I've been taking group guitar class with Joe for a couple months and I have learned so much…read more I really enjoy the group aspect because we get to be social, laugh a bit, and work together. Bonus teacher nerd points because as a piano teacher, I learn a lot from Joe about how to conduct a group class-- a rare and little-discussed aspect of music teaching. Joe's years of experience have come through in my playing in a short time. Highly recommend!

My sons have been taking weekly guitar lessons with Joe for over ten years. My older son started…read moreplaying with Joe at age 6 (he is now finishing high school). His younger brother transitioned from the piano to guitar and started with Joe at age 10 (he's now 14). Joe is a patient and supportive guitar and music teacher. He has been a steady part of their upbringing, and he has been a good role model for them. They are good guitar players. More importantly, they love playing and play most days of every week. I credit Joe with developing their love for playing the guitar, which they will carry forward into their lives. I highly recommend Joe.

The owner Tommy Toy is the real deal. He is a talented musician, he can teach and he genuinely…read morecares.

We had our child in this piano program for nearly 2 years and things progressed well…read more I have to credit the owner with finally firing a lousy teacher he had taken on - this is very important and nice to note. I can now recommend this program once again. The owner is enthusiastic and a good teacher that gets results.

There are a lot of great music classes for kids, however none of them have the extra special touch…read morethat Music Makers offers--exposure to guest musicians, music theory and opportunities to play on "real" kids sized instruments. Have you ever seen a kid-sized cello? My toddler was completely amazed by the opportunity to play on this tiny instrument. He sat in the chair, grabbed the bow and began to "play" and sing Twinkle Little Star. There is a different instrument each week, for my son to "check out." Where else can you have a rich experience like this? Music Makers gives us a delightful exposure to music, movement and singing AND is an excellent primer for my child to learn more advanced study of music when the time comes. Cindy has been teaching for over 25 years, and has all kinds of tricks/gifts to keep the kids focused and engaged. I always learn something too! Check out her free preview class and see for yourself!

Awesome music class for kids (1.5-6 years old)! My 3-yr-olds attended the Music Makers summer class…read moreseries and absolutely loved it. The class CD is their music of choice for the car, and they keep asking about 'their' class over and over, despite that the series is now over. We signed up for the upcoming fall session and can't wait for it to start. Cindy, who teaches all the classes (together with a piano accompanist), is excellent in keeping all the kids engaged. She uses all kinds of clever interactive approaches that even the most distracted kids get intrigued, and want to participate. I like that she emphasizes the learning aspect - so kids, while having fun, also get to learn about music and try a variety of different instruments. I am not easily impressed with classes, but this one is a really good one. If you want to get a taste before committing, Music Makers offer free preview classes.

My fiancée has been working with Patrick for the last 2 months and her lessons have been the…read morehighlight of her week! She comes back from her sessions feeling inspired and excited. In a short period of time, I have heard a significant improvement in her vocal control and range. He is such a talented and passionate teacher, and I can't say enough wonderful things about him!

I took a series of singing lessons from Patrick Leveque over this past summer. I began these…read morelessons thinking I could not carry a tune and very shy about singing in front of anyone. He put me right at ease. Patrick was encouraging, supportive and informative about the singing process --- all way beyond any expectations---right out into the stratosphere! He's a great teacher and very nice person. Patrick presents the information in an easy to understand gentle way. I wondered about the question of whether to have a male or female teacher and am so glad I chose Patrick. I highly recommend him to anyone at any level of skill. If there were more stars I could give, him I would!

Caylia is the best!!! From start to finish, she is a pro and the finest music teacher/musical…read moredirector you can find!! I was lucky enough to have her help me with a Children's Theatre audition piece. I did not have musical theatre experience and she worked on my voice, my presentation, my confidence, my stage presence, the whole package!! After weeks of hard work with her, I ended up getting the lead role!! We spent the next six months working together and she definitely helped me with every detail on my solo songs. When it came time to finally perform, she was there for me, coaching me on how to deal with the jitters, and even how to put on false eye lashes since I was the princess!! I could not have done it without her and I just love her!!! There are no words to thank her enough or recommend her enough!! Her studio is a magical dream to visit for all ages!!

I have attended Caylia's students' recitals in person pre-pandemic, and on zoom, post-pandemic. I…read morecan say as an outsider, not a student or parent of a student, that Caylia is a caring, lovely teacher and it is obvious that she cares about her students, and they care about her. Her students range in age from very little to pre and post college, and they all do a wonderful job singing and/or playing piano. I believe she would be a wonderful teacher for any child for voice, piano, and/or performance coaching if you are in search of a teacher for your child. She creates a safe space for all to learn.

I couldn't be more ecstatic with my experience with Daryl and his Salty Strings Studio. I've…read morealways wanted to learn electric guitar but have procrastinated forever. I finally decided to do something about it and luckily I found Salty Strings. He keeps our sessions fun by teaching me the basics and also how to play riffs from my favorite bands. I honestly love it and look forward to my lessons.

From the owner: Salty Strings Guitar Studio offers one-on-one private lessons for guitar, bass and ukulele taught…read moreby instructor Daryl Bond. ​ Daryl's positive approach to teaching makes learning guitar a fun, enjoyable experience for his students. Daryl works together with his students to build a repertoire of music they want to learn while developing fundamental musicianship skills such as rhythm, scales, chords, improvisation and sight-reading along the way. No two students are alike, which is why lessons are customized to suit each individual student's interests, goals and experience level. Whether you are a total beginner or a seasoned shredder, Daryl will help you take your playing to the next level. ​

We purchased our very first piano from here at the beginning of the pandemic. We figured that…read moresince we'd be staying home more often, why not purchase a real piano!? We made an appointment to come in and Ulysses helped us out. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and helped us through the process. He didn't rush us or pressure us to buy a piano, and he was patient in answering all our questions. We went home that same day to think about which piano we wanted to get and returned a week later to purchase a Yamaha upright piano. Overall, it was a great experience and we now have a beautiful piano!

Update: Gary responded to this review... and then deleted his response a day later…read more After reading it, I actually understand and respect the appointment-only business model. If customers want a private showroom experience, that's completely reasonable. Plenty of luxury businesses operate that way. The problem was never the appointment policy. The problem was how a potential customer was treated. I live next door and have been curious about this store for a long time. I finally saw you at the business and thought I'd ask about purchasing a piano. Instead of a simple, "We're appointment-only, but here's my card--I'd be happy to schedule you," I was dismissed while you waited for your DoorDash order. As someone who works in marketing and customer experience, this felt like a textbook example of turning a warm lead into a lost customer. Your original response then spent paragraphs explaining why I shouldn't have expected service, but not one sentence expressing regret that a genuinely interested buyer walked away with a bad experience. That said, I'm adjusting this to a 2-star rating because I did see some effort to acknowledge my post, even if it ultimately fell short. Businesses don't earn loyal customers by proving they're technically correct. They earn them by making people feel welcome. A 30-second conversation could have turned me into a customer. Instead, it turned me into someone who will be buying a piano elsewhere. If you already have an appointment, I'm sure the experience may be perfectly fine. But if you're hoping to stop in, ask a question, or get a feel for the place before committing, don't expect much hospitality. That's ultimately why I'm leaving this review--not because the business is appointment-only, but because customer service begins long before the appointment ever does.

I took lap steel lessons with Chris for about a year and it was a great experience! Chris helped so…read moremuch with steering me in the right direction as far as technique, players to check out etc. The majority of my lessons where focusing on playing along with records (always the best way to get better) and I loved all the tunes he recommend for me to study and I still use them today in my regular practices. I'm a professional bass player, but since I've started playing lap steel I've been offered some great performing/recording opportunities due to my new found interest in lap steel and I owe a lot to Chris in helping me out in the beginning stage of understanding the instrument.

Chris is THE MOST natural guitar teacher I've ever seen. He has helped instill a love for the…read moreguitar with my son who cannot keep an attention span for more than 5 seconds. He makes it easy for the boy. The proof? My son REGULARLY picks up his guitar to practice on his own. Thank you Chris...