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***** San Diego Music Lessons is rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 39 reviews!

  • *****

    These guys care about you and care about music. Elisabeth was my teacher and she could not be more supportive. How far you will go is still up to you, but they will make sure that you have the best experience.

  • *****

    I am a current student of Miss Elisabeth for voice lessons. I decided to step up and start taking vocal lessons out of my bands desperation to find a singer. Although I have a long way to go and much room to improve, Elisabeth has given me the confidence to perform with my band and given me songwriting tips to create vocal melodies for our songs. Singing is very new to me being only a guitar player for years and has come with much frustration but Elisabeth has shown me nothing short of patience and care for my development as a musician.

    I'm very grateful for the team here specifically Elisabeth and James who have kept me motivated to continue to grow. Elisabeth is a great instructor as she creates lessons that specifically meet your needs of where you're at as a singer. Even if you're an absolute beginner like myself.. I am always stoked to show up for my weekly lessons!

    You'll be in great hands here

  • *****

    My 6 year old daughter has been attending Dawn of Music studios for piano lessons for almost 2 years. This studio has been amazing! Not only is it affordable and a great value, the studio is very flexible for folks who don't have rigid schedules. My daughter started with this studio with no music background. After about a year of 30 minute lessons each week, my daughter learned how to ready notes, play basic songs from sheet music, and even play in front of others in a recital. Upon viewing progress of other students during the recital, this musics studio has many amazing and talented students.

    This students of this studio developed because of the amazing music teachers, individualized curriculum, and program. They have methods to incentivize students to practice at home and build on their skills during weekly lessons. If my daughter is unable to make it to a lesson she can either make it up or the studio can send her a video lesson (super convenient!).

    My daughter's music teach, Ms. Elisabeth, is extremely patient and knows how to get my daughter to focus on the material and not get distracted. She has many tricks to easily introduce new music theory and reinforce the skills required to grow into a strong pianist. She makes piano fun for my daughter. All the students of this studio are on the path to being great musicians because of teachers in this studio.

    Very impressed with Dawn of Music studios, the staff and the program. Highly recommend this music studio to anyone looking to learn music.

  • *****

    My daughter took voice lessons from ages 10 - 12 from A Dawn of Music; the teachers were very kind, patient and easy for her to work with, teaching good technique and methods. She was never scared about singing for them. And the songs were age-appropriate. A Dawn of Music Studios is my go-to referral whenever I'm asked about voice lessons. I highly recommend them.

  • *****

    My son has been taking guitar lessons from James Golden for about a year and a half. What an incredible experience it has been!! My son (14 year old) is thoroughly engaged and passionate about learning the guitar. James has taught him in a way that is challenging yet very exciting. The bi-annual recitals are a great tool for the students to strive to reach their goals, and as parents, it's a great way to see first-hand just how much work goes in from each teacher to each student. We could not be more happy with our experience and A Dawn of Music Studios, and fully recommend it for music lessons. A++++++

  • *****

    A Dawn Of Music Studios is a great place to begin your child's introduction to music. Their teachers are patient, understanding, and extremely knowledgeable about all different genres of music. My niece began taking piano classes with Ms. Elisabeth and from the first day I knew she would excel under her instruction. My experience with James was a very memorable one as well as his knowledge and passion for guitar re-ignited my childhood interest and desire to learn to play. If you are just starting out or if you're a season pro there is something for everyone at A Dawn Of Music Studio. I'm so grateful and appreciative of all the staff at A Dawn Of Music Studio and wish them continued success they deserve. Thank you to everyone at the Studio who made such an impactful and memorable impression on my family!

  • *****

    Elisebeth is an amazing music teacher. My daughter has been taking lessons with her for only 6 months and is playing guitar and singing. She is a kind warm and knowledgeable instructor.
    Classes are easy to reschedule if they are given a 24 hour notice.

  • *****

    The owners of this studio are extremely friendly and accommodating - they worked with me and my daughter to create a schedule that tailored to our needs. Elisabeth is so fun, talented, and extremely helpful as a voice teacher !

  • *****

    So pleased to actually be served intentionally for the benefit of consumer over the vendor. The lessons were personalized and accommodating for my son. They were very professional and flexible for our schedules.

  • *****

    I have known Kristi Golden for years. I first met her when she was my kids school music teacher. When Kristi opened her studio, my daughter took vocal and piano lessons there for five years with Kristi and later, Edna. Both are gifted and experienced musicians who brought out the best in my daughter. I would never hesitate to recommend this studio to anyone. Kristi and her husband James, are among the most honest and kind people I have ever crossed paths with. A Dawn of Music Studio exceeded my expectations in all ways. If you truly want to learn an instrument or how to sing, at a very fair price- this is the place. Kristi, James, and all their employees are welcoming and will put you at ease!

  • *****

    We have been so happy with A Dawn of Music. My daughter loves taking piano with Miss Nicole and looks forward to every lesson and recital. And now she can't wait to start guitar lessons as well.

  • *****

    AMAZING!!!!!

  • *****

    I love A Dawn of Music Studio is awesome. The teacher is fabulous; her name is Elisabeth. She is patient and kind and willing to go the the extra mile. She is very professional and loves teaching gutiar. She also has a beautiful singing voice and teaches singing well. I hope she is my teacher for a long time

  • *****

    I've been able to teach myself how to play a few different instruments, but singing has always eluded me. I've read tutorials, I've watched YouTube videos, but I never felt comfortable singing by myself and definitely not in front of other people. I felt a little weird signing up for singing lessons at 24 but I went for it and I'm SO glad I did. Elisabeth is a wonderful, skilled, passionate singer and teacher. She's full of insights and tips and techniques that have turned singing into a relaxing, enjoyable experience. And I'm starting to sound pretty good too! A few months in I even sang at one of their recitals in front of at least 30 people, something I never would've done before. The owners are very friendly and very quick to respond to any schedule changes or requests I have. The location is easy to get to and park at. I definitely recommend!

  • *****

    We started bringing our daughter in for vocal lessons in late 2015, to help her prepare for a high school musical. It's a great place, and has really helped her a lot (thanks Ms. Julia!) - she loves it and wants to continue. Good communication from James, and like emails reminding us of upcoming lessons.

  • *****

    Great place, great instructors! My daughter looks forward to every lesson and is learning very quickly!

  • *****

    Our experience with the Dawn of Music has been wonderful. We signed our 8 year old son, interested in piano and guitar, and have seen him learn and grown in a matter of just a month. His instructor worked with him on his level and encouraged him in the areas of his strengths and interests, and challenged him well in the areas he could use growth in. He found the potential and best in our son, and refined him in them, and showed us a side of him musically we have not seen. The team at a Dawn of Music teaches a great balance of music theory, technique, and improvision. They also do their best to accommodate the best interest of their students' learning and growth. We are so pleased to have found them. ?

  • *****

    Great place to take lesson and not make your wallet cry! I am taking guitar lessons with Tony and he is awesome! Even though I've played for years Tony is taking me to the next level in my playing and making it exciting to play again! All the staff is very friendly and the location is awesome to, right across the highway from mission bay and all the parks. And thats a + for me because I have kids so when I have lessons my wife can take the kids to the playgrounds or if I'm alone I can go to the beach after my lesson. Definitely would recommend this place to everyone!

  • *****

    I'm Mom to a 9 year old son. Our family's experience with A Dawn of Music Studios has been AMAZING! Customer service was warm and helpful from the very start :) They got us on the schedule right away and have been the perfect balance of consistent and flexible. Such a blessing for a busy family! Teacher is always prompt, warmly engaging and enthusiastic :D Pricing is very competitive and it has been an incredible value (especially considering the QUALITY of instruction we've enjoyed)! A Dawn of Music Studios' philosophy is very student-centered which I appreciate ...she tuned into what motivates my son and used that insight to tailor/customize each lesson to exactly what will get him fired up and challenged. Fantastic! Thank You ADOMS for a continuing wonderful experience for our family!

  • *****

    Our experience with the Dawn of Music has been wonderful. We signed our 8 year old son, interested in piano and guitar, and have seen him learn and grown in a matter of just a month. His instructor worked with him on his level and encouraged him in the areas of his strengths and interests, and challenged him well in the areas he could use growth in. He found the potential and best in our son, and refined him in them, and showed us a side of our son musically we have not seen. The team at a Dawn of Music teaches a great balance of music theory, technique, and improvision. They also do their best to accommodate the best interest of their students' learning and growth. We are so pleased to have found them. ?

  • *****

    Great place to take lesson and not make your wallet cry! I am taking guitar lessons with Tony and he is awesome! Even though I've played for years Tony is taking me to the next level in my playing and making it exciting to play again! All the staff is very friendly and the location is awesome to, right across the highway from mission bay and all the parks. And thats a + for me because I have kids so when I have lessons my wife can take the kids to the playgrounds or if I'm alone I can go to the beach after my lesson. Definitely would recommend this place to everyone!

  • *****

    I'm Mom to a 9 year old son. Our family's experience with A Dawn of Music Studios has been AMAZING! Customer service was warm and helpful from the very start :) They got us on the schedule right away and have been the perfect balance of consistent and flexible. Such a blessing for a busy family! Teacher is always prompt, warmly engaging and enthusiastic :D Pricing is very competitive and it has been an incredible value (especially considering the QUALITY of instruction we've enjoyed)! A Dawn of Music Studios' philosophy is very student-centered which I appreciate ...she tuned into what motivates my son and used that insight to tailor/customize each lesson to exactly what will get him fired up and challenged. Fantastic! Thank You ADOMS for a continuing wonderful experience for our family!

  • *****

    Our experience with the Dawn of Music has been wonderful. We signed our 8 year old son, interested in piano and guitar, and have seen him learn and grown in a matter of just a month. His instructor worked with him on his level and encouraged him in the areas of his strengths and interests, and challenged him well in the areas he could use growth in. He found the potential and best in our son, and refined him in them, and showed us a side of our son musically we have not seen. The team at a Dawn of Music teaches a great balance of music theory, technique, and improvision. They also do their best to accommodate the best interest of their students' learning and growth. We are so pleased to have found them. ?

  • *****

    Our experience with the Dawn of Music has been wonderful. We signed our 8 year old son, interested in piano and guitar, and have seen him learn and grown in a matter of just a month. His instructor worked with him on his level and encouraged him in the areas of his strengths and interests, and challenged him well in the areas he could use growth in. He found the potential and best in our son, and refined him in them, and showed us a side of our son musically we have not seen. The team at a Dawn of Music teaches a great balance of music theory, technique, and improvision. They also do their best to accommodate the best interest of their students' learning and growth. We are so pleased to have found them. ? • • • Our experience with the Dawn of Music has been wonderful. We signed our 8 year old son, interested in piano and guitar, and have seen him learn and grown in a matter of just a month. His instructor worked with him on his level and encouraged him in the areas of his strengths and interests, and challenged him well in the areas he could use growth in. He found the potential and best in our son, and refined him in them, and showed us a side of our son musically we have not seen. The team at a Dawn of Music teaches a great balance of music theory, technique, and improvision. They also do their best to accommodate the best interest of their students' learning and growth. We are so pleased to have found them. ? • • •

  • *****

    After a several of voice lessons in college, my journey into being able to better use the instrument of my voice really began with A Dawn of Music Studios in 2009.  I have been taking lessons with the studio continuously save for a two year hiatus from voice lessons in 2012 with a return to the studio in 2014.  Previously, I had 9 years of piano lessons when I was younger that gave me a decent musical background to start from.

    It has been an absolute pleasure taking lessons and learning from Kristi and the many other teachers who are with the Studio.  Kristi is a wonderful instructor who starts with teaching the basics of breath support and shaping of the embouchure through various vocal drills and exercises to help prevent bad singing habits from forming.  Then, with some technique nailed down, it'll be time to move into songs!  Teaching is paced and adjusted to a student's initial level and how quickly a student progresses in their abilities.  The recitals every 6 months or so provide a wonderful opportunity to help with developing performance skills and to show a student's progression.  

    Kristi and the other instructors at the studio bring a warmth and love of music that is shared with the students.  There are times when the practice can get frustrating, and things are not progressing as quickly as you'd like, but the instructors there are very capable of coming alongside you and helping you through those plateaus to enable you to continue developing your abilities.  If you're looking for a place to develop your abilities as a Vocalist or Singer, I highly recommend A Dawn of Music Studios.

  • *****

    After many years of being away from piano practice I decided to start taking lessons again so I began looking for classes and decided to take a shot with A Dawn of Music Studios. I'm so happy I did! Everyone who works at the studio is so helpful and knowledgable. My piano teacher, Nicole, is a sweetheart and you immediately get the feeling you're in good hands with her. She really knows her piano!  She is also very eager to make sure you enjoy the lessons and get the most out of them. She really cares about her students! I highly recommend her and the entire studio. Highly professional, passionate people :)

  • *****

    I had my first lesson there today, May 2nd, and it went extremely well. I was taught some breathing techniques and what my vocal range is. The staff was very nice and helpful. Thank you to my teacher Elisabeth you really boosted my confidence and helped me find my voice in front of a complete stranger. I definitely recommend people go to A Dawn of Music Studios, you'll get what you paid for and you'll have fun doing it.

  • *****

    I am taking my first formal singing lessons and I could not have picked a better place to do them than at a Dawn of Music. Kristi and Elena are both really nice and super professional that I feel fortunate to have met them both. If you are thinking about taking Singing lessons I highly recommend A Dawn of Music.

    You will learn a lot about music and how to perform at a top level. I am so happy to be taking classes here and already my confidence is way up. Thank you a Dawn of Music, I really do appreciate it!

  • *****

    I am taking lessons with the owner (Kristi Dawn) and she is absolutely wonderful! Not only will you love her teaching techniques and voice lessons, but you will fall in love with her warm, and kind personality. You can tell she loves what she does and strives for the success of her students. Highly recommend taking lessons from her

  • *****

    I'm taking piano lessons here now with Nicole.
    She is very sweet and makes sures that I am moving forward in my lessons. She is also funny and has a good way to explain things I am having trouble with so I can understand it.

    I have only met the owner a couple times, but they are very nice too and work with me to schedule my lessons.

  • *****

    I would like to thank dawn of music Studio for giving me my first voice lesson experience. Both Elena and Kristi are very professional. Kristi gives awesome singing tips. She is in the music domain for a very long time. She is definitively very experienced. I recommend that music school one hundred percent. Go!

  • *****

    I'm Mom to a 9 year old son. Our family's experience with A Dawn of Music Studios has been AMAZING! Customer service was warm and helpful from the very start :) They got us on the schedule right away and have been the perfect balance of consistent and flexible. Such a blessing for a busy family! Teacher is always prompt, warmly engaging and enthusiastic :D Pricing is very competitive and it has been an incredible value (especially considering the QUALITY of instruction we've enjoyed)! A Dawn of Music Studios' philosophy is very student-centered which I appreciate ...she tuned into what motivates my son and used that insight to tailor/customize each lesson to exactly what will get him fired up and challenged. Fantastic! Thank You ADOMS for a continuing wonderful experience for our family! • • • I'm Mom to a 9 year old son. Our family's experience with A Dawn of Music Studios has been AMAZING! Customer service was warm and helpful from the very start :) They got us on the schedule right away and have been the perfect balance of consistent and flexible. Such a blessing for a busy family! Teacher is always prompt, warmly engaging and enthusiastic :D Pricing is very competitive and it has been an incredible value (especially considering the QUALITY of instruction we've enjoyed)! A Dawn of Music Studios' philosophy is very student-centered which I appreciate ...she tuned into what motivates my son and used that insight to tailor/customize each lesson to exactly what will get him fired up and challenged. Fantastic! Thank You ADOMS for a continuing wonderful experience for our family! • • •

  • *****

    I'm Mom to a 9 year old son. Our family's experience with A Dawn of Music Studios has been AMAZING! Customer service was warm and helpful from the very start :) They got us on the schedule right away and have been the perfect balance of consistent and flexible. Such a blessing for a busy family! Teacher is always prompt, warmly engaging and enthusiastic :D Pricing is very competitive and it has been an incredible value (especially considering the QUALITY of instruction we've enjoyed)! A Dawn of Music Studios' philosophy is very student-centered which I appreciate ...she tuned into what motivates my son and used that insight to tailor/customize each lesson to exactly what will get him fired up and challenged. Fantastic! Thank You A Dawn of Music Studios for a continuing wonderful experience for our family!

  • *****

    Great place to take lesson and not make your wallet cry! I am taking guitar lessons with Tony and he is awesome! Even though I've played for years Tony is taking me to the next level in my playing and making it exciting to play again! All the staff is very friendly and the location is awesome to, right across the highway from mission bay and all the parks. And thats a + for me because I have kids so when I have lessons my wife can take the kids to the playgrounds or if I'm alone I can go to the beach after my lesson. Definitely would recommend this place to everyone! • • • Great place to take lesson and not make your wallet cry! I am taking guitar lessons with Tony and he is awesome! Even though I've played for years Tony is taking me to the next level in my playing and making it exciting to play again! All the staff is very friendly and the location is awesome to, right across the highway from mission bay and all the parks. And thats a + for me because I have kids so when I have lessons my wife can take the kids to the playgrounds or if I'm alone I can go to the beach after my lesson. Definitely would recommend this place to everyone! • • •

  • *****

    I took lessons first from Edna before she left to finish working on her album and now I am taking voice lessons from Kristi Dawn (the owner). Edna was great and Kristi is fantastic! I've been taking lessons less than a year and already have noticed significant improvement in my singing abilities. Kristi is very knowledgable and a great teacher. I highly recommend this studio and their teachers!

  • *****

    Well, I am going to speak as a novice in this domain. That was my first singing lesson at "A Dawn Of Music Studios". I had a 30 minutes with Kristi which was great. She is so passionate about music. I will definitively recommend this place to my friend. Actually, I already did. As a beginner, I feel very comfortable in this positive environment. 5 stars totally deserved :D.

  • *****

    I do music lessons here and i love it!  I have so much fun every time and the teacher is really nice and very good at what she does.  I highly recommend A Dawn of Music Studios for anybody who is interested in excelling in musical arts.

  • *****

    I had my guitar lesson at late night. The teacher was really nice. I like this guitar lesson.

  • *****

    First off, I would like to start off by saying that I have been in music for over 20 years. I started writing songs when I was 5 years old and did my first professional vocal recording when I was 7. I am not new to to the world of music! When I was offered a free voice lesson with Kristi Dawn in 2007, I confidently took it. I thought this would be a great opportunity for me to find out how good I really was! I wanted to wow a vocal coach with my natural abilities in singing. I was not expecting to learn much at the lesson.  In fact, when I got to the lesson Kristi asked me if I wanted a beginner or advanced lesson? I said advanced with an attitude like, give me your best shot lady! I have never been so sweetly humbled in music before. In one 30 minute lesson she showed me more about singing and vocal control then I had learned in my life up to that point. The lesson was so impactful that 7 years later, I still use what she taught me in that first 30 minute lesson when I sing today.  Kristi has a great school and all the teachers at A Dawn Of Music Studios are as nice and professional as she is. I am now taking guitar lessons with Tony and its great!  My expectations in lessons have  been exceeded again. In the first lesson with Tony, he taught me something on the guitar that I have wanted to learn for years and it only took 15 minutes. When you learn something in 15 minutes that you have wanted to know for years, it makes you wish you had not waited so long to take lessons.  So, all that to say that, if you are wanting to take music lessons, and finally learn what you have always wanted to achieve in music, this is were I go and would suggest anybody to come and try!