"If you are looking for music lessons in the Menifee, Murrieta, or Temecula area, the Academy of…read moreMusic is the place to go! In a very short amount of time, Miss Jada worked wonders with my boys--they recently performed at an event and sang beautifully. Beyond the talent of the teachers, the environment is top-notch. Mr. Jack is amazing; he greets us personally every time we walk through the door and keeps everything super organized with great communication. From the admin team to the instructors, they made it possible for our family to thrive in music. Highly recommended!"

My son has been taking drum lessons with Mr. Paul at Murrieta Academy of Music and I can honestly…read moresay it has been one of the best activities we've ever signed him up for. From the very first lesson, Paul created such a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere that my son felt comfortable right away. He's not just a talented drummer, but also a great teacher who knows how to break things down so kids can actually understand and enjoy learning. Paul mixes in songs that my son already likes along with the fundamentals, so practicing at home feels less like homework and more like something he actually wants to do. As a parent, it's been amazing to watch him sit down at the drum set with excitement instead of resistance. The progress we've seen has been incredible. His rhythm, timing, and coordination have improved so much, but what stands out to me the most is his confidence. My son used to hesitate when trying something new, but with Paul's encouragement, he's learned to just go for it and keep pushing himself. Paul has this great balance of being encouraging and patient while also holding his students accountable so they don't just mess around. It's exactly what kids need, someone who believes in them but also challenges them to do better each week. My son now practices on his own, shows off the new beats he learns, and even talks about wanting to play in a band someday, which is something he never would have imagined before starting lessons. The academy itself has been wonderful too. Everyone at the front desk is organized and helpful, scheduling is simple, and the whole place has a positive, family-friendly vibe. They also offer opportunities for students to perform, which I think is such a great way to give kids experience and confidence in front of an audience. Paul really prepares his students for these moments in a way that feels fun and not intimidating, so instead of being nervous, my son actually gets excited to play in front of people. Overall, I couldn't be happier with Mr. Paul and the experience we've had with the drum program. It's not just about learning music, it's about building confidence, discipline, and a genuine love for playing. My son is growing both as a musician and as a person because of these lessons. If you're considering drum lessons, I highly recommend Mr. Paul. He has made such a positive impact on my son, and we're so grateful to have found him through Murrieta Academy of Music.

Quality music lessons by knowledgeable instructors that make kids feel comfortable. At a great…read moreprice with tons of flexible schedule times.

Beautiful music studio with multiple rooms for lessons!! Well Qualified Awesome Teachers!! Happy to…read morehave found this place!!

John came right on time. He was polite, professional, and so sweet to my toddler and senior dog. He…read moretuned our piano that hasn't been tuned in over 10 years! He played some beautiful music afterwards. I highly recommend John for your tuning needs. Thank you John!

Had the pleasure of having John tune our piano. We were able to talk prior to the visit, keep in…read moremind John's phone number is a landline so no texting but he did respond back to my voicemail. His prices for tuning the piano is very reasonable and he takes his time. He took nearly 2 hours and didn't charge anymore but I felt bad so I provided a little more for his time. A major plus for me was he came a few minutes early for the 9:30 am appointment. Upon completion he played a couple of pieces which were amazing! He did mention that the piano was definitely out of tune since it's been 3 years. We discussed the possibility of me taking lessons from him since the piano doesn't get played as much since our daughter will be studying abroad. Based on his pieces he played, I am even more interested! If you are in the area I highly recommend John for your tuning. I will add a review once I start my piano lessons!

Very good teacher and talented pianist. Very good for instructing others. Victor perfors Clasical…read moremusic especially well.

I have had the privilege of performing with Victor on various occasions, and it never ceases to be…read morea wonderful experience. In addition to being extremely competent at both playing piano, singing, and composing/arranging music, he is a pleasant and downright entertaining person to work with! He is friendly, outgoing, and respectful. Piano lessons from him would no doubt be both profitable and enjoyable.

As a parent of two children that have been studying music and piano for a few years already with…read moreMiss Stephanie and Miss Janice I cannot praise these young ladies for their patience and teaching quality. One of the children didn't want to study music anymore as the previous teacher wasn't accommodating and was not sensitive to the particular needs of a younger kid. Miss Stephanie understood quickly and worked to bring back the love of music the child initially had, at times even "letting" her choose the part from the book that had to be studied first. It did take some time, but right now the younger child is practicing by herself and even is asking for different songs from less traditional music to study (read popular/Disney songs). Both Stephanie and Janice are licensed for teaching and preparing for different music evaluations ( like Certificate of Merit), but my main goal for our children is to instill a life time love for music. If any of them or both will take one of these exams, time will tell, but the teachers are well qualified to support when they will want to do so. Cannot say enough how much I appreciate the flexibility and how they were able to accommodate each child to his/her own learning style. I highly, highly,  did I say highly recommend Miss Janice and Miss Stephanie.

We finally found a fantastic piano teacher for my grandchildren. Miss Janice is very friendly and…read morepatient. I have found she builds their self esteem. She cares deeply about each one. They are always so happy go to piano class and enjoy practicing at home. She builds on each lesson, teaching them correct technique, theory, and making sure they understand all aspects of their music pieces. My family is SO thankful for finding such an excellent teacher!

I could turn this review into a small manifesto, but I'll keep it short. This was the second Guitar…read moreCenter I visited today. The first one wouldn't even get a guitar down for me, so, frustrated, I drove here. I had a budget and was ready to buy a Telecaster. Jack talked me through my options and gave me an extensive breakdown of the Fender line. I explained what I was looking for, and it came down to a $1,400 used Ultra Tele or a $700 Player II. Jack gave me the pros and cons of both, and I decided on the Player II. I freaking love this guitar. It's exactly what I wanted, and it's the second guitar I've bought from this location this year. Also, a shout-out to John--he's always great on the phone and helpful on the floor. Thank you too the staff here for keeping my hope in Guitar Center alive.

Waited 25 minutes to be told they don't take my item. 2 out of the 3 said they didn't know. I was…read moretrying to sell a mixer. which is fine if they don't take it but don't sit there and talk about "Gibson guitars and what's your favorite Taylor. are those amps well made. I go to the church up the hill. Yea I can talk all day about this." So I sat and listened to them BS with customers rather than test or tell me they don't take the item.

As soon as my first daughter turned 4years old, she started becoming curious about playing the…read morepiano. My husband and I decided to find a teacher in the Temecula and Murrieta area. We stumbled upon Ms. Karine and Ms. Violet's piano studio. She started in the fall of 2019. Immediately, her growth for music was transparent. There was an improvement in her speech, analytics, critical thinking and confidence. Within 16 months, Ms. Karine and Ms. Violet decided that she is ready to complete her Preparatory A and Preparatory B exam for The Royal Conversatory of Music. The exams were one day apart and she scored a 93. The curriculum included sight reading, scales, chords, intervals, rhythm reading and performing 3 memorized piano pieces. Her teachers exhibited tremendous patience, love and passion for their work. At the moment, my daughter is learning Music Theory from Ms. Karine and technical piano playing from Ms. Violet. My second daughter started piano classes with Ms. Violet at 3 years old. I am amazed on how she teaches small children, which can be very challenging. Within 4 months, my second daughter learned how to identify notes, define beats in every measure and play in rhythm with both hands. Her body alignment and posture along with her hands and fingers are strongly emphasized during her lessons. She finds pleasure in practicing everyday without being forced to do so. She is always excited to see Ms. Violet for her next lesson. As a parent who used to take piano lessons as a kid, I can, truly, testify that Ms. Karine and Ms. Violet are different from the rest. They set high expectations for all teachers alike. They modify their methods and teaching style to the student's age, personality and learning abilities. Overall, We are very blessed for our girls to be under the guidance of Ms. Karine and Ms. Violet. We believe that we "hit the jackpot" knowing that their passion to educate and develop well-rounded pianists will have an everlasting and positive influence in our daughters' lives.

I was looking for a piano teacher in the Murrieta area and saw that Lebaron's studio has good yelp…read morereviews, so I arranged a piano class for my 6 YO son. My son only had one class with Ms. Violet because she could not accommodate our preferred time and schedule - which I had a choice to do so, and we have other extracurricular activities other than piano. I found another piano teacher that could. Ms. Violet graciously wished us well on my son's music journey. Ms. Karine, on the other hand, is a bitter person. She hounded me and left threatening voicemails for nonpayment of the one session/ class ($53 only!!!), which, by the way, I paid later. I initially asked Ms. Violet via text if she wanted me to drop off the one-class payment, but I didn't get a response. They both needed to coordinate the mode of payment, which was a misunderstanding. Ms. Violet prefers cash, while the other wants me to pay through Zelle (sounds fishy...) I was shocked and in total disbelief at how unprofessional and demeaning are the messages and VM of Ms. Karine's. She is a different person from the older reviews I read and from my experience with her. I suggest you do a one-trial session first with the studio to see if your child matches the teacher's teaching style. Piano class isn't cheap, and you should get what you pay for. There are plenty of music teachers in the area that are leveraging technology in teaching music, e.g., reading notes and scales, ear training, and music composition. Why do I know? My 9-year-old son have been a CA state honor awardee in piano since he was 6 YO. Technology has made him independent in learning piano skills and theory. Lebaron studio's teaching method is old-fashioned and still uses notebooks and manual writing for note identification and homework. I'm not against the old style of teaching if that works for you; however, in this day and age, I prefer my kids to be to use technology to be more self-reliant. As for the son's comment, he mentioned he sometimes couldn't understand what the teacher was saying.