Phoenix Feather is the best choice I could have made musically for my 2 kids…read more Originally when my oldest was 6, I started her in private piano lessons. It was so boring for her. My piano repair man recommended Phoenix Feather and while it was farther than I was currently driving, I tried it because the school has been open for so many years. The group lesson is amazing! Both of my kids were so much more engaged in a group lesson, they see other kids' triumphs and struggles and they want to keep up with course. Ms. K is really energetic and engaging with the kids. It is a rigorous class but Ms. K has SO MANY TOOLS on her website to help your student thru any difficulty. The parent does not need to be a piano player for your child to succeed in this class. I'm forever grateful for this program.

They are great I enjoy . Mrs K = Great teacher I am very happy thank you to all the staff that work…read moreso hard and do a great job

I dropped off my Fender Squier Stratocaster (part of an old beginner package, never set up, sat in…read morean attic for decades but in great shape) at the Lake Forest Guitar Center for a professional setup. As a new player, I wanted to start on a guitar that wouldn't fight me. Max, Alex, and Rob were fantastic -- patient, welcoming, and never once made me feel intimidated as an older beginner. I can't wait to get the guitar back and start my journey off on the right foot. Thank you, guys!

I am relatively new to guitar and I was tuning the strings. I wanted E and my tuner was reading D#…read more I called the store and Max answered the phone. I asked him if I brought my guitar in, could someone help me. He walked me through on the phone and gave me the why and the how with his explanation. I fixed it when I hung up! Thank you Max, I appreciate your kindness and also for saving me a trip. I will now know how to fix it if and when it happens again. Thank you again, Jenn

Miss Susanne at OC Music Center is an outstanding piano…read moreteacher for kids and adults, beginners through advanced. She's been teaching in Orange County since 1982 and really knows how to keep students motivated without being pushy. My family has seen kids who used to fight practice start looking forward to lessons, and adults who thought they were "too late" actually progress. Clear instruction, good musicianship, and she does in-home lessons which is a huge plus. Highly recommend for anyone in RSM / South OC.

My daughter was eager to learn the piano, but her first instructor was not the right fit. She…read morealmost gave up entirely because the lessons moved into advanced topics before she had mastered the basics. ​Luckily, I reached out to OC Music and found Ms. Susanne. What a difference! Beyond being a fantastic piano teacher, she brings such a warm, positive energy to every lesson. My daughter has been taking weekly classes with her, and her progress and confidence have been phenomenal. I cannot recommend Ms. Susanne highly enough to any parent looking for a patient, and highly skilled instructor.

I needed an instrument rental for my son and Betrand's was recommended to me by a friend. It was…read moresuch an easy and stress-free process. Just choose the instrument, the condition, and size if applicable. Add insurance to make things worry free, sign the contract, and you are done. If you go directly to Betrand's (not by link), they have a great deal where you can rent for 9 months and get 1 month free. That's enough for the school year. The instruments they rent out are the real deal. Not the cheap imitations you see on Amazon. A couple of days later, I get a call from Kira letting me know my rental is processed and ready to be picked up. The location is convenient and has ample parking. We get to the store and see that they are very well organized and knowledgeable. I may have paid a bit more per month than going through IPSF but it's 100% worth it. IPSF is a waste of time and they are not organized. What IPSF does is have you keep checking with them over and over again. Like others have mentioned, Bertrand's is a breath of fresh air. Pro-Tip: Don't use the link provided by IPSF. Deal directly with Bertrand's. There is zero hook up with the IPSF link.

In a day and age where customer service feels all but lost, this place just renewed my faith in the…read morecustomer service experience. Graham was so helpful today with my litany of questions and inquiries and went above and beyond the call of duty to help us find an obscure, hard-to-find instrument. Thanks Graham! It was a pleasure meeting you.

Christy is amazing with kids and piano, she helps/ lets them pick their own music to motivate them,…read moreshe brought our daughter back from to tears to loving to play again. We couldn't be happier with her as an instructor or a person! She's the best thing to happen to piano lessons!

I decided to take up piano just recently, having never played an instrument or learned to read…read moremusic. Along came Christy with her passion for piano, for music and for teaching. She figured out what makes me tick and within a few short months I was reading music and playing the basics. I look forward to my lessons because they are fun and challenging and I walk away feeling like I accomplished something. Christy is truly the best at what she does!

If you are looking for a great music school, look no further! Very compassionate and all 3 of our…read morekids are accelerating in cello and violin. The owners put their heart and soul into their craft and it shows. 5 stars!

My son is taking violin lessons at Symphony 9. The teacher is patient, engaging and encouraging. He…read moreis motivated to learn!

Dennis is truly passionate about teaching and nurturing music students, and it shows in every…read morelesson. His methods are all about positive reinforcement, which is much healthier than traditional/strict methods. His students enjoy going to lessons, and enjoy playing on their own at home as well! I highly recommend Dennis and his staff (personally vetted by himself)!

We highly recommend piano teacher Dr. Dennis Frayne. He is a kind and knowledgeable music…read moreinstructor. He helped my son to understand and love the music

We found Jennie from hearing my daughter's classmate play piano. The classmate played so well for…read moresuch a young kid, and my husband asked the kid's mom how long he's been playing. Hubby was shocked to learn he'd only been at it for a year. So of course we asked for the piano teacher's information. Jennie has been a wonderful experience for my daughter, now one of her students for 4 years. Her teaching style is flexible, and she offers in-person lessons at her own home, but has also given my daughters lessons remotely via Zoom as needed/requested. My daughter is also incentive-motivated and Jennie learns her students well enough to have little stickers or stationery of favorite designs/characters ready as rewards for milestones achieved. In addition to just playing pieces, the musical education also extends to music theory, and there are annual Certificate of Merit exams with MTAC (Music Teachers' Association of America), as well as biannual recitals, so students get the benefit of performance and "official" testing/accreditation. On a personal level, it's clear that Jennie has the patience of a saint because my sensitive kid has never had a complaint, even on weeks she knows she didn't invest the time into her practice at home. Jennie is warm, friendly, knowledgeable, and sincere. We feel so lucky to have stumbled on her piano studio to help create a more rounded childhood experience for our daughter.

Jennie is a wonderful person and teacher. She is so patient and passionate about teaching piano. If…read moreyou are lucky enough to be able to have her as a teacher and get to go to the recitals, you will be so impressed by her students that have been with her for years. They play the piano so beautifully. She is what got them there.

"Tom is a very encouraging piano teacher. He encourages both of my sons to be creative and…read moreexpressive while still enforcing correct notes, tempos, and dynamics. I have seen huge growth and individualization when they play."

From the owner: Learn to play the piano in the comfort of your own home. I teach Piano from Beginner through…read moreAdvanced, offering in-home lessons allowing for convenience and flexibility. My prices are very competitive and I offer the highest level of knowledge and customer service to all of my students. My scheduling is flexible and I will work with all students to reschedule lessons when necessary.