Amy taught my daughter and, now that she's left for college, Amy is teaching me! (By zoom, per my…read morepreference -- Amy will see you in person but this is so easy.) Amy is great with never-ever beginners of any age but also with adult returnees like me. There is so much I've forgotten since my childhood lessons, and so much I never learned in the first place. Amy has such breadth and depth as a musician combined with terrific flexibility as a teacher. Whatever kind of music interests you she can help you develop - classic-classical, jazz/blues, pop, improv/composition, you name it. Meanwhile Amy will help you build your musicality and, importantly, also a sturdy foundation -- Amy's music theory chops are as strong as her playing (she gigs professionally) and pedagogical skills. I now have a repertoire I really enjoy and am proud of, while I continue to advance my skills and understanding of music. I recommend Amy without reservation, for all ages and skill levels!

Amy is an accomplished music instructor and built a good foundation for my child with the piano. We…read morestarted lessons with Amy over two years ago when our child was in second grade. She always loved her lessons with Amy and came home with new skills and songs to practice.

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Took a preview class and will not be registering full time. The preview class was apparently one in…read morea series, and the teacher kept commenting on how many non-"regulars" were in the class. Fair enough. But she did not make any accommodations for first timers and made very passive-aggressive comments about talking to children during class (a fair requirement but one that could have been stated ahead of time). The overall concept seems viable, but execution was lackluster. The instructor rigidly walked through the activities, taking very little time to accommodate for small babies that wanted to put instruments back in a box or hold onto them. She also barely interacted with any of the children, again, prioritizing the completion of the set rather than producing an enjoyable time for the stars of the show, the kids. I think the classes are more probably meant more for the adults than the kids

Nanci is absolutely wonderful! I've done Music Together over the years with both of my kids kids,…read morebut recently discovered Nanci's program through a friend. I find it to be so much better in terms of instruction and music selection. Nanci is great with the kids and just such a cool lady. My son's favorite part is the stamp and animal cracker she gives the kids at the end of class. I can't recommend this class and Nanci enough.

My daughter is 5 and we are still singing songs from Nanci's music class. She took classes for…read moreabout a year starting when she was 6 months old. I went to several try-it-free music classes and Nanci's class was the best fit for us. There are bells, scarves, dancing, cds to bring home, puppets, and new friends to be made. While instructive and fun for my daughter, it was also really pleasant for me. Nanci has a beautiful voice and you get to sing and dance with your baby. And it is hard to believe, but you get a little voice lesson, too! I wouldn't expect that my singing voice would improve from a toddler music class, but it DID. We never wanted class to end. If you are looking for a music class that your child will love and YOU will too, call Nanci.

I have studied viola da gamba with Amy Brodo for more than a year. I am an intermediate player with…read moresome learning challenges (learning disabilities). I have studied with a handful of teachers as an adult returning to music after several decades of not playing -- and I must say that Amy is the best teacher by far. I have had difficulties in the past persuading my instructors that no, I really couldn't reproduce the gesture or technique being demonstrated to me, my brain and hands just didn't work that way. Amy has been delightfully open to problem-solving along with me so that together as pupil and teacher we figure out how to work *with* my learning challenges, rather than against them, or around them. She is a gifted teacher: she inspires me, makes me want to play, commiserates with tricky fingering and bowing, slows down when I need time to write something down or record her on my phone. She is funny, and gracious and encouraging. AND she plays divinely. She is truly a teacher for adults as well as for kids. You will thrive if you are ready to throw yourself into the total experience of making music. She plays with a gorgeous resonant velvety tone. You will sit back in awe in how she draws exquisitely rich tones from her instrument. AND she will do her best to show you how to do this too!

I've been taking piano lessons with Carrie for about 6 months and it has been amazing. She's fun…read moreand interesting. Huge knowledge of music and teaches me a great variety of composers and styles. She's always trying to get me to improve on my technique and is very patient with my learning. I highly recommend her!

I'd been looking for a voice teacher for a long time and Carrie was exactly the kind of teacher I…read morewas looking for. I took lessons with her for about 10 months and she helped me identify bad habits that I'd formed prior to studying with her. She greatly helped me to only to develop my vocal technique, but also incorporating more acting and expression to my performance. I really admired how well she was able to identify my mistakes and find solutions. She's extremely knowledgeable and performs beautifully, which inspires me to learn and sing more and more. I really enjoyed the repertoire we worked on together. There such a wonderful atmosphere whenever I had my lessons and she's really fun, patient, and easy to talk to. I'm really glad I had to opportunity to work with her.

Teacher Vida is amazingly passionate about music and incorporating it into our children's lives…read more You can really tell she actually cares about your child's growth. We have been attending her sessions since our daughter was 1.5 years old and every quarter, there's new music, vocabulary, cultures, and instruments introduced. Even during the shelter in place order, the virtual sessions have been engaging and allow opportunities for our kids to participate and build confidence in public speaking. The class does require parent engagement (kids learn best this way). Even if your mandarin is so-so, no worries, you will be learning and reinforcing it with your kid.

^sharing a couple photos from class today. Teacher Vita always comes up with new and creative ways…read moreto teach kids mandarin music.

Warning: Long one, coming in hot!…read more For the longest time, after my vocal nodule injury, (a rough, blister/callus that forms after over-use/incorrect voice technique), I thought that music was an arena that I no longer could visit. But one evening, a decade later, as I had done many nights before, searched Craigslist for vocal coaches that had experience with my injury. The copy in her ad was cool. Our email exchange was revealing. So... I took the plunge. What I thought I was getting: a voice teacher on my journey back to music. What I got instead: a guru, life coach, music shaman and career planner. Like a bountiful apple tree, she's brimming with knowledge on all aspects of musicianship and what it means to be a professional. It's just sitting in her Oakland studio, (or online right now, as we're living in the time of Corona.) All of this while maintaining a casual and down to earth persona. Having been together for two months now, my musical aptitude and powers are bubbling up from their dormant sleep into my fingers and throat.If you're willing to work hard, embrace humility and listen, I can assure you that whatever gift is buried inside of you will burst from your soul into whatever reality that is. Lindy has been an invaluable part of my life. At the risk of coming across as a shill, my only regret was not meeting her 10 years sooner. My life would've been markedly different. If you have music in your heart without the knowledge to pull it out, contact Lindy today and live your life with one less regret.

Saying that Lindy is great at everything related to music, though slightly hyperbolic, is totally…read moretrue from my perspective. I can only remember maybe just a few small things over the years where maybe she wasn't totally familiar with something I asked her about, but after a week she'd be knowledgable, and after a month she was an expert. The dedication that she brings to growing and polishing her own abilities get equally applied to her students and clients. She will help you achieve your goals. Facts. She's thoughtful, creative, flexible, well-connected, and perhaps most importantly, honest. Ambition and dreams aren't enough when you are talking about developing a skill, you also need a plan. Lindy can not only teach you the fundamentals about what you're trying to learn, but she'll also teach you how to put them all together. She will help you get where you want to go and be who you want to be. That's the story for me anyways and I've seen the same happen for her other students and clients. I am super grateful for her contributions to my career.

I have never taken a singing class before coming to the School of the Getdown. My only experience…read morewith singing had been in elementary school as a class, and singing in my car while commuting to and from work! I felt quite comfortable right from the start. Faye Carol will put you at ease and make you feel like an old friend. But she will also challenge you and help you discover your own abilities. She stresses that you do NOT need to try to be like any other singer. You just need to be you! You are not in competition with the other students. The other students are actually supportive. I was in class with other students that had been coming for months or years. It is like family! Always there with Faye is Joe Warner, a very accomplished and talented pianist. Whatever song you chose to bring for your solo, Joe will be able to master it very quickly. He will work with you and help you present your song as you wish or envision it, both to the other students and to family and friends who may come to witness the final recital. I felt the class was fun and challenging. I would certainly recommend it to my friends, and to those of you reading these reviews.

I just finished my first 4 week School of the Get Down with Faye Carol and it felt life changing!…read moreAt the beginning of class, I was barely able to stand in front of the group and sing but by the end, I felt more relaxed and confident than I ever could have imagined. Faye created an atmosphere right from the start that was more welcoming and supportive than I have ever experienced. She focuses on the joy that making music brings, not all the things we were doing wrong. She just made everything we did so much fun! Consequently, I watched every person in the group grow as a singer and performer in ways I would not have imagined could happen in such a short time. I can't recommend Faye's workshop more highly for singers from beginners to professionals!