My son and daughter  have been students of Mr. Brett, the owner of Wagner's School of music since 2012. We drive from Carlsbad and it is worth it!! Both kids love coming to class and have never complained about practicing.

The Wagner Piano Method teaches theory and musicianship in a fun setting. The students learn classical and contemporary music, improve their "ear," and develop their music improvisational skills.  In the summer they learn other instruments like drums and guitar. Mr. Brett encourages any and all love of music. My oldest is now in a band recording an album at 14 and my daughter, who is 12, plays the piano as a creative outlet and for performances. They both just love music, thanks to Wagner's.

When California shut down for COVID-19 on Friday, March 13, 2020, the school was up and running on Zoom over the weekend. My kids' Monday class went on without a hitch. My kids never missed a class for COVID!  Wagner's masterfully handled the pandemic issues safely and with compassion and understanding.

My third child is now six and will be hopefully be starting lessons when the next session starts.  I highly recommend sending your children to Wagner's.

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My son has thoroughly enjoyed his piano lessons and the experience has been exactly what we wanted over the past two and a half years. It's a great mix of relaxed learning with an emphasis on enjoyment. This should create a lifelong joy of music. All of our instructors and staff have been fantastic and a pleasure to deal with. Looking forward to continuing for many years to come!

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Too cool to call it school.
The family who owns this place and also teaches here is awesome and easy to connect with. The vibe, the teaching style, the quality and talent of teacher, the way the students get to interact during the lessons, all of it. The kids have a blast, and the results speak for themselves. I really like the games they get to play that help them learn, and I like that my kids get to keep the same class/group all the way through. My two boys have been going here for several years, and their piano skills really stand out. Especially when I hear other kids at the same level/age from another school/teaching method.
Through Wagner's, we also got connected to the piano players guild. If you don't know about that, go check it out. Does awesome things for your child's future.
So for reals. If you want your child to get a solid grip on playing piano and reading music, this is the place. Your kid's potential won't be left behind here. - James H.

Week after week I am so impressed with what my son is learning! He started at 6 years old and has been attending almost a year and I am just amazed at my sons progress. I thought my son was too wild and active to learn piano at this point in his life but I was so wrong. The methods they use here just work and there is not a ton of practice time... just a little everyday and the results are amazing. Highly recommend this place! Also most of the lessons my son has done have been through zoom but they are still just as effective and fun. He has Mr. Aaron as a teacher and he is so fun and engaging. - Melinda R.

All three of my children went to Wagner's School of Music. Ages 21, 16, and currently enrolled my 11 year old. 
They all loved it and learned so much more than just music. Everyone there is not just very professional, but caring & loving as well. Great family owned business..... you can tell they have passion for what they do. PS...I never review anything, just felt I had to do this. - Armando D.

We highly recommend Wagner’s School of Music! Both of our boys are in classes here and probably will be for a long time! Mr. Stephen has been so great for them. My oldest son is extremely shy, but super talented when it comes to music and playing piano has been his outlet and I love seeing him break out of his shell when he’s playing piano. My youngest son wants to play guitar one day, but we thought it would be better to start with piano first. He’s also doing very well and loves playing piano. I’m sure one day he will rock at strumming that guitar, but for now, he’s content with the piano. This school is amazing and we are really happy we found them!
-Stacy S.

Wagner's is the perfect place for kids to learn music. The environment is fun, the teachers are phenomenal, and every Christmas and Spring the kids participate in recitals. Hearing my kids perform beautiful music on stage is so rewarding. It's honestly become one of our fondest family traditions.

Our boys have been going here for years and will continue to do so. By learning piano first, they now easily learn new instruments. They both excel in clarinet and saxaphone and are first chairs in their middle school bands.  Learning the piano has helped them to appreciate and understand that with practice and dedication, improvements are made. Thank you Larry for having such a positive impact on my boys. - Sean M.

My daughter has been taking keyboard classes here for a year and a half. Terrific teacher, Mr. Brett. This music school is operated by an extremely dedicated family, the Wagners. I can't say enough good things about them! - Beth F.

Wagner's is fantastic! My boys have been attending for about 4 years, they love it! The group class teaching style works so well, the kids get accustomed to playing in front of others and it's a huge confidence builder. Mr. Brett is an excellent teacher and musician. The kids admire him, he is funny and has a great deal of patience. - Elizabeth W. 

Our 10 year old Son has been taking classes at Wagner's School of Music for 3.5 years. He LOVES it! His teacher, Mr. Brett is really great. The kids learn so much, and don't even realize that they are learning because it's so fun. Not only do they learn from the best lesson and theory books, but Mr. Brett teaches them their favorite pop songs. It keeps them completely engaged. We can also say, music has enhanced all other aspects of our Son's life. He has played and sang in front of hundreds of people with joy and confidence. We HIGHLY recommend it for other kids. Thank you Mr. Brett! Thank you Wagner's School of Music! - Aaron G

My son Jordan has been attending Wagner's School of Music since he was 7. He is now 12 and has gone from playing Hot Crossed Buns to pieces that are so beautiful that my husband and I have to go into the room to see if he has the pre-programed pieces playing on his piano! The Wagner method allows Jordan to build friendships and feel apart of a group. Also, my son who is very shy has sucessfully auditioned for the National Piano Guild for the past 3 years. This is a huge achievement that he will be able to use on his college application. - Dana G

"I would recommend going to Wagner's School of Music to learn piano because the teachers are very nice and they help you and they make it easy to learn."-Lila Halsey, 8 year old student in Mr. Brett's class

"Wagner's has been so great for my 8 and 6 year old children. Their class is fun and they encourage the kids to practice through rewards so I never have to nag. The group environment is awesome for taking off the pressure and making learning exciting."-Parent of two Wagner students

After 10 years with an excellent private teacher, I was reluctant to try "group" lessons. I was initially put off by the electric keyboards as well. Both of my concerns turned out to be unfounded. My 15-year old son thrives on the group dynamic ; he gets along with all the students and loves learning to "depend on them while they depend on me and how much I've practiced." Ms. Grace gives lots of personal attention and positive feedback to individual students. The keyboards have headphones that allow for "silent" practice and fine-tuning. I also appreciate the extremely professional recitals and opportunity to participate in the Guild where students show off what they've learned. All levels of students feel proud to share their gift of music, and that's what matters. Worth every penny! - Deirdre O 

Great place to learn piano for kids! I love that parents are able to sit in with the kids and learn along with them. They have recently updated the studio and website. All staff and teachers are amazingly talented and very friendly. My daughter has been taking piano lessons here for about 2 1/2 years and couldn't be happier with her progress. They also give sibling discount which is a plus and put together their own piano books which they use in class. This place is very passionate about music and teaching young kids! Mr. Brett is our current teacher and he ROCKS! - Ilene R

My daughter has been attending Wagner's School of Music for the last 2 years, and we love it. The classroom environment is welcoming, comfortable, and very conducive for children learning what is essentially a new language. Mr. Brett, my daughter's teacher, is fantastic; he is patient and has a gift for keeping the kids engaged. I highly recommend Wagner's School of Music for the foundation of your child's musical learning! - Jennifer K.

Such a great place to teach kids music. Kids have been learning here for over a year and they thoroughly love the group environment. No pressure on the kids to learn. My kids will be going here until they move out of the house ;) The Wagner Method is the way to learn! Thanks Mr. Brett. - Hien T.

My son Julius goes here for piano. He loves it! Mr. Brett is an awesome teacher. I love their music books, they use their own material. I would 100% recommend this school. - Eddie S.

Wagner's School of Music offers music programs for all ages and levels. The beginning piano program has been excellent for my granddaughter. The curriculum moves at a good pace, without overwhelming young learners. Theory is taught bit by bit, and reinforced with fun games. My granddaughter loves going every week. I'd really recommend this music school for anyone! - Mary K J 

Wagner's School of Music is really a great learning environment for young musicians. I started out there when I was 18 months and did the Kindermusik program. My parents said that I really enjoyed it (I don't remember much from those days haha). When I turned 5 my parents put me into the piano classes and that is when I really started to fall in love with music. What makes Wagner's so great is that you are with a group of kids of similar age and you start to make a lot of friends by going to class and It makes it a lot of fun. There is also the push to practice because you want to be caught up with everyone else in the class so you are always going at a solid pace. Going to Wagner's really turned the fun I had during class into a passion for the piano. I am now attending Berklee College of Music and I can honestly say that I would not be where I am today without the help from the teachers that I had at Wagner's. I had 4 different teachers during the time I spent at Wagners (about 15 years) and they were all fantastic! This is a great place for kids (or young adults) looking to get into music. I really enjoyed the time I spent there. - Matthew R.