I found Sarah on yelp, and I am so glad I did! Sarah is a…read morewonderful violin teacher! She is talented, patient, thoughtful and fun! She is wonderful with young kids. My daughter started with Sarah at 5, and is starting her 6th year with Sarah this year. We can't ask for a better teacher.

Sarah is a gentle and joyful teacher. Suzuki is hard work but my daughter fell so in love with…read moreSarah that she was always willing to continue. Sarah has a positive energy that infuses her teaching and I am so grateful for the influence she has had on my daughter.

I am an adult student that has been taking lessons from Ann for about four years. Full disclosure,…read moreI played through elementary junior high and high school and then stopped for 40 years. Ann has an amazing knowledge of classical music, is an accomplished musician, and has been teaching for many years. She is very passionate and dedicates herself seriously to her students. Her method of teaching is very understandable, and often shares golden nuggets of wisdom from her experience as a violinist .Under Ann's tutelage, I have far exceeded my skills in high school, I play in two community orchestras and a chamber group. Thank you Ann ,you are the best!

Excellent violin teacher! My son has been taking lessons from Ann for almost a year. The…read moreimprovement in his violin playing is remarkable. I appreciate Ann's ability to teach without harshness or belittling. My son is always happy to go to his lessons. She teaches from the Suzuki books which allow for a nice progression. His teachers at John Adams Middle school know Ann and think highly of her.

As an adult student juggling a demanding schedule with career and a 5 y/o kid, finding time for…read morehobbies usually feels impossible. Yet, it is amazing that I've managed to work with Rebecca for over two years now. Rebecca is flexible with scheduling, which is a lifesaver for my unpredictable weeks. Her teaching demeanor is friendly and encouraging, and she is always willing to customize her pedagogy to fit my specific goals and my personal learning idiosyncrasies. Zooming in on the actual playing, her diagnostic skills are brilliant. She quickly identifies exactly where my technique needs to be fixed. More importantly, she doesn't just tell me what to do; she uses clear, understandable language to explain the underlying mechanisms of the technique in detail. Having a teacher who can break down the biomechanics and theory makes all the difference. I recommend Rebecca to anyone, especially busy adults looking for an adaptable, knowledgeable, and supportive piano teacher!

Rebecca is a wonderful piano teacher! She is truly passionate about piano and music, and that…read moreenthusiasm comes through in every lesson. After studying classical piano as a child and teenager, I returned to playing after a 15-year break. I've been working with Rebecca for the past two years, and from the very beginning she identified both the gaps in my training and the areas where I had a strong foundation. Her thoughtful, individualized approach has helped me rebuild my technique while introducing me to new ways of thinking about music and playing the piano. She strikes a great balance between making each lesson enjoyable and encouraging me to challenge myself. Rebecca creates a supportive learning environment while consistently helping me grow as a pianist. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, patient, and inspiring piano teacher.

Michelle is truly an amazing violin teacher!…read more My younger daughter is a child who can easily become anxious, nervous, and discouraged, and she tends to give up when things get difficult. Ever since she started learning with Michelle, we have seen such steady progress. Whenever she reaches a plateau or loses motivation, Michelle always supports her with 100% encouragement, patience, and positivity. She has been such an important part of my daughter's growth and progress. One thing I especially appreciate about Michelle is how clear and detailed her notes are. Even as parents who don't have a musical background, we never feel lost or overwhelmed. My daughter can simply follow Michelle's instructions and practice effectively on her own at home. We don't have to sit with her throughout every practice session or record her practice for the teacher, which has made the whole learning experience so much easier and more enjoyable for our family. My daughter even won $400 in a school district competition not long after she started learning with Michelle, and she was also able to successfully audition into a Los Angeles youth orchestra very quickly. We are incredibly grateful that we found such a wonderful teacher! Most importantly, Michelle has helped my daughter develop a genuine love for music. Her joyful, energetic, encouraging teaching style makes learning the violin something my daughter truly enjoys. We feel so blessed to have Michelle as her teacher, and we hope music and the violin will continue to be a meaningful part of her life as she grows.

My two daughters have studied under Michelle for over six years, and the progress they've made has…read morebeen incredible to watch. Michelle is exceptionally patient with children and takes the time to design a custom curriculum tailored to each child's needs and learning style. She is wonderfully creative in finding ways to keep students engaged while challenging them to reach their full potential. She also helped both of my daughters get accepted into the Los Angeles Youth Orchestra! If you are looking for an extraordinarily talented and supportive violin teacher in the area, I cannot recommend Michelle highly enough.

A fabulous piano studio. Elzbieta is an extremely patient, kind, and talented teacher. All her…read morestudents are amazing. My daughter has learned an extraordinary amount in a single year.

Elzbieta is an excellent piano instructor. Very patient and encouraging, especially with little…read moreones. She has been also very flexible with my family since she provided the option of doing online classes when we cannot join her at her studio. I appreciate this option since this was a barrier for us to continue with piano classes, especially during COVID. Always on time and willing to work with your schedule. Easy method - you can buy the books online. Very sweet and my kid feels very comfortable with her. She also organizes little concerts for her students. Very happy to be working with her.

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.

I've had the pleasure of taking lessons with Reyhaneh for some time now, and I have nothing but…read morepositive things to say about her teaching abilities. She is so sweet and amazing and from the very first lesson, it was clear that she is a knowledgeable instructor who genuinely cares about her students' progress and enjoyment of music. She even makes sure that I'm enjoying the process of learning. What sets her apart is her ability to tailor lessons to my individual needs and goals. I'm a beginner and I would say she has a wonderful ability to inspire and motivate me. Overall, I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to improve their piano skills. She is a true professional, and her passion for music and dedication to her job is truly admirable.

When I started learning piano I had absolutely no knowledge about music. I started with another…read moreteacher and I didn't know what to expect from a "good" teacher. Until one day a friend of mine introduced me to Reyhaneh. I'm so happy I took a chance and went to her class. She's punctual, well organized and really professional in both teaching and piano. She's not only an amazing piano player, she's the teacher everyone is looking for. Reyhaneh taught me music theory and gave me proper homework to make sure I stay on track. She also encourages and teaches her students, musics outside of the study book which makes the lessons more i

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.