Sierra is a gifted musician but also an excellent teacher. My daughter has been learning flute with…read moreher for over 4 months now, and she loves her teacher. Sierra is very good at assessing student's abilities and interests, and adjusting her lessons accordingly. She is calm, kind, friendly, patient and always on time. She makes the lessons fun to learn. She is highly skilled at teaching. I would highly recommend her as a teacher.

My kid learns flute from Sierra teacher and she's really experienced and good with kids and teaches…read morewell step by step even for beginners. Highly recommend her

Suji is a great cello teacher! She has patience and knows how and what I can do to improve my cello…read moreskills every week. I have been taking lesson with her for a year. My one-on-one lesson is once a week for 45 minutes. I must say, I'm a much better cello player ever since. I've never played a musical instrument before. I bought this wonderful cello off craigslist and I've been playing it since at the early age of 32. I had another cello teacher for half a year before her. Of course, Suji is much better then my previous teacher, that is why I've been with her for a year now and I'm planning on staying with her for many years to come. For me, it isn't a cheap hobby, but it's an important one to have, just like going to work out regularly. Work out strengthen my body, reading nourishes my mind, and music feeds my soul.

How do I even begin?…read more This past year, having lessons with Suji has required me to face a brand new challenge, reflect on my habits, relearn music in a technical style, and push myself to embrace a completely uncharted territory. I am an adult beginner learning cello for the first time ever, and Suji has undoubtedly helped me grow as a music student and a musician. I'd never had music lessons before. I picked the cello because of its rich voice, range of emotion, and the versatility as a solo or orchestral instrument. I had a different teacher at the beginning, and I felt incompatible with her teaching style. (It's like going on a date - you can't quite place your finger on what it is, but it just doesn't feel right.) After some research online and on Yelp, I stumbled upon Suji's page. After exchanging emails, I booked a first lesson and was immediately hooked. The lesson was like a breath of fresh air. Within minutes of sitting and playing a simple scale, Suji was able to diagnose all my ailments in posture, sitting, bow hold, first position, finger placement, EVERYTHING. She was very keen on correcting things that needed improvement, and at the end of the lesson (mind you, this was just the FIRST lesson), I was creating sound with the cello that actually sounded musical, with clearer tones and not the plaguing ugly squeaky sounds that nearly discouraged me from continuing with my lessons (thinking maybe I should try ukulele lessons instead..) I am at weekly lessons at her studio since July 2014. Since beginning, I have moved beyond simple Suzuki practice etudes to pieces that I recognize and like to play. Practicing between lessons is, of course, mandatory, though I've noticed that even on days I go into a lesson without having practiced at all (bad student..), I am still able to make tremendous progress with Suji's tips and corrections during the one hour of lesson. Suji is incredibly patient and scrupulous, stern when she needs to be. Most importantly, her teaching style is very interactive, with encouragement to share feelings and comments on the pieces I'm working on, my goals, and the learning process as a whole, so it is a mutual partnership rather than a traditional "do as I say" approach. I am exceptionally happy with Suji as my teacher, and reflecting on how much I grew in the last 8 months, I am all the more excited for what lies ahead. If you're looking for a cello teacher for your child, or just want to learn for yourself as an adult, look no further. You've found her.

Jason has been my guitar teacher for 8 years and he is the reason for my love of music. I first…read morestarted as a kid mostly because my parents wanted me to take lessons but he truly inspired me to love learning and playing the guitar. He is patient and understanding yet thorough with his lessons. Any song you want to learn, he'll walk you through it and eventually teach you how to learn a song yourself by ear. You truly cannot go wrong with lessons with Jason, he always understood where I was when it came to learning a song or concept and pushed me to improve. On top of that, he has material and music sheets for every concept you could imagine. Jason is funny, enjoyable to talk to, and easy to learn from. I can thank Jason for teaching me absolutely everything I know about music and starting my love for jazz. His musical knowledge is unparalleled and I can't thank him enough for sharing that with me. You truly cannot go wrong with lessons with Jason and I can't recommend him highly enough.

I've been learning the Ukulele under Jason's guidance for of bunch a years now. He is patient and…read moreencouraging with an adult learner. I am now able to play in the Ukulele club and I love it! I am becoming a better player every week.

Rachel has been teaching our 16 year old daughter for a few years now and I can't say enough good…read morethings about her and the overall experience. Rachel is a very considerate educator who focuses on the particular student's unique needs. She also spends time on those little detailed nuances like holding the bow properly or how best to shift positions up and down the fingerboard. And she will go over this again and again until the student gets it right, all with grace and patience. Rachel is very well connected in the business. She annually releases a list of competitions and music camps, and helps interested students with signing up for these. She will help with picking a piece to play for the competition and works on it in the weeks leading up to the competition. Our daughter has participated in so many music camps and competitions that it's now routine. We also get to watch Rachel perform every now and then. In addition, Rachel offers her own summer camp, as well as master classes and recitals throughout the year. I can't believe how lucky we've been to have found Rachel. "Above and Beyond" should be her middle name because she advocates for her students. She doesn't stop at teaching. She genuinely cares. Aside from all that, the billing process is straightforward. She provides a monthly invoice that details the lessons you're paying for. She is also flexible with scheduling. I will say that she does expect you as the parent and the student to work and put in the effort. High expectations never hurt anyone. This is required if you want your son or daughter to be better than ok. Rachel is afterall more than willing to put in the work and then some. Thank you, Miss Rachel!

My son decided he wanted to become a cellist when he was two years old and met Rachel for the first…read moretime. He started weekly lessons with her when he was six, and has never looked back. Rachel understands how to teach in a fun, caring and effective way from the earliest beginnings to advanced high school levels and beyond. My son has changed so much over these ten years, but his relationship with his beloved teacher has just grown along with him. We cannot recommend Rachel more highly - she is not just our son's teacher, but like family to us.

Jessica is such a wonderful teacher. My 10 year old son has grown tremendously under her guidance…read more Not only as a musician, but also in his confidence and love for playing.  Thanks to her exceptional instruction he was selected for side-by-side, where he had the incredible opportunity to perform with the top orchestra at the local high school. We know this achievement wouldn't have been possible without the strong foundation and the support that Jessica provided.  We wholeheartedly recommend Jessica to anyone looking for a phenomenal cello instructor!

I took up the cello in my late 20's and am finally back taking lessons after a few years, so I had…read moredeveloped a lot of bad playing habits. Jessica really helped to deconstruct my technique and is helping me rebuild a stronger foundation on which to perform. She is also dependable regarding emailing and texting when needed. I would definitely recommend her.

If you want to reach your musical goals then James will get you there. He's guided me through my…read moredream pieces. J.S. Bach Gavotte & Rondo, Lute prelude, Bouree from violin, Cello suite 1, Capricco Arabe, Recuerdos, Marieta Marzuka, Mozart's Turkish March, the list goes on and on. He helped me polish my technique, improve my sight reading and helped me pick out my dream guitar. Mr. Hunley is the best guitar teacher I've ever had. Thanks James!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I started taking lessons with James about 1.5 years ago and that has been a blast. He is an…read moreinspirational teacher and magnificent guitar player. I have learned other musical instruments in the past (over 10 years), and no other teacher can keep my interest in the instrument as James. Plus, his guitar studio is a true community and you get to meet, work and have fun with all those other amazing people. Because of him, I got to meet Xuefei Yang and Ana Vidovic in person (not in dream). He is always offering to his community and I hope whoever is reading this can be a part of us soon.

I initially fI initially found Jon here on Yelp. I am so glad I did. I own a piano now and continue…read moreto take classes every week. Jon is a fantastic teacher, he has the virtue of patience, and I can see how he enjoys passing his knowledge to his students. Thank you, Jon!

I hadn't taken piano lessons for over a decade before seeing Jon perform live and being inspired to…read moresign up! His vast array of piano knowledge has allowed me to quickly dig deep into jazz/funk playing, while additionally improving my technique with classical rudimentary exercises. I'm really grateful for his relaxed teaching style and his ability to adapt to my growing list of goals and random curiosities at each lesson. Excellent teacher! Any level & age of student would be lucky to have him.

Michael has been teaching our son for the past two summers, in addition to his elementary band…read moreclasses. He is professional, kind and truly talented, and he brings out the excitement for playing the flute. He has been flexible with scheduling and responds quickly when changes come up. Our son has looked forward to practicing and having his lessons with Michael. We highly recommend him as a music teacher!

I cannot recommend Michael Matsuno highly enough. He is an exceptional musician and flautist which…read moremakes him a great flute teacher. Michael combines his musicality with his extensive flute skills to guide students to improve. He is patient, kind, and supportive. Michael gives great constructive feedback that reinforces the positive while encouraging improvement. He gives specific, explicit instruction that promotes growth and development. He is also a wonderful example of a caring, considerate, generous person. Additionally, Michael shares his love of the flute and his enthusiasm for learning with his students. He makes learning fun! Whether you're a beginner or an advanced player, I highly recommend Michael to anyone looking for a dedicated and inspiring flute teacher.