great teachers and good value. my son enjoyed the lessons & was able to enjoy preparing & doing…read morerecitals.

Wonderful school! Amazing teachers and the recitals are always a fun way to see the students'…read moreprogress.

Wow! Juan is one of the best educators I know. I've been taking classes here since 2021 - offered…read moreonly online at first due to pandemic, they are now back in person in the studio. Even though I an definitely a beginner, his classes have helped me feel more confident about my guitar skills and motivated me to keep improving. He welcomes creativity and integrates various music styles. Juan is talented musician, performer, and caring educator for children and adults who knows how to effectively meet the student where they are at. A 60 min class includes warm up, practice with technique lesson/songs, and we close by listening to each other perform a song we have been practicing (& getting some tips and affirmation). If you are interested, reach out for monthly rates on weekly classes for violin, guitarron, guitarra, singing and more!

You will learn a lot and the instructors are Well equipped for all your musical needsread more

If you are looking for affordable fun singing classes, then this is the place to be. Ashton is…read moresuper patient and knows how to gage the level of each individual student. I've been coming here for about a year, mainly because I wanted an extra activity to do between work and I have to say, I have learned a lot about my voice and how to use it properly. I used to strain my voice all the time just singing in the car but now I can sing for hours on those long road trips haha. I also train people at work in software and am required to talk quite a lot. Ashton has taught me how to effectively use my voice even if I am not singing. I used to run out of breath and my voice would be gone after a four to five hour training but now I'm breathing properly and projecting my voice with my diaphragm instead of my throat. The small details and the exercises that Ashton gives really make a large difference. I have since convinced my girlfriend to take lessons. She was hesitant at first and not very motivated to start singing lessons but now she loves it. Along with the singing lessons, Ashton also does some fun events such as Christmas shows, music videos with all the members and other fun stuff. These are not required but they are excited to test out all those hours of vocal training. Highly recommended for all ages and especially if you are just looking for something new to try.

I am really glad I met Ashton, he is a very professional, knowledgeable and patient vocal coach. I…read morehad never thought that I would learn how to even sign a song. Ashton has taken me step by step as to how to do it. I would strongly recommend anyone thinking about getting into the world of expressing yourself by singing to contact Ashton/Studio 2628. You WILL NOT regret it !!!!!!!

Our daughter started band this year. She was assigned the flute. We contacted Lee about purchasing…read moreor renting one. Lee gave us such an amazing offer on one that was too great to pass up and just buy it. The flute was so beautiful, along with a case. I can not express the amount of thankfulness we are to him. On top of everything, we found out that he offers classes. He is very patient, excited about what he does, and the price of his equipment is amazing. Lee is a great asset to our music community.

This place is a joke! The inventory is abysmal and the owner, Lee, is a transparent, pushy salesman…read morewho reeks of desperation. I came in looking for a guitar on a Saturday which wasn't in stock. After waiting around for him to call his "guy," Lee said he could possibly order it. Cool. He didn't get back to me until Monday afternoon around 4. By then I had already found what I was looking for at another dealer. After I thanked Lee for trying to find what I was looking for, I inquired about getting a guitar repaired at his shop. Instead of hopping on the chance to secure some business for his clearly struggling store, he decided that was the best time to rant about the "hard work he did" to find the guitar and how it was "unfair that I didn't want to buy it from him." (even though no order had been placed on my end) He didn't even give me a quote for repairs, he just whined about losing a sale to a better equipped business. Talk about shooting yourself in the foot. He could have made a quick buck on a few guitar repairs and possibly earned additional business if he didn't feel the need to lecture customers about their purchasing habits. Don't let the absence of a website trick you into believing this place must rely on strong word of mouth to get by. Other than an out of place Ariana Grande drum head, Lowe's Music has nothing worth checking out. It's cramped, unorganized, and is a perfect example of incompetent ownership that is keeping large stores like Guitar Center thriving. While I'm all for supporting local businesses, this is one SVC shop that I wont feel sorry for after the owner runs it into the ground.

I just bought my first electric guitar in 8 years from here, and the experience was top-tier. I've…read morebeen looking for the right fit for a while, and the team at Nick Rail Music really knows their stuff. They were super knowledgeable and didn't pressure me at all. One of the best parts was that they actually let me try the guitar out in their studio space so I could really hear the tone and get a feel for it before committing. It's rare to find a shop that still offers that kind of hands on, expert service. If you're in the SCV and looking for quality gear and people who actually understand instruments, this is the spot. Super happy with my new setup!

I went to Nick Rail today in need of my daughter's flute repair. The lady clerk at the shop was…read morevery courteous and helpful. Repair tech inspected and fixed the dent on the flute right away (it took less than 30min!). Repair cost was very reasonable as well! I am super impressed with their service and highly recommend this business. I'll definitely visit again!

I took electric guitar lessons from Omar and thought he was very helpful and a nice guy.read more

The teacher comes to my house every Thursday at 7 pm. He is attentive and seems like he can teach…read morein Spanish and in English (i wish he also taught in Armenian). He is giving my son electric guitar lessons. I asked for Armenian music and he learned and thought some of the songs I play on the piano. I recommend his services.

I went to this music store to inquire about saxophone lessons and rent an instrument for my child…read more They took my information but never called back. After multiple calls from my end, I finally got in touch with the manager, ordered the instrument online, and scheduled the first lesson. The manager promised to call when the instrument arrived, but again, no follow-up. When I called, another associate informed me the instrument was there, but the instructor had pushed the lesson by a week without notifying us. When I arrived to pick up the instrument, the staff seemed completely disinterested. No one provided guidance or assistance beyond just handing it over. Overall, the lack of communication, customer service, and general interest in helping new clients--especially kids excited to learn music--was disappointing. I ended up finding another instructor elsewhere. This place clearly does not value its customers or take pride in bringing up the next generation of musicians. Would not recommend.

The employees here are so incredibly helpful and kind! I was helped by Nick, and he was really…read morenonjudgmental and knowledgeable. Definitely coming back for any future instrument repair needs!

Working with Aaron these past few months has been excellent! Already hearing and feeling a…read moretransformation in my singing. Very professional environment and he knows how to really encourage to bring the best out of you each class!

As an adult-learner, working full time, and managing a large family, I am a challenging piano…read morestudent. Yet Aaron brings his talent, experience, and patience to find a way to both help me advance and still make my sessions enjoyable. My testimony is that, given my limitations, I'm actually learning this thing!

I made the phone call to take classes and was taken care of from start to finish in registering…read morewith west coast academy and setting up a teacher. The teacher is knowledgeable and helpful. I receive text messages letting me know when my next class will take place.

The staff is amazing. My granddaughter loves Ms. Paris teacher. Definitely a place for kids to…read morelearn.

Perfect teach with patience and deep knowledge to teach my daughter. Highly recommend to parents…read morewho is interested in giving your kids opportunity to piano world.

My kids have been taking from Maggie for over 3 years, and they love her! She is patient and has…read moreguided them well on their beginning music journey. They're 10 and 13 years old. Maggie's playing and teaching is amazing, and more experienced players would also benefit from her expertise. (I have considered treating myself to a lesson :)) Both my kids enjoy the experience of going to her lovely studio, and getting a private lesson. It's like a spa day because it feels like being pampered. The discipline of learning an instrument is hard, and Maggie makes it a wonderful experience for them.