Sam is a super energetic teacher! She is great with the kids and really knows how to get them…read moreinvolved and learn! She always creates a fun environment for the kids to learn in.

My daughter has had 2 incredible years at little Mozart. She can read music and notes. Sam is an…read moreamazing instructor! Your child will immensely benefit from little Mozart.

Reviewing as a total music novice family. We needed to rent a violin for my 5th grader for…read moreorchestra. We could not have been more helpful, patient and kind helping us set up a rental. Similarly, when we made the return at the end of the school year, the process was seamless! Highly recommend!

Just bought a ukelele from here to keep practicing as a beginner, they have good intro/beginner…read morepieces up to more expensive and studier pieces. The range I saw was from sale items at 49.99 up to 200+, they have a good, moderate amount of choices at each level, with different brands and accompanying acessories! My ukelele is a soprano, a great beginner ukelele I was practicing with, got it for $75 with tax and a carrying bag included in my purchase, if I remember correctly, tag price was $69.99 I did ask if there was something similar to a brand/type of ukelele I started my practice with but I was then getting sold onto the more expensive pieces that I didn't have experience with and didn't ask for so that was a miss for me. Wish I got more of a relevant recommendation but the workers were sweet, they let us browse by ourselves for a good amount of time before stepping in (which good for me because I needed time to think, compare, and browse). When we went, there were a handful of other customers inside the store, it's located in a small shopping center but the store is bigger inside than it appears on the outside. The parking situation was just okay, not bad, could use a tad bit more space, we went ~1p the parking lot was full minus 2-3 spots but I noticed cars came and went from the time we got there until we left so it seems like there's a couple spots free at any given time due to the traffic coming in and out for small errands. Lots of instruments and accessories to be found inside and the workers seem to be happy to help find what is needed! Pretty well organized inside to find what you need on your own though, I was able to find the ukeleles quickly.

As a budding 66 year old beginning violinist, I am pleased to recommend 5 stars to this great shop!…read moreThe shop is very helpful, patient and friendly, and not at all snooty to this neophyte, even when obviously real musicians were shopping there, and where one's lack of experience describing what you are looking for could be noticeably embarrassing. A great local asset for all musicians!

Thomas Musical Instruments is quality and great value. Great service and knowledge. I would…read morereccomend them for service and rebuilds

We feel so blessed to have found Rob Mahoney for piano lessons for our son! Our son started…read moreworking with Rob 1.5 years back, at the age of 5. Our son can now read music, and play basic piano beautifully! Rob is patient, kind, and fun too. He has a detached recording studio at his house with a full grand Yamaha piano, keyboard, and drum set. We are so grateful to Rob for all he has taught our son, and we look forward to working with him for many, many years to come!

From the owner: Robert's specialty is jazz improvisation. Whether you have never played before or are an…read moreaccomplished musician who wants to learn how to improvise, you will feel welcomed and at home in Robert's studio. Study jazz, blues and pop music from a teacher with more than thirty five years of teaching experience. Robert's own music education and his long performance career create a fountain of knowledge on which he draws to enliven lessons and tailor them to individual learning styles and interests. Beginning with music fundamentals, ear training, piano fingering and technique, Robert can then lead you into the worlds of stage performance, improvisation and recording.

After just four lessons with Dylan my guitar playing and confidence with the instrument has…read moreimproved dramatically. Learning by yourself through youtube lessons can only take you so far. Dylan will take you the rest of the way by teaching good learning habits and providing a wealth of great resources. Whether you've hit a wall in your progress of learning your instrument or are just starting fresh. I highly recommend Rivendell Music Academy and look forward to more lessons in the future.

From the owner: Rivendell Music Academy is the place for fun and engaging music lessons in the greater Santa Cruz…read morearea. With years of experience, we have developed a unique teaching style that caters to each student in order to get the most out of every lesson. We currently offer all classes online, and they are just as enjoyable and focused as ever. We specialize in Piano, Guitar, Vocals, and Recording Arts in addition to developing a comprehensive musical foundation that will have your child engaging with music everyday, at home, school, at the store. Your child will love to play music for the rest of your life with the right teacher. More than anyone else, we know how to have fun! Simply put, we create musical minds. And the best part? We LOVE to teach.