Catalina is absolutely amazing! She played acoustic guitar at our small courthouse wedding (about…read more14 people total), and her music made the whole day feel so much more intimate and warm. She arrived early and played a beautiful medley before the ceremony, performed our aisle song perfectly, and then continued playing through photos in front of the meadow. Her voice is gorgeous, her guitar playing is flawless, and she tied the entire experience together in the most special way. The music created such a welcoming, heartfelt atmosphere, and it truly ended up being one of my favorite parts of the day. If you're looking for someone incredibly talented who can bring beauty and warmth to your event, I can't recommend Catalina enough!

Catalina regularly plays aboard our 50' sailing catamaran, the Double Dolphin. She emanates a…read morefantastic vibe that guests cannot get enough of. Catalina's talent has to be experienced to be believed, if you are looking for an excellent and professional musician for your next event, look no further than Catalina Esteves. You will not be disappointed. Interested in hearing her play aboard the Double Dolphin? Book Music on the Water Cruise tickets online at sbsail.com now!

These wonderful fellows did our conference last year and I'm hiring them again right now! They did…read moretheir own set up and came early and on time and were really great. People still talk about how wonderful their music was.

Hired Mariachi Real De Oxnard for an anniversary party in Santa Barbara down at Ledbetter Beach…read more They were exactly what we were hoping for: professional, good communication and mature and experienced musicians. It was a very special treat for us and our friends, and I would not hesitate to recommend them and hire them again. No regrets! Loved it.

My husband and I got married in April in Santa Barbara and hired the Big Day Players to play our…read morereception. Being a little wary of wedding bands, we had seen these guys play and they were our first (and only) band choice. If they hadn't been available we would likely have resorted to a DJ. We seriously can't describe how blown away we were by their breadth of music, high-energy stage presence, and talent as musicians. We were and still are getting many comments from guests about how amazing their performance was! From the minute they started to the final song of their set-list, the Big Day Players truly rocked it and turned our reception into a full-out dance party we'll never forget! From Tom Petty, Springsteen and the Stones, to Prince and Michael Jackson, all the way through to Bruno Mars, Talking Heads and Foster the People, the Big Day Players delivered impeccably and with style. They already had a pretty large list of songs in their repertoire and they were willing to learn several new songs to make the evening extra special for us (including the Groom/Mother dance). The band visited the venue with us a few weeks before the wedding to ensure they would have all the right equipment and be prepared on the big day. They handled the equipment rentals and set everything up themselves, arrived on time to set up and sound check, and were ready for showtime dressed to the nines. In addition to their day-of professionalism, the guys were truly fun to work with in the months prior to the wedding. We highly recommend the Big Day Players to any couples looking to have a rocking reception!

Our company hired Big Day Players for our first ever client conference in Santa Barbara and they…read morewere amazing! Since this was our first client event, we wanted it to be incredible and have that "wow" factor. Big Day Players definitely delivered. They did an acoustic set for the welcome reception and the full band rocked the house on the second night for the closing celebration. They were energetic and kept the crowd engaged. In all my years of event planning, Big Day Players is by far one of the best bands I have ever booked. Am definitely going to have them do our future events as well and would recommend them to anyone. If you are looking for an awesome band for your event, you have to book them!

Have enjoyed hearing Dewey play at various venues and have hired him to play at our events…read more Versatile & always a treat ! Thanks Dewey !

I've heard Dewey Roberts play beautiful sweet music at a wedding, background music at a restaurant,…read moreand fun music at a bar, where he had the patrons singing along as well as dancing. He has a good sense of when to play what type of music, and sounds great! I just love his voice! He's a very kind soul who always does his best to please his audience. I highly recommend him.

We were thrilled to book Brett for our Sept 2020 wedding. We had our initial call in Nov 2019…read more Already we knew we picked the perfect person as Brett was easy to talk with, feeling the vibe and vision, and excited for the event! Then COVID-19 hit in the spring and our wedding planning went through a lot of changes! Brett was creative, collaborative, flexible, and most importantly supportive through every change. And while the end event was not what we originally planned -- it was so amazing! Brett is an incredible musician and entertainer. He learned and played our processional and first dance song with such love and passion, it brought many of our guest to tears. The music and ambiance of the whole event was just perfect thanks to Brett. We have several guests asking us for his contact info for their upcoming weddings! And we will definitely be asking him to play at all of our future events!

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Growing up, my mother was an owner of a large dance studio and she taught tap. I spent my childhood…read morelearning lots of dance -- especially ballet, tap and jazz. So when I was looking for a dance studio for my daughter, I wanted the same quality instruction, small classes and creative dance recitals with lots of fun and support. Dance Unlimited fits my requirements perfectly! Lisa, and the other instructors my daughter has taken lessons from, have been just wonderful. I think it especially hard to find someone who really understands tap -- and tap is Lisa's special background. The girls in my daughter's combo ballet/tap class were able to vote if they wanted to do a ballet or tap routine in the holiday recital and they all chose tap! Please come and watch this creative show and support Dance Unlimited! Dos Pueblos High School, Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 6pm-8pm Lisa also does a lot of community outreach and has performed at the farmer's market, Lemon Festival and other events. The prices for classes are very reasonable. This is a great local studio with high quality instruction and lots of heart!

Dance Unlimited is the most wonderful place for kids AND adults…read more The Owner, Lisa Walsh, is one of the sweetest people and a wonderful and patient teacher. She is also one of the best tap dancers in the state. I have been taking lessons off and on for the past 15 years and have loved the experience. She is a real gem in the dance world, and this city is lucky to have her and her wonderful dance studio.

I found the SBYMA camp by chance this summer and I am SO GLAD that I did. Sadly, today was the…read morelast day! My son, an extremely competitive athlete, told me that this was the best camp he has ever done! His desire to learn music and the pride he felt when performing on the last day of camp... was amazing! The program director was wonderful, the teachers were patient, kind, and took the time to find each child their own musical interest and talent. Thank YOU SBYMA! We will be back for all the other incredible programs we have heard about!!

SBYMA is an amazing place to foster growth in musical ability and knowledge! The teachers truly…read morecare about your children and their growth in music. I am living example of it, I now work in the music industry and am a very skilled guitarist due to the help and guidance of William Fiedtkou and Barbara Moseley. If you truly want your children to succeed in whatever instrument they may chose I highly suggest to send them here! I promise you will not regret it.

I can't tell you how fortunate I feel to have basically stumbled upon the Southern California Piano…read moreAcademy in Goleta. My teacher Emmanuel Fratianni is a pianist, composer, conductor, and a fantastic teacher! He always knows what is needed to help me continue to learn and enjoy the process. The method they teach at the Academy helps me to understand the structure and principles of music which I am so grateful for, I believe I am getting the best education I could have possibly found!

I started taking lessons with Emmanuel Fratianni in late 2023 as a senior in college, and it's been…read moreone of the most rewarding parts of my week ever since. He's great at pushing you just enough to grow without ever making things feel overwhelming. We've worked on everything from Chopin to Bill Evans, and he's helped me to actually understand the theory behind the music--not just play the notes. He also got me into listening to jazz, reading about music, and just thinking about it in a deeper way. Even with a packed schedule, I always looked forward to lessons and made progress fast. This school isn't just about piano--it's about becoming part of a creative, curious music community. Highly recommend.