My kids were initially very excited to learn piano. We decided to go to Branka because one of the…read morestaff members at Gray school recommended her. Unfortunately we didn't have a good experience and stopped coming after 3 months. My daughter and son were taking lessons together and Branka was constantly comparing them in an unkind way and it seemed very intentional. Every single session this would happen and she was constantly making negative comments during the lesson about how my daughter was progressing. We are not overly soft people but her comments were starting to get abusive, unhealthy and non productive. I explained to Branka several times that my daughter is 3 years younger than my son and she will need more time and she said in front of my daughter that she has preschoolers that play better than her and laughed. At my daughter's last lesson she was crying afterwards and really upset. Branka speaks in riddles and also has a heavy accent so she is not the best at explaining things and she is very difficult to understand while teaching. She is also older and her thinking is really outdated and she was constantly making comments to my kids that we didn't like and it was uncomfortable because we never knew what was going to come out of her mouth. We tried to stick it out but it just wasn't working. She is also really eccentric which we are not opposed or judgemental to but it was getting to be very overwhelming. I like that she is straightforward but she was not patient and was careless with how she expressed herself. The lessons were more damaging than helpful and I regret bringing them here. I don't think Branka is a bad person and I'm sure she's a great pianist but our experience was honestly not good.

Knowledgeable music teachers…read more Able to connect with all Social Emotional Maturity Levels Fairly priced Regular Recitals leading to advanced performance invitations

Excellent teacher. My 11 year old started working with Blake on Guitar and has now switched to…read moreBass. Blake manages to keep him super motivated by mixing the timing and chords lessons with real songs. He posts music and practice materials online in a dedicated folder for my son as well. My son's band is also starting to perform and Blake has worked heavily with him and the band on not just songs and timing, but on performance, picking set lists, and a million other details that have helped them really get off the ground and deliver shows at an incredible level for a bunch on 11 and 12byear olds. Highly recommend Blake for all ages and all skill levels. He can really dial in the appropriate lessons.

I started taking guitar lessons with Blake in order to surprise my finance with a guitar…read moreperformance at our wedding, and I'm so thankful to have had Blake as my guitar teacher for 7 months! I have never touched a guitar before (besides moving it to vaccuum underneath haha) so I was incredibly nervous about my ability to play guitar. However, each week, Blake would give me guitar exercises and drills to improve things like scales, chords, alternate picking, and more. The moment I started my lessons with Blake, I knew I made the right decision of going with him as my teacher. He patiently helped break down songs I've been wanting to play into more accessible chords as a beginner. It's clear that he loves guitar/music way past providing lessons, and passes his love and knowledge for guitar/music onto his students. Blake not only was my guitar teacher, but also helped me perform at my wedding as a bassist! I'm so thankful for all his support and encouragement throughout the lessons and I couldn't recommend him enough!

It's been a while since I last visited this shop, and to be honest, some of my previous visits…read moredidn't feel very welcoming. That said, I believe in supporting local businesses, so I decided to give it another try. I'm glad I did--it turned out to be a very pleasant experience. I was looking for a bass guitar for a new hobby, and Bob and Saul went out of their way to explain the differences between the instruments. They were more than happy to hook one up to an amp and even play a few tunes. I walked out with a solid purchase that took little effort. While it wasn't a "super deal," it saved me time and gas by not having to leave the neighborhood to shop elsewhere. That convenience alone made it worthwhile. I'll definitely be coming back to shop here again and will happily recommend this place to my neighbors.

I came in earlier to seek assistance on pawning something and I was completely ignored and…read moredisregarded. Very rude, and unprofessional. These people are a joke.

I've bought two instruments from Palos Verdes Music House (a ukulele bass and a baritone ukulele)…read moreand have been very pleased with both. Jon the owner is friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. Living in Long Beach there are other music stores clcoser to me but it is well worth the drive to shop here. I might even start coming here for lessons soon. I would highly recommend this store to my musician friends especially over the big corporate stores. You gotta help the mom and pop stores out and this is a good one.

Awesome place with great staff. They sell guitars and ukuleles as well as do lessons. Great place…read moreon the hill for all things music related!

This program is great! He has fantastic energy & cooperates language, culture with percussion…read more Highly recommend

My children have had the opportunity to participate in many drumming classes with Delton. This…read moreclass is a great way for your children to learn to express themselves as musicians, individuals, and members of a group. Delton is driven to teach your children to appreciate music through a playful environment that encourages discipline and inclusion.

Love this studio!! Woman owned!…read more My daughter is now 7 and has been taking lessons here since she was 4. I took piano lessons from age eight until age 16 and wanted a place that could start my daughter sooner. Raffia Music Studio was the only one that would start my kid at 4, plus it offers so many other types of musical instruments, voice and performance training. I am a serious researcher. I have always made exhaustive lists weighing the pros and cons of any endeavor. After researching several studios, I decided this was the one! Consistency is key in becoming good. We've had the same teacher since we began 3 years ago. Srimal is not only a teacher, but performs regularly with a band around town. I appreciate when a teacher also honors their craft by doing it. Srimal is very patient. Works to get the best out of his students. Pushes them, but also meets them where they are. Every winter, there is a recital where you get to enjoy seeing all the students performing their pieces. I highly recommend Raffia Music Studio!

Miss Emily is such a great piano/voice teacher. She connected well with my daughter and I have seen…read moresuch great improvement in the few months my daughter has been taking lessons. Miss Emily also has done wonders boosting my daughters confidence. She usually has great anxiety, but overcame her anxiety and performed so well at the music recital! Raffia has also been a joy to work with. The whole process has beeen flawless and I have never had any issues getting any questions I have answered immediately. I highly recommend Raffia Music Studio.

Love the LPS poetry night and the venue space is great for performances of all kinds!read more

I saw a live music show here and am so excited for this space. The room is bright with exposed…read morebrick and fantastic acoustics! In addition to a wide array of programming, Collage gives back to the community with children's instrument donation and jam sessions. Richard is a warm person with a true passion for this venue. Check them out or book your programming here!