Kathryn is an excellent and creative harp teacher I would highly recommend to a student of any age…read moreand level. From my very first lesson it was clear that she genuinely cares about her students' growth, confidence, and most of all enjoyment; not just their ability. She creates a welcoming and encouraging atmosphere that makes learning both pleasant and stress-free, whether you're a beginner or advanced. What I appreciate most about Kathryn is her ability to tailor lessons specifically for my ability and goals. She takes the time to understand my learning style and then creates lessons that are challenging and fun. She has a great way of explaining concepts into manageable steps and presents them in a way that feels more like a conversation than tedious theory or instructions. She is extremely talented and knowledgeable technically but approaches learning with a delightful and calming uniqueness. My progress feels steady and rewarding and she always celebrates my improvements, no matter how small. Kathryn is professional, knowledgeable, incredibly talented, and supportive. If you're looking for someone who can inspire your love of learning the harp and music while helping you build real skills, she is the teacher for you. You will not find a more talented and personable teacher who truly understands her students and works to develop and cultivate their ability and love for the harp and music.

Kathryn is a fantastic voice teacher and a wonderful person. She has excellent training and…read moreprovides an extremely comfortable and safe learning environment. I highly recommend her!

My son started piano kind of late (13yo) and we were concerned that he'd get bored or that the…read moreinstruction might be geared more for the little kids, but couldn't have been more wrong. Our son has made amazing progress, practices without any prompting, and looks forward to lessons. I truly don't think he'd have had the experience he has without Sally being involved. His present instructor, John, really challenges him, and holds him accountable for practice and progress, something I wish more coaches and educators did.

I usually don't write reviews, but I am so happy to Find Musikey. Sally is super friendly and…read morealways very helpful. she pays attention to what you are looking for and find you exactly what you are looking for. It's also so convenient to have teacher to come to your house with their reasonable prices. So happy and satisfied with them.

Found this gem in August 2021 when my 8-yo twins wanted to learn how to play violin and guitar. I…read moresit in classes with my kids during lessons and I'm super impressed on how patient the teachers are with beginners. At the end of 10 weeks lessons, my son is able to play Ode to Joy on guitar and my daughter plays 4 different pieces at the recital. I'm very happy with their progresses and will continue to sign them up for lessons. So very glad to find this place. The place is very clean and adhere to covid protocols. Staff and kids wear masks the whole time they're inside. Staff are friendly and approachable. They're responsive to email inquiries. Overall, I give Villa Musica a perfect score!

I'm not so thrilled with this place. My daughter has been taking a series of voice lessons here…read more The receptionists are rather ill-informed. The one working today was unable to provide any sort of driving direction to their facility. Unfortunately, today is the recital day. More than our guest is likely to also become lost. On at least two other occasions, the receptionist (a different one than today's) was unaware there was any sort of recital date coming up. Worse. When we heard rumor of an upcoming recital and we asked her directly as to the date and call time, she became annoyed to be bothered with the question. She simply didn't care. They post a warning sign prominently in their lobby to inform you that tuition is due by the 10th of each month or you will incur a hefty $25 late fee. Each time your tuition is one day or more late. When we first signed our daughter up for classes here they were unable to process Visa card payments; this has since been corrected. Unfortunately, I was the recipient of a tersely worded tuition demand call from one of their owners. She spoke with a tone to her voice, as if to say she suspected we were pulling some kind of fast one. There's no price break for taking multiple classes.

Shayla has been teaching my kids (10 yo twins) piano for the past 4 years, and we couldn't be…read morehappier! The kids love and respect her, and she keeps them motivated to put in the work necessary to learn music. Their progress has been remarkable thanks to Shayla, and now they are starting to learn violin and viola from her as well. The new studio is spacious and comfortable and conveniently located in North Park. And...there's OFF-STREET PARKING! Yes, you read that correctly. No need to drive around for 20 minutes looking for a spot. Also, the location provides a great excuse to walk to one of the nearby restaurants or pubs while the kids are taking lessons.

Shayla is AMAZING!!!! Her schedule is limited, but I still think that it's worth reaching out to…read moreher just in case she has space. I couldn't imagine anyone else teaching our children how to play the piano (she also teaches violin).

I have been in a youth group band led by Ian Harland for 2 years now and I have found him to be an…read moreawesome teacher. I like his teaching method. It enables him to work with different skill sets and different levels of students. His teaching method shows me he knows his music theory and is able to adjust to specific skill sets of different students. For example, when I joined, he was writing charts for the group. I am a classically trained musician and can't read cords. So, when I told him that, he solved the issue by rewriting the music for me. Now, I can read the music better and therefore play better. I appreciate his patience and transposing music for each instrument that I play even though they are in completely different keys. I am glad he is my teacher. -Aaron Pascal (age 14) I recommend Ian Harland as a music teacher because I like the way he has made me a better musician. I have learned from him for two years now and like the way he approaches learning music. I am glad he is my teacher. I have gotten better because of him and his teaching method. He sees where I struggle and shows me a way to improve while being calm and without being patronizing. I look forward to seeing him every week. Levi Michael Pascal Age 12

I met Ian 5 years ago when my son, Derek was 10. Our drum teacher left the studio that Derek was…read moreattending and Ian was his replacement. The two of them instantly aligned. We left the studio and continued to do privates for the next few years. Ian left to wander the world and we were going through teachers like hot cakes. Nobody could replace him. Thankfully Ian came back home to San Diego and lessons resumed!! Derek, our whole family actually, loves this man to pieces. He practices and wants to be ready and better. Ian plays shows all over San Diego, so it is truly wonderful for his students to be able to go watch their teacher. It is important to see where and what their practice can lead to! Ian can play any genre of music. He has a gift, not only with his musical talents but his communication skills with his students. Ian is a true teacher. We hope to have him in our lives forever. Derek: Ian is fun and he makes sense. He is very encouraging and he makes me want to practice more.

Kristina is literally THE BEST. If you're considering voice lessons with her, seriously go for it…read more-- you'll be astounded. I've been working with her for over a year and half now, and I started from *nothing*. With Kristina's help, my voice has gotten stronger, I've gained so much more confidence in my abilities, and I've learned so much about technique (but in a really simple, straightforward, do-able way). If you have even the slightest nervousness about voice lessons, Kristina is your teacher. She never makes you sing alone unless you want to! And between all of the fun exercises, it's a very gradual, very non-intimidating path towards singing solo *if you want to.* I know she has pro-level students as well, but Kristina is definitely beginner-friendly. Part of what drew me to Kristina was her vibe. She's, simply stated, The Coolest Person Ever. She's a little bit rock-and-roll, a little bit San Francisco, and a whole lot of joyful, hilarious, knowledgable, and accepting. Our lessons are very healing to me: we warm up with humming and chanting for a very somatic, embodied practice that does wonders for my nervous system. I could go on about Kristina forever, but the last thing I'll say for now is: Just listen to her music. Listen to her voice. Kristina's money is where her vocal chords are! She's a powerhouse singer with a skill level second to none. Her level of artistry is mind-bending in and of itself -- and learning from somebody like that is extraordinarily special. Thank you for everything, Kristina!

Taking vocal lessons from Kristina was extremely motivating. I love the way she starts each…read moresession's vocal warm up, and Kristina's experience and talents are far superior to any previous vocal coaches and teachers I've had. And I've worked with people on both coasts, in several states. She is a calm presence and one of the kindest people I've met.

I've been a client of Ms Nguyen for several years studying violin and piano. An extraordinary…read moreteachers like Quyen are hard to find these days, which is why I feel privileged to have the opportunity to work with her. Quyen possesses exemplary knowledge on both the physiological and cognitive approaches to studying music. She is quick to assess technical problems with music and offer unique solutions. I -strongly- recommend Quyen Nguyen for anyone who is ready to achieve their unlimited potentials - whether they are young beginners, advanced performers or adult hobbyists!

My daughter has been taking cello lessons from Quyen for several years…read more Quyen has been incredibly helpful to her about all aspects of music from her excellent pedagogy and taste in choosing repertoire for students to career advice about being a musician, the real-life business aspects of a musical career and knowledge about instruments, bows, and locations where you can find trusted sellers. It is no surprise that my daughter is principal cello in her high school orchestra, and an outstanding student in her music theory classes. Cultivating musicality in young students new to the technical part of performing music is a huge challenge, but Quyen does this very, very well. The quality of her student recitals throughout the past several years is a testament to her talent as a superb music teacher. Not only extremely professional, she is also very well-connected in the network of Southern California string performers, staying current with new trends in classical music and using this knowledge to teach her students not only the technical aspects of performance, but helping them also develop taste and find their musical style so they can perform with the musicality which distinguishes true performers from merely technical players. I would not hesitate to suggest her to friends looking for a teacher for their children (I have done so many times) at any level from beginners to advanced performers. I cannot recommend her highly enough to parents looking for the best string instrument education for their children within San Diego County.

Olga is an amazing art teacher who brings both structure and real artistic talent into her…read moreteaching. She is disciplined and sets clear expectations, which creates a focused learning environment where students truly grow. Both of my children, Ivan and Natalia, have made so much progress under her guidance. She doesn't just teach techniques--she helps kids build confidence, creativity, and attention to detail in their work. What stands out most is that she is a true artist herself, and that passion shows in every lesson. We are very grateful for her impact and the way she inspires her students to improve and express themselves

Update in response to the owner's reply: To San Diego Music…read moreAnd Art owner/contact Max: Your response actually reinforces the reason I left this review. Your instructor, Olga, publicly criticized my child in front of other parents and children. My child is neurodivergent. At times, he may have difficulty following directions, transitioning, or completing more complex instructions. That does not give any instructor the right to shame, embarrass, or publicly criticize a child. What is especially unacceptable is that your staff was already aware of my child's needs. Instead of speaking with me privately, giving me a warning, or trying to understand what support he might need, Olga chose to criticize him in front of others. When I brought this concern to you, I expected the owner to at least investigate what happened and listen to both sides. Instead, you immediately defended your instructor and treated my child as if he were simply the problem. You did not appear interested in understanding what actually happened or in finding a constructive solution. Instead, you joined in criticizing my child. Then, rather than addressing my concern about how your instructor handled the situation, you suspended my child's classes for an entire month. Children--especially neurodivergent children--deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. If a child is struggling to follow instructions, the appropriate response is to communicate privately with the parent and work toward a solution, not publicly embarrass the child and then blame him when the parent raises concerns. Parents should know how situations like this may be handled here before deciding whether this is the right environment for their child.