This school has a really cool lobby area that doubles as a music store. They have a great selection…read moreof guitars, basses, drumsets, and accessories. The owner/teacher is a professional musician who is committed to his students, local community, and creating a great learning environment for all levels of skill.

Ernesto is a beloved music teacher and performer. We have enjoyed our experience so far taking…read morelessons with him! World of Music is a music shop in downtown Alhambra which sells high quality instruments and also has 2 large practice rooms for private and group music lessons. Whether you're a beginner or experienced musician, there is something here for everyone who loves music. Adult and child music lessons are available. The cost is reasonable. Free parking is available on Main Street. There is a small lot to the side but must of the spots are reserved for the restaurant in the plaza.

This is not a business that operates with honesty and integrity. My family had a very bad…read moreexperience during a trial class we paid for. We wrote a bad review here on yelp, so the business reached out to us and asked how they can help. They initially offered to re-take the class, but I did not want to waste my time. So i asked for a refund. They agreed. What I am realizing now, since I have not seen any credits on my account, is that the refund will only be given in exchange of the review being taken down. It's too bad, any business owner who thinks about future and about customer service would have refunded the charge immediately just because they know they screwed up. The many interruptions my kids had during their private lesson was reason enough for them to issue a refund. Very disappointed!

During my son's paid lesson the instructor steeped out to take phone calls and manage the front…read moredesk. This makes zero sense and not only is it a waste of time and money, but it's unfair to the student. You can't conduct a focused 30 min lesson while constantly leaving. Instructor did not ask one question. Not his age, level of experience. Nothing. My son is already in jazz band at school. Ownership should be ashamed and embarrassed. Save your time and money. Period.

Vez Guitar changed everything! They worked on all my electric guitars but, after I got back my old…read moreWashburn acoustic I bought in 1990 that Vez worked on, my acoustic is the guitar I can't put down. My cheapest guitar is the instrument that most inspired me to play. This place is FN magic!!!!!!

Best place in LA! Best prices and very helpful guys and always in a great mood. Eli and Aries are…read moreawesome and are always happy to help and give suggestions. No more guitar center or any other spot only VEZ GUITAR ACADEMY. Thanks guys !!

Ms. Elisa has been an amazing piano teacher for my daughter over the past four months. After…read moreworking with other teachers, my daughter has made tremendous progress with Ms. Elisa. She can now read music notes and is much more independent with her practice at home. What sets Ms. Elisa apart is her ability to be both patient and firm. She knows when to encourage and when to challenge, helping my daughter build both confidence and skill. Her lessons are always personalized to my daughter's needs, and she has a unique way of making learning fun. Most importantly, Ms. Elisa has instilled a real love for music in my daughter. I'm so grateful for her kind and supportive approach, and I truly believe she's one of a kind!

My daughter has been receiving piano lessons at Andante Piano Studio with teacher Elisa and we are…read moreextremely happy with our experience. Elisa is a hard working teacher, kind and patient with her students. Not to mention, she has a doctorate in music. I appreciate Andante piano studio and gladly recommend it to others!

This review is an experience event. Thank you Thuy! For granting my wish to have a taste of what it…read morefeels like to play a violin! Mr. Greg is such a people person, especially encouraging to future young musicians. He's teaching method is methodical to achieve preciseness. For instance, the instruments were tuned prior to class and beat maker is pretty much on throughout the class. Toward end of the class, the parent can listen to what was learned from the lesson. I can definitely tell the difference, I am able to make (not so irritated) notes and play some patterns after 1 hour. Highly recommend this friendly environment in this nice community.

My son has been taking lessons at Encore Music for about 3 years. During that time, we've had some…read morereally wonderful teachers, and he has made some progress. However, over time, we felt that he had become a little too comfortable, and his learning had plateaued. We had already been considering making some changes, and a recent experience with the front desk ultimately pushed us to make that decision. Several months ago, I brought up the fact that one of the cameras in the lesson rooms was not working. Unfortunately, instead of the issue being resolved, it has gotten worse. When I brought it up again last week, I found that multiple cameras were now malfunctioning. When I asked about it, the response I received from the front desk was rude and came with an unnecessary attitude. I was essentially told that I was welcome to go into the lesson room with my child. Parents being asked to accompany their children into the lesson room should not be the long-term solution to a problem that has been ongoing for months. If cameras are provided for a reason, they should be functioning, particularly when lessons involve an adult teacher alone in a room with a child. What bothered me the most was not simply that the cameras were not working, but the attitude I received when I raised a concern. The fact that the situation went from one malfunctioning camera months ago to multiple malfunctioning cameras, with no apparent resolution, was concerning enough. Being met with that kind of attitude when I brought up the issue was the final push for me. Feeling comfortable with the environment and knowing that legitimate concerns will be taken seriously is important. This experience made me realize that Encore Music may no longer be the right place for my son.

San Marino Music Center is a wonderful and welcoming place. We've been to both SMMC locations…read more(Mission and Huntington), the staff are very friendly and both facilities are nice and clean. My son Sebastian started taking piano lessons at the Huntington location back in September 2023 with Mrs. Sisilia (owner). First, we enrolled him in the "Tiny Finger Piano" group program for 5-6yo, which Sebastian really enjoyed and HIGHLY RECOMMEND as an introduction to piano for little ones. When he completed the program with Mrs. Sisilia, he started private piano lessons with Dr. Melody Lin and currently with Ms. Alexandra Engen. Both teachers are amazing and I can tell Sebastian has learned and improved so much! Thank you to all the SMMC staff and Mrs. Sisilia.

We have been taking our son to San Marino Music Center for piano lessons since he was 5 years old…read more Now 15, he has become quite an impressive pianist and budding music composer! I do not exaggerate to say that we owe it all to the kind, caring people at the San Marino Music Center. They are always quick to answer the phone and friendly when helping us with any of our needs. Our son has now been studying with Dr. Cameron for several years. He is always kind and constructive in his feedback, and something we love is that in addition to teaching our son out of the many piano books they have available he is also open to helping our son learn songs that our son wants to learn for fun! I will note for first time visitors that the Mission location is the main location and the Huntington location is more of a satellite location for lessons. So, for your first visit, I recommend going to the Mission location. I simply can't recommend the San Marino Music Center highly enough. Owners John and Sisillia are lovely people who not only care about running a top-notch music school, but they genuinely care about the people who come into their business and the community it is based in. They have done so many wonderful things for the community over the years, and what was so meaningful to us was that when our son premiered two of his compositions with a musical group in Pasadena they and Dr. Cameron all came out to show their support. So amazing!

First of all, the teachers except for 3 teachers all yell at you if you don't understand the…read morehomework. they even make you cry. Once you cry, they make you stand at the teachers table until you understand the homework. they are rude and mean. Don't come !!

very poor, they paid lower to teacher, most are poor students…read morefrom the colleges. They just let you kids pay and pay no learning at all

My 4 yo son has been attending private class with miss YiChen. Very nice and professional, have a…read morelot of patience teaching him. And he has been improving a lot after the first class. Very recommended place for kid of all ages

Love this place for multiple reasons!…read more First the staff are very organized and always willing to help with whatever you need help with. Second, teachers are nice and work well with kids of all ages. Teachers are communicative, professional and extremely knowledgeable. Third, easy and multiple payment methods and easy access to piano books. We highly recommend this place!

My daughter has been taking piano with Miss Veronika and she loves it! She is kind , warm, and has…read morehelped my daughter learn basics. The owner has been amazing and kind as well. Highly recommend.

My daughter is taking piano lessons here and it's been a great experience. She likes her instructor…read moreand we love the big comfy lobby they have where we can wait for her while she's in her class. The price is such a great deal for the value of the lessons given.