships. Miss Monica and Miss Taylor along with the other teachers have always made so many of the dancers feel like they are developing and growing young women . They have absolutely honored the girls stages of life and have gone out of their way to create a beyond dance culture. The dance training is superb and their is a wonderful friendship culture. So much is done to make sure there are bonds, integrity building and commitment to excellence on and off the dance floor. Competition with kindness..... Maria BE.