My 14-year-old asked for guitar lessons 2 1/2 years ago. I wasn't sure where to take him. My…read moreoldest daughter had gone to Lindsey for voice lessons and had a very positive experience, so she recommend that I contact Jesse to see if he had any guitar openings for my son. Luckily, there was a spot. From the beginning, Jesse has been a supportive, skilled, and experienced teacher. Jesse provides a balance between book instruction and popular music choices. It is evident that he truly enjoys what he does. To be honest, I did not expect my son would still be interested in playing guitar 2 1/2 years later. I thought it would be the typical situation where a child asks to play, then gets bored and quits. On the contrary - my son looks forward to his weekly lessons and has never wanted to quit. I know the big reason he has continued is because of the rapport he has with Jesse, as well as the enjoyment he gets when learning and playing new songs. I've enjoyed watching and hearing the progress! I am also very thankful that Jesse was able to successfully provide lessons via Zoom ever since our county went into "shelter in place" mode.!

I've been taking lessons at Music Heaven with Jesse for a couple years. He's a great teacher with…read morea very approachable methodology that makes learning the guitar fun. You'll be playing songs in no time!

I have both of my boys learning piano and guitar at SJG for past few years and I have a good…read moreexperience with all the teachers they have

Our kids have been taking private lessons at SJG for over 7 years. Our older son started acoustic…read moreguitar with Melody when he was 7 and then a few years later added electric guitar with Chris. Both Melody and Chris have been fantastic instructors. In addition, he has participated in various guitar ensembles and is currently in Rock Workshop which gives him an opportunity to jam with other kids and perform on stage in front of the public. Our younger son takes piano lessons from Ms Josephine and is progressing nicely, she is a great teacher and encourages him to test his skills in a low pressure environment. The school offers recital opportunities and performances and it's always amazing to see how talented the students are. We highly recommend SJG!

John is a marvelous teacher. Patient, kind, knowledgeable and a terrific musician. If you want to…read moreplay a song, John can listen to the music, write it down, and create an arrangement suited to your playing level--on the spot!

I took classical guitar lessons from John over a decade ago. Highly recommended, very nice guy,and…read morehis playing inspired me

Willow Glen Music School has been great! They are very responsive and accommodating in doing trial…read moresessions and helping you find a good fit for your child. My child enjoyed his sessions with Ms. Meiru and Ms. Viti. We weren't able to stay for long because of a move, but the school has been great, and I would recommend this school as a great start or continuation for your child's piano journey!

I have been taking voice lessons with Miss Cathy for over a year and would recommend her and the…read moreWillow Glen Music school to anyone looking for some type of music lesson. I have learned so much from Cathy and am a much better singer now than when I started. She is very knowledgeable along with being very fun to work with making my lessons both valuable and enjoyable

Great for voice lessons!…read more Brad the owner/maneger/piano teachers was very friendly and made the registration process go very swiftly and professionally. He paired me up with a very talented and experienced vocal teacher named Louise. I have only had 2 lessons so far, but I can tell this place is the real deal at a good price!

I was disappointed that there was a high turnover with my daughter's guitar teachers. In a short…read morespan of time, she had 3 different teachers. Even after I thought we settled on a 4th teacher, he was out often enough that there was a 5th teacher as a frequent sub. I'll find a better alternative for more consistent instruction.

I have a 4 year old and 6 year old currently with Eric, who we pursued after my older daughter…read moredesperately wanted to be ahead of a friend of hers who was slightly ahead of her after a year at big-box studio. Most studios do the same Faber set of books, page by page, and most of the studios we went to had piano teachers who were mid to good, but overly rely on this structure to get the kids to a certain point. It is a drudge and I felt like if my daughter's friend was ahead there was literally no way we would ever get ahead which deeply demotivated my daughter. Eric is a passionate, energetic and driven teacher and I think there is some self selection that happens with those that go with him. He is what I would call highly attuned: he sees potential in my children that even I am unaware of. But if there is one thing I believe as a parent, if you see a spark, throw gasoline on it. When it comes to piano (and I'm assuming violin / voice, we haven't gotten there yet ;)), Eric is a tankful of kerosene. He is engaging, knowledgeable and a true role model for my children. One thing my husband and I both love in his teaching is on his website of what he teaches, I've attached here. In a period rife with AI anxiety, we are confident of the positive effects of his teaching that have made my daughter more industrious, better at chores, better at practicing and discipline, and being a better citizen and human. I will also comment on a moment where Eric was pretty stern with my daughter that she had to practice more. I personally never achieved anything in music so I thought 5-10 min a couple times a week was fine but she plateaued. After this lesson, she cried about the feedback for days and I asked her what her goal was. For her, it took remembering her competitive side and then leaning into getting better. I also told Eric about what was happening and he was sensitive to her mental state and worked with her to regain psychological safety. In truth, piano is a hard skill! Young children will be uncomfortable if they want to achieve greatness (my 4 year old has no such interest and therefore her lessons and her approach is much more chill. Given her personality, also am pleased that Eric has inspired her to sit and try vs. other studios where she would just cry and tantrum). I also think most piano teachers we had my daughter work with took a very passive approach about her plateauing and I'm thankful he pushed her in this way. His talents don't come free and I will say Eric is a single person managing like 70 students or something crazy like that. So there have been some logistical difficulties when people get sick or scheduling changes. I've learned to lower my expectations there -- because truly, to give my daughter a chance to achieve true excellence with someone so warm and engaging is worth it. I don't know of anyone who can compete with Eric in terms of pushing progress in a way that is effective and instills both a love of music and strong work ethic; the inconveniences of working with this single individual is worth absolutely worth it.

I have studied piano with Eric for two years now, and I wholeheartedly recommend him to students no…read morematter the age or level. He not only has exceptional musical ability and knowledge but is also genuinely kind, caring, and motivating toward his students. Under his teaching, I have succeeded at international competitions, gotten the opportunity to perform at Carnegie Hall, and been accepted into well-regarded summer programs such as the Peabody Institute at John Hopkins University. He is deeply invested in the success of his students both as musicians and as individuals. I appreciate that he challenges students to grow technically and artistically while building a positive and supportive learning environment. He is incredibly thoughtful in his teaching and adapts according to the personality and needs of each student. With his guidance, my love for music and my abilities as a pianist have truly grown so much. I consider myself and other students very fortunate to learn from him.

My son has been taking classes with Michael for quite some time now and I can confidently say that…read moreMichael Eldridge is one of the finest instructors I have ever seen. He is extremely knowledgeable, kind and knows how to get the best out of his students. My son has made consistent progress under his expert tutelage and Michael deserves a lot of credit for this. If your child is really interested in learning piano, I very highly recommend Michael.

My daughter has been taking piano lessons with Michael Eldridge for several years now, and we are…read moreextremely happy to have him as a music teacher. My daughter is looking forward to her lessons and makes steady progress. Michael is very knowledgeable and - equally important! - knows how to share his expertise with his students. With his gentle and caring demeanor he is able to create a perfect learning environment. He aims for high quality but never makes a student feel bad about herself. Instead, he gently encourages our daughter not to quickly skip over the passages she finds difficult, but to especially focus on those measures during practice. Since starting lessons with Michael, my daughter added two more instruments -- clearly a sign that Michael is not only able to teach piano but also to instill a love of music.

Chris, our son, started clarinet lessons from Mr. Zuehlke seven years ago. Mr. Zuehlke propelled…read moreour son to be the first chair in junior high and high school band. He has also achieved California All-State Band and Command Performances at the CMEA Solo Ensemble Festival. Mr. Zuehlke is a masterful teacher who can sensitively instruct his students. He is able to motivate his students with a deep lifelong passion for music. Mr. Zuehlke also cares for his students. He has been at every single rehearsal and concert that our son has participated in, carefully watching and giving support. We think he is a great teacher and we highly recommend him.

I have been taking clarinet lessons from Doug for several years. Although I played in both high…read moreschool and college, I hadn't picked up the clarinet in over 40 years, and, I decided after retirement, I would try to pick it up again. I interviewed many teachers, but selected Doug based on a recommendation from a high school music teacher that I knew. He had actually taken lessons from Doug! I can't begin to tell you how much I have learned, both in playing the instrument, but also in music theory. What is really amazing is to listen to his other (younger) students at recitals, how well they play, and see how much they enjoy it. Doug is patient, challenging when necessary, and he makes the lessons fun. I look forward to my weekly lessons. I highly recommend Doug!