My daughter had the pleasure of having Valerie Alfonso as her piano teacher for the past five…read moreyears, and has been an excellent experience. Starting lessons at the age of 7, my daughter has gained confidence with performing in front of an audience, reading music and has an overall appreciation for music all thanks to Valerie's incredible teaching. From the very beginning, Valerie created a welcoming and nurturing environment that made learning fun and engaging (throughout Covid, too). Her patience and dedication, while also tailoring the experience to each of her students is unmatched. She provided just the right amount of challenge (and encouragement) to my daughter for her to move outside of her comfort zone and learn how to play the more complex pieces of music. Valerie not only excels in connecting with children, she makes each lesson enjoyable while at the same time instilling a strong foundation in music theory and technique. The recitals and performances organized by Valerie are always well-prepared, and each comes with a fun theme -- doing so makes the feelings of nervousness a student may be feeling (especially their first recital) lessened because Valerie doesn't put unnecessary pressure on her students and continually cultivates an environment of creativity and fun. I am immensely grateful for the positive impact that Valerie has had on my daughter's musical journey. It is because of the foundation Valerie created and cultivated over the last five years that my daughter felt the confidence to register for the middle school band. If you're looking for a piano teacher who is not only highly skilled but also kind, encouraging and passionate about teaching, look no further than Valerie Alfonso. Thank you Valerie, for five wonderful years of music education and memories!

Mrs. Alfonso is a very great piano teacher! She is very patient when teaching and never pushes a…read morestudent to do a piece. My two kids have been with her for 8 years and they are very happy. Mrs. Alfonso is the greatest (not "one of") piano teacher my kids have been with! I recommend her to you whether you or your kids are just starting piano or they are achieving to more excellence. Kerwin Li (Elk Grove, CA)

I just wanted to share what a fantastic experience we've had at New Songs in East…read moreSacramento--especially with Ms. Terry! Our daughter has been learning music here, and Ms. Terry has truly made a lasting impression. She's always welcoming, patient, and incredibly kind with her students. The way she guides them--with genuine care, encouragement, and warmth--really sets her apart. It's rare to find a teacher who connects so naturally with her students, and Ms. Terry does exactly that. She's such a valuable asset to the organization, and we feel very lucky to have her as part of our daughter's musical journey. Highly recommend!

Music classes for little kids. Is it chaotic? YUP. Is it noisy? YUP. Do the kids enjoy themselves…read moreand learn at least a little something about music? YUP. Look, for my experience (a just turned 4 year old), it is a good general exposure to music. Learn songs, sing, improvise, learn a bit about rhythm. All good. Is your kid going to walk out of here the next child prodigy? Well, maybe your kid is, but generally speaking, nah. But it will give them an introduction to music instruction that can be foundational for their next steps in development (piano lessons, anyone?). I believe that the school offers more than just the classes for the REALLY little ones, so maybe that transition to the next step can happen right here. The instructors are very patient, and boy, you need it with some of these kiddos. We'll keep going for a while, at least!

Simply the best! A little pricey, but you get what you pay for, yeah? Our daughter has flourished…read morein the 5+ years she has been here! Voice lessons (thank you sooo much Stevie), guitar lessons (thank you Mike), and the innumerable group leaders in the Performance Bands Sophia has participated in. Our daughter, now 14, once shy, now fearlessly performed for her Middle School Awards Ceremony! You can't "buy" confidence & grace under pressure...unless maybe your child attends SOR! Thank you SOR Elk Grove! Rock on! As we leave for Tennessee, Sophia will continue at SOR (Knoxville). Again, thank you! :)

I went to a concert this past weekend to watch my nephew at Silt Winery. He is a student at School…read moreof Rock. He and other students gave an amazing show! I was so impressed. I can see that these kids love to showcase their talent. Great job kids. And to the teachers - Thank you for helping the students discover their passion for music and for making each lesson fun and engaging. Your influence has been instrumental in their growth as a musician. Thank you for your patience and dedication. Bravo to you!

Teacher Liz at Music Yard has been wonderful for my daughter's piano lessons. She does such a great…read morejob building confidence while helping her learn and improve each week. Liz is patient, encouraging, and keeps my daughter motivated and on track with her progress. What we appreciate most is how she also helps guide us as parents so we know how to support our daughter's practice and learning at home. It really feels like she's invested in her success. We're very grateful for Teacher Liz and the positive learning environment she creates. Highly recommend her for anyone looking for a supportive and skilled piano teacher!

Poor customer service. I took an instrument to them to be repaired, called them 6 weeks later and…read morethey did not know where my instrument was. Megan said they would call me back. I called them back later that day and the next day, the manager did not bother to get on the phone with me but was relaying messages to Megan on the phone. They assured me they would be calling me back. The next day. I received a text message letting me know it would be six more weeks and the manager would update me. I had yet to talk to a manager or receive an apology. I texted back that it was unacceptable since they already had it 6 weeks and they lost it. They said they would try to get it done as soon as possible. Two weeks later I was informed the manager would be picking up the instrument and would contact me. A week later Gabe contacted me and was very apologetic for the situation. This was the first apology that I had received. Gabe is the reason this review got one star. He went above and beyond to apologize, communicate and called me more than once. I did get the instrument back. However, when I went to go pick it up, Megan acted like she did not want to help me or recognize that I was in the store. I paid over $300 to have the instrument fixed and my daughter informed me not all the pads were replaced. Very disappointed in this music store and the customer service received. I will be using a different music store in the future

Horrible! Dan…read morePool's words: "...I need to be able to expect a consistent income. It should be rare for you to miss a lesson. If all my students miss just one lesson and don't pay that adds up to a lot for me." Me: "I am talking more about make up lessons for lessons changed in advance. Any provisions? And what if your student falls ill?" Dan Pool: "If I am sick I will cancel the lesson and you will not have to pay. If the student is sick then yes, you have to pay. Something to consider: I do not teach on holidays and my students do not pay for those days although they themselves might still get paid from their employers." My response: "You know when you give provisions you are still paid but your clients give you in-advanced notice for the need to change the day and time for a lesson. Why do you think that you are above your clients that when you are sick you are ok to cancel on us like we are at your disposal and then when it is the other way around then you have no way out for your clients? No way we are taking you as my children's teacher! If all you care about is income not your clients that is why you are losing customers and now looking for new ones who would leave you very soon anyways."

My daughter has been taking piano lessons with Dan for a year and a half and she has really enjoyed…read moreher time. He tailors his teaching for each student so that they get the best experience and knowledge for their individual goals. He is patient, encouraging and supportive. We highly recommend Dan if you are looking to learn to play piano!

I recently stopped here with my son for a quick instrument repair and the staff member who helped…read moreus was nice and accommodating. The issue was stuck mouthpiece, and he fixed it pretty quick and didn't charge us for it. Despite being a small shop, the store has an impressive selection of instruments and is noticeably clean and well organized compared to other music stores we've visited. They also offer music lessons, rentals, and more, so I definitely recommend checking them out for any of your musical needs.

Rented a cello for my son for his school's music class from Kline and I have to say they have such…read moregreat customer service! The shop is full of instruments! All kinds! And plenty of them! .. they sell and rent .. we rented and it was so easy. You let them know what you need and they bring it out.. helps you inspect everything and give you a contract to sign. The rented price is decent and it goes towards the full price of the instrument if uou decide to buy it after. Highly recommend if you need to purchase or rent.

Super awesome collection of used guitars, amps, drum and etc! Made me feel super welcome. Cant want…read moreto go back, hopefully with a wallet full of money!

I'm a many times repeat customer. Friendly people! Excellent service! Fun finds in guitars, rigs…read moreand accessories! Generally speaking, if you want it, they probably have it. Great luthiers on site, too. Thrilled they are in Elk Grove.

Contratamos a este mariachi y fueron excelentes de principio a fin. En especial quiero reconocer al…read morejoven Jesús Ponce, quien mostró una gran profesionalidad y talento. Desde el momento en que llegaron, elevaron completamente el ambiente de nuestra fiesta. Todos los invitados los disfrutaron muchísimo; se notaba en las sonrisas, en la energía y en cómo la gente empezó a bailar en cuanto comenzaron a tocar. Convirtieron nuestra celebración en un momento inolvidable. Los recomiendo al 100%. ¡Gracias por hacer nuestra fiesta tan especial!

Contract with Jesus was an easy process. Unfortunately performance wise is a different story. I…read moreprovided a song list of 30, and only 3 songs were played after Jesus insured me that all songs would be played. Seems as though they could use more practice in all aspects. Lastly a 15 minute break should not last 30 minutes for a 2 hour session.