Academy of Music and Art

We had a communication gaffe and they responded professionally, politely and thoroughly. Can’t ask for more than that!

I’m a big fan of the Academy. I just finished 8 years of adult vocal lessons there. Now I’m taking a, hopefully brief, break. During my time there, I’ve primarily worked with 3 teachers. Most recently with Deidre (who has moved back east with her family). Such is life.
The teachers, and the office staff (Jake, Chris and the rest) are professional, consistently helpful, and very friendly. It’s also the little things. In particular, I appreciate the regular recitals (usually 3 times per year). And when you have a recital-​ready piece, they have a recording room and equipment to get a good take of it and send you home with a copy.
I credit the Academy’s teachers with taking someone with no vocal training at all, to a level I’m pretty pleased with (if I do say so myself). :-)

We had a horrible experience! I signed up my 6 year old daughter for a Ballet class and she hated it because the teacher was screaming a lot at the students. The staff agreed to refund us and told us «it will take a while for the refund». It has been almost 6 months and they have not returned our money back.

I love the Academy and have been going there for over 7 years now. Their kids programs are innovative and engaging. I’m always waiting to see what they are going to come up with next and was so excited when they added dance, art and theatre to the music program they already had. Each one of my nieces and nephews takes multiple classes there and get very excited when Academy day arrives. As the designated driver, I really appreciate the office staff for scheduling everyone at the same time. We make an afternoon of it and its the highlight of our week. The kids love their teachers and I have really enjoyed learning from my guitar teacher Ian. He is very patient!
Thanks Academy!

This was our trial visit for a sax and oboe lessons. I have to say the teacher was very good and proficient in teaching both of our kids. He had his own sax to teach my son, precisely what I was looking for… Mr. Carl was very patient and motivating for both kids and my son and I are very happy with the teacher. I give the teacher 5 stars but 2 for the sound proof room or lack there of. The staff are quite accommodating. You do have to pay $ 20 for registration if you continue lessons which I think is reasonable.
I am bit worried about the review re: high music teacher turn over. But I guess I will have to wait and see about that.
Oh, if you miss a lesson for whatever reason they do provide a group make up lesson at the end of the month. If you provide a 30 day notice then you get credited or refunded. It’s all spelled out in the contract so at least there are no surprises! Not happy about it but you have a choice not to sign up!

We have been at AMA for about 4 years. Not only is this a very professional music studio, it is a true dance studio. I’m not sure if the reviewer who gave this place 1 star is talking about the same place we go as the review was nothing like our long term experience with this studio. My daughter is on the dance team that won High Gold in their Rookie Year at every competition last year, which is not the case for every dance studio in the area. She went from an average «hobby» dancer to an experienced, graceful dancer through Julie Haller’s patience and tutelage. Julie is a professional dancer who is also a wonderful teacher and mentor. She has made a huge difference not only in my daughter’s dance talent, but her self esteem and her confidence. My daughter’s piano and dance teacher is also professional, patient and truly in touch with her students’ needs and motivations. Deidre has been her teacher for all 4 years and she is fantastic! My son and I have both taken guitar here on and off with excellent teachers (Sam, who only left to get his PhD at U of Minnesota) and Josh, who has been here since we started with this studio. The guitar teachers work with music the students want to learn so the kids stay motivated (as well as this adult). They all play professionally which gives them insight that guitar instructors elsewhere do not have. Finally, we have found the owner, Chris Wilson, and the front office management staff, Katherine and Jake, to be courteous, customer focused and willing to bend over backwards to make sure you have a great experience and your needs are met. We spend more than 9 hours a week at this place and it is worth every minute and penny! Cannot recommend it highly enough!