My violin teach Jonah is a really good teacher. He not only teaches about the techniques of playing…read morecertain pieces, also teaches the music theory, which increases my interest in learning music overall. The front desk staff Jonas and Brittany are always helpful to make re-schedules etc.

I have been attending lessons at Meter Music School for 4 months and it has been an outstanding…read moreexperience. My teacher Elizabeth is a pro. She's professional, funny, warm, and welcoming. I am successfully learning the basics of music theory and piano technique through her teaching, instruction, and live playing examples. She is also highly communicative and thoughtful. I very much appreciate her and have come so far in such a short time with her support. Additionally, the space is nice and the administration is responsive - and I feel that Meter Music provides great value for the price.

This place is wonderful if you haven't been there try it. They're beautiful instruments and it is a…read moregreat place to go. The employees are very helpful. Put music in your life. You'll find joy try this place. You're gonna love it. You'll thank me later.

I had two lessons left on a monthly plan when I got hit with a barrage of work and life tasks (I am…read morefinishing writing a book and recovering from liver failure). I needed to pull back on all extra commitments for a while. I asked to pause my ongoing lessons and ...guess what? Because I can't take the lessons right now, I LOSE THEM, per company policy. $200 down the drain on these folks. This is terrible customer service and very bad business practice (if not illegal). Trust Pilot and BBB are my next stops.

I have been taking home lessons from Darren for 3 years now, and have recommended him to several…read morefriends. Darren is a truly unique teacher, artist, mentor with a sense of humour and a sensitivity that's conducive to a relaxed yet productive setting. His attention to detail is what makes Darren different than most teachers I had in the past. For example, his analysis of my right hand position and picking and focus on improving my technique has proven to be extremely effective in both rhythm and lead. Highly recommended.

From the owner: I've been teaching private music classes and workshops for over 12 years. In my practice, I treat…read moreevery student is an individual with unique tendencies and tastes. An essential part of my method is finding the approach that best suits their learning style. Our sessions are very interactive and fun. I'm very passionate about leading students to a place of confidence and capability- not only as guitarists, but as musicians. My greatest joy in teaching is helping students learn to play and express the music they love. Along the way we learn the fundamentals -music theory, chord theory, scales, ear training, etc. AND depending on one's inclination, improvisation, singing and songwriting. I'm committed to helping my students achieve the success they strive for.

This review is a long time coming for me. I took my first jazz night school class in 2019 shortly…read moreafter moving to Seattle. It's by far been the best thing I've done for my musical journey, ever. The progress in my playing I've made from participating in ensembles is truly amazing. It just works because you're thrown in the real deal right away (at a level that's good for you but still challenging.) By "the real deal" I mean playing music with people, working on challenging but approachable songs, & getting real time feedback from fellow musicians as well as pros (the teacher for one's ensemble.) Jazz Night School gave me the confidence to begin building community and playing with groups outside of classes too. Now I play with a few groups around town & have a lot of gigging experience. Even though I have met enough people to keep me pretty busy outside of JNS I still continue to take classes because they constantly push me to be a better player & I learn so much each session. Looking back at each session when it's done is always stunning because I feel like I've come so far since the beginning even though it was only 10 weeks. On a last sidenote, it's a fantastic deal especially for drummers like me because you have free access to studio time (drum sets provided by the school.) The cost of renting a studio in Seattle almost pays for the class cost if you take advantage of free studio time too. All that being said, I couldn't recommend this fantastic non-profit organization & welcoming community of serious musicians enough!

Amazing that there are so few reviews as JNS has been going for 10 years now. There are a couple…read morethat Yelp screened out for some reason that seem sincere to me... I'm a middle aged music "hobbyist" that takes seriously improving my craft. I've been coming to JNS on and off over the last 5 years or so. I'm passionate about learning music and becoming a better musician, and I also work full time, so going to Cornish or Berklee or some other full time program is just not realistic. Also, I come from a rock background, and don't really know a lot about jazz (at least, I didn't when I started), but music is music and there are a lot of commonalties and fundamentals that cross styles. The courses and workshops have helped me take my playing to whole new levels in both rock and jazz idioms. First, major kudos to Erik Hansen - the visionary behind the school. He was educated at Berklee, *really* knows his stuff, and is wildly passionate about music and teaching. His enthusiasm is contagious. And he takes a genuine interest in the growth and success of the students. He's done an extraordinary amount of work to make JNS worthwhile for students. I've taken a number of classes with Erik and I've learned a lot in each one. Second, the other teaching staff are also passionate about teaching and learning, and helping each student improve. I've taken theory and performance courses, and the teachers would help me take the learning as deep as I wanted or was able to go. All have been remarkably supportive. Third, from time to time there are one-day workshops presented by talented musicians. Notably, saxophonist Anton Schwartz and trumpeter Jared Hall are regulars. Thought I play guitar, without exception I've come away from each workshop I've attended with some ideas that have made a real difference to my playing or how I think about and approach music. I like that I can pick and choose how much coursework I can integrate into my schedule and I'm not beholden to some N-year program or schedule. The cost for classes and workshops is reasonable, and the value is high. I feel fortunate that I discovered JNS, and I enthusiastically recommend it to anyone who is serious about improving their musicianship.

I happened to be in Seattle in 2019 and also happened to know a friend the owner Joe grew up with,…read moreso I was invited to come and check out the archtops. I found one that was not cheap but still met my limited funds, a pre-war Gibson L-50. I still have it and it sits out ready to be picked up and played each day. We agreed on the selling price and I went away a happy man. But doing the buying via video calls is the usual norm, from what I gather. I would buy again from him when I am ready, more likely via video call and delivery since I'm now living out of WA state.

This guy is basically an Asshole!! If you read my review then you should understand my frustration…read morewith this clown!! While I admit that I dropped the ball by not being more meticulous with the video calls. And unfortunately taking his word that the guitar was in mint condition and was listed that way... nothing could have been further from the truth. The guitar was sold for $5,000.00. He did reimburse me $200.00 for fretwork and a setup. He can say whatever he wants but I won't ever consider doing business with this person ever again!!

I've been taking drum lessons here for years and love it!! Steve Smith is an amazing instructor!…read more He's a talented drummer and does an excellent job teaching and coaching me. I enjoy my lessons because Steve challenges me and my drumming skills have improved exponentially over the years. I recently started taking voice lessons with Natalie and she is also an awesome instructor! I've really enjoyed her teaching style. I'm not the most confident singer and was a bit nervous when I first started; however, Natalie has helped build my confidence. Even though It's only been a few months, I feel a lot more confident and am a better singer. The staff at the school is top-notch! KZ handles everything at the Georgetown location. She's very patient, super smart and funny! She adds a fun energy to the school.

Steve and Kristy Smith are great owners and really kind people. Steve is very knowledgable and his…read morejoy in helping his students succeed as drummers is apparent in every lesson. He is also an excellent player and that translates 200% into his teaching. In my years studying with him I learned an incredible amount in terms of complex musical concepts applied to percussion, simple straight ahead groove and feel, and the art and science of professionalism. Everything he taught me is extremely valuable and directly applicable to being a better drummer. 35+ years after taking my first lesson with him and I am still using his original material religiously in ways that I never dreamed of. I just can't offer enough praise.