Montana Avenue Music School
Wilshire/Montana · 1233 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403
3.9Montana Avenue Music School has taught Santa Monica kids piano, guitar, and voice for over a decade in our cozy converted bungalow. Lessons blend classical technique with songs kids actually want to play, from Fur Elise to their favorite movie themes. Our recital nights at the Miles Playhouse are a rite of passage for Westside families.
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1233 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Wilshire/Montana
Sam is so patient and encouraging with a room full of kids at totally different levels. She made her first full song on piano and she wouldn't stop talking about it. The front desk always has our schedule ready even when we're running five minutes late.
He lost interest after the novelty wore off, more a fit issue than anything else. He still managed to come away with a recital piece she played from memory, but it took some effort from us to keep his engaged. Would give it another shot with a smaller class size.
She has been counting down to Monday every single week. She made Fur Elise after months of practice and she wouldn't stop talking about it. We booked a birthday party here last spring and it was such a hit that we've kept coming back for regular classes.
Mr. Alan is so patient and encouraging with a room full of kids at totally different levels. He made a song from her favorite musical and he wouldn't stop talking about it.
Mr. Alan is so patient and encouraging with a room full of kids at totally different levels. He made real breath support instead of just yelling the high notes and he wouldn't stop talking about it. We recommend it to every parent we know.
Ms. Beatrice is so patient and encouraging with a room full of kids at totally different levels. She made her first full song on piano and she wouldn't stop talking about it.
We've been coming since last fall and the difference in confidence is obvious. He made Fur Elise after months of practice and he wouldn't stop talking about it. Can't say enough good things about this place.
Mr. Alan is so patient and encouraging with a room full of kids at totally different levels. He made a solo she sang at the recital and he wouldn't stop talking about it.
Class size crept up recently which meant less individual attention. He did work on three chords and a real song on guitar, so it's not all bad.
We had three different instructors in a row and it really showed. Would give it another shot with a smaller class size.
The class felt pretty chaotic with that many kids and just one instructor. He still managed to come away with a solo she sang at the recital, but it took some effort from us to keep his engaged. Would give it another shot with a smaller class size.
Sam remembers every kid's name and what they're working on, which says a lot about a group class. She made a solo she sang at the recital and she wouldn't stop talking about it. We recommend it to every parent we know.