My daughter has been taking piano lessons from Mr.Paden for almost a year. Mr.Paden is a nice, kind…read moreand talented teacher. The owner Mr. Darrell is awesome. Prices are reasonable and a very warm place. I highly recommend this Academy of music.

When I walked into this place, I heard someone was singing maybe taking a vocal class? I also heard…read morediffer piano sounds and other instructions going on all at the same time. There was no sound proof in between the rooms at all. A few months ago, I stopped this place in person hoping to get a hold of someone to talk to, unfortunately didn't happen. I've called and emailed them, poor communication in general. They either responded a couple of weeks later or stopped responding. I had scheduled my son stopped by for a trial class yesterday. I waited there for him on site. I went to check on him a couple of times during the trial class, initially they were on the piano, but I don't for how long because when I checked on him again, there were four kids sitting on the floor playing UNO! The instructor had his headphones on playing piano and giving instructions. He seemed to be teaching another person virtually. Yes their tuition is cheap for group lessons, but it seems like it's a waste of time for the student. I looked for an alternative place.

Several years ago I decided to try taking piano lessons at this place. When I was a kid, i was a…read morepiano prodigy who lost all of his skills as I stopped playing for a long time. I took lessons at two locations, the former small corner place in Seafood city and a new location next to Allen Court in Milpitas. Although I only relented the basics and chords for a couple of months, I managed to regain piano skills my own way. By learning the songs I like and not the ones restricted by the book. Sure the price is a little much since it is for musical lessons. Regardless, the people here do take care of you as long as you practice on your end. I can say that because I can now play 6 songs from various games and learning more at this time.

I've been singing on and off for over 10 years. I've never learned from a professional coach and…read moremanaged to develop a decent voice over many trial and errors. I heard from one of my friends about "speech level singing" and have always been curious as to what it meant and what I could potentially be missing in my technique. The first thing you notice when you met Liezl is her charisma and passion. She is very upbeat and eager to genuinely help people find their voice. She heard my vocals and was instantly able to prescribe scales and practice drills that catered to my specific needs. In 3months time, Liezl and the Pnc family has helped me develop my lower range, free up tension in my higher range, and even find new layers to my vocal style. What I like most about Liezl beyond her technical skills is that she is an artist herself. She understands the struggle, fear and anxiety that comes with pursuing your dreams and encourages you to overcome yours.

My toddler attends the music play group at Beyrressa Music School, and she's absolutely thriving!…read moreShe's fallen in love with music and rhythm, and is off to a great start with her beginner music lessons. Recently, she had a performance in Mountain View, and I was blown away by how much she'd learned in such a short time! I highly recommend Mrs. Yaoyao - she's an incredibly patient and experienced teacher who genuinely cares about her students. This could be the foundation of her musical growth. Would definitely recommend Beyrressa Music School to others!

We've been at Berryessa Music School for a year now, and I have to give a huge shout-out to Mrs…read more Yaoyao! My 6-year-old, started off just wanting to "play" and definitely wasn't a fan of the word "practice." But Mrs. Yaoyao has this magic touch--she's shown him that a little hard work actually makes playing more fun. He's become so much more patient, and he's already rocked two recitals with the other kids! What's really cool is how she runs the group classes. She keeps them super engaging and fun for the kids, but they're actually learning the "real" stuff too, like solid technique and music theory, which I also refreshed my music knowledge every time. The school is also a total lifesaver for busy schedules. They have tons of afternoon and weekend slots, and if we ever can't make it, Mrs. Yaoyao is awesome enough to send over a recording so he doesn't miss a beat. They also have everything there--1-on-1 piano, drums, violin, you name it. If you're looking for a spot where your kid will actually want to learn in the North San Jose area, this is it!

For background, I have been playing violin for almost 12 years since I was 5 years old…read more Master violinist Arthur Mikhailov is one of the best violin teachers in the Bay Area, and for the 5 years I have participated in lessons with him, he has not only been a excellent teacher, but also a personal friend. Through his advanced teaching methodologies and never-ending patience, he has improved my violin technique by leaps and bounds. Arthur's focus on building violin fundamentals vastly improves sound, allowing you to become a better violin player almost overnight. Most importantly, he adapts his teaching style to how you learn, maximizing lesson throughput and skill progression. I would recommend Arthur Mikhailov to any serious musician who wishes to reach the pinnacle of violin playing.

Ms Larisa plays piano pieces so beautifully, she has magic power to make even very simple pieces…read moredifferent and very touching (not to say the hard ones)! When she teaches students, she pays attention to every detail, your finger position, dynamics, touch, soundness, elbow position, body motion, pedal, ... she balances between techniques/skills and piece learning. She also holds periodical recitals and technical tests to track students progress. My daughter has been with Ms Larisa for three years, she has made huge progress! Really grateful for having such a great teacher!

My two children (8YO and 5YO) receive piano lessons from Mrs. Pansy, and she is such a patient,…read moreknowledgeable, and kind teacher. Both my children have made tremendous progress and continue to enjoy the experience. The school has a recital twice a year, and it's so much fun seeing our children alongside other musicians (drummers, guitarist, violinist, etc.) sharing their talent. I highly recommend this school.

Great teachers in all disciplines! Both of our kids are taking piano and love their teacher very…read moremuch.

Reviewing as a total music novice family. We needed to rent a violin for my 5th grader for…read moreorchestra. We could not have been more helpful, patient and kind helping us set up a rental. Similarly, when we made the return at the end of the school year, the process was seamless! Highly recommend!

Just bought a ukelele from here to keep practicing as a beginner, they have good intro/beginner…read morepieces up to more expensive and studier pieces. The range I saw was from sale items at 49.99 up to 200+, they have a good, moderate amount of choices at each level, with different brands and accompanying acessories! My ukelele is a soprano, a great beginner ukelele I was practicing with, got it for $75 with tax and a carrying bag included in my purchase, if I remember correctly, tag price was $69.99 I did ask if there was something similar to a brand/type of ukelele I started my practice with but I was then getting sold onto the more expensive pieces that I didn't have experience with and didn't ask for so that was a miss for me. Wish I got more of a relevant recommendation but the workers were sweet, they let us browse by ourselves for a good amount of time before stepping in (which good for me because I needed time to think, compare, and browse). When we went, there were a handful of other customers inside the store, it's located in a small shopping center but the store is bigger inside than it appears on the outside. The parking situation was just okay, not bad, could use a tad bit more space, we went ~1p the parking lot was full minus 2-3 spots but I noticed cars came and went from the time we got there until we left so it seems like there's a couple spots free at any given time due to the traffic coming in and out for small errands. Lots of instruments and accessories to be found inside and the workers seem to be happy to help find what is needed! Pretty well organized inside to find what you need on your own though, I was able to find the ukeleles quickly.

Joe has been so incredible with my dauhter Ava who is now 10, but started at 9. She can get…read morefrustrated and he is super talented, varied (also teaching her piano- which she now loves), and is the epitome of a class act. I happen to be a music snob having grown up in NJ music scene and I am fullynredcommending Joe to ANYONE- child, adult, and anyone who wants to learn with a real menshe.

Joe really transformed my drumming. He helped significantly with improving my technique,…read moretranscribing abilities, as well as how to conduct myself professionally. I'm super grateful for all of the support Joe has given me, and how much I've learned in the 1+ year of studying with him

Best place for student band instruments. Been around forever…read more Great rental terms and quality instruments.

Always get kind and helpful advice here on my child's instrument, fair prices ! They have done very…read morequick work on his guitar and they are always very honest on what is not needed. I love this place and the guys are always thoughtful with their advice! If my daughter's piano teacher ever stops teaching I want to check here about classes they offer.

James has been teaching my 10 year son for a little over a year and it has been great! He teaches…read morewith a vast knowledge of instruments and music for the students. My son has progressed leaps and bounds since we've been coming to the classes. James will teach from basic notes to the theory behind different music. The laid back environment is pressure free and keeps everything fun, which is how it's supposed to be in my opinion.

Hi James, I want to tell you and all local guitar students…read morethat since I have been taking guitar lessons from you, my technique, repertoire and enjoyment has gone through the roof. I now know that my potential is far greater than I ever imagined and it is in a large part because of you. Thank you, See you next week. -Scott Bovenizer