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Welcome

Thanks for stopping by!

Whether you’re a complete beginner, or an advanced piano player…

Whether you’d like to dance your fingers across the keys with Beethoven or play simple chords to your favorite pop songs…

YOu’re in the right place

HOw do we know that?

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Because successful piano lessons comes down to your connection with your piano teacher.

Here at La Jolla Music, you get to choose from fourteen passionate, career piano teachers who are dedicated to your success.

They all have their unique approaches and specialties, and most offer a free trial lesson, no obligation, because they understand how important finding that connection is.

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Book Your Free Trial
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no more getting stuck with a piano teacher you don’t like, you’re bored with, or one that keeps trying to teach you classical when you want to learn rock (or vice versa).

Learning something new is always scary!

We want to make sure you find a piano teacher with whom you feel safe to explore, play, and ask questions.

Finding the right piano teacher makes the difference between just learning to play versus enjoying to play.

How do you choose the right Piano teacher?

Try more than one!

Most piano teachers offer a Free Trial Lesson.

Trust your gut

Even if it’s the first piano teacher you tried, sometimes you just know.

Have An idea of what you want to do

Play chords that you can sing along to? Classical Concerto? Jazz improv? We have a piano teacher for that. Try them and find your connection!

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So what’s Next?

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    Explore Piano Teachers

    If you would like to explore our piano teachers on your own, you can find their bios here. When you find one you like, fill out the form to schedule a trial lesson.

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    Fill out a form

    Short on time? We can help! Fill out this form. We’ll narrow the search for you based on the info you give us, and we’ll send you an email so you can read our recommendations at your convenience.

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    Give us a call

    If you prefer speaking with someone, give us a call at 858.459.3375 and we’ll answer your questions.

Client Testimonials

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    James L., Yelp! review

    “Both my kids started music lessons (piano and guitar) six months ago and we love the program. Great teachers with a flexible, child-centered approach to teaching.”

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    Terry B., Google review
    “This place is great to bring your kids in for lessons of all kinds! It’s very clean and there is a comfortable waiting area and great teachers. My son takes bass lessons with Tony Muhammed and he’s the real deal. Easy street parking and payments. My son loves it!”

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    Rebecca J., Google review
    “My daughters take violin lessons from Kelly Duley at La Jolla Music. They adore their teacher, and we love the space. I appreciate the location, the welcoming atmosphere, and the clean comfortable studios. The shop offers a beautiful variety of instruments, sheet music, and books for learning every kind of instrument and music theory. We recommend La Jolla Music to anyone who loves music or is looking for a perfect place to receive the best education in music.”

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    C. Bortfeld, Local Guide, Google review
    “My kids take music lessons here - saxophone (with Eric) And clarinet (with Stefanie) and they are both learning so much and having a great time doing it. We are extremely happy. La Jolla Music has been a great place to rent instruments, buy them and get repairs. I highly recommend it for all your music needs!!”

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    MrBluegrotto, Google review

    “La Jolla Music is a great place to learn music. The site is expanding with more practice rooms. Joshua Voss is my son's guitar teacher. He is wonderful and works with his student to tap their full music potential.

    Kelly Duley is my other son's piano teacher. She is a great teacher and I would highly recommend her.”

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    Brandon M., Yelp! reveiw

    “My son and I came in to check on a saxophone rental a few days ago, and unfortunately they didn't have any available. I left my name and number for them to contact me upon any returns, not really expecting a call. As promised, Eric I believe, called me the next day to let me know they just had one return from the shop. When I went to pick it up, the man and woman behind the desk were very helpful with all of my questions, which made me feel at ease due to my lack of musical experience. We plan on looking into lessons as well.”

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    Aimee L., Google review

    “It is without hesitation that we recommend Evan Walsh to anyone looking for any outstanding trumpet teacher. Evan motivates my son to practice and my ten year old son looks forward to his trumpet lesson each week. Thank you, Evan, for encouraging a love for music.”

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    Howard W., Yelp! review

    “At least for lessons there is a wide selection of excellent teachers, most who offer a free first lesson. The staff is friendly and the email lesson reminders are helpful.”

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    Gen W., Yelp! review

    “Very nice and friendly staff. Great music classes. They also donate to local schools.

    Thank you!”

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    Breffni B., Local Guide, Google review

    “Very friendly service and very reasonably priced violin rental!”

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    Mark P., Yelp! review
    “La Jolla Music is a great store and practice location. The staff is friendly and very helpful. They have music/instruments/practice rooms/instructors. My daughter has attended weekly cello lessons which has helped her excel past many of her peers and older cellist. Thank you La Jolla Music!!”

Contact Us

7423 Girard Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037
next to La Jolla Elementary

Phone
(858) 459-3375

Email
info@LaJollaMusic.com

Hours
MON-THU 11a-7p, FRI 11a-6p
SAT 10a-3p
SUN closed