Thai has been my music mentor for ten years and I have learned so much from him from day one. He's an expert in his craft, but also has a lot of heart and really dedicates himself to your progress. He's helped me drastically improve my skills. And he has also taught me how to stay focused and confident while performing. I've always been a bit terrified actually going on stage, but not anymore. The recitals are always wonderful too. The students range in age and they all play so beautifully - you can really tell how well he's taught them. I definitely highly recommend him! read more

My 5 1/2 year-old recently started taking lessons at TK Musik. And the results have been amazing. He loves going to piano lessons. The balance TK Musik brings of structure and discipline but also making it fun is amazing. My highly energetic son will consistently sit still for 30 minutes for each lesson. And it is the only place that he will demonstrate such calmness and focus. Thank you, TK Musik! read more

We have been extremely pleased with TK for over a year and a half now. Our son was his youngest pupil and was quite "active", but TK showed patience and let our son go to his pace. Now, after having made a lot of progress, he is eager to go to class, and particularly to practice at home, which was difficult at the beginning (He preferred to play with his toys :-) ). Thank you Thai for your patience, perseverance and success. I understand why many students have learned with you for years. read more

Title: Unprofessional and Rude Experience I would give zero stars if it was an option. The owner/teacher TK was extremely unprofessional and rude. He accepted our child and had us buy materials from him, only to tell us after two weekend classes that he was no longer available for that time and day going forward and to check back after the summer. This is unacceptable. Furthermore, calling a toddler student a "dumb dumb" after just two lessons (or at any point for that matter) is beyond inappropriate. I do not recommend this piano teacher to anyone. read more

I recommend for anyone want to learn piano lesson from TK, my daughter is bless to have TK train her, he have the heart and patience for it and we definitely continue with TK. read more

My son started to take piano classes with Ty, since he was three and a half years old. So far this summer is going to be our 4th year coming to TK Musik Academy. My son loves music and every time he requests Ty to teach him the songs he loves. Some of the songs my son mastered are: Believer, Radio Active, Enemy, Singing in the Rain, Rush E, Adams Family, Can Can, and the list goes on and on. Also, twice a year most of the kids who come here perform during recital with a music band (usually accompanied by a guitar and drums). This part is my son's favorite. We are really happy with Tk Musik Academy. Ty is a very good piano teacher, he is also very knowledgeable and shares a lot of his skills with his students as long as a student has an interest and desire to learn. read more

I've known Ty Khuong for years and have enjoyed his superb talent on the piano. He is a true professional and a fine fellow.

Recently bought a digital piano from this guy through Reverb and made payment through Reverb which went through just fine. He called me immediately after and convinced me to settle out of Reverb to "save on taxes" and so he could pocket more money since he wouldn't have to pay Reverb's fees. That was the red flag but it was my mistake to ignore since he was a fellow Vietnamese. 2nd red flag was when he asked me to pay for the piano with cash ($7000 to be exact). Told him I didn't have that much cash laying around so we settled with me paying him using my credit card and I had to pay the transaction fee of $200 so I benefited nothing from paying outside of Reverb. Since he already brought the piano to my house, I went through with the transaction anyway to avoid further hassle. He got me signed the sales receipt with the All Sales are Final on it and lo and behold, the piano stopped working the very next day. Contacted him and he said to contact a bunch of random techcians which I was never able to get a hold of so not even sure if those were legitimate technicians. I finally contacted Yamaha to send a technician out to diagnose the piano and they decided that the motherboard was bad and needed to be replaced. They also said that the issue was likely reoccuring so this Thai Khuong was aware of the issue but chose to conceal it to make a quick sale. Bottom line is, it was my fault for ignoring so many red flags and letting myself be a victim. Don't let yourself be a victim of this sleazy guy!!! read more

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Wowzers! What more could I say about this ridiculously amazing music academy. The instructors are knowledgeable and the space is clean and organized. This is the exact structure I needed to become a better pianist, renew my passion for music, and grow as a person. Fantabulous place to take lessons! 10/10 would come again read more

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We love you, Thai! You love for music is infectious. Especially to the kids. Gotta say, you are pretty creative with finding recital venues. It makes things more fun. read more

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TK Musik Akademy always makes sure the kids are always being challenged to learn. Ty cares for his students and is always trying to fine ways to improve. I highly recommend TK Musik and I am happy to have found this place. read more

For a couple of years my daughter has been wanting to learn piano so after some searching I found TK Musik Academy through Yelp. She started lessons in August 2017 and already plays better than I ever have (I had lessons for at least 3 years back in the day!!). My daughter has great rapport with "Mr. Thai" and she enjoys going to piano lessons every week. Within her first couple of weeks of lessons she was already working on learning Fur Elise by Beethoven. Yes, as her mom, I think my daughter is musically talented :-) but honestly, Thai does a great job breaking things down so that they are manageable for a 13 year old. He has a practice log he gives to her so she can log her practice time every week. He encourages my daughter to choose music she is interested in. Which is great, because then she actually wants to practice and perfect the piece. She is currently working a a piece from the Tangled movie and loves seeing and hearing her own progress. TK's studio is nicely set up with a sitting/waiting area that is equipped with televisions showing a realtime video of the session. I find Thai to be professional, respectful and communicative. Definitely recommend TK Musik Academy to anyone looking to learn piano! read more

My son has taken lessons with Thai for 4 or 5 months or so. I was happy with the progress he was making. I just wanted him to develop some skills and a joy for playing. He left his last practice crying. He had been practicing "Fur Elise" for the past several weeks, his longest and most difficult piece so far. Apparently Thai was not happy with the progress. At one point my son's practice log sheet was crumpled up and tossed at him. Upon playing wrong notes, my son was told that he needed to figure it out -- he wasn't getting any help. What was I paying for again? After practice, I got no communication from Thai at all, as normal. Just a "see you next week.", and moves on to the next student. When he notices on his security cameras that we are still with my son talking to me, he came back out. He had the nerve to say he "kept himself from getting upset during the lesson" at one point. What do you do when you DO get upset, Thai? If your son has any anxiety or self-esteem issues, stay far away. read more

We had a communication experience with this teacher. He required to do a lot of paperwork. My wife did so. In the end, he asked to take the quiz that you read and signed. He messaged my wife so many times about teaching conditions. Eventually, he said that he does not have time to teach our daughter. We wasted our time and money (trial lesson). I do not recommend him, but I don't know how he is as a piano teacher. read more

I have been with Mr. Thai for 7 years now and went from a beginner to a good piano player. He let's you choose songs you want to play, makes piano very fun, and is always looking for ways to make you a better piano player. So all in all he wants you to improve and is a very fun piano teacher. read more

The instructor has excellent charisma; the house is always well kept and tidy, definitely the best piano lessons I've ever had. Highly recommended! read more

my daughter has been going to TK Musik Academy for more than a year now and i must say that i have been impressed since week1. Thai has a way of making his students learn for as long as the student is willing and does the work necessary to improve. my daughter was nervous before her first piano recital but Thai made it easy for her and gave her the support she needed to build her confidence. the thing i like the most is that Thai lets the student pick their song and works with them to learn the piece. Thai is also very organized which helps the students learn discipline and helps the parents know what to expect. thank you, Thai, for being such a wonderful teacher! read more

For years I've wanted to learn to play piano. I finally took the initiative and started lessons with Thai at his TK Musik Academy. How amazing- after a short time I learned how to play songs that are fun and sophisticated sounding!. Before I started I figured I would be stuck playing nursery rhymes level songs but was pleasantly surprised with the array of tunes. Thai has a great way of teaching. He is patient, informative and encouraging. He's tailored his teaching and uses Skype to assure everyone stays healthy. Being able to learn from home has been really convenient. I highly recommend TK Musik Academy for anyone who would like to play piano. read more

Our son is with TK for over a year now and he just loves it. We can see his improvement daily. We are sure this academy is the best fit for him! Thai not only teaches him music but sense of responsibility, endurance and discipline. If you are looking for the best in town, please give him a call read more

Mr. Thai, is a funny and great all round piano teacher.

Thai's passion for music combined with specialized training in his craft makes him an astounding instructor. His music is captivating and he is selective with his roster. He gives his student 101% of his effort and goes above and beyond for those who truly love music as much as he does. As a student, Thai desires to train only those who are curious and enjoys playing piano. It isn't about money, it's purely passion for the art. He is a great composer capable of capturing the audience with his ease and style. Although equipped with knowledge in multiple instruments, at TK Academy, Thai focuses specifically in piano. Students have the opportunity to perform in recitals and demonstrate their growth and learning. I highly recommend this academy for yourself and/or for those you love. Try checking Groupon for specials. read more

My child previously took piano lessons at TK, but has since moved on to another instructor (someone who doesn't normally teach, but is doing so in this case as a personal favor). The good: speaking as a musician myself (not piano), Thai is a great musician and is also good at teaching. The less good: Thai teaches songs, but my child learned nothing but that while was a student there. Nothing about scales, theory, or reading music - things that I view as important, but since my instrument is not piano, I did not press hard on the issue. Our current instructor was rather surprised by that, and his assessment was about the same as mine: a kid with a fair amount of raw talent and who can play songs, but who doesn't know anything about music. That situation is now being rectified and my child is fascinated by the "how" and "why" of music, not just the "what" of playing songs. If you are just looking to have your kid learn to play music by rote, I think TK is fine. If your kid is serious about music and musicianship, ask a lot of questions about scales, theory, and reading before making your decision. read more

Very disappointed after reading all the great reviews on this place. Went in to get piano lessons for my 15 year old and pretty much got turned away. I guess I should be thanking him - I would never want this teacher for my children and think of how my son feels. First experience with music lessons and this is what we get, rejected because my son also has an interest in drums and he feels like he is being forced to take piano...........Really? Any child with an interest of learning the piano should not have been subjected to this. read more

We found TK Musik Akademy last spring after my son's open house at school. At open house, a 5th grader was playing piano beautifully, with confidence and poise. I had to know who her teacher was! I got contact info from her mom, and my son started lessons last summer. All I can say is wow! I don't know how Thai has a knack for connecting with kids and inspiring them. My son, who was comfortable with playing "jingle bells" and other simple songs when he started, was playing Bethoven's fifth symphony at his first recital 5 months later. And the other recital kids played beautifully as well, I was so impressed and proud of all of them. I'm so grateful we found Thai because I love hearing my son practice piano, and I'm excited for the opportunities this experience is opening for him, whether its piano or other instrument, or something else. Thanks Thai!! read more

Thai has been my piano teacher for almost 4 years now. It was a quiet interesting journey as an adult student. I love music, I chose Thai to help me work on my piano. I'd say play piano requires very high self discipline, there are many many times I was about to give up because of work or life pressure as an adult. But I am glad Thai helped me manage it, I keep playing for 4 years and I hope I will continue practice and play piano. Thai is a strict teacher, but I would say I won't be able to move so far if Thai just went easy on me. Practice piano is no doubt a very tedious process. Chose Thai, you are actually locking down a true friend to help you improve. Thai has many kids students. Every once for a while, he will host recital for his students, sometimes at Zion market, sometimes at fancy downtown hotel. I always see big smiles when students complete their first public performance. It's a huge accomplishment. And Thai, I am sure is the teacher who can help you get there, build your confidence. Let beautiful music flow through your fingers. read more

My all time favorite piano teacher for my kids. They've been taking lesson from Mr. Thai for a little over 3 years. Of course, no kids ever like extra work but my two kids have kept up with piano lessons and practices for as long as they did because Mr. Thai knows how to keep them engaged and motivated. In my opinion, my kids have not only learned how to play the keys but have acquired much more important lessons in keeping up with this extra curricular activity like self-confidence, self-reliance, and learning to manage their time more effectively with other activities. I would strongly recommend TK Musik for piano lessons for all ages. read more

Our daughter, Mia, has been taking piano lessons with Thai at TK Musik Academy for three years. She was brand new at playing the piano when she started and she has grown so much under his instruction. I highly recommend TK for pianists of all skill levels! read more

Professional, fun, disciplined, kind, and energetic teacher! Everything you ever want in a teacher. My girls made a lot progress in the few short years we've been with TK Musik Akademy. It's a bit of a drive for us to get to his studio, but it's well worth it. read more

Our son wanted to learn piano when he turned 6 years old. We happened to find TK Musik on Groupon thinking we would let him try out piano for fun. It was our best find! He's been with TK Musik for 2 years now and enjoys playing piano so much. He's been able to play familiar songs that he hears on the radio and that makes it even more fun for him. Thai is a very humble, talented and a passionate instructor. He is very patient with the kids. He makes us see piano in a whole different way. We originally thought piano was all about classical music but he has shown us that modern songs along with classical songs can be fun and interesting. Having multiple opportunities to perform at recitals has been wonderful in building our sons confidence and performance skills. The music studio is comfortable and relaxing making for a great atmosphere to learn music. Our goal was for our son to have fun learning piano and Thai has met that and exceeded our expectations. read more

Mr. Thai is such a great instructor. I had a passion for music and he helped me. It was great having him as an instructor for piano. hope to work with him soon read more

I highly recommend Thai as an excellent piano teacher and musician, having performed with him on numerous occasions over the years. Thai has been a wonderful resource for great musical opportunities for me and has built a very successful and thriving music school from the ground up! read more

My daughter started piano lessons when she turned 4 with Mr. Thai. It's been about 6 months now and she looks forward to her weekly lessons. Thai is a patient and fun teacher. She always has a blast and it's been awesome watching her progress and seeing her appreciate for music. I highly recommend TK Musik Akademy to anyone looking for quality lessons :) read more

If you're looking for a great music school, I highly recommend TK academy. It is a friendly environment, and a fantastic place to enroll your kids to start a music life. 2 thumbs up, best music school there is. read more

Stop hesitating and bring yourself and your kids here for music lessons. There are those that know how to play, and those that know how to play and feel. Thai is the latter. He is the best! He's passionate about teaching kids the beauty of music through piano. If you also want to make music, Thai and his academy is your man. With state of the art equipment and an experienced professional at the helm, you will be in good hands. I was fortunate enough to spend some time at his academy while in San Diego and loved it! read more

Clean facility and great customer service. TK is a professional teacher with passion for the music and his students.

My boys started at TK Musik having absolutely no prior experience with a musical instrument. I feel that my sons love and knowledge of music has definitely grown under Thai's careful instruction and creative ways of teaching them. Children learn at their own pace in a way that keeps them engaged and excited to learn. read more

I highly recommend the teacher Mr Thai. His professionalism, clear understanding of his subject give good results in your growth as a musician. I am thankful to the fate that I met such a Master as Mr. Thai! read more

Clean facility and great teacher! He is very passionate about music and works hard with students to get things done. He's very organized and pleasant to work with. He has a lot to offer as a teacher because he is a brilliant player with a style of playing you'll adore. Beside assigning pieces that he think is good for the student, he is very open to letting a student pick their own song to play that he/she enjoys. read more