My kids love this place! Jolin is so easy to work with and is accommodating to busy schedules. My…read morekids started on piano and guitar and have transitioned over to drums. Corbin is the BEST teacher, he's young, engaging, encouraging and the kids love going to his classes. We will definitely be staying here for a long time, as we tried other music lessons with other companies. They didn't compare and were so strict with makeups and scheduling. We love this place!!!

From the owner: Music lessons: piano, guitar, drums, violin and celloread more

I am an adult who learns to play piano. Eunjin is my third teacher. I decided to settle with her as…read morelong as she won't move out of Seattle : ) She is very skilled, experienced, well-educated, humorous. I had a lot of fun in class. She definitely made me more passionate about piano learning. And of course, my skilled improved a lot. I decide to study as possible Eunjin holds DMA degree in piano performance, which most teacher doesn't have. This makes her extremely qualified to teach students at any level. She really knows how to teach effectively. There was a song I had practiced for two months for my wedding but it still sounded wrong to me. I couldn't figured out what's wrong. Then I knew I need a teacher. That's when I started my class with Eunjin. She went through each line with me. Corrected my figuring to make it easier for me to play each key evenly. She taught me which part to use finger and which part to use hand, and how to relax fast between two notes. Those skills are so helpful for me. None of other teachers taught me before. Without her I will never do it.

I've been taking guitar lessons from Half Note Music School for about six months now and I highly…read morerecommend them! First, some background: I considered myself an "adult beginner", though I've played around with a guitar since high school. I knew the basic open chords and a few songs from the various "Teach Yourself Guitar" books I'd gone through. I'd often thought about taking lessons, but never quite got around to it. As it turns out, one of my friends had been taking guitar lessons at Half Note Studio for about two years. When I asked her about it, she said she'd learned a lot and recommended I give Jack a call. I arranged a free initial lesson with Jack. I was nervous going into the studio, but Jack was quite friendly and quickly made me feel at ease. We went over what I knew and talked about what I wanted to get out of lessons. In my case, I was looking to learn more music theory and get some "proper" guitar instruction. Six months later, I still look forward to my regular guitar class! I'm developing a better understanding of music theory, improving my ear training, getting better at sight reading and generally developing a deeper appreciation for what I can do with the guitar. Jack's a great instructor and very flexible in terms of tailoring his lessons to the needs of the particular student. If you've ever thought about taking music lessons as an adult, I say give Jack and Half Note Music Studio a try!

I really wanted to like this place and rented from them for years, but my last (and now final)…read moreexperience with them was horrible. Just beware that their "rent to own" program is not flexible. If your student grows in the years that you're renting from them - which will happen with every young student - they'll tack on an additional $500 to the purchase price of the instrument. And that's if you just go up by a single size! Not to mention that the person I dealt with was quite rude from the get-go, hence the low rating.

I could be completely misreading the situation, but based on my brief encounter with the staff at…read morethis location, I would not rent from here. I called ahead to confirm they had a viola available--the gentleman I spoke with was very polite and helpful--and rushed over with my daughter after soccer practice, hoping to arrive before closing. We got there 10-15 minutes before 8 PM. As we pulled up, we saw two employees: one behind the register and one on the sales floor. The woman on the floor looked directly at us through the window, threw up her hands, and appeared to mouth something that resembled obscenities. Her gestures seemed to suggest we should "get the f*ck out," though I admit it's possible I misinterpreted her body language. Or maybe they were just lip-syncing to some hard rap music? Either way, the interaction felt hostile and confusing. I left without entering the store. And look -- I understand how frustrating it is for a customer to come in 10-15 minutes before closing but it still doesn't justify the behavior.

Before my older son joined Oclef 10 months ago, he had already spent four years on learning piano…read moreand was about to quit. :( All piano teachers he had before used a similar approach. They mainly focused on correcting notes, rhythms and dynamics during private lessons, and assigning pieces for my son to practice at home. Over time, my son lost his interest in piano and started refusing to practice. Thankfully, one of my friends introduced Oclef and Mr. Julian to us. In our very first interview, Mr. Julian immediately pointed out that my boy's piano learning was at a bottleneck as his sight reading and piano theory were way behind his playing level. Mr. Julian has a great vision on how a child should learn piano. Just after several lessons, we quickly noticed my son changed his attitude toward piano and had regained his interest! Oclef is totally different from any other piano teachers or school we know. They offer Kaizen classes so my son can practice piano under the teachers' guide everyday. All the teachers there are professional and wonderful. They also offer theory classes and organize performance seminars. Now my son can perform every piece he learns. More valuable, their performance seminars provide kids the opportunity of not only performing but also sharing critiques together. I will for sure send my younger boy to Oclef to learn piano once he is ready. This is my first time giving a review on yelp. Oclef is definitely a five star piano school. I hope our experience could help you and your kids.

My eight year son has been studying with Oclef the past few months and truly enjoys it. The method…read moreis so innovative and modern compared to our old traditional methods. He happily plays every day versus before he hated it. I am so happy that Oclef is in our life.

This school is conveniently located in Bellevue. I've been taking violin lessons for 2 years and I…read moreenjoy learning and growing. Courtney is a really good music teacher, she is very patient and always has a smile on her face. She's really good at pointing out improvements without making you feel bad. I've enjoyed seeing her perform at the Early Music Guild. Her love for Baroque Music is very inspiring. Contrary to some of the comments about the owner, I've always had a great experience. Robert replies to emails promptly and when I've left a message on the phone he has always replied. He is also a music teacher so even if he can't answer the phone every minute, he makes sure he responds. I like that classes can be rescheduled and I haven't had trouble finding an alternative time. I only wish that the system would allow to re-schedule a class for the next month, without having to wait for the next month. For example if it's January and I want to move a class to February, I have to cancel the class and then remember to schedule it when it's February. Overall, this is a great music school!

Went for introductory lesson for my kid. We were very upbeat but soon it faded away, as we were…read moreplanning long term enrollment. The instructor was rude and impolite dealing with a kid. She was visibly irritated with how my kid was playing the instrument (who is a beginner) was she expecting the child to play the instrument fluently? The instructor did very little to boost confidence and made the child realize that the notes were not being played correctly and was wrong is so many ways. Thanks for that behaviour I was saved from taking a longer commitment.

Bought my first and likely last piano. Great experience. Excellent customer service. Would highly…read morerecommend them. Plus they shipped my piano to my home much quicker than expected.

I had a truly excellent experience with Classic Pianos and recommend them without reservation. I…read morecame in search of a rehearsal piano with very specific requirements: something suitable for a rental situation, capable of silent practice with headphones, yet--above all--an instrument with genuinely good action. As a pianist returning to conservatory-level study after years of gigging, proper action is not a luxury for me; it is the foundation upon which all serious work is built. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the hybrid pianos offered at Classic Pianos. The hammer action is responsive, musical, and deeply satisfying--impressively close to an acoustic experience. While nothing replaces a grand, this instrument is an outstanding solution for a renter needing rigorous daily practice and keeping one's technique in shape. Hui was a pleasure to work with throughout the process: knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely attentive. She made everything easy and stress-free from start to finish. Since the piano arrived, I've been playing far more than I intended--which may be the clearest sign that the right choice was made. Classic Pianos did such a good job that my neighbors may soon need to leave them a review as well.

As a new guitar player, I was pretty nervous about starting lessons. But that nervousness turned…read moreinto excitement durring my first lesson. My instructor was interested in what I wanted to play and is always excited about pieces I want to play. The homework was a great mix of exploration and practice. The music rooms are are not too small and fitted out with good gear: amps (Fender Mustang modeling amp) and keyboard. The only knock was the scheduling and payment system was largely phone based. The phone staff were always very nice and helpful, but I would prefer to manage this myself online.

I will say that your experience is dependent upon the teacher you have. We wanted our son, 6, to…read morebegin piano lessons. We tried two teachers at the school and both were just...not it. They seemed to lack understanding of how to teach young children--the patience and scaffolding required. We are stopping lessons today after the teacher asked my son essentially why he can't read music and if he's day dreaming. Mind you, several of his lessons were canceled because of teacher absence so today should have been a gentle reintroduction to material. But again, this is where having an understanding of teaching children is important. I would look elsewhere for younger kids.

I only came in for a trial lesson, but I got such a good vibe from this place and the people!…read moreTeachers and students. The teacher that took me was Megan I believe (pink hair), and she was so kind, positive, praising on little things, and passionate about what she does. I love that they do lessons and band rehearsals, wow!

When my 14 brother came home sounding like a proper musician, I knew that His teacher Eric Snyder…read morehad the ability to help adjust my novice player tendencies and make me a much more well rounded guitarist. After only a few lessons I understood that Eric was one of the most capable,accomplished, and accommodating guitar teachers in the area! His skills are up there and he has the patience to adapt between beginners level to very advanced-- Extremely accommodating with setting up scheduling for practice times as well. Amazing once in a lifetime teacher --

Mr. Ormsby is the most patient and supportive mentor I have ever had. While I have had the…read moreprivilege of his tutelage for quite some time, it never ceases to amaze me at how proficient he is, as well as how humble and 'in my corner' he is. His personality never changes. I honestly believe he will never have a bad day. He is always 100% positive. An absolute gem.

Conrad is a very experienced teacher who has been teaching & performing drums in Puget Sound metro…read morearea for many years. He can teach a variety of styles; jazz, rock, swing, New Orleans, blues, & Latin. I don't know why he got in to New Orleans style. But it's funky. He accepts students of school kids and adults. If you live in Eastside I highly recommend him.

I just found out that one of the teachers here is a Rhodes scholar with a PhD in music. WTF!!!?!?!?…read more Holy crap on a stick if she isn't the most quantified person to teach music I don't think you realize how much piano she has taught a reluctant 9 year old in just over a year. It's a group effort at the beginning but he can string together a variety of chords and has begun to think about music. We cannot recommend her enough, even though I cannot properly spell her name. Laure? She is amazing with kids to, I was expecting a stiff nurse crotchet type but the kid loves his teacher.

The teachers in Bellevue Piano Studio are awesome and they make you feel comfortable even if you…read moreare a total beginner! I am a college student and was worried that it was just lessons for kids, but it is definitely open to all ages and levels! No matter what their students' age, they are teaching in a way that both kids and adults can relate to in a comfortable and relaxed environment. they are unfaltering in their support of students' learning process and progress.Also, I've only heard very positive feedback from other students! If you're looking for a studio that will foster your talent, encourage your spirit and brighten your day, you've come to the right place :)