Santa Monica Conservatory and Music Camp

"They have great instructors here! Our son has really made great strides with private lessons and had fun at the recital."

"This school is the crowning jewel of music conservatories. The director, the teachers, are all decorated successful musicians with classical training and their approach to teaching is both rigorous and loving. I encourage all parents who wish to cultivate out of their bright young children a true musician with the abilities of a great master to come check out some of the recitals that these gifted young kids put on. Prepare to be blown away by all the little Mozarts. My daughter is 8 and has been taking violin for two years and she is also a part of the conservatory strings orchestra. She has been taking voice lessons for about a year as well. This school has completely transformed her life."

"I have been wanting to do a review for so long but who has the time right?? So first, I wanted to mention John …..the director of SM Music Conservatory has been nothing but helpful and supportive. He truly cares about the importance of having music in a childs life. The facility is gorgeous and the teachers we have worked with (Virginie and Evan for viola) have been nothing but professional, warm and patient. My oldest daughters viola skills have improved so much, that it has made practicing easier and more fun for her (as well as more pleasurable for me and the neighbors) At the front desk Paula is so so sweet and Chase has wonderful communication skills and went above and beyond to get the right time and day for my girls to start at the conservatory. Both my girls attended the summer camp this summer and they loved it! Matthew who runs the camp is very friendly and does really well making everyone feel comfortable as well as prepared and confidant for the Friday performance. Thanks to everyone at SM Conservatory of Music!!"

"Our two daughters have been taking various lessons at the conservatory for four years. We have taken violin, piano, and now cello, and every experience has been very positive. The teachers are excellent, and the ambiance is professional, warm, and inspiring. They have also been flexible and accommodating with schedule changes as our busy schedule fluctuates. We look forward to many more years nurturing our children's musical interests, and are grateful to have so many options for musical instruments and wonderful instructors at the Conservatory!"

"My two children, 5 and 8, have taken piano lessons at the Santa Monica Conservatory for just over a year. We have three family friends, one a professional musician, whose children also take lessons there. My wife is beginning violin lessons there next week. The culture there is professional but very warm. You sense that John and all the teachers love music and care deeply about their students. The recitals and Sunday concerts are great fun. It's a wonderful place!"