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4/4 School of Music The Director, Tyler Tullock, has been teaching private music lessons since the age of ten. After almost 30 years of teaching and more than 3,000 students later, he hired two of his former understudies (Steve Bambrough and Ryan Casperson) to assist him and his family in forming 4/4 School of Music, LLC.

As of 2013, there are eleven 4/4 School of Music locations in Washington, Oregon & Texas. 4/4 School of Music has more than 45 active music teachers as a part of the "family." We are proud to have built one of the nation's best private music schools. Tyler and Eric also own a non-profit called "Music for Kids Foundation" whose mission is to provide music lessons and instruments to children who cannot otherwise afford it. If you wish to donate any musical instruments please contact the school.
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Piano lessons, guitar lessons, singing, drums, violin and more! We have the best teachers for kids, adults, and beginners at our 7 schools in the Greater Puget Sound area. Our 4 Dallas area schools can help you learn to play fast and have fun while you are learning to play piano, guitar, drums, violin, or learn to sing!
More than 20,000 students have studied music at Four Four School of Music! As of 2021, there are twelve Four Four School of Music locations in Washington, Oregon & Texas. Four Four School of Music has more than 100 active music teachers as a part of the "family." We are proud to have built one of the nation's best private music schools.
More than 2,000 of our students are already taking online music lessons from the safety and comfort of their own homes! You meet one-on-one with your personal music teacher each week at the same time and day. A lesson will usually start with a brief review of what you have been working on over the previous week followed by new songs, techniques, etc. for you to work on until you see your teacher the next time. A professional music teacher can give you more than enough to keep you busy for the entire week!
Ukulele is the perfect instrument for a 5 year old to start on. Older kids do just as well on uke and of course adults love playing ukuleles of all sizes! Whether you choose to play soprano or tenor ukulele, they are all small, inexpensive, and easy to play. Ukuleles make perfect travel companions, even on a plane.
Five years old is about the youngest age you want to start a child on piano or keyboard. Adults can start at any age! Piano-keyboard is arguably the easiest instrument for anyone to start learning music on. Physically it is very easy and visually it is all right there in front of you. A simple pattern of black keys and white keys that even a five year old can make sense of!
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Suja S.
May 15, 2022
My daughter has been taking Music lessons with 4/4 music school in Plano for the last 2 years. We are incredibly happy with the lessons given by Ms. Amanda and Ms. Wesson. Even though classes are online(in person is available now) we have never felt the need of going in person as we get the same quality being remote. The administrators are highly responsive and support you in every need. I would say this is an awesome place to take your passion to the next level.
Keerthika Damodaraswamy
Apr 27, 2022
My daughter takes piano lessons in Plano, and we love it. Nikko is the best. In addition to play the songs from book, he also teaches how to identify keys by listening to music and play a song even without notes. Highly recommend.
Sharon T.
Mar 30, 2022
My 2 daughters have been taking violin lessons here for a few months, and I think it's been going great! My 15 yr old is not a beginner but wanted to improve her skills. Her teacher Johana has been able to teach her technique tricks to fine tune her playing and bring out the color of the pieces. It is amazing to discover that there is still so much to learn and I think it has motivated my daughter to practice more.

My 8 yr old is taking lessons with Jaime, and she is very patient and explains why things have to be done a certain way, which my daughter really likes. It helps her better understand what the exercises want her to achieve. Jaime is also starting to teach her some advanced bow techniques, which make her feel so 'grownup'.
Jennifer Juarez
Dec 08, 2021
We've been going to 4/4 for piano lessons with Amanda for almost a year. Amanda is a great! She's super patient with our chatty student and has helped her progress quite a bit. The admin staff at 4/4 are also great, super responsive and always very accommodating. We love 4/4!
Robyn Seaburg
Sep 22, 2021
My daughter took piano lessons as Bellevue location with Colt Wolfe and we hAd a wonderful experience. They were very flexible in offering in person or zoom based on our personal preference. Colt was patient and kind and had lessons very appropriate for my daughter’s age. I highly recommend Colt and 4/4 Music!
Casey Skelton
Aug 13, 2021
My 9 year old took violin at the Plano location and we had a wonderful experience. The staff answers emails and texts promptly and they are always extremely friendly and helpful. The two teachers we worked with were highly qualified. We ended up having to take a break from lessons but would not hesitate to return in the future.
Arun P.
Jul 12, 2021
My 8 year old son has been learning guitar with Mr. Kevin for the last 1 year in the Plano location. He is such an awesome teacher and very patient with kids. My son loves his classes and we love to see him happy : Also the admin staff are awesome, they respond to emails/calls like flash and are always friendly.
Phil Roden
May 23, 2021
Picking up an instrument as an adult has been quite fun. I've been taking guitar lessons with Kevin for 2 1/2 years and he is able to help me make progress every week. I really appreciate his patience and help trying to become a musician. Additionally the staff has been very helpful helping schedule and re-schedule classes as needed.
Trang Nam L.
Nov 19, 2020
I am very satisfied with my daughter's progress in piano. Her teacher is very catchy in finding my daughter's weakness. My daughter has learned for a year and now she can play piano quite well at her level.
Antara Chakraborty
Mar 25, 2020
Ryan is absolutely the best guitar teacher we could have asked for. He is very approchable and patient and genuinely wants to help. Even during these testing times, he has wonderfully conducted zoom sessions and its been a sigh of relief ! Thank you Ryan! For being such an amazing influence!
Gowri Raj
Feb 01, 2020
Ian has been an excellent coach/teacher for Sanjay. His approach to music, being friendly with kids while underscoring the importance of discipline is much appreciated. Sanjay has musically grown considerably since starting classes with Ian starting from scratch. We also like his encouragement towards performing, preparations for that but without adding pressure to students. Overall we are super happy with Ian and 4/4 and looking forward to continue classes for Sanjay!
Anya Khlobystina
Jan 17, 2020
I've been taking guitar classes with this school for the last year - and I love them! They have nice and convenient locations, so I've never had problems to get to them after work. 30-minute classes work great too. A teacher can teach you a lot during that time - just don't forget to schedule time for practicing :) They also provide an option of participating in student concerts, it's a great opportunity to play in front of people.

And the last, but not least - my teacher Mike Kohary is absolutely great! He shows different techniques to make it easier to study guitar and also provides songs (if you're interested) that you like so you can learn faster and have even more fun!
Anya K.
Jan 16, 2020
I've been taking guitar classes with this school for the last year - and I love them! They have nice and convenient locations, so I've never had problems to get to them after work. 30-minute classes work great too. A teacher can teach you a lot during that time - just don't forget to schedule time for practicing :) They also provide an option of participating in student concerts, it's a great opportunity to play in front of people.

And the last, but not least - my teacher Mike Kohary is absolutely great! He shows different techniques to make it easier to study guitar and also provides songs (if you're interested) that you like so you can learn faster and have even more fun!
Jennifer F.
Oct 07, 2019
Our kids have been attending 4/4 School of Music for 1+ years. My 8 year old started with piano and recently moved to guitar. My 4 year old is learning piano. The staff here is amazing - so friendly, helpful and great with the kids. Every interaction is a positive one. I would highly recommend me Katya for younger piano students. She has just the right amount of silly and encouraging attitude that makes them want to succeed. For guitar, my son really enjoys James and is super impressed by his musicianship. This is a great environment for young musicians.
Nelia F.
Oct 05, 2019
I have no issue with my son's teacher. He is actually great. My issues is the restroom. There's barely any warm water coming out of the toilet, the soap is water down and the hand dryer doesn't even give enough power to dry your hands. I spoke with the lady/manager at the front desk. She said, the hot water is controlled by the building and they don't want to provide paper towel because kids put in the toilet.

I find it hard to believe because the restaurant next door has plenty of running hot water in their restroom. I think the owner can provide better supplies and plenty of warm water if they want to.
Steve S.
Jun 25, 2019
My 10-year old grade daughter has been taking violin lessons here for a year and it has been a GREAT experience. Very convenient location and scheduling, and our teacher Bridget is excellent--very patient, knowledgeable, and accommodating of what kind of music my daughter liked to play best. The school also has an optional recital that is a very good (and low pressure) performance experience. Highly recommended!
Julia R.
Jun 03, 2019
My daughter Milla has been taking vocal lessons at the 4/4 School of Music location in Redmond for a year now. She has greatly enjoyed workig with both of her excellent coaches, and thrived in the learning environment provided. We can warmly recommend the 1/1 vocal lessons provided!
Preeti S.
Apr 04, 2019
My daughters take lessons from Jansen and Emi for Drums and Voice and I can't emphasize enough, the improvement! Jansen is very patient with my 7 year old! He adjusts his technique to bring out the best in her. Emi has been phenomenal in improving my 13 year old's singing! The admin team has also been very professional and responsive. Thank you!
Anish Enos
Mar 18, 2019
Great music school with excellent facility. The piano teacher Charlotte at Plano studio is just awesome. Her way of teaching is just exceptional. She teaches in such a way that it makes learning fun. My 5 year old daughter was super excited to go to her class every week. Highly recommend 4/4 school of music and especially Charlotte to others.
Lisa T.
Mar 13, 2019
Wow the new Redmond location is spiffy! I've been taking adult piano lessons with Nadine, she is great! And if your lucky you might get to here her hum or sing for you; she reminds me of Mary Poppins
Dipali Nigudkar
Dec 10, 2018
Our boys take piano classes at 4/4 School of Music in Plano and we are very happy! Their teacher (Mr Michael) is great! The customer service is excellent too, prompt communication and follow up. Highly recommend them!
David Melberg
Oct 02, 2018
I started taking guitar lessons with Ryan almost two years ago kind of on a whim not really knowing what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised and have enjoyed my weekly lessons very much. Ryan has been great and is very talented and knowledgeable and while my greatest fault is not practicing like I know I should (must practice!!), Ryan never faults me for that and is always eager to answer my questions and show me something new, explain technical aspects of my instruments or even delve into a bit of music theory. I’m always greeted with a smile and “Hi, how are you doing today?” in reception at the Lynnwood facility and always feel welcome. Sadly, I have had to withdraw due to other obligations, but I enthusiastically recommend Ryan and 4/4 Music and who knows...maybe I will be able to return some day. Thanks Ryan and 4/4 Music!
Emily B.
Sep 05, 2018
We have had such a great experience at 4/4! My son has been taking guitar lessons with Joey for a year, and he loves it. Joey began by asking my son what kind of music he likes and wants to play, and then started teaching him to play it. I love that he doesn't start with boring guitar books, but actually teaches the kids to play music they love.

My son looks forward to each lesson. The office staff has always been very friendly, and is super accommodating whenever I need to change or cancel lessons. I highly recommend 4/4 School of Music.
Eniwas Kobbe
Jul 14, 2018
A big shout out to 4/4 Beaverton School of Music. My son has been taking lessons for 5 years and I have nothing negative to say. Josiah has made the classes interesting where he teaches what Jason needs to know and also lets him pursue what he wants to do. Jason loves playing by ear and he is very good at that. Josiah lets him to that and he even encourages him to add his own swag.

I have sat in the classes several times and watch their interactions. I'm impressed! I would recommend 4/4 Beaverton school of music. Jason has been taking piano lessons since second grade and he had few teachers who did not quite understand his ability. 4/4 Beaverton school of music did not only provide the platform but also encouraged him to run with it. Josiah made sure that he also spends his time reading notations.

In 5 years Jason has progressed tremendously. Unfortunately we have to bow out as he has new adventures around the corner - a freshman in college. Thank you 4/4 Beaverton school of music for making our journey so memorable.
Martha Blalock
Jun 29, 2018
One of our kids takes drum lessons and another is learning piano at 4/4 in Frisco, and our experience has been excellent, exactly what we were looking for to guide our beginning music students! Teachers are professional and work well with our kids’ individual personalities. Most importantly for us, the prices are reasonable and considerably cheaper than all of the other Music schools I first researched, without sacrificing the quality of instruction.
Kim R.
May 17, 2018
I enrolled my 5th grade son for violin lessons to give him an extra boost for his required orchestra class at school. His instructor Sarah has done a great job keeping him engaged and making it a positive experience. The behind the scene staff has been quick to respond to my questions and schedule changes.
Frank Lee
May 11, 2018
School is awesome all staff is great and my son's teacher is excellent, super patient, very professional wise and has lots of knowledge in his area. Fantastic we like it a lot and we plenty recommend it.
Tim R.
Mar 26, 2018
David Lin is great! He is a tremendous teacher of children; talented, patient and meets the kids at their level. As a musician myself, I'm pleased with my children's progress and participation, much of which I can trace to the environment in which David is creating.
Anmol Bhate
Jan 16, 2018
My son has been going to 4/4 for over a year and takes piano lessons from Colt. He has learned so much in such a short time, from concepts to reading sheet music and loves playing the piano at home. Colt is an amazing instructor and my son has made great progress under him. I would highly recommend him and 4/4 to anyone who wants to learn music.
Alina S.
Aug 25, 2017
My son loves the guitar classes with Joey Lyon, his classes are tailored based on the student style of learning and preferred music style. Also, 44 Music Customer Service is always quick to reply and assist with my requests to adjust my son schedule.
Sindhu N.
Apr 21, 2017
I have been taking piano lessons at 4/4 school of music for more than an year now and would surely recommend it to everyone. My teaches Dora and Audrey have been great and I've advanced a lot in my skills very fast. The administration is also very responsive and reply very quickly to any requests or queries. That has added to my experience being really good at the school.
Kelsey N.
Feb 23, 2017
As an adult with zero musical background, I found 4/4 School of music to be my perfect introduction to guitar. The 30 minute one-on-one lessons were ideal for reviewing my progress and expanding my skills as I became ready. I also appreciated that the school provides a blank lesson book that my teacher and I could write in to establish what to practice between lessons (otherwise I would forget).

I attended the Redmond location and had Colt as my teacher. He is a skilled musician but also patient and non-judgmental which is exactly what I needed from a teacher of such a precise art form. I unfortunately had to stop my lessons due to busy life constraints but when I'm ready to resume the practice I will definitely return to 4/4! PS: The Redmond location has a decent amount of parking right in front of the building which I always find to be helpful.
Dk B.
Feb 22, 2017
My son and I took guitar lessons with Austin. He's a very friendly and patient teacher with a great understanding of theory, but with a relaxed approach. My son really enjoys working with him - he's good with kids!
Lorie Robinson
Jan 01, 2017
We've had a great experience at 4/4 School of Music. My son has taken drumset lessons here for about 3 years now. The teachers are very good, and the staff is extremely responsive. I definitely recommend them. UPDATE: My daughter has now been taking piano lessons at 4/4 for a few years. She had two good teachers during that time. They listened to and responded to her interests and goals and had a great demeanor with her.
Chris B.
Dec 02, 2016
If have been taking guitar lessons with JT Phillips at 44 Music for about a year now. JT is a fabulous teacher with a depth of knowledge, skill, talent and above all patience that is hard to beat. 44 Music is very lucky to have him on their team. I highly recommend JT and 44. I came in to learn to play a few songs and walked out with a "degree" in Music Theory with took my playing to a whole other level that I never imagined.
Kc T.
May 16, 2015
My 13 year old daughter has been taking singing and piano lessons from Riley for over a year now and I can't say enough good things about our experience. 44 School of Music is great overall to work with and Riley in particular is something we look forward to each week. My daughter has gained enormously in skill and confidence. Riley is absolutely fantastic.
Jonny H.
Jan 28, 2013
A great place to learn! Terrific instructors that are knowledgeable and patient. My child has progressed so much in the short time he's been taking lessons there. Reasonable prices and excellent staff!
Jennifer Wang
My 10 year old son decided he wanted to take up guitar this year, so I researched music schools and chose 4/4 school of music because of its close proximity to our home. After just a few lessons, my son not only really enjoys it, but he looks forward to it each week. The teachers are very nice and all seem to have a very broad spectrum of musical knowledge and instruments and really care about the students. I highly recommend 4/4 school of music.
Jeff Wilcox
I have taken piano lessons from Joey Lyon for about 7 months now. He is an amazing instructor. We discussed what I hoped to get out of the lessons early on, and he has helped me consistently progress in the direction I want ever since. There has been a mix of types of lessons and things to practice - from songs I choose, lessons books I move through at my own pace, to theory, and online practices.

Considering he is great at piano instruction, I suspect his guitar lessons (his main instrument of choice) would be equally great - for both novice and advanced students. As a small note about 4/4 Music - they are always very responsive and easy to work with. I am pleased to have gone with them and with Joey.
Ella Steere
The teachers are awesome! Allston is taking voice and piano with a great teacher Kristie! We like Kristie because she let's Allston pick what he wants to learn and he is progressing great! Colter is taking the Uke and loves his teacher Travis! I highly recommend 4/4 School of Music!!