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Sandy DDO3via Google

about 2 months ago

If I could give a higher review I would. Kathy was an incredible piano teacher and my daughter really fell in love with the piano and her playing skills have increased greatly

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Dhdh Dhehvia Google

about 2 months ago

I went to this music school about three years ago, and I’m only leaving this review now because at the time I was young (Secondary 3) and honestly too intimidated to speak up. This experience stayed with me, and I feel it’s worth sharing. I booked a one-time 30-minute guitar lesson because I was struggling with a specific technique. Since private lessons are expensive, I made it clear from the beginning that I wanted to use the time efficiently and focus on one goal: learning how to thumb slap while playing fingerstyle. I was placed in a room with an instructor who also teaches piano. From the very start, I explained my objective clearly. Instead of teaching the technique, he spent most of the lesson talking about unrelated topics: finger stretching, the importance of knowing scales, music theory, keys, how the song was written, and whether I wanted to “dig deeper into theory.” None of this was what I asked for, and none of it helped me solve the problem I came in with. At one point, he compared the technique to using a game controller and demonstrated it. I couldn’t execute it immediately, but my friend who was observing the lesson could. The instructor then completely shifted his attention to my friend, praising him, telling him he was talented, and encouraging him to start learning guitar instead. Meanwhile, I was the one who had paid for the lesson. By the time I tried to redirect the lesson back to my original request, half of my paid time was already gone. When I finally asked him directly to just teach me the technique, he became defensive and told me that if I wasn’t ready to understand all the theory, I “shouldn’t be playing instruments at all,” and that this was “the basics of the basics.” That response was discouraging, dismissive, and completely unprofessional, especially toward a student. By the end of the lesson, I had learned nothing other than watching him play. I left feeling that $70 for 30 minutes would have been far better spent watching YouTube tutorials, which is exactly what I ended up doing. Another uncomfortable part of this experience: I had previously left a 5-star review (not on this email) because I was short 4$, and the staff offered a small discount in exchange for a positive review. The staff member stood there watching while my friend and I wrote the review. At that point, we hadn’t learned anything useful, but felt pressured to comply. Ironically, YouTube ended up being my real teacher. I can now play properly and currently perform in a small band :) Disclaimer: This was three years ago, so things may have changed. Still, this was my experience, and it left a lasting negative impression.

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Andyvia Google

6 months ago

11/10 end of year music recital!!🔥🔥 Amazing customer service! Teachers are great!

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Karla Mariavia Google

7 months ago

My daughter loves her music lessons. Teacher Cristal is great, patient and very professional!

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syd taicanvia Google

over 1 year ago

If I could give 10 stars I would simply because this clean, beautiful welcoming music space for learning is a gem. It's a creative hub in the TMR region ran by ever so courteous owner Kathy as well as the amazing lineup of qualified music teachers. Highly recommended if you are a parent whose kids have a passion for music and want to learn from the best the city has to offer.