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    4.8 (16 reviews)
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    Julie V.

    One of my son's told me he wanted to play bass at around the age of 11 years old. We told him if he could show us that he was serious by learning some basics online then we would get him lessons. He fulfilled his end of the deal and that is when I had the pleasure of meeting Rex. He is not only passionate about music but he is passionate about the children and music. He has been a mentor to my son over the years and the staff at Riff's have become a part of our family. My other 2 sons take piano, drums and vocal lessons. We have also been a part of rock band for years. The entire experience at Riff's has been nothing but top-notch. We will be attending for years to come!

    Carla P.

    My son has learning differences, but has always had an interest in music and wanted to learn to play the guitar. His dad and I have always been reluctant to enroll him into any type of structured instrument lessons because he has learning differences. It's a struggle for him to read, so we didnt know if it would be a possibility for him to learn to read music. We went into Riff's and we were both assured that our son would be in good hands with a patient instructor who understood our son's learning challenges. We are beyond thrilled with our experience and how great Cooper is treated by Simon! He has learned so much already and has such confidence even in other areas of his life after gaining so much new knowledge through his guitar lessons!

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    Quality music lessons by knowledgeable instructors that make kids feel comfortable. At a great price with tons of flexible schedule times.

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    Beautiful music studio with multiple rooms for lessons!! Well Qualified Awesome Teachers!! Happy to have found this place!!

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    Highly recommend! I have 2 teen boys taking guitar lessons here. We couldn't be happier with the staff.

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    We have now been taking lessons there for 4 yrs with Rex and couldnt have asked for a better teacher & friend.

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    Murrieta Academy of Music & Performing Arts - What a wonderful sold out show of Pirates of Penzance! We are so proud of every one of you!

    Murrieta Academy of Music & Performing Arts

    4.6(43 reviews)
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    "If you are looking for music lessons in the Menifee, Murrieta, or Temecula area, the Academy of…read moreMusic is the place to go! In a very short amount of time, Miss Jada worked wonders with my boys--they recently performed at an event and sang beautifully. Beyond the talent of the teachers, the environment is top-notch. Mr. Jack is amazing; he greets us personally every time we walk through the door and keeps everything super organized with great communication. From the admin team to the instructors, they made it possible for our family to thrive in music. Highly recommended!"

    My son has been taking drum lessons with Mr. Paul at Murrieta Academy of Music and I can honestly…read moresay it has been one of the best activities we've ever signed him up for. From the very first lesson, Paul created such a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere that my son felt comfortable right away. He's not just a talented drummer, but also a great teacher who knows how to break things down so kids can actually understand and enjoy learning. Paul mixes in songs that my son already likes along with the fundamentals, so practicing at home feels less like homework and more like something he actually wants to do. As a parent, it's been amazing to watch him sit down at the drum set with excitement instead of resistance. The progress we've seen has been incredible. His rhythm, timing, and coordination have improved so much, but what stands out to me the most is his confidence. My son used to hesitate when trying something new, but with Paul's encouragement, he's learned to just go for it and keep pushing himself. Paul has this great balance of being encouraging and patient while also holding his students accountable so they don't just mess around. It's exactly what kids need, someone who believes in them but also challenges them to do better each week. My son now practices on his own, shows off the new beats he learns, and even talks about wanting to play in a band someday, which is something he never would have imagined before starting lessons. The academy itself has been wonderful too. Everyone at the front desk is organized and helpful, scheduling is simple, and the whole place has a positive, family-friendly vibe. They also offer opportunities for students to perform, which I think is such a great way to give kids experience and confidence in front of an audience. Paul really prepares his students for these moments in a way that feels fun and not intimidating, so instead of being nervous, my son actually gets excited to play in front of people. Overall, I couldn't be happier with Mr. Paul and the experience we've had with the drum program. It's not just about learning music, it's about building confidence, discipline, and a genuine love for playing. My son is growing both as a musician and as a person because of these lessons. If you're considering drum lessons, I highly recommend Mr. Paul. He has made such a positive impact on my son, and we're so grateful to have found him through Murrieta Academy of Music.

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    Karine Lebaron Piano Studio - Newman Hall in LA

    Karine Lebaron Piano Studio

    4.9(24 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    As soon as my first daughter turned 4years old, she started becoming curious about playing the…read morepiano. My husband and I decided to find a teacher in the Temecula and Murrieta area. We stumbled upon Ms. Karine and Ms. Violet's piano studio. She started in the fall of 2019. Immediately, her growth for music was transparent. There was an improvement in her speech, analytics, critical thinking and confidence. Within 16 months, Ms. Karine and Ms. Violet decided that she is ready to complete her Preparatory A and Preparatory B exam for The Royal Conversatory of Music. The exams were one day apart and she scored a 93. The curriculum included sight reading, scales, chords, intervals, rhythm reading and performing 3 memorized piano pieces. Her teachers exhibited tremendous patience, love and passion for their work. At the moment, my daughter is learning Music Theory from Ms. Karine and technical piano playing from Ms. Violet. My second daughter started piano classes with Ms. Violet at 3 years old. I am amazed on how she teaches small children, which can be very challenging. Within 4 months, my second daughter learned how to identify notes, define beats in every measure and play in rhythm with both hands. Her body alignment and posture along with her hands and fingers are strongly emphasized during her lessons. She finds pleasure in practicing everyday without being forced to do so. She is always excited to see Ms. Violet for her next lesson. As a parent who used to take piano lessons as a kid, I can, truly, testify that Ms. Karine and Ms. Violet are different from the rest. They set high expectations for all teachers alike. They modify their methods and teaching style to the student's age, personality and learning abilities. Overall, We are very blessed for our girls to be under the guidance of Ms. Karine and Ms. Violet. We believe that we "hit the jackpot" knowing that their passion to educate and develop well-rounded pianists will have an everlasting and positive influence in our daughters' lives.

    I was looking for a piano teacher in the Murrieta area and saw that Lebaron's studio has good yelp…read morereviews, so I arranged a piano class for my 6 YO son. My son only had one class with Ms. Violet because she could not accommodate our preferred time and schedule - which I had a choice to do so, and we have other extracurricular activities other than piano. I found another piano teacher that could. Ms. Violet graciously wished us well on my son's music journey. Ms. Karine, on the other hand, is a bitter person. She hounded me and left threatening voicemails for nonpayment of the one session/ class ($53 only!!!), which, by the way, I paid later. I initially asked Ms. Violet via text if she wanted me to drop off the one-class payment, but I didn't get a response. They both needed to coordinate the mode of payment, which was a misunderstanding. Ms. Violet prefers cash, while the other wants me to pay through Zelle (sounds fishy...) I was shocked and in total disbelief at how unprofessional and demeaning are the messages and VM of Ms. Karine's. She is a different person from the older reviews I read and from my experience with her. I suggest you do a one-trial session first with the studio to see if your child matches the teacher's teaching style. Piano class isn't cheap, and you should get what you pay for. There are plenty of music teachers in the area that are leveraging technology in teaching music, e.g., reading notes and scales, ear training, and music composition. Why do I know? My 9-year-old son have been a CA state honor awardee in piano since he was 6 YO. Technology has made him independent in learning piano skills and theory. Lebaron studio's teaching method is old-fashioned and still uses notebooks and manual writing for note identification and homework. I'm not against the old style of teaching if that works for you; however, in this day and age, I prefer my kids to be to use technology to be more self-reliant. As for the son's comment, he mentioned he sometimes couldn't understand what the teacher was saying.

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