My son has studied under Carolyn Reisinger for over 10 years. He has progressed to the point that…read morehe can play challenging classical and jazz pieces. More important, my son has an appreciation for music that will last a lifetime. Carolyn makes learning engaging and fun!

I started at SOR-EP in 2019 as a vocalist and keys player, and left in late 2025 as a vocalist,…read morekeys player, guitarist, bassist, and developing drummer. I started at the Rock 201 level, (level 3 out of 6) and ended in Houseband, a performance based group who played at Summerfest in Milwaukee, the Mall of America, and the Xcel Energy Center at a Wild game. I've loved all of my instructors and their various teaching styles. They offer every aspect of a rock band, including all the instruments mentioned above. Kids are also able to pick from a variety of artists and genres to cover as a band, and make new friends and learn the importance of teamwork. I had the privilege of learning here, and went from fumbling through vocals on "Eye of the Tiger", to absolutely mastering every instrument on "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and teaching a group of younger students how to play it as a band. I've not only improved musically, but also as a person. I've learned the importance of teamwork, respect, hard work, and consistency. I've become a better public speaker and more of an extrovert, but also gained more self awareness, and I firmly believe that my emotional development is easily owed to this program. If your child (or you!) stick with this program, it will definitely be worth your while! Even though the school is aimed at students, adults are also able to receive lessons and there is an adult band! Any level of music education and experience is welcome here, and will be greeted with open arms.

At age 7, we brought my son to Alec for drum lessons. Even though he could barely touch the ground…read morewith his feet, within a month, Alec had him playing Seven Nation Army and LOVING it! Now he's in a kid-centered Rock band (Rock 101), playing the Beatles and much more! School of Rock is the place to go for music lessons, confidence-boosting and a positive community!

House of Note recently restored my late Grandmother's 140+ year-old violin and did an excellent…read morejob. It came out much better than I ever thought it could. A small crack was repaired, bridge and tailpiece replaced, new strings, some rough and chipped wood cleaned up, and the varnish was cleaned and restored. It looks and sounds 100% better, but still has the look and feel of an old instrument. Technician Ty did the repairs and worked with me to hold the costs down and restore this precious family instrument. All costs were explained up-front and everything was clear. Plus it was done the exact day when promised. I'm very happy with the work and service. THANK YOU!

My cello was "born" in 1970 in West Germany. I've had it for over 20 years and it has been through…read moreeverything with me! My cello is a real workhorse and I've played gigs all over the country including many places outside: the beach, farms, orchards, gardens.. I even did a wedding in drizzling rain where I had to walk a quarter mile through the forest without my case. So naturally it has gotten a bit dinged up along the way. It has always played good and although I knew eventually I should take it into a shop, I was never able to afford to until very recently. I came to House of Note with my concerns: some new cracks, the neck was all messed up, the wood needed to be cleaned and conditioned, my fine tuners were so full of rosin I could barely use them, new strings, and my bow needed TLC. Everyone was super helpful at the shop and over the phone. It took about a week and $900 later (totally reasonable considering all that they did and how much work it needed), my cello looks and sounds better than ever!! They even helped me fix an issue with my case so that I didn't need to purchase a new one. I'm new to Minnesota and am going to begin teaching again. Although it is about a 45 minute drive for me, and probably over an hour for my new students, I am definitely going to send them here. Highly recommended for all your string instrument needs!

I don't have children in lessons but we saw this locations cover band and they were so good at look…read moreout bar and grill. The instrumentals were at professional level. Lots of talent out of this location!

I live in a far-away city, but I visited Givens Violins on two different occasions (35 years…read moreapart!) while searching for a new instrument. Even though my instrument budget changed by factor of four between my first and second visit, I was treated with exceptional care and respect both times. (Do call ahead when visiting top-tier shops like this.) They have a fantastic inventory, from newly made to historically significant instruments and everything is perfectly set up. Claire Givens is not only a nationally recognized string instrument expert; she is also a thoroughly lovely person. Whether you are a professional player or a devoted amateur, make a special effort to visit this shop!

As fate would have it, I found myself 1200 miles away from my Wisconsin home in the deep South,…read moreplaying fiddle/violin shows on the Atlantic beach nearly every day. I needed bows rehaired and I needed a new bow to replace my "baby" while it sent away to get rehaired. NOTHING. There was nobody in the area that could help me out. I recalled visiting Claire Givens Violins about 4 decades ago. I've been playing for 52 years. It was a long shot (literally 1500 miles away) but I reached out to Claire Givens Violins and not only did they hook me up with some OVER THE MOON new bows, they rehaired my "baby" and did a remarkable job. Every single facet of Claire Givens Violins BLEW ME AWAY from their professionalism, knowledge, feel, vibe, service, honesty, and above all, LOVE for violins and the violinist (ME)! I give Claire Givens Violins TEN STARS on a 1-5 rating. Chris Cary

I took lessons from Dan for about 2 years. He has always been my favorite guitar instructor…read more He is very well versed in all kinds of music, a very talented guitarist in his own right, and he has a way of relating the guitar to the kinds of music you love. I started off as a novice guitarist and saw huge improvements in both my creativity and ability to play more difficult pieces of music.

I have taken guitar, but mainly bass lessons from Dan on and off for close to 15 years. His…read moreapproach to teaching has always been unique compared to the other instructors I've utilized in the past. If your looking for guitar lessons, you've come to the right place. If you are just starting or looking for a refresher he can teach you theory in a easy to understand manor and give you fun exercises to practice until your next meeting. Each week building off of what you learned, giving you more tricks up your sleeve to be able to improvise and effectively create your own music. The theory portion is where you'll usually get stuck in with the majority of instructors. But, with Dan, there is more to be had. After that foundation is learned is when it starts to get really fun. Dan not only has a vast library of digital music tabs which a student can learn how to play along to their favorite songs by artists; he also has equipment and software that a student, with Dan's help, can create and learn how to form songs out of nothing. Gaining additional valuable knowledge that goes hand in hand with playing guitar. I've had instructors in the past who were hard to talk to, awkward or made me feel uncomfortable when trying to learn. I never felt that way taking lessons from Dan. He is extremely easygoing, personable, patient, talented and well versed on all kinds of music, new or old. You will feel comfortable from the start, as Dan will figure out what your interests are and tailor your lessons to cater them. He is not the kind of instructor that will try to force feed you a genre you are not into. I can honestly say he has shaped the way I view music. Not only can i figure out songs by ear most of the time, I am able to pick apart each instrument while listening to songs and have a better appreciation to the effort musicians put into their work. He introduced me to bands as a kid I had never heard of, which all these years later are now my favorites and to this day still enjoy jamming out to. Simply put, look no further, if you are serious about trying guitar lessons, Dan is the man!

My daughter has been with Natalie for a little over a year now, and we are so happy with her as a…read moreteacher. She is actually the fourth teacher with whom we've worked, and she is by far the best. Her approach is both disciplined and gentle. She enforces correct finger positioning, posture, and counting with kindness and warmth. My daughter, aged seven, loves Natalie and looks forward to lessons. She's gaining a classical musical education mixed with more modern, familiar songs for fun. My favorite thing about Natalie is that my daughter has performed at nursing homes for all of her recitals, so she's learning to give of herself while making her family proud! I highly recommend Natalie as a piano teacher who will make lessons an enjoyable learning experience for both parent and child.

I recently purchased an amp from swift music through cragslist.org. It was almost too cheap, but…read moreexactly as advertised. The owner Dave is surprisingly young, but very professional and friendly. I understand they only do lessons now. If I were looking for lessons I would not hesitate to check them out. I could see the white boards in the session rooms, and they seemed to indicate that real music theory is taught there, not just tab reading. Overall, I was very impressed by what I saw. Highly recommended!!!

Both of my children LOVE their music lessons at Bach to Rock Minnetonka. I have a son who is in…read moreguitar lessons and rock band and a daughter in piano lessons (both 9 years old). Both of them love their lessons - especially picking what songs they want to learn and the app that tracks practice time and earns you rewards. My son is obsessed with his rock band and we all have fun at their shows / gigs. All of the staff are super friendly and welcoming. I am so glad we found B2R.

What a fun place! I took my daughter her for a birthday party and the kids had a blast. They also…read moredo private music lessons; from what I saw they specialize in piano, guitar, and drums. The birthday party was interactive and the kids got to learn about and play each of the featured instruments. The only negative is that the space is small, so it was a bit crowded with about 12 kids and parents, but we made it work!