I had a great experience at Allegro. Took my Ibanez in for a restring and tuneup and boy did it…read moreneed it! I pointed out a fret that was giving me challenges and they found that not only a few of the frets were loose but the neck bar was too tight. Quick assistance and even let me watch the "fix" process that includes a tiny hammer. I haven't been to a music shop in a bit but the pricing seemed fair for the materials, quick response time and quality of work. I'll be back. Thanks guys!

John refurbished an heirloom handmade Viloin that my Grandfather made in 1977. It turned out…read moreamazing. It was also completed a week earlier than expected and in time to give to my daughter as a Surprise Christmas Gift!! THANK YOU ALLEGRO MUSIC. THANK YOU JOHN!!

The teachers are patient, encouraging, and professional. We've seen great progress and always have…read morea positive experience. Highly recommend!

My daughter started piano lesson with Ms. Kelwin last fall and she has grown much interest and…read moreimprovement since then. Ms Kelwin is so patient and very experienced. I am very happy and highly recommend.

We have had a great experience with Exploring Music and Ms. Helen. Our autistic son takes a…read morespecial-needs music class with her. She is very patient, caring, and understanding. She teaches him at his own pace and stays calm when he has tantrums or meltdowns. She always encourages him to try new music and activities. We also love that every child gets a chance to join the school recital. Children with special needs are supported and encouraged to perform on stage. It means a lot to our family to see our son included. Our daughter takes piano lessons with Ms. Helen and has made great progress. Ms. Helen is a kind and encouraging teacher who helps her build her skills and confidence. We are very thankful to Ms. Helen and Exploring Music. We highly recommend them!

We have been with exploring music for more than two years. We were originally in the group class…read moreand my daughter really enjoyed the class with Ms Mona. However, class was cancelled without notice and I was recommended to start another class on a different day/time that doesn't work for our schedule. Then I was recommended to start private lessons with Ms Stella because it's more flexible. My husband went with my daughter for the first two lessons. After the first lesson, I was confused why she doesn't have any weekly homework. Then the teacher blamed my daughter who is 7 for not remember the homework and us for not going into the session to get the homework. Then recommended us to sit in the session next time. Then for the second session, my husband sat in but my daughter was distracted with him there and couldn't focus. Then the teacher said it's an issue with my daughter. I told the teacher I'll be there the third time. The third time, she asked me to come in mid way and told me she didn't start teaching my daughter anything yet even tho half the lesson is over. And asked me to sit in to point out everything my daughter isn't doing right. The entire time she had a look of distain and disgust because her hand shape isn't accurate or her fingerling isn't perfect. She said she wouldn't pass any tests. I let her know that I want my daughter to enjoy piano not be a pianist. I don't need her to take tests. And she looked at me and said that's what every parent says but they always want to take tests later. Anyways no words of encouragement in the entire session, no wonder my 7 year old doesn't want to play for her. As a teacher in a private lesson, I expect you to adjust your teaching to the kid since it's a 1:1 session. Why should the kid adjust to your teaching and you can only teach one way despite what level they are?? I contacted their management to request a new teacher and they responded they'll look into it. But zero resolution til 5 days later, at this point I was fed up with their nonsense and requested a refund. Bad teacher and bad management response, all 3 lessons were wasted with zero learnings. Why do I need to pay money for someone to treat my kid this way? Stay away unless you want your kids to professional train as a pianist

Dear Parents, The…read moreMelody Academy of Music is very caring, professional and learning in a very warm, dynamic environment. It is fun to begin here with group lessons at first, with few kids in the class. After that you can take private lessons. All the teachers are very well prepared, they have an annual recital in a big theater, that kids enjoys very much!! I highly recommend this school, we have been here since 2016! Manuela

Honestly they deserve zero star! Registered classes for kid…read more2 weeks in advance. Called them the day before class starts to confirm the schedule, and no one answered the call. Then a cold email arrived saying class is canceled and so far no clear plan of what the new arrangement is. First they should have notified us before I found out the cancellation! Second they should make arrangement immediately if they have issues, we booked the class and paid in full. We are not responsible for their issues!

Really great experience with Better World. Ayumi is an amazing instructor and Marina is always very…read morehelpful. Highly recommend!

Wagner is a great coach! He has helped me tremendously to become a better singer. He is very sharp…read morewhen it comes to understanding where I am as a student and explaining singing. Also, the school is very organized and great at communicating. I would highly recommend this music school to anyone :)

FMMI is a long-standing and well-known music school for many of us who grew up in Fremont,…read moreincluding myself. They are known for their flexibility, accommodating staff, and great teachers. Great thing is they also have several teachers for different instruments. I believe the primary is piano, but they also have woodwind and brass teachers, vocal teachers, guitar and bass teachers, and probably more. I think it can sometimes be hard to know if a teacher is a right fit for us, and they're very understanding of that. Not all teaching methods work for everyone, and if that's something that's clear they are willing to accommodate. I took vocal lessons from FMMI for several years and my teacher was amazing. I've also heard FMMI is on the cheaper side when it comes to private lessons. So it's also honestly bang for your buck.

Lack of uniform communication and clarity on teacher schedule did not even let us start the music…read morelessons! Even taking the trial class was after a lot of back and forth on communication.

My almost 5 year old daughter started cello lessons here this year. She loves it here and has…read moreshown a lot of progress. Her teacher is strict and honest, helping her make steady improvements. The two ladies at the front desk are really helpful, knowledgeable, and great with my daughter. They make us feel very welcomed here. I highly recommend this music school as a great place for children to be challenged and develop a love for music!

My kid has been going to this school for almost 3 years now, and we've had such a great experience!…read moreThe school has a friendly and caring vibe. Our piano teacher, Ms. Dongyi, is talented, very patient, and encouraging, and my kid has made a real progress over time. The kids have the opportunity to perform a couple of times a year for each other and family members, which makes the learning process a lot more fun. It's been awesome to see how much confidence and skill they've gained over the years. I also really like that the school uses real instruments (!) as well as the make-up class policy. We also had the opportunity to have a demo class to meet a teacher before committing. I highly recommend this school to anyone looking for a place to learn an instrument.

We are so grateful for Juan at East Bay Music School! He taught my son guitar for most of his high…read moreschool years and was not only a wonderful instructor, but also a warm, thoughtful mentor. With Juan's guidance, my son grew tremendously as a guitarist and gained the skills and confidence to play on his school's worship team. More importantly, he developed a genuine friendship and connection with Juan that went far beyond music. My son is now a freshman in college and still plans to go back to Juan for lessons whenever he comes home -- I think that says everything about the impact Juan has had on him. A special shout-out to Juan's wife, Vanessa, who teaches piano and has always been incredibly warm and supportive as well. We feel very fortunate to have had Juan and East Bay Music School be such an important part of my son's high school years. Highly recommend!

My son is going for more than 2 years for Piano with Vanessa and he loved it. Vanessa is patient…read moreand very good in Piano. I wish we started early with Vanessa than wasting time elsewhere. I will definitely recommend her.

I've been looking into adult piano lessons for some time and never found quite the right fit. I…read moretrialed with Claudia and it just clicked! She's warm, straightforward, and very experienced in classical piano. The lessons were able to be adjusted to my experience and I could play catchy songs soon enough. I would recommend letting Claudia know what you're looking for during the trial/first lesson and adjust from there. I started wanting to strengthen my sight reading and feel like I've grown a lot in that area. She's a great teacher and is with you every step of the way!

As an aspiring amateur pianist, it can be daunting to know how to get started. I'm very glad I…read morestarted with lessons at Claudia's studio. She is clearly a very talented pianist, her passion shows and is infectious. Just as importantly, she is also a good teacher - patient, communicative, and adjusts to my playing level as needed. I cannot recommend Claudia highly enough!

Richard has been one of the best and most influential teachers in the area. He was well versed in…read moremany genres of music, and his sincere kindness to others will not be forgotten.

Fremont is lucky to have MSJ School of Guitar. I have been taking guitar lessons from Richard for a…read moreyear. Each week I have gotten a customized lesson that is not only fun, but builds a strong base of skills and knowledge. I am amazed at how much I have learned, and I appreciate that Richard tailors the songs that I have always wanted to play, to my level. He is a talented guitar musician himself and has a Master's Degree in Music. He has the experience, education, and the patience and ease with explaining, that make him an excellent teacher.