88 Keys Music Academy

My daughter has been a student of Ms Clarissa Shan for the past 8 months. I came here because of the great reviews I read on Unilocal.My daughter who was 5 y/​o at the time when I enrolled her only wanted to do voice lessons, but I wanted her to also learn how to play the piano. I called Ms. Annie Chen & told her what I needed for my daughter & she quickly found me the perfect instructor. The first two months of lessons were tough, because my daughter was not motivated to learn piano. Ms. Clarissa was extremely patient with my daughter trying to motivate her & making learning piano & voice fun. Ms. Clarissa has an incredible voice. She is also flexible with our schedule because sometimes things happen at the last minute. The studio allows students to have 2 weeks off if needed in the Summer, which is a plus. I highly recommend this music studio because they have highly qualified instructors & know how to make your child love learning about music.

The teachers are good. I was very unhappy with customer service. My daughter was sick and came down with a fever all of a sudden and they did not allow her to make up classes saying that there were no make ups for make ups. It is unfortunate that my child was just not able to make it for the make up that day. As most parents know, sickness in kids can sometimes be unpredictable. It is not always possible to know 24 hours in advance when an emergency will strike. I found Annie to be very insensitive and unconcerned. It seems to be all about the money. She even had my kids cramp up some classes before going on vacation so that there would be no break in fees. I didn’t mind that too much but when she refuse to allow make ups for absence due to sickness, it came across as though she didn’t care about the students or the parents. I would not recommend them.

My son started guitar lesson with Mr. Juan Hernandez about a year ago. My son took piano lesson for a few years but lost interest with the instrument, however, he still loves to play music. He was interested with guitar and I asked Ms. Carrie for recommendation. Juan was highly recommended. Justin took a free trial lesson with him and immediately wanted to take more. Juan recommended to get a classical guitar since that is his expertise. After months of learning and playing, my son could play a few short pieces. What I also like about Juan is that he is very accommodating. When we have to cancel the lesson (even in less than 24 hours), he is very cool about it and willing to stay late on a weeknight for the makeup lesson. My son really enjoys his lessons with Juan. I highly recommend Juan if you are looking for a great guitar teacher.
The place itself is neat but small. Sometimes, it could get quite crowded with parents and students all crowded in the waiting area. But everyone is very considerate and nice. There is free Wifi too, quite convenient for those of us that have limited data.

Annie is Awesome!
My daughter, age 7, has been taking lessons with Annie for the past 1.5 years. She started from knowing nothing about piano, to having played on her own in two recitals!
Annie is patient and great with kids. She knows how to make playing (and practicing!!!) the piano fun and not a chore. I can’t wait to start my younger daughter in piano with Annie, too!
If you’re looking for a safe and clean environment that offers music classes with highly qualified teachers for a reasonable price, I would look no further than 88 Keys Music Academy!

I have been a student of Ms. Annie Chen for over seven years now. Ever since I was a kid, Ms. Annie’s music studio has helped me be able to express emotion while giving me technical skills to perform. Although I was afraid to learn piano at first, her music academy has helped guide me to be a better performer and pianist. The lessons are affordable and there are a lot of piano pieces that I’ve learned throughout the years. Ms Annie’s music academy challenges you while also showing you how to appreciate music. She also rewards her students with recitals that reflect their hard work. I live in Irvine, and I still drive to her music academy every week because she is not only a great mentor, but also a great influence. I have learned to enjoy performing while also learning theory and technique. I recommend 88 Music Keys because it is very versatile and helps every individual enjoy the music they play.

My twin girls started their piano lessons in 1^st grade, and they are almost ready for high school. Annie has been an exemplary teacher and has been essential in developing my girls’ musical ability. Their growth in music couldn’t have been possible without Annie. At 88 keys, my children gained skills that will last a lifetime.

Annie has been my piano teacher for over 14 years. As an adult student, learning piano for the first time while raising four kids and working full time;she has been continuously supportive and highly patient. Annie’s flexibility with my schedule due to the demands of my career and my family has helped me balance and continue to learn music. Annie is always on the lookout to find music that inspires me to practice. Her support will inspire me to continue piano even when the kids move out and when I retire. Thanks Annie!

Recommending to everyone regarding this music academy. Great environment and awesome staffs !!! They have recital every 6 months and it’s a big confidence booster.

At our trial lesson my son’s piano and voice improved to a noticeable degree. Clarissa is an extraordinary teacher and was able to challenge and inspire him at the same time. We can’t recommend her and 88 keys highly enough.

My 10 y/​o (she started when she was 7) girl has been coming to Miss Annie’s before 88 Keys
(much nicer and cleaner than the previous studio). She is probably one of the most patient teachers I have dealt with in a long time (I guess she has to with little kids). I kept on telling her from day one it’s ok to be tough with my girl but she kept to her ways and now my girl is actually playing music that sounds wonderful. Miss Annie will also go out of her way and put together recitals and be out to competitions with her students. Mr. Minh (I think this is Miss Annie’s husband) is always around too (not too sure what he does, maybe technical support??). All in all, I think this is a great place for kids to learn the fundamentals of music.

Excellent teachers. I have 3 daughters and a niece that goes here. 2 of my daughter and my niece does piano and had shown significant improvement on playing piano compared when they were in their previous piano teachers. My other older daughter does guitar lessons and she loves it dearly. They love going to this school. The teachers are very accommodating on schedule specially when you missed class and try to make up days. The main founder, Annie and her partner were very nice and easy to talk to. An A+ overall

Teacher Val is very good to work with little kid. My five year old is a first time piano learner and he always look forward for his lesson. The music center is clean and well lighted. Good learning environment for the students.

Its my first visit, Very nice place, clean and organized, friendly people and great instructors… Keep up the good work guys.

i was looking for a nearby music school to send my daughter for guitar lessons. She’s already been playing in church band but I want her to improve in her skills. Juan is a really good teacher. He will work according to the student’s level and will push the student a step higher. My daughter’s plucking and picking skills are improving and her band members are noticing the improvement as well – which makes me really happy.
The tuition is reasonable too.

My little girl (5 years old) started group lessons here about half a year ago and then started private lessons with Miss Kaiyun. She loves her piano class and she’s shown great improvement. Miss Kaiyun is very patient with her and makes class fun for her. This academy is very professional and it’s always packed here with students getting ready for lessons.
I recommend private lessons vs. group lessons, in group lessons the students have to be at the same level and learning speed to work. Individual lessons seem to work better since there’s no waiting time between all the students in the class.
I HIGHLY recommend this school.

Carrie is an amazing piano teacher and mentor for anyone seeking greater achievement and enjoyment in piano studies. She is highly experienced and very professional which you can see in her lessons and in the results she has created in Alexa.
Patience is a virtue, but it is a must in a piano teacher, especially for a beginner like my daughter Alejandra. My daughter was easily frustrated and discourage, but Jessica inspire her.

Finally had the opportunity to stop by this place! I took piano lessons for 12 years of my life, like the good Asian American girl that I am. I wish I could’ve taken lessons here. The founders of this studio have created a beautiful and welcoming space for aspiring musicians to learn whatever instrument their heart desires. Piano, guitar, violin, drums, even voice lessons are offered. The studio is clean, well-​lit, and has a waiting room and a few separate rooms for lessons to take place in. If you’re interested in learning how to play an instrument, definitely give 88 Keys a call! You can even schedule a trial lesson with them first!

Wow… I’m the duchess of this place after checking in only twice, what gives?
Anyways, I was searching for music lesson for my child, so that it helps to do this 1) distraction child from games 2) have the gift of music, 3) I heard music helps with math… very practical reasons right? So I checked out lots of places in the Arcadia area and trust me there are lots to pick from. 88 keys offered to give a free 30 minute trial lesson and after the trial lesson, I felt that my child enjoyed the time with his teacher, Miss Crystal and they seem to click well, so 88 it was. I find that this center is clean, well equipped, convenient, and has knowledgable instructors. The pianos are good quality. The owners of the place are cream of the crop teachers so if my child ever gets to that level, we will be in good hands. It’s also very affordable, for private lesson or group lessons. I see lots of kids as young as 3 to teenagers taking lessons. I hear that the oldest student is 73 years old… so you fit in no matter your skill level or age.

This music school is awesome. We have Mr. Val as a Teacher for couple months now.
My son is 7 and he truly enjoy his music lessons here at 88 keys music academy. I enrolled him so he can have more focus and concentration and hopefully he will be more enthusiastic about music. This music school is highly recommend. :)

Carrie is one of those rare teachers that has a natural talent for music. More importantly she is able to extend those talents into her role as an instructor and help her students learn in a way that makes piano not only personally rewarding but also fun and exciting. She has a gift of knowing how bring out the best musician in her students and I would highly recommend her as a teacher.
Having studied with her for 10 years, I always felt more than adequately prepared for the Certificate of Merit test. Piano becomes less daunting and challenging when you have a capable teacher to guide you through the process. I am so thankful for her instruction and will sing her praises to everybody I know.