Instructor Jan has a great studio. Not cramped and hot like the one I previous was at for a very…read moreshort time on Jamacha Road up stairs. The studio is bright with acoustic controlled panels. Jan is a great instructor, encouraging and patient, with great educational background. I am learning my scales, a little music theory and songs. If you want quality music lessons at a reasonable price, this is the place. Jan teaches stringed instruments, I am learning the Bass. Parking is available and the studio is on the ground level.

Jan intuitively built lessons to fit my learning style. Jan is a positive and supportive teacher…read more Definitely recommend him.

From the very first lesson, I knew Zach was going to be such a great fit for my 8 year old son. His…read morelaid-back, encouraging style immediately made my son feel comfortable. Instead of using a strict or overly rigid approach, Zach takes the time to connect music to what genuinely interests him by encouraging him to learn songs he actually likes. The enthusiasm comes naturally from within, and for my son, that approach works beautifully. I also really appreciate that Zach is self-taught and brings such a wide range of musical talents and creativity into his lessons. After piano, my son often gets some drum time too, which he absolutely loves. I continue to be amazed by how quickly he progresses each week. What I value most is that Zach makes music feel joyful, expressive, and personal instead of something forced or stressful. It feels like the kind of musical path I hope for my son: learning for the pure enjoyment and love of music. We are so grateful to have found him.

Zach is not only an amazing teacher & musician, but he truly understands and has the empathy and…read morepatience to teach kids. My 7yr old has been taking drum lessons from Zach for about a year and loves it. truly a kind human and so knowledgeable of so many genres of music. he is genuinely interested in what type of music his students like and what sort of things they are into. incredibly supportive - my son feels great not just about music but himself when he leaves each lesson. thank you, Zach!

I've been taking lessons for about 6 months and my skills and confidence have definitely improved!…read moreThe lessons are well structured and focused on technique and stage skills. Time well spent.

I took electric guitar lessons from Erik for about 2 months. He was super patient, and happy to…read morechat music of all sorts. He met me where I was and really opened up the guitar for me over that short time. I had to stop lessons so soon due to some personal constraints but won't hesitate to start again with him when I'm able to. He runs the lessons out of his home, which makes it a friendly atmosphere. Especially with his 2 sweet cats! Erik is also a teacher that doesn't make you feel bad if you weren't able to practice everything or perfect it all from the last lesson, as an adult taking lessons who works and has a life and is doing it for enjoyment. Thanks for everything Erik!

I've been taking lessons from Julien for a few months so far and he's been amazing. I could not ask…read morefor a better first drum teacher and he's so quick with helping me figure out where I'm struggling/what areas need improvement. Extremely talented, versatile musician, and just great person to hang with overall!

I would give Julien 10 stars if I could! I have nothing but the highest praise for him. First off,…read morehis demeanor and personality are an absolute joy to be around. He's very kind, grounded and exceptionally talented. Despite his insane level of skill, there's no ego at play here. He creates a safe and fully supportive space to learn drums. I've rarely felt at such ease when learning something as challenging as percussion can be. If you have the opportunity to take lessons from Julien, DO IT!! I thank my lucky stars we crossed paths, and that I have the great fortune to learn from a true master.

Mike is awesome! I've been wanting to learn how to play guitar for some time now and was thrilled…read moreto find this gem of a human in the neighborhood. Mike takes the time to learn about your personal goals and intentions and meets you where you are at. He is very present and patient, and is so knowledgeable about music, it's impossible to not soak up some music theory and riffology through pure osmosis. I highly recommend taking lessons with Mike, wherever you are on your guitar journey! Also, he can play pretty much any song you name, it's just fun to be in his studio to see him in action. Thank you, Mike!!!

Mike really should be charging a lot more for the value he provides. He was recommended to me by…read moreLaura Christine (Gene Hoglan's wife) who reassured Mike he was excellent and had a similar teaching style that she employed. Mike provided a ton of structure and direction that I feel most guitar teachers in my past have lacked. I showed him the music I was trying to record and he came up with drills that helped me play and learn my band's original songs much more quickly. His biggest strength is that he comes at guitar with a sense of intentionality and direction. He knows a large variety of music and knows how show you the path to achieve relaxed proficiency at whatever you want to learn. I haven't met a ton of guitar teachers with this amount of skill, and ability to verbalize their strategies.

I came to Danny with no piano skills, and after having had a pretty unsatisfying experience with…read moreanother piano teacher in San Diego. I told Danny that I wanted to play jazz, which is a pretty complex genre and typically takes some knowledge of music theory and whatever instrument you're learning jazz on. But Danny didn't flinch and got me rolling super quickly. After only 9 months on the piano I've got 4 or 5 jazz tunes under my belt, a clear path forward, and a lot more confidence than I came with. In addition to being an excellent teacher, Danny is kind, patient, and humble -- qualities that are hard to find in musicians who play like he does. He's also got a ridiculous ear and can transcribe a tune or solo for you in minutes. I would recommend Danny for anyone looking to learn the piano, in any genre, and at any stage of development.

Danny is a killer musician and educator across the board…read more I'm a local professional drummer who's had the greatest pleasure working with him. So much fun to perform, record and hang with this beast! I've learned a lot about numerous styles of music and made many connections though Danny. Highly recommended and respected in the SD music scene!

My son has been going to Mr. Burd for about 4 or 5 months now and I must say I have been very…read moreimpressed! My son went in with pretty much zero musical knowledge, could barely keep a beat and never had attempted to read a note or even really play any instrument. Hes progressed to a level where I know in a few months more time he should be able to sight read music easily. The lessons are filled with the level of instruction needed and no minutes are wasted. Be sure to leave time everyday to practice at home, because the more you can progress yourself, the more Mr Burd will be able to teach you, I wish my son could give more time to practice, but even at his level of less than an hour per day, you will see improvement over time. One of the best parts about using Mr Burd as an initial piano instructor is his absolute focus on proper technique and hammering in the importance time after time, some young minds need to be told a few times, and he really makes sure you are 100% competent before moving on to the next important thing. So happy we found a local piano teacher with patience and knowledge!

My 12-year old daughter has been taking lessons with Paul for about a year and is progressing…read morerapidly as a pianist. When we started, she was a gifted "play by ear" student, but he has taught her to read music and to understand theory, which is really helping her advance. Paul has deftly balanced patience with encouragement - challenging her grow, but taking the time to acknowledge frustrations. She loves him! And as a working mom of 3 elementary-aged kids, I have really appreciated his willingness to be flexible with our schedule.

My 9 yr old son been seening Victor for the past month every week. He is very flexible with your…read moreschedule and communicates if there are any changes in schedule and has good service. My son enjoys learning drums here and it is reasonably priced. Definitely would recommend if you are looking to learn drums Victor is solid teacher.

I started drum lessons with Victor as an older beginner. I couldn't have asked for a better…read moreteacher. He's patient, knowledgeable, and great at explaining techniques in a way that's easy to follow. Victor tailors each lesson to my pace, making every session challenging but fun. l've learned alot without feeling rushed or overwhelmed. Victor teaches a huge age range of students, from youngsters to oldsters. If you're thinking about learning drums, or already play, I highly recommend Victor - he is a great musician and a super instructor!