Kim the owner is a quality human being and a pleasure to talk with . If you need equipment or…read morelessons give him a try you won't be disappointed.

Customer service and communication could be improved. Scheduled a lesson over the phone for me and…read moremy wife and was excited to take a lesson after seeing the great reviews but unfortunately we caught the flu and woke up in the morning feeling like crap and my wife was bed ridden. I texted the instructor or owner, Kim, asking if we can reschedule because we still wanted to take the class. Received no response, so I made a courtesy call to provide a notice and was received by Kim,to my surprise I was met with the response of "no you can't reschedule" after explaining to him that we were very sick and how can he expect us to show up when we don't feel well. His next response was "I need a 24 hour notice" I'm sorry Kim but the human body doesn't work that way. I told Kim that I'm willing to still come in myself but Im very sick and was being courteous as I do not want to get him sick. That's when his tone changed and agreed to a reschedule. Thanks for offering the reschedule but no thanks. There was never a mention about a 24 hour notice over the phone, and do you really want potential customers who are sick coughing in your face? I guess customer customer service is not a priority, so I will take my business elsewhere.

I can't say enough how much our family loves Ms. Mairead! My son started classes over five years…read moreago and he is still so passionate about singing thanks to his extraordinary very talented teacher Mairead! She is a gem, Mairead connected with my son right away and helped to develop his skills while singing songs that he loves!

I've been coming here for over a year for vocal lessons. Maddie is fun and easy going. I enjoy…read moreparticipating in recitals with opportunities to sing with a live band, and we get to hear other student talents. I come here for fun and plan to continue coming.

My daughter had a bent rod and they understood she had concert coming up and fixed her sax in a few…read moreshort days at a decent price. Very friendly and efficient will return for all music/instrument needs.

We rented out a viola for elementary school music class. We paid a monthly rental fee…read more The viola we received was like new. We were so impressed with the service, the product and the pricing. Dropping off at the end of the school year was easy peasy and all the staff were chatting with us and so friendly. Highly recommend if you're unable to get your hands on an instrument at the school.

I discovered McCormick a year ago when I found a beginner's open jam session on Meetup. At that…read moretime I had been learning bass for about 5 years on my own through YouTube tutorials and tabs. It used to take me several weeks just to learn one whole song at tempo. Improvisation skills were at zero. Plus, I didn't know anyone else who played an instrument, so I wasn't making much progress. The two times I had previously attempted joining a random open jam, I was completely lost and frustrated. But then I attended that first McCormick jam session... What I love about the open jams is that it's run by an instructor, so they'll often suggest easier songs and run through the chords on a whiteboard before starting. The people that attend are welcoming and friendly for all skill levels, and it's nice to see the same faces come back each month. Beginner/intermediate players get a chance to play along to easier songs, but there's also a chance for more advanced players to improvise and solo. I wound up having so much fun that first time, that I signed up for private lessons the week after, and have been going to the monthly jam sessions ever since. If you take private lessons, you can also sign up to join a student band that practices once a week to perform at concerts 4x a year. For beginners/intermediate who think they're not good enough to join a band, or if none of your friends are musically inclined, this is PERFECT. No matter who much you practice by yourself and can play along to a recording at home, it doesn't beat playing live in a group. Private lessons + band practice + monthly jams have seriously leveled up my skills in the past year. Now, I can learn a song well enough to survive a jam session with only a couple run throughs beforehand if I've never heard it before. I can survive a 12 bar blues jam without any prep. Plus I've also connected with a couple people during the jam sessions, and am now learning 3-4 new songs each week! Also, shout out to Jules who's helped me learn songs much faster by simplifying basslines that I thought were too hard to play, and getting me to work more on listening and improvisation instead of relying 100% on tabs. He's an excellent and encouraging teacher, and I've picked up tons of tips and advice in the past year. Really happy I found McCormick! I've always loved playing an instrument, but it's 100x more fun if you get to play with other people.

Amazing teacher, amazing students , amazing learning environment to really grow and harness…read moremusical skills. I would give it 10,000 stars if I could.

I don't have enough words to say how much I appreciate the wonderful piano instructor Ms. Linda…read moreSparks of the Dexter Music School! I am an adult learner of piano and her patience and kindness and generosity of time really made, and continues to make, the process enjoyable and fun! I was so anxious and nervous to come back to the piano after years of not playing and she is just the perfect teacher. She has different methods: the traditional method and a more modern method if you want to start learning piano pieces faster. So she has different options for different types of learners. I treasure the fact that I was able to start piano lessons again under her guidance. I do not hesitate to recommend her to adult learners. Give it a try, adult learners of SoCal! Piano playing relaxes the mind and gives such peace as a wonderful outlet after a long work day.

We have been having Isaac helping our daughter for a few weeks now learn the guitar and he's great…read more VERY excited to see the growth she's already showing. What a fun time she's having learning a new instrument with a great teacher!!

Great music center! Friendly staff that is always willing to help you out. I was looking to…read morepurchase a cello fir my daughter but didn't want to spend thousands of dollars. The sales person (I forgot his name) took time to help me and find a cello that wasn't too expensive but also good quality. My daughter loves her cello! We will be coming here for all our music needs from here on out!

We had a poor experience from start to end unfortunately…read more I had called and left three voicemails over the span of two weeks, different days and different times. I never got a call back, and I decided to try once more where I finally got someone and booked a session. (Our other local music school was relocating farther from us, and my daughter really wanted lessons.) Our lessons were.. okay. They didn't always start promptly and they were usually in tiny, hot rooms big enough for one small folding chair (plus instrument and standing student with teacher). We tried it out for a couple months and it was not for us. When canceling, they assured me it would be okay, but of course they continued to charge us the following months. I called, and again no return messages. I called again, spoke to someone and they said James would call me back, but not a word since two weeks ago. I had to dispute the charges with my card, but save yourself the effort I went through and seek lessons elsewhere.

My son has been working with Lennie in Algebra 2/Trig and Spanish 2, and the progress has been…read moreamazing. At the start of the year he was really behind in both subjects, and now he is not only caught up but actually doing well and feeling confident. Lennie's patience has made all the difference. My son can be challenging at times with his ADHD, but Lennie knows how to keep him engaged and on track without ever making him feel pressured. He has also helped him with executive functioning skills like organizing assignments and staying on top of due dates, while still letting him explore the parts of the subjects that interest him most. That mix of structure and encouragement has helped my son build real momentum. I am so thankful for everything Lennie has done and would recommend him to anyone looking for a tutor who is both supportive and effective.

Our story with Lennie has been so incredible and fortunate. My 9th grade daughter is a mild…read moremoderate autistic and wants to join her high school marching band next year. She doesn't have any experience playing any instrument, but when my husband contacted Lennie he happily agreed to meet with us even during rainy days. Lennie also got the generous sponsorship of Mrs. Casanave who was looking forward to sponsoring a girl trumpet player! The positive energy and passion of Lennie got my youngest daughter interested in playing trumpet too! Now both of my daughters are looking forward to practice in their weekly lessons, eventually be part of Lennie's band camp, and the 4th of July parade! I am so grateful and blessed to have found Lennie!!!

We love this place my son started his music journey there when he was just 4 years old . He started…read moreon the kids rock bands playing the piano than went to privates and did his first performances with them than did some music video clips it was great to develop his love for music. Sophie and her mother help him a lot and Danny was always very helpful with the administrative part and scheduling. We just left there because he started doing trumpet at school and got really into it and these days he is 14 and is part of the band at school and the wind assembly. We are so grateful for this place they supported my son creativity and got him very enthusiastic about playing music. Is a great place to start your kids musical path. We will be looking to starting our 4 year old musical journey there soon.

This review predominantly pertains to the decidedly unreliable and/or mediocre loose management…read morepolicy of The Music Factory. There was far too much play it by ear, did-you-get-my-email, did-you-get-my-voicemail inconsistency. The instructors were good, but I did not get an impression the organization/mgmt. behind them was really that well oiled or structured. The school accepted my money for DJ/Production type lessons; I was under the assumption the lessons would continue under one instructor or another for some time or at least indefinitely in the sense that the lessons can be renewed monthly with the school, etc. A little over a month into lessons the 1st DJ/Instructor I was working with resigns, and this individual more or less alludes to the possibility of the school discontinuing the DJ offerings in its program. An unexpected statement or loose reference from someone providing the lessons, etc. The school staff reassures me lessons will continue under another instructor. Unfortunately, the other instructor could only work remotely. I agreed to work with the new instructor remotely. The new instructor later changes his mind about having time in his schedule to meet remotely. So the school informs me via email that it cannot offer me further lessons at this time etc. I cannot recommend The Music Factory. The services and management proved to be unreliable at best. Look elsewhere until the day this business drastically improves its practices.

I am writing to enthusiastically recommend the outstanding work performed by the Guitar Shoppe…read more When I brought my banjo in, I knew it had potential, but I had no idea how dramatically it could be transformed. The level of craftsmanship, attention to detail, and deep understanding of banjo setup and tone that your shop and Bill demonstrated was nothing short of remarkable.

Excellent job on my new Taylor 214 CE. Plays so easy without hurting my finger tips. They set my…read moreguitar up. The tweaked the Saddle and Nut brought the action down. Very pleased. Fair price.