Eric's talent combined with his warm, easygoing demeanor makes him a joy to have at any occasion…read more He played for a birthday gathering we hosted in our backyard. He's professional and knows how to read an audience, changing up the music for different times of the evening. I would gladly book him again.

Eric was an excellent addition to our wedding ceremony & reception! A very classy and stylistic…read moreone! From booking with Eric, he was professional, prompt with his responses, and reasonably priced. We had very clear communication, and customized requests based on his song selections. The day of was beautiful, we and all of our guests loved the Spanish guitar. Only thing I wish is that we had him play LONGER! Highly recommend him for your event!

They played at my wedding. They were on time, professional, and played perfectly. They were able…read moreto create the surreal intimate feeling with live classical music we were going for. I highly recommend.

The Rose Quartet played at my wedding. I requested a Led Zeppelin song for walking down the aisle,…read morewhich I thought would be very difficult to find. Astrid, one of the musicians who does the coordination, got back to me promptly and told me it was very doable. Hearing Going to California played so gracefully nearly brought me to tears as I walked down the aisle - I'm not one for crying, even at my own wedding, so that's saying something. They also played for my cocktail hour. Their repertoire is varied and the result is both elegant and lot of fun for guests to listen to. Additionally, they arrived early and took care of set up quickly and easily. They were all presentable, professional, and friendly to both me and my guests. Several of my guess commented on how they really completed the experience. I'm very grateful to have had them at my wedding and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a quartet.

Ginny is incredibly effective voice teacher. She has a deep understanding of what it takes to sing…read morewell and to perform. She provides her students with actionable feedback, exercises to do at home between the lessons and invaluable insights of how to up level their natural abilities through hard work and practice. I can't recommend her highly enough!

I'm so grateful to have worked with Ginny. I went to her feeling unsure of my voice. She helped…read moreme develop my confidence, range, projection, and a clear sense of the vibrations of sound moving through my body. I'm now singing in 2 choirs! As a bonus, she also helped me with guitar. She's an incredibly talented musician and cares about her students. Thank you so much Ginny!

We hired the Laurel Thompson Trio, with Kelly Productions, for music before and during our wedding…read moreceremony and absolutely loved them. I love instrumental covers of popular songs and they delivered just that, with excellent skill and liveliness. They were also nice enough to learn two new songs for us, and Kayla was extremely responsive and easy to work with. Thank you!

I worked with Kayla to hire the Monterey String Trio at my August 2024 wedding at the Perry House…read morefor the ceremony music. Kayla was an absolute professional - she was kind, knowledgeable, responsive, and mindful of our budget. The musicians were so nice and were amazing at our wedding. Everyone commented on how beautiful the live music was during the ceremony. It was a perfect touch for our wedding and I would work with Kayla and Kelly Productions again!

Ken has played at our association annual dinner for over ten years!…read more We have dubbed him our official musician because he's perfect for our event and very reliable. His mix is always recognizable and appreciated by our diners. This year we had a bit of a hippy summer of love theme and Ken was well prepared with songs from that era. His repertoire and arrangements are wonderful!

Wow! Ken is fantastic. We had Ken play at our rehearsal dinner at The Chaminade and the entire…read morenight was so magical with his music on the sunset patio. Ken was so easy to work with and when beyond our expectations. All of our guests commented on how great the music was. I can't say enough about Ken. He really loves to entertain. Thanks so very much for making our night so special.

Well, where do I begin, i've been coming to the starving musician for years and I've NEVER been…read moresteered in the wrong direction. I mostly play drums, but recently got back into playing guitar, so I knew exactly where to go when to buy a cable to plug into to my practice amp. These guys are truly the BEST, no ego, so welcoming and very knowledgeable. But I also recommend knowing or have a clear idea what you want it's just easier to communicate your needs and NOT seem like officer Doofy from the Scary Movie franchise (haha) Always helpful, had what I needed, offered other alternatives and suggestions, but in the end sold me what I was hoping for when I went in, both price-wise and product wise. The instruments and chock full of gear, plus the players that come in here don't affect the way they treat people. They will let you test before buying (which majority of music stores don't do) I'll keep supporting these guys, thank you for the hospitality!

Always have exactly what I need and their gear rental comes in so clutch!!! We rented a bass head…read morefrom them 15 minutes before closing and it saved the show . Great deal as well for a 3 day rental!

My Mom wanted a mariachi band to play at her funeral, both in the church and in the dining hall…read more I had no clue where to look for a band. Everyone I knew didn't know, except way outside of the Bay Area. On-line, Mariachi Tapatio's pricing was very competitive. With our budget, we chose them. OMG, they made the service have life, brought in happiness and laughter into the dining hall. (I needed that). I received so many compliments on the music. All of my Mom's family side (Mexican) were so impressed with Mariachi Tapatio's music selections. Would I hire them again? Will I recommend them to my family and friends? ABSOLUTELY YES on both!

We had a great experience! We had the pleasure of having mariachi Tapatio at my brothers surprise…read more60th birthday and it was the highlight of the night. Thank you so much! We will definitely use them again and highly recommend.

Cole is a true gem. He is patient, he is flexible, and he is just a cool guy. In his studio, my son…read more(now almost 14) learned the basics (how to hold the drumsticks, how to read snare drum rhythms in the music) but also got a chance to try out the marimba and to learn Brazilian samba beats while Cole accompanied on his own drum set. In three years, my son has gained more and more limb independence and the ability to play quite complicated rock grooves. Cole is also so open to supporting whatever kind of music the student is interested in, whether it's rock, musical theater, or even music from a video game. Special shoutout to Cole for transitioning to FaceTime lessons during the pandemic and always being flexible about scheduling when wrinkles come up.

Awesome drum teacher for my 5 year old daughter! Cole is not only a terrific drummer, he has been…read moregreat with a kid still learning her fine motor skills. Within 2 lessons she had down some basic skills and within 4 she has some basic drum beats that she can sustain! She totally shows off for friends and family! He was super reliable, made it fun and talked to her level without dumbing it down. And he has been super patient. He even recognized that she was not quite ready to be hardcore about practicing, and recommended we keep it fun for her, take breaks from lessons when we need to, and she'll come back to it. (Who does that?!) He's super reasonably priced, totally worth it, and just a cool down to earth guy. Cole even got a 40 something mom with no music background (that's me) to throw down a basic rock beat on the drums. I'd recommend him for kids just learning, for serious musicians wanting to go the next level or needing to work out some kinks, or even adults new to drums but wanting to channel their inner rock star. He's got skills.

I really had a great experience recording my new song HOA Condo Blues with Noise Eater Recordings…read more Olav and his assistant Paul helped me get the best sound, trying different amps and rigs. They help me get the best tone for my guitar solo. Also provided great coaching on my vocals. I really enjoyed working with Olav and team. Olav is a real pro using digital audio workstation. I highly recommend Noise Eater Recordings.

Olav is an excellent sound engineer! My band has recorded 2 songs with him and is in the process of…read morecompleting two more songs. We are extremely happy with the results and the process. He has a gentle and kind style. He brings his full attention and creative energy to every project. He takes feedback well and is always highly professional. Olav is a great resource for local bands.

Here's the thing about Gianni Staiano: he claims to be a piano teacher; however he is infinitely…read moremore than that. I first happened upon Gianni and his love affair with keyboards at a local venue called The Crepe Place. His Funk Trio, 7 Come 11, was almost literally sucking people into the front door and gyrating the floor beneath their feet. I bounded towards the front to see the instrumentation. Well, my eyes ended up glued to Gianni's fervent-foot and handwork on the hammond organ for about 2 hours. As a kid, I had learned some classical piano and listened to rich and multifarious musical styles. In the back of my mind I had been searching for someone to resuscitate my relationship with the piano. I thought, "I found the doctor." Fast forward to one year later and I am grappling with scales, chord voicings, baseline rhythms, ear training, sight-reading, chord progressions, and new songs in Gianni's studio. At this point, honestly, I felt frustrated. This guy is giving me every tool in emporium and I am just NOT a musician, I should give up. ...I'm giving up. Well, I voiced this concern to him and he earnestly reasoned that I was growing as an artist and musician. I just wasn't ready to hear it at that point. I quit for about 6 months, all the while recalling Gianni's simpatico encouragement. My life circumstances changed and I decided to give the piano, music, and Gianni another try. Returning was like sipping an outstanding scotch with a clean palate after having tried it before with a mouthful of soap. Music has a way of defying definition. Gianni continues to patiently help me wrap my head around constellations of musical concepts. His teaching helps me feel that music and life govern each other. The tools he provides allow me to face the truth of who I am as an artist and musician. One of the greatest gifts of Gianni's teaching is self-acceptance, the reminder to love ourselves where we are at this moment and keep working towards our greater goals. Three years later I am preparing for a performance, singing and playing, writing my own music, and showing up at Gianni's studio every week for more. It really makes a difference taking lessons from a performing musician. While I can't say that lessons with Gianni has instantly turned my hands into the likes of Art Tatum, Vladimir Horowitz, or Chopin, I can say that I call myself a piano player, musician, and artist with growing confidence. You can certainly take lessons from him and take his teaching as a literal guide to playing the piano and you will glean numerous playing tips and learn new songs; however, I recommend learning between the lines and trust that the really juicy stuff will digest and give you a rich takeaway in time. So, a 5 isn't enough. I have an infinitude of stars and gratitude to post for Gianni's nurturance of a really, REALLY important part of my life.

My daughter wanted a piano teacher who would nurture her love of music beyond learning scales &…read moremusic theory. Gianni has introduced her to jazz, blues & latin rhythms. She has developed the confidence to take on new music by recognizing the chords & patterns within each piece of music. Gianni has an engaging personality along with his creative teaching style. Each lesson provides guidance & a deepening connection with music which inspires her to keep playing.