Excellent, Excellent, Excellent! They came to my son's baby gender reveal party. As guests…read morearrived, they were playing, it was a wonderful welcome to all. Coordinating w Maria was easy, they all looked elegant and professional. It was a wonderful idea to have them! . THANK YOU Mariachi San Carlos!

Mariachi San Carlos is absolutely fantastic! Their vocals are amazing, and they performed all the…read moreclassic favorites with incredible energy. I highly recommend booking them for any special occasion!

I do not recommend the musicians hired for my friend's private event this past Saturday…read more Prior to booking, I reviewed feedback from others and noticed a recurring concern regarding poor communication. Unfortunately, that was exactly the experience we encountered. After receiving payment, the musicians left the venue without any communication or explanation. The venue has a strict noise ordinance, which required additional coordination, setup adjustments, and effort in order to proceed with the performance. Despite being aware of these circumstances and after having already been paid, they chose to leave rather than communicate or work through the situation. Their lack of professionalism and communication created unnecessary stress and disappointment for my friend on what was supposed to be a special and memorable day. Clear communication, especially when unexpected challenges arise, is essential when providing services for important events. Based on this experience, I cannot recommend their services. I truly hope they listen to everyone's feedback and do better, no one deserves to be ghosted during any special event, and we do not wish to hinder people who love to work and love what they do. Please do better !! My friends and I support local businesses.

My friend got married on June 6, 2026, and unfortunately this mariachi completely let her down on…read moreone of the most important days of her life. They were hired to provide live music and arrived at the venue, but couldn't use their speakers because the venue wouldn't allow them and instead offered alternative equipment. Everyone agreed to the change, and they were paid in cash at the moment. Shortly afterward, they left without performing and stopped responding to calls and messages. Although my friend eventually received a refund, the stress, confusion, and last-minute disappointment they caused on her wedding day were completely unacceptable and completely ruined what should have been one of the happiest days of her life. No bride should have to deal with this kind of experience, especially on such a special occasion. We are extremely disappointed with the lack of professionalism and communication and would not recommend this vendor to anyone.

DJ ET is to blame for my wedding reception NOT going as planned…read more You see, in our planning, I had said, listen Ivy Hill, we are thrilled to be working with you as part of our event at Sand Rock Farm. We were excited to have a cellist playing as our guests got to mix and mingle. And yes, we were really looking forward to music being played as we ate and enjoyed our LONG awaited wedding reception (that had been postponed cuz...ya know...Covid.) But we said it repeatedly...There really was NOT going to be ANY dancing. There was dancing. Lots of it. And it is all DJ ET's fault. THANK GOODNESS!!!! Honestly, working with the entire team at Ivy Hill was a dream. Their selection of musical genres and musicians is nothing short of impressive. I will warn you now...that questionnaire is exhaustive...like it gets INTO the songs you like. But it is TOTALLY worth it. Matt reached out right before our reception just to check if we were good and to get us in touch with DJ ET. The cellist was AMAZING. And before you ask...YES...he can and WILL play a Game of Thrones medley. It was AMAZING. He also learned the music to my father's favorite hymn. When I heard him start to play it, I just started to cry because thanks to him, my father, who passed some time ago, was there...in that song...and in that cello. I can't recommend Ivy Hill Entertainment enough. They clearly have put in the work of bringing on the best of the best when it comes to musicians, performers and DJs. They take the headache and worry out of the planning and logistics. True pros in every sense. And my special nod to DJ ET who proved that the Mills Brothers and Blacksheep really DO belong on the same playlist.

Highly Recommended, Quality Entertainment: Wow - what a fantastic experience! Ivy Hill…read moreEntertainment truly is your "one stop music and entertainment shop." From working in events, I understand that heartfelt, professional, seamless entertainment is a key component to creating a memorable celebration. It brings people together, inspires guests, and sets the tone of your party. I've worked with some pretty cool musicians, but Ivy Hill Entertainment definitely stands out as the BEST. When it came time to plan the ultimate personal event - our wedding - we wanted a music-based celebration that stood apart from "typical wedding music". The idea was a multi-musical-styled evening showcasing classical music, New Orleans Big Band, a roaming violinist at dinner (Ivy Hill's gal, MJ, even played pop hits like Stayin' Alive and had everyone singing!), an intimate pub sing-along, and finally a rockin' reception. This was certainly an ambitious repertoire! I began researching bands/musicians and initially fell into a short panic. Most bands didn't seem to have the magical vibe, musical diversity, network, and professionalism (Can we count on the to show up for gods sake...) for me to book. In fact, none of the musicians resonated with our event's style.... and then I found Ivy Hill Entertainment. WOW. Game changer. From the moment of contact to the actual execution we had an amazing experience that was fun, stress free, collaborative, easy, and QUALITY. Ivy Hill has many options on how to book talent - actually super talent. You can hire anyone from a dope DJ to solo musician to the 9-musician "build-a-band" act we employed. My initial contact was Brian Bergeron who not only understood our vision, but encouraged us to make it happen. What an awesome guy. He was just as excited as we were! In fact, that's what stands out about Ivy Hill - their passion for music and events. They truly love what they do and understand the honor of being part of your event. Ivy Hill also offers such quality musicians! I couldn't believe we had all these cool people playing our wedding! It was great to see their musical backgrounds and sound samples from the website and resources. For our wedding, they supplied everything from the sound technician, musical equipment, speakers, musicians, and even an amazing Bandleader extraordinaire: Jon Devoto. Man, this guy was incredible! In addition to coordinating the musicians, he was also the lead singer, MC... and as a special request, include some mind-blowing tap dancing. Everyone loved him! I wish I could go through each of the musicians (Debbie Ilana, the New Classics, MJs Brass Boppers) because they brought so much flavor & style. It was like a mini-musical festival. The best part is that whatever you decide to book - whether it be an intimate musical vibe, dope DJ, or full-blown band - they deliver a memorable performance and professional experience. This team is full of talent and heart. They also have a big network of musicians and DJs so you don't need to worry about flaky musicians or no-shows. God forbid someone gets sick, they have the resources to ensure you are set. I trust them implicitly. I knew that I had nothing to worry about when booking them. The communication was clear and timely. We were in-line every step of the way. In fact, they are the only company I will use for future events. If you seek a top-notch service, this is the place for you. As you can see form their website, Ivy Hill Entertainment has a lot to offer. They exceeded our already high expectations. It is my pleasure to write this review and spread the word.

We hired Mariachi Trío Estrellas de Oro for my friend's wedding, and they were absolutely amazing…read morefrom start to finish! Rigo was my main contact, and he was so friendly, caring, and incredibly easy to communicate with. Our venue had very poor cell service, which made coordinating a surprise performance a bit tricky--but Rigo went above and beyond. He even called ahead of time to make sure he had the exact location and understood where he needed to be so everything would go smoothly. Despite the challenges, they showed up right on time, patiently waited for the perfect moment, and completely made the bride's day. It was such a special surprise, and they executed it flawlessly. On top of that, they played an extra song so the couple could have a first dance moment--which wasn't even planned--and it ended up being one of the most memorable parts of the night. We will absolutely be hiring Rigo and the group again in the future. Highly, highly recommend!

I had such an amazing experience with Mariachi Trio Estrellas De Oro! I hired them for a surprise…read morebirthday party at a restaurant patio in Mill Valley and it was better than I could have imagined. I arrived only moments before the guest of honor and the band was ready to go--they started playing right after the big "surprise" and it made it so special! Rigo was super easy to work with, and all of the setup coordination was between Rigo and the restaurant directly. Very talented group of guys, the party was an absolute hit. Thank you Rigo and Mariachi Trio Estrellas De Oro!

My wife and I have been taking lessons with Danielle for a little over a year. It's difficult to…read moreoverestimate the level of impact she has had on both our musicianship as well as our love for music. I've struggled with singing my whole life, and have tried a handful of teachers. Danielle is the first teacher who I felt was, even after just our first lesson, able to express the issues I'm dealing with as well as the solutions (almost always vowels, enunciation, and breathing) She's also gentle in her feedback and doesn't make me feel bad about not being perfect. I was worried about continuing our vocal instruction after COVID hit, but Danielle has gone above and beyond with going digital, upgrading her setup so we can hear her more clearly and recording tracks that we can both practice along with and sing along with during lessons (to avoid Zoom lag). Lastly, I feel like Danielle cares about us as people. She is always great about checking in about things we've talked about outside of music. Just an altogether good person and a pleasure to be around. I can't recommend her enough!

My daughter has been seeing Danielle for about 6 months now. Although we haven't been able to go at…read moreregular intervals, her progress has been amazing. She's now 12 and we've noticed such an improvement in her dictation, pronunciation, volume and clarity. She really has become a much better singer. As a parent what I like about Danielle is her positive vibe and constant positivity. I couldn't imagine a more positive influence on my daughters growth as a singer. Consequently it's not all about signing either. She's beginning to recognize changes to her normal speech which will benefit her whether she continues to sing or not. All in all, I can't imagine taking my daughter anywhere else where she'd benefit as much as she is with Danielle. I highly recommend anyone interested in singing or public speaking lessons give Danielle a call and set up a lesson!

My son has been a fan of Andy Z for several years now, and we've gone to many, many shows. So this…read moreyear, we decided to have Andy Z perform at our son's birthday party. We're so glad we did. Andy was a huge hit! The kids absolutely loved him. And Andy was such a trooper. It was over 100 degrees, and he played a 45 minute show in that heat (in the shade). But the kids were dancing their butts off even in that heat! I was super impressed. He's just so great with the kids. Andy is also very professional and very kind to work with. We scheduled in advance, and he was very good with communication. He was very patient that I forgot to send him a requested play list until the morning of (not cool on my part). He was very gracious and never complained about working in that insane heat. I was very impressed and very grateful. The kids loved him and the parents raved about him. Everyone was very excited that I bought CDs to give away in the treat bags for the guests. I highly recommend purchasing some CDs to give to guests. Please support Andy Z because he's an awesome guy and is amazing with the kids! You've gotta take your kids to his shows, but even better, have him play at your kids' birthday party or other kids' event. Highly recommend!

We saw Andy Z at a fall festival and he was AMAZING!!! He was super engaging, and the kids all…read morecrowded around him the entire show. We adults also enjoyed the show as well. My son won't stop asking for us to play the song Sticky, Sticky Bubblegum on repeat after hearing Andy sing. Thank you Andy Z. We can't wait to use you for a future event!!!

My Teenage daughter has been taking classes there for about a month. The Director Ryan Zwahlen, is…read morevery friendly and organized. In fact, everyone there is very nice and encouraging of the musicians. I love that my daughter can take a vocal lesson, then turn around a take a piano lesson at the same exact location (yet with different instructors). I have also seen parents bring in two kids who can then take private lessons with two different teachers at the same time. It is very convenient and parking is easy. Their online billing and email reminders are fantastic. I much prefer that to remembering to bring a check every lesson. I look forward to a potential teenage song writing class.

I took piano lessons at MidPeninsula Music Academy for a couple years. My instructor was great. The…read moreproblem came when MPMA raised the cost of my lessons by 25% without notice. I opted to discontinue my lessons on the day they sent me the bill with increased costs, which was 2 1/2 weeks before my next lesson. I then got an email stating my payment was late and late fees would apply if I didn't pay my bill soon. I emailed pointing out MPMA actually owed me $180 for the credit I had in my account from 3 cancelled lessons, including one lesson I missed because MPMA screwed up their scheduling after my instructor left, so I showed up to a lesson to discover MPMA hadn't set me up with a new instructor. I was told MPMA does not give refunds and that I was welcome to use the credit from my 3 missed lessons to go toward new lessons. Of course, now that the price of my lessons was increased, my credit from 3 missed lessons (one of which was caused by MPMA having no instructor for me!) only buys me 2 lessons. Business must be good for them to treat people like this. Long story, but the moral is, be sure to have zero credit left with MPMA if you ever choose to end lessons, because they keep your money no matter what the circumstances.

Great little music store with an amazing selection of cool guitars, keyboards, drums, pedals…read more Super-helpful staff. I needed strings for an oud, and they had them, in more than one gauge, even. Ended up buying lots more stuff than I had intended to, and I will definitely be going back there soon. Support local small businesses--before they're all gone! These folks are definitely worth supporting.

Store appears to be downsizing. About half the floor…read moreshowroom that it used to be. Makes you wonder what's up. Haven't been there since Covid,so things have changed for the worse.

I am an independent musician/songwriter. I have been for a while now. Meeting the folks at West…read moreCoast songwriters at the perfect time two years ago helped me in more ways that I thought possible. They helped me to believe in myself, to keep going and become the best writer/artist I can be. More than that, they are now my dearest friends. An organisation like this should be in every town. On the review button it says 'As good as it gets' when you click five stars, that isn't completely accurate here... It's better than that. I would have clicked one hundred stars! Superb people, superb organisation....! The best xxxx

If you are a songwriter or aspiring songwriter in California, this is the organization for you. I…read morejoined in 2000, and I can't tell you how much I have gotten out of it: found great song teachers, met talented co-writers, pitched songs to publishers (and signed publishing contracts with them), and even gotten a cut. I know several members who have had songs placed in film/TV by people they have met at the annual conference or monthly song screenings. They also have a songwriting competition (which Sara Bareilles won a few years ago, before she was on the map), and monthly performances. It's a great way to network with industry professionals, and you don't have to be in New York, L.A. or Nashville.