Ms. Marianna is an amazing music teacher and so kind. We love, love her! Student is now in college…read more The first music teacher we checked out when he was around seven years old, kicked us out in less than 20 minutes of our trial lesson. She complained that he was too hyper for her. A few days later, we met Ms. Marianna She connected with him right away, saying that he was adorable & brilliant. She used a strength-based approach to nurture his talent, helping him to flourish yeah after year. She later dubbed him one of her most musically inclined students. She was absolutely. GOLDEN!

Great Teachers Great…read morelocation Great offerings (not just piano) Great curriculum Somewhat rigid in some ways

Austin is one of those teachers that makes you want to keep working! He's very encouraging, gifted…read moreand knows how to teach people based on their skill level and voice. I've taken classes and privates with him, and he is not only very specific, but also an easy going teacher. But make sure you don't miss a lesson, because he will make sure you sing your butt off on the next one! Thanks Austin for all your hard work.

Very welcoming and efficient! Austin explains new concepts in a way that is concise, simple, and…read morepatient which makes each lesson easy to grasp. He does this all while being an enjoyable person to be around! The studio is homely and laid back, but still maintains a professional atmosphere. Austin knows his stuff! One of LA's hidden gems

I am continually in awe of how much my daughter has learned under Miss Kristina's piano teaching…read moreover the years. She started from not knowing how to read or play music at all and now a handful of years later and she is playing so beautifully that, when hearing her play from another room or over the phone, other people will say "Is that really Quinn or do you have the TV or a video playing in the other room?" Her passion for playing has also continued to grow, and despite being a very busy teenager, she never wants to miss a lesson and looks forward to each lesson with enthusiasm. Miss Kristina is patient, flexible and understanding and easy to work with. She's great with kids and adults alike, and a just generally kind person and great teacher. We will be very sad the day Quinn goes off to college and we won't hear her practice or come running in to show us the new piece that she and Miss Kristina have been working on. Can't recommend her enough!

Ms. Kristina is AMAZING! She is so patient, and has a unique way of teaching to make learning fun…read more I have seen so much progress in my daughter so far, and I'm looking forward to continue seeing her grow and expand her skills!

Baxter Northup is located on the bustling Ventura Blvd, but unless you're looking for it, it's…read morereally easy to miss! For starters, the windows and posters have seen their days that one might think that it is out of business, but it is in fact not and quite the opposite - tons of space inside! They have a variety of instruments and supplies, including a cleaning swab which I was looking for. And the plus is that they also offer music lessons in private rooms - even same day! I had an initial same-day oboe lesson with Phil, and we had great conversation. However, I have to admit that I didn't learn too much, and that we spent most of the time talking. The person working at the front was pretty chill, but paying for lessons wasn't very clear from the beginning - recommend being more specific with those. Their website is via Tumblr (?) which is a surprise. Lessons were $40 / session, and they recommend one session per week (but how long is a session?). Overall, I wish that there was more clarity on this side from time to payment the moment that we signed up. Parking was fairly easy to find on the street or in the lot in the back. However, do note that parking on the street is via metered parking and not free most hours. Return? Potentially for some music books!

This is my go to place for Instrument fixing and tuning. There is a wonderful gentleman who is very…read morenice and knowledgeable who helps us. It usually fast :)

Glad to have found this music school. So many instruments taught and many amazing and professional…read moreinstructors.

I started taking setar lesson's this year with Mojgan Shajarian and have greatly improved in my…read moreskill. All the instructors are well equipped, super knowledgable and very patient. Parsi also offers so many forms of music to learn from within the classical genre. I highly recommend taking lessons here as it's been a great experience all around!

My daughter has been attending Angels Academy for piano and singing lessons for about two months…read morenow, and we absolutely love it. She's picking up the piano keys so quickly, and it's been amazing to watch her growth. Since starting, I've noticed she's become more patient, confident, and attentive - this is exactly what I was hoping for! I also can't say enough great things about Ms. Joyce, her instructor --she's the perfect balance of sweet and firm, which really works for my daughter. She responds so well to that kind of guidance and truly respects her. I highly recommend this school if you're looking for lessons for your child. We're so excited to see how she continues to blossom next year!

Very convenient location easy parking great and attentive staff that truly have a high passion for…read moremusic . Would absolutely recommend to friends and family.

My son has been taking violin lessons here for about 3 years and we love it! All the teachers are…read moreshockingly talented. My son was loosing interest in violin a few years ago, but his teacher Sumeet reignited his passion. He has been amazing and my son loves going to his weekly lessons now! The concerts with all the kids show the dedication of the teachers here! Highly recommended and affordable!

Great teachers that really teach your kids and are totally accommodating schedule wise. They offer…read moreexcellent recitals a few times a yr and have a choir, and a band. Excellent music school for kids & anyone who wants to learn. I have 2 kids taking lessons one for drums another for piano & voice. Thanks Allegra!

Mrs. Molly is an amazing music teacher who is the most patient and kind person we've ever met - our…read morefamily has grown to love her! My 8-year-old son has been taking guitar lessons for 3 years now and the benefits of the Suzuki method goes far beyond music. First, she makes learning guitar so fun that my teenage son decided to join in on the lessons. Second, parents are present at the lessons so if you're like me and have always wanted to learn guitar, it's a lesson for you too! Third, students are gently guided to perform recital pieces on stage in front of fellow students so their confidence level soars by leaps and bounds. In fact, my 2nd grader decided to perform in his school's talent show with such ease because of all the training he's had with Mrs. Molly. We were astonished and grateful! In addition, my boys have learned to read music which has secretly taught them to better understand math, particularly fractions (which has been super helpful in preparing my son for 3rd grade!) They learn a beautiful respect between teacher and student, parent and student, student and student, & student and instrument. They offer additional (optional) workshops, with charitable performances at various locations including retirement homes, and an incredible summer camp that creates a wonderful camaraderie amongst Suzuki families. On top of all the great memories made, their skill level increases significantly with all of these cherished experiences. While these lessons may cost more than others, you will find it to be an invaluable investment that is well worth it. Molly's musical knowledge is vast, her studio is peaceful and welcoming, parking is a breeze, but most importantly, the good character that builds within your child is about the best thing a parent can ask for. Call Mrs. Molly to observe a classical guitar/violin lesson today!

My 3 boys have taken lessons with Molly for several years. She's an incredible teacher and works…read morewell with all ages. They've done private lessons and group classes and have grown skillfully as well as their love for music under her guidance. Molly is fun and patient. I highly recommend her to anyone wanted to give the gift of music to their children.

I went in to buy my very first instrument, a ukulele. The staff were all super nice and…read moreencouraging, not intimidating. One of the staff Nick congratulated me on purchasing my first ukulele, which meant a lot! The staff that rang me up also kindly offered to tune my ukulele, and informed me about discounts. Would love to work here!

My experience was in reverse. Returning the item was more pleasant than purchasing the item. We…read morewent there to buy a speaker for our son. Buying it was a bit stressful, the answer to our questions were hard to come by and we had to carry this big speaker to the car. That said the experience wasn't bad, but, I believe for someone like me who doesn't have knowledge of speakers, a little more education would have been helpful. I am sure this an ideal place for musicians who know what they want. Unfortunately, I bought the wrong speaker. When I returned it, the staff member was pleasant and didn't make a fuss about it.

I cannot recommend Universal Music Academy enough. Both my sons take guitar lessons from two of the…read moremost incredible, kind, fun, wonderful teachers. Michael and Dinos are so loved by our family, and they both truly feel like they are part of our family! They have each brought a true love of music, and a passion for playing guitar, into our family. My boys, ages 7 and 9, are so proud as they continue to improve, and I am in awe of what they can already do after just a year of playing. If you are looking for your child to start or continue playing an instrument with the best people around, do yourself a favor and call Universal Music Academy. All of the teachers are so kind and talented. Highly, highly recommend!

From the owner: We Come to You! Universal Music Academy is a music school for everyone of all ages. We provide a…read morecustomized way of learning music to fit the students individual goals and skill levels. Not only do we provide musical instrument instruction, but we also provide classes in composition, songwriting, production and music theory. All of our instructors are alumni of the prestigious, Berklee College of Music. We are a mobile and remote music school, so you can enjoy music lessons in the comfort of your own home. Whether your goal is to work in music or play guitar around the campfire, we have a teacher and class for you. At UMA we don't go by the book, We write the book.