Musical Instruments And Teachers near Berkeley

“Took my daughter there for voice lessons for the first time, and I was blown away with his voice, professionalism, and teaching style and ability! Amazing! Would give 10 stars if possible!“

“Bruce is my musical rock. I love having our lessons as a way to keep myself engaged and consistently making music despite my hectic work schedule. I’ve been going to him for many years, starting with vocal lessons and eventually moving to longer combination vocal/piano sessions. It's been really fulfilling putting the technique I've learned to work, especially at karaoke night. The lessons focus mostly on the foundational aspects of making music like breath, posture, phrasing, and technique, and that approach has helped me grow a lot as a musician.

Bruce is, understandably, strict with his time / scheduling / cancellation policy. That’s not unusual for teachers in the arts, and in my opinion it shouldn’t be held against him.“

“My time at Pyramind was absolutely instrumental in forging my professional audio career and in addition I made a bunch of lifelong friends. It's such a joyous experience to be surrounded by fellow audio nerds and artists and to be able to not only explore new concepts together but to collaborate and build something together. Before Pyramind I definitely had a passion for music and producing but they really showed me multiple paths forward and connected me with the means to make music/audio for a living. I ended up moving into a house full of Pyra producers and when I moved to Paris for a year I met some Pyra alumns and immediately had an audio community. I think there are a lot of different options and schools out there but if you're interested in producing music and working creatively in the industry I don't think there is a better school or place to be.“

“Excellent store featuring a variety of music equipment; From stand alone beat machines to build your own/DIY modular synth setups, this gem in the mission district is worth the walk-in. I appreciated the helpful conversation I had with Brian, he was very knowledgeable, kind, and professional. I unfortunately didn't purchase anything major but bought a mug to support the business and for his time. Hope to return someday soon!“

“Been taking vocal lessons with Marina for over two years. Love this studio and all it has to offer. Appreciate that there are lessons, two formal recitals per year, and monthly student recital where you can perform what you are working and get feedback with other students.“

“Magnolia Music School has been such a wonderful experience for our family. My 8-year-old daughter has been taking group ukulele lessons with Sara for the past four months, and the growth we've seen in such a short time has been incredible. Sara is an exceptional teacher -- patient, encouraging, and incredibly skilled at working with kids in a way that builds both confidence and joy. My daughter is now so inspired that she's ready to move into private 1:1 lessons starting January 2026, which says everything about how positive and motivating this experience has been. Magnolia truly feels like a special place. There's a strong sense of community, creativity, and care that comes through in everything they do. We feel very grateful to be part of it and so thankful to have both Sara and Kat in my daughter's life. I'm beyond excited to see how she continues to grow and thrive next year. Highly recommend Magnolia Music School to any family looking for thoughtful, high-quality music education in a warm and supportive environment.“

“We love this family-run music school! Our 4-year old loves the Preschool Prodigies music class. He’s learning pitch, rhythm, and musicality in a fun, creative environment. He’s learned a lot quickly and gets excited to go every Saturday. We are excited to do preschool piano next semester!“

“Such a remarkable choir, director, and performance of Echoes of Eureka here in Humboldt County. I was deeply moved by the magnificent performance of this beautiful opera and by the maturity, insight, and compassion these extremely talented young singers displayed.“

“Super! I am so impressed by Kristin and her approach to teaching music and piano. She met our kid exactly where they were and adapted accordingly. She is a generous, creative and patient teacher. Would strongly recommend her for you or your kid!“