Joyful Music and Arts | Music school in Rolling Hills Estates, California

May 2023

Wonderful place to learn music. Makinto is a great and inspirational musician and instructor. Other instructors are similarly skilled. We have had decades of relationship with JOMA and highly recommend them - for kids and adults alike (my husband, daughter, and grand niece all have had classes there!)

Jun 2022

We are so grateful to have found Joyful Music and Arts (JOMA)! It is not just a music school, it is a character, life skills, and self-esteem factory. Our son started at age 4 in Mr. Makinto's Music Bus class. As parent watching on, I witnessed Mr. Makinto's exceptional expertise translated to our little guy's level. Mr. Makinto's calm and commanding presence consistently kept the children's attention. I am a 1st grade teacher, and I know how difficult it is to do this! From the Music Bus class, we began private music lessons. We opted to continue with Mr. Makinto, because my son formed quite an attachment; however through scheduling changes and travel needs he's had multiple teachers at JOMA all of whom are terrific! Mr. Makinto holds highest standards for both his teachers and students. Finally, there is a lovely community feel at JOMA. It's not one of those cold "music store" music classes or franchised rock and roll places. You sit on the sofa and chat with other parents while your child learns in a nearby studio. We also love gathering with the JOMA families at the yearly music concert, which is refreshingly unpretentious. We're so lucky to have been recommended to JOMA!

Jun 2022

This is a wonderful rhythm and music school rich in all genres appealing to people of all ages and skill level. Mr Makinto is an expert at inspiring interest and perseverance in those with lesser attention spans (I.e. my 7 and 8 year old boys). This place truly lives up to its name.