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French Conservatory of Music
9887 S Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212, United States
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Review №1

If youre looking for outstanding, compassionate, and highly experienced teachers, you wont be disappointed. My daughter looks forward to her lessons every week and always leaves motivated & inspired. I can say without reservation that shes truly receiving an education in music.

Br
Review №2

I couldnt be happier with the music education I am receiving at the conservatory. Ive toyed with the piano every since I was 23, but never took it seriously, nor could I play anything all that well. I started taking lessons finally in May 2017 when I was living in New Mexico at the ripe age of 44! I started at the conservatory a year later when I moved back to Los Angeles.In comparison, my lessons here are much more transformative. Firstly and most importantly, they do not discriminate against adults and take my hopes and ambitions in piano performance as seriously as I do. Most other schools Ive witnessed merely want the adults around for extra income and dont give them as much care and guidance as the young students. But not here. I am given just as much care and attention as the youngsters.I currently work with two teachers: Anne-Lise for my more advanced repertoire learning and Skander for my basics and fundamentals. Im sort of learning piano in reverse and they are very accommodating to my goals, but at the same rate working very hard with me to ensure I have a solid foundation to grow.The place is spotless, the pianos are all very well maintained, and its also in a nice neighborhood. Everyone is very friendly and accommodating.If youre a late beginner like me - you cannot find a better school to embark on this journey. The school is also extremely cost-effective considering the level of education I am receiving.

Fe
Review №3

I am a graduate student at UCLA and have been taking voice and piano lessons with Laure and John respectively for almost 4 years now and it has been an incredible journey of constant improvement and working hard to achieve my goals!My teachers are constantly pushing and challenging me to do better and practice more efficiently to achieve my desired sound. They are able to pinpoint exactly the exercises I need to work on my musicality, articulation, voice production, and even memorization skills. Learning music here helped me at UCLA as well in just being able to memorize scientific terms and concepts I needed to know for my exams.The owner of this conservatory, Skander, and his wife Alevtyna have been nothing but warm and accommodating to all of the new and continuing students. They have worked around my and their students schedules so beautifully to ensure that we are receiving quality instruction.The teachers and staff here are very kind and will tailor lessons to whatever teaching style is best for the individual students learning. The growth that I have seen in myself and in the other students in the last 4 years of recitals that I have attended and participated in is tremendous. When I started 4 years ago, I lacked self confidence in my voice and couldnt project well, leading to a low stage presence; however, after the last 4 years, I can see a marked difference in my posture, confidence, and voice.Many young students finish their first year having made so much tangible progress in whatever instrument they are learning and you get to be a part of that story as well. Watching the other students improve is both motivating and captivating as you can see the improvement in others and realize the progress you yourself have made as well.It isnt just a music school that you will find here, but also a family. The other students parents are so warm to each other in acknowledging everyones growth and the teachers genuinely care about both your emotional health and musical growth. Skander hasnt just built a music school, but a community for students and parents to watch growth in real time and to encourage and support one another.I can honestly say that this is the best find and decision I have ever made for the last 4 years of my life...and I will continue making the decision to attend this conservatory as long as I am in Los Angeles.Definitely call to book a trial lesson!

Fe
Review №4

I have been looking for a place near UCLA where I could take music lessons for at least a year and I checked out a couple of places (some of which I thought were okay when doing an Internet search, but I was disappointed with when I went in person to check the place out).With this conseratory, I was a little skeptical since it was new, but I called the number provided and the owner of the school answered all my questions and we set up a date for me to come in and check the place out and to have a trial lesson! Not only that, but the day we had set up to meet, I got into a car accident and was a little frazzled. They are flexible in their scheduling and I was able to postpone the trial lesson to the following week!The day of the trial lesson, I found the place (its kind of hidden). I walked up the stairs and at the top of the staircase the owner of the conservatory Skander was waiting to greet me. He showed me around the conservatory, explaining how the rooms were designed so that in the music rooms you can barely hear the piano playing in the other room, but outside in the waiting room parents can hear their childrens progress.At the time, I was taking violin and singing lessons, but now Im doing piano and singing (also with music theory). The teachers are all wonderful, truly dedicated to teaching the students, and wonderfully talented! When I first started piano lessons, the piano teacher John specifically chose a piece for me to play, saying I think youll really like this piece. Everyone who works here has such a strong music background that it inspires you to play and explore yourself to reach greater achievements.As a side note, the song arrangements they make in their free time are just truly remarkable!Everytime I (or anyone else) go in for a lesson, Skander always kindly offers tea, coffee, or some drink as you wait. The level of professionalism, cordiality, and politness is something Ive never experienced before. Theyre really good at what they do.The atmosphere is very comfortable and I honestly love coming here for lessons or sometimes just to chill and see if I can see some amazing music happening!This place is honestly the best and seriously dedicated to properly training musicians! This place is definitely worth checking out!

Fr
Review №5

The teachers and the curriculum at the conservatory are fantastic! Weekly piano and composition lessons here are the highlight of my sons week.

Ha
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  • Address:9887 S Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212, United States
  • Site:http://www.frenchconservatory.com/
  • Phone:+1 310-734-7881
Categories
  • Adult education school
  • Music school
  • Music instructor
  • Piano instructor
  • Vocal instructor
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–10PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–10PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–10PM
  • Thursday:10AM–10PM
  • Friday:10AM–10PM
  • Saturday:10:30AM–10PM
  • Sunday:Closed
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