My kids enjoyed about 10 years combined of engaging instructive inspiring music lessons with Marsha…read moreSims-my daughter for singing and son for piano. They loved working with Marsha. She has an enormous repertoire and knows how to pace the learning to keep kids motivated. My kids built confidence and developed discipline and understanding and appreciation of music to last their lifetime. Additionally, although Marsha is very popular, she makes scheduling and payment easy. She is reliable but flexible and understanding when emergencies arise, and she keeps her prices doable. We highly recommend enrolling your child in music with Marsha. She will be a talented and knowledgeable role model they will never forget in their lives!

Marsha is a wonderful voice teacher. She's been working with my daughter, who is in the chorus at…read moremiddle school and wanted to improve her singing. In the last few months, my daughter's voice has evolved into something beautiful and "come into its own." Even her chorus teacher is complimenting her and telling me how great she sounds. Marsha has given her the tools she needs to sing at her best potential, and to help build her confidence. The proof is the pudding--my daughter is singing a solo tonight--the first she's ever gotten. Thanks, Marsha!

located in a strip mall along el camino real...next to my gym with paik's noodles and kabul afghan…read morein the same complex...tuition is based on semesters of 17 lessons or 18 if no rescheduling...tuition comes out to roughly $60 for each 30-minute lesson and about $110 for an hour...lessons are one-on-one in private rooms...parents are allowed to enter and observe...would recommend observing to know what your child needs to practice on when home...child taking piano lessons and doing great...the instructor is very thorough and passionate about teaching...quality and level of teaching is outstanding...

My son has been a student here since they first opened their doors almost 10 years ago and I could…read morenot be more happier with the results of his musical journey. He signed up knowing nothing about music, specifically the guitar, and now he can read, understand music theory and compose his own music. He's even decided to minor in music at college. Over the course of the years at Green Octave, he's only had 2 instructors, Teacher Eric initially and Teacher Matt D. for the last 2.5 years. They both were phenomenal instructors and have nurtured his music interest, encouraged him to grow musically and helped with bettering his composition skills. While he never learned the piano, he is able to play chords on the piano--a great accomplishment. The past year has been a challenge with distance learning and Zoom lessons, but it all worked out and the school was even able to hold an Zoom Spring recital for the students. Great job Green Octave and to Director Benny and Exec. Director Nelson!!

I too am shocked at the 1 star review stated in this thread. I have been with scherzo. For seven…read moreyears...Aurelio is one of the primary reasons that our family has stayed loyal to this school! I have four children and they all take lessons from scherzo -- all different teachers as well. I think through the years we've take. Lessons from 7-8 of the teachers and every single o e has been top caliber. I k ow that Aurelio actually asks new teachers to do trial classes with students so he can see the type of teaching style they provide -- very thorough! All four of my children ah e different personalities as well -- my daughter is extremely focused while my two sons are a bit more distracted -- the teachers have handled all our personality types really well! As for the books that scherzo uses, I am 100% in favor of them (BTW Aurelio does NOT charge way above market rate for them!!). These books he uses have a wide array of styles: classical, jazz, blues, contemporary, etc. these books provide structure and a road to bettering skill level for kids. Now for my own personal experience -- I am a true believer that providing on-depth music education to children, will make them better juman beings. Scherzo has provided a home away from home to our family. Even while lock-down was happening, remote lessons kept a grounding for my kids. Going through music lessons allows the parents to also be Edit aged themselves and learn so much -- it provides bonding time with your child -- you should see the pride in my kids' eyes when they can go up to any piano any where and just start playing, it's fabulous! My two eldest have studied with Aurelio for from the beginning and my third kid has been taking from Miss June for the last couple of years. Both yea hers have been supportive, encouraging and so pleasant to be around -- plus both are super talented in their craft :-). Ok this is long enough but I'll leave you with this -- scherzo has my family's full vote on a wonderful experience from the get go -- you won't be disappointed!!

My kid who just turned 4-year-old a few months ago started his music discovery group lesson at…read moreScherzo Music studio. I had a little doubt at the beginning because it's very different from other group music class in the nearby that requires parent involvement and stay in the class. But my child really loves his teacher and songs, so I signed him up after the trial lesson. I think my son can tell (with his child instinct) this class will just have so much fun so he's not willing to go other places. It turns out my boy, who doesn't usually talk a lot, really blends in and participates in the music lesson playing rhythm, learning notes and singing songs, and talking and expressing himself a lot too!! He loves to go there every week. He really learns music theory in such 45-minute lesson. The class is not randomly singing songs or dancing around but is well-structured. I am also impressed with the materials prepared by Scherzo Music Studio which I can use to reinforce my child at home. It's VERY useful and can't be bought outside (coz the Studio made it themselves!!!). This class far far exeeds my expectation as I never expect my 4-year-old can learn AND remember quarter note is 1 beat, half note is 2 beat, and half note with a dot is 3 beat. He recognizes Treble and Bass Clef, and can read notes.... and is now playing Christmas songs (just practicing)... I've transitioned my child to a combo group + private lesson. He's ready for private piano lesson after just 8-class of music discovery group but I do not want to take away his fun from the group class because he can sing along and enjoy music with his little friends in the group. I am very thankful for teacher Abigail and teacher Aurelio making this class so much fun. My 4 -year-old now sits at the piano to practice on his own (and plays for his grandma) when I am outside at work. He can now play Piano Adventure B and even C before he turns to 4 and half. THANK YOU!! THE MUSIC DISCOVERY CLASS IS WAY TOO AWESOME!!!

My son Caden started piano with Mr. Nate at the age of 7 in first grade. He's now been with him a…read moreyear and a half. The way they start learning is great since they are in a small group of their peers and all working together on the same lessons every week. After one quarter they begin to learn basic songs which is really fun for them. Mr. Nate clearly enjoys the kids and makes it special and fun for them. He has parties for the holidays, recitals every quarter so they can practice in front of a larger group, and is super sweet and inclusive to any siblings that attend these things as well. My son enjoys Mr. Nate so much that when I allowed him to pick one weekly camp for the summer that was a bit more expensive/specialized than the others he did not hesitate to say he wanted to go to Music Camp with Mr. Nate. (And this is something since my son is a big sports fanatic and plays several of them) He had a total blast and can't wait to go again! I will be starting my second son with him next year. Overall a very positive and wonderful experience that I feel our whole family has benefited from having. On top of that Mr. Nate is great about being flexible if you need to miss a lesson once in awhile and make it up in some other way. I appreciate all that he has to offer both as a teacher and male role model for my son!

This year's holiday recital in the Hillsdale Mall was fabulous. Dozens of children showed off their…read morepiano playing talents. You could see the pride on their faces-- and on Mr. Nate's. My kids have been taking lessons from Nate for over a year now. They continue to enjoy it and to progress. It's a wonderful thing. I recommend Mr. Nate to anyone out there looking to expose their child to the joys of music.

My daughter has loved the singing lessons and progressed a lot in the last year. The lessons have…read morebeen engaging and convenient via the virtual platform during COVID. We have loved our teacher Ms Ashley.

We are Redwood City residents who have been part of the California Conservatory of Guitar since…read moreit's inception. It has grown from the main school in Santa Clara to Redwood City too! Not driving to Santa Clara for private lessons with our teacher on weekdays is awesome. Both our sons have been taking weekly lessons since a young age and love coming for them. They are in book 6 and 9 now and progressing well. The teachers are dedicated, active classical guitar professionals themselves and great role models in the musical journeys of their students. Kids have developed personal relationships with their teachers over the years. Santa Clara location hosts group lessons, ensembles or recitals on weekends for students of both locations. I do recommend these for the all-around musical development of the kids and it encourages socializing with peers. Overall, kudos and high recommendation for California Conservatory of Guitar program if your son or daughter is interested in classical guitar. Learning any musical instrument is not easy so picking good teachers for the journey is important along with parental support and commitment.

My daughter has been taking piano lessons with Nurit since January 25, 2018. She was six years old…read moreat that time. Wow! Time flies! Nurit has been patient, encouraging, meets her where she is as a learner and makes learning music fun. I don't know if my daughter will continue learning music or piano professionally as she gets older but I do know at this time she continues to want to learn piano because she likes her teacher. Nurit has a rapport with her and has built a lasting relationship with her so Nurit is able to push her to do well, to improve and to stick to her practice schedule even though she tells her parents, " I like class. I don't like practice. "

Nurit is a wonderfully supportive and patient teacher. Both my children have been taking lessons…read morewith her for a few years now. She teaches a solid foundation of theory and technique and can adapt to various levels of learning abilities. My children enjoy and look forward to their lessons with her.

Elly was my daughter's piano teacher for the last six years. She learned so much over the years…read moreincluding music theory, which prepared her for her music classes at school and the choir she later joined. I'm truly amazed at how much she knows about music now. Elly is also patient, dedicated, and engaging especially at the younger ages when they're just beginning. She also pushed when my daughter needed the challenge. We were so lucky to have found her.

I have taken lessons with Elly for a few months, and absolutely love her teaching style! I am 25…read moreand have a background in singing, but am not great with physical instruments. I'm learning way faster than I expected. Elly has provided me spot-on guidance, compassion, relevant examples, and helpful exercises. She is the epitome of what you would want in a music teacher. Please go to her if you have ever wanted to take piano!

Our 7 year old started piano instructions with Natalie about 3 months ago. I recently had a chance…read moreto see my child and her peers perform and it was pretty amazing. The 'before' and 'after' could not be more impressive. I was able to see the level at which her other, older students were playing, which reinforces why we think she is amazing at piano instruction.

Wonderful instruction. Natalie is very patient with children and we have seen tremendous progress.read more