I had a great and excellent experience with Los viejones y su viento norteño. Gregorio got the…read morearrangements made fast and efficient. The grupo sounded great and they were 45 minutes early. Best customer service. I would hire them again. El grupo fue muy excelente y su servicio rapido. Gregorio me explico el contrato y como todo iba a funcionar. Mi familia le encanto y seran contratados muy pronto otra ves. Gracias por su gran trabajo.

Wow! This group performed at my parents 50th anniversary party and blew everyone away. They were on…read moretime, nicely-dressed, and so professional. They played everything we asked them to and were very interactive with the crowd. MC and band all in one. Not everyone at our party spoke Spanish, but that didn't even matter. Everyone enjoyed it. They accompanied my 13-year old niece singing "El Rey" as well as my cousin who sang some Selena songs. We danced so much that a few days later we are still trying to recover. Some bands are a hit or miss, but this one was definitely a hit! I will certainly be hiring them for future events. They were so much fun and I highly recommend them. You will not be disappointed. My only regret is that I didn't take any pictures with them. Next time I won't forget.

Robbie and his band performed at my event last week at the San Francisco University Club. They are…read moreexceptional!!! Thank you Robbie for elevating my event with your performance!

We had Magnolia Jazz Band for our wedding in August 2024 in Berkeley Country Club, El Cerrito and…read moreit was a wonderful decision to have the band perform at our ceremony and cocktail hour. They delivered an upbeat and elegant mood that all the guests enjoyed. Robbie was very communicative before the wedding. His song list on his website helped me get ideas for music I wanted on the wedding day. The band played them beautifully in the wedding. I especially enjoyed the flute for Moonlight by Debussy as the bridal entry song. It suits the mood of the music very well. We would recommend the Magnolia Jazz band 100%.

I first came to Eric after a 4-year break from piano, barely remembering how to do a C major scale…read more. Now, just a year later, we're working on so many pieces of insanely beautiful and difficult repertoire that I never imagined I could even touch. His approach to working through these pieces (both technically & musically) has truly helped me so much. Eric is an exceptional player and the best teacher I've ever had. He's a big part of the reason I'm pursuing a career in music, and I admire him as an artist and a person.

For a beginning 5-year-old: Frustrating interactions around…read morebilling, communication, and overall professionalism, with mixed feelings about teaching quality. Communication and Professionalism I felt that some of Eric's communications with parents did not meet our expectations for professionalism. Early on, he was communicative and polite, but more than six months into lessons he would send texts like: "Come [a different time never discussed] today, my flight is delayed," sent only a few hours before the lesson. Typically, these messages informed us of changes rather than asking whether the change worked for our schedule, leaving us to respond that it didn't. When we drove to the lesson last week, we were told Eric could not teach because he had a fever. He said: "I texted you this morning. You didn't get it? Oh, it's confusing for me because I have so many students with similar names." It appeared the text had been sent to a different student's family. There was no acknowledgment or apology for the inconvenience. Last month, he asked us to provide an itemized payment history for accounting purposes. After I sent screenshots of our payment records and asked him to review his own records, he replied asking me to still generate the list: "I have about 70 students to go through. It will be easier for me than to go through every single history." Over time, these interactions felt dismissive and one-sided, which was unexpected in a paid professional relationship. Billing and Policy Before the holidays, we notified Eric that we would be away for three weeks. His policy posted online at the time stated that with two weeks' notice, missed lessons would not be charged. Although we notified him three weeks prior to the trip, he said we had misinterpreted the policy and initially declined to offer a credit or make-up sessions. When I checked his website, that policy language was no longer visible and later reappeared with revised wording, which created confusion. After extensive texting and a phone call over an hour, he ultimately agreed to provide make-up lessons. Instruction Instructionally, the experience was mixed. Our child learned to read music quickly and played pieces that seemed advanced for his age, but other teachers later noted gaps in fundamentals. Early on, Eric provided practice guidance by text, but this stopped after a few weeks unless a parent was present and asked. We had also agreed on 30 minutes of piano and 15 minutes of voice, but at some point the voice portion was no longer included, and this change was not discussed with us. After about a year, our child began crying whenever we asked him to practice piano. This cannot be fully attributed to Eric, but it was part of our experience. In my opinion, Eric seems to place a strong emphasis on preparing students for piano competitions. Other Details * With advance notice, Eric almost always accommodated make-up sessions for a single missed lesson (except in the billing issue discussed above) * There were no recital or performance opportunities offered after more than 15 months of instruction * Lessons are held "every day," meaning families are expected to attend even on major holidays such as Christmas or New Year's Overall Overall, while there were aspects of the instruction that worked well, the repeated challenges with communication, scheduling, and billing made this arrangement difficult for our family over time. For a young beginner who requires consistent coordination with parents, this was not the right fit. Other families may have a different experience, especially with older or competition-focused students.

If you are learning guitar, or maybe just looking to advance your playing to the next level, look…read moreno further! I bought a guitar right before COVID and really wanted to learn it right (not just from YouTube and IG). Jerry had the highest reviews on Yelp, so I signed up. We do sessions once a week and it's been an AMAZING journey. What I expected it so get better and better at guitar. What I didn't expect (as a trumpet music major back in college, I thought I knew it all) was to deeply learn about music. Jerry is well respected Bay Area musician and has played for decades in amazing band as well as releasing his own album and has a YouTube channel. His grasp of technical guitar playing and music history is crazy (check out his YouTube videos!) While journeying through rhythm, rock, funk and jazz guitar; rock and blues solos, Jerry showed me that what I've learned about music is missing a ton. The progression of our lessons is to learn artists and their history, some theory, and step-by-step how to play influential pieces starting with the early days of blues and rock and roll and who influenced who and why (fascinating stuff!) As a result I've learned a TON of great songs (way too many to list here) from Blues: BB King to Jimi; Rock, Pop and Heavy Metal from Zeppelin to Clapton; Jazz from Charlie Christian to Pat Metheny; Modern music like Bruno Mars, Taylor Swift, Black Crowes, Pink, Ariana Grande; we've even hit up J-pop and K-pop! It's been 3 years now and going strong. Jerry has instilled in me a sense of curiosity about what makes music sound great and why some of the best music in history came from the 60's to 90s (he even wrote a book about it). Jerry has taught so much about the guitar and music in general. Every day is a journey.

I took both bass guitar and guitar lessons from Jerry in high school, and I will always consider…read morethose lessons to be one of the most fun things that I did during my otherwise studious and extremely nerdy teenage years. As his student, you will discover very quickly that Jerry is not only passionate about teaching guitar, but also about teaching music. This goes beyond just teaching music theory (which he doesn't skimp on, by the way, thank you Jerry!). I always loved hearing him talk about the backstory of each song I learned to play; not just the what, but the how and the why - the lifeblood of music itself. His teaching curriculum is very structured and intentional but never feels restrictive or impersonal, probably because Jerry as a person is very chill and relaxed, and you will immediately want to be friends with him. If you are looking for a guitar/bass teacher who is not only insanely talented but also has a true gift for teaching and makes lessons fun and exciting, look no further, because Jerry is your man!

What a pleasant experience I had while getting my daughter's trumpet repaired! Raleigh, the brass…read morerepair specialist, saw me right away and, after diagnosing the issue as a simple fix, completed it while I waited. Not only that, he chatted with me as he worked--I really enjoyed learning about his passion for brass instruments and the band he's part of. He even went the extra mile, fixing a few dents and adjusting a key that wasn't quite up to his standards. It was a great experience, and I will definitely be back for all of my family's instrument needs.

I have been buying from this shop for over 30 years. I've…read moreseen Vern there forever and he is still there. I like the variety and set up of the shop. My Excalibur guitar was purchased from the old shop in 1993. Good place for used gear and have always been treated well. I've only been yelled at once for playing too loud.....lol

Anita is professional, courteous, flexible, and approachable. My 12 year old loves her and that's…read moresaying something! She comes to our house once a week for 45 minutes. Her CV is impressive and she is reachable throughout the week for questions. Highly recommend!

Ms. Anita is a great teacher! She is knowledgeable, patient, and good with kids. My10 years old…read morehas been taking lessons from her for almost a year. She started from zero flute experience to now she is playing Star Wars theme song...amazing. I would highly recommend her to anyone would like to learn flute.

I have been taking lessons with Yuri for almost one year and I'm so happy with the progress! I'm…read morean intermediate player but I feel I'm stuck at a plateau for quite a long time. Yuri helps to correct many technical errors and is very detailed in music expression. It's just amazing that Yuri can tell if I'm relaxed just by listening to my tone! Now not only can I play more relaxed and faster, but most importantly I enjoy playing than before. Highly recommend Yuri to anyone who wants to learn the classical guitar seriously!

I have been taking classes from Mr. Yuri for around 4 years now and he is by far one of the most…read morepatient, kind, and talented teachers I've ever been around. Mr. Yuri has helped me in ways I cannot even imagine from improving my tone, posture, fingering, and speed. He has a way of evoking a personality from each note of music that he plays. Whenever I hear him play, it's like hearing the sound of crystal raindrops on glass. He teaches you how to gain that elusive personality in music, allowing your skills to tremendously improve. As a teacher, Mr. Yuri is someone who genuinely cares about fostering the best possible music from each and every one of his students. He focuses on the small details that allow your music to come to life. He has spent so much time helping to record the music pieces we've studied together, allowing me to improve in the process. There are truly no better words than that of "crystal raindrops on glass" to describe the warmth and personality with which Mr. Yuri plays. He has made it his mission to stir that same quality within each of his students and I couldn't feel more thankful and lucky. Mr. Yuri is the best, most talented guitar teacher you will ever find.

Joel is a true professional. AJ and Joel were the DJ and MC combo for our daughters Bat Mitzvah and…read morethey rocked it. We had some hiccups along the night with our caterer, and Joel rolled with it, kept everyone dancing and having a great time. We would highly recommend him. When our younger daughter's Bat Mitzvah comes around, I'm sure we'll use him again.

When I was asked by Joel Nelson himself how were the DJs he dispatched to my son's Bar Mitzvah, I…read moretold him, in one word...fantastic! From start to finish, Joe and Jovan were easy to work with, helpful, fun, and whatever I asked them to do, they did it without flinching. Joe did a wonderful job of leading the Jewish traditional dancing while Javon was great with the kids, leading the games. His break dancing was off the hook! Best of all, their pacing of the evening was spot on. I would definitely use them again!

We have been attending piano classes since December 2021. Our first session was a group class which…read moreis an excellent interactive introductory for toddlers/young children. We have continued with weekly classes. It is expensive. However, well worth it. We love Mr. Victor who is passionate about music, has superb patience with my 5 year olds and is never upset that we don't practice at home. We will continue to attend classes as long as possible.

My kid's first piano class starts from here. I didn't expect group lessons would be great, but the…read morefact tells my kid loves the piano class so much. MS Liz is a teacher for my kid's class. She is very nice and professional. She always teaches basic keyboard knowledge using a story. It helps a lot for little kids to remember it. There're a lot of fun and activities in the class. It has never been a boring class. I just signed up next session for my kid, because he really enjoys piano classes here. This is definitely a place he wants to go.