Music school · Safety Harbor, FL · reviewed since 2017
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%84+58.2Reliability 31%84+25.8Experts Score= 84Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.84SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#87 of 132 music lessonsiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 34%
4.8★★★★★34 Google reviews · 19 photos
94%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Reviewers rate the school 4.8 out of 5 based on 34 reviews, with the owner responding to 12 percent. Clients frequently praise the in-home lesson format, flexible scheduling, and patient instructors who tailor curricula to individual student needs. Positive feedback highlights clear communication regarding practice and reasonable pricing for various instruments. However, one recurring criticism involves a summer camp incident where staff served food without parental consent, contradicting prior instructions for students to bring their own lunches.
Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 34 reviews (94% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 34 Google reviews (27 with written comments).
Owner responses: the business replied to 12% of reviews.
Most recent review: July 2, 2026.
Service: Music Lesson serving Safety Harbor, Florida.
Data from Google, last updated October 26, 2026.
Score profile vs other music lessons
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: reliability.
Barrett School of MusicMusic Lessons median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Barrett School of Music: 84/100 on this factor. Category median: 92.A
84
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Barrett School of Music: 84/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.A
84
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 93.–
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MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Barrett School of Music: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 47.–
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Star ratings
34 Google reviews we collected
4.8of 5
5 stars3294%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star26%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 27 written reviews
94%praise
Praise3094%
Complaints26%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
5topics
Would recommend1238%
Quality & results722%
Staff & attitude722%
Communication516%
Price & value13%
What customers talk about
We read 27 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Highly highly recommend the school to anyone looking in the South Tampa area.”
“My son has been taking in-home guitar lessons with Barrett for over a year and has had a great experience.”
“Management are knowledgeable, attentive and very easy to work with.”
“I look forward to lessons each week and the homework for practice is clearly communicated.”
“They are accommodating and reasonably priced.”
People customers mention
Tampa3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
JackieLocal Guide · 29 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★★★★
My son has been coming here for just over a year now learning to play drums. We both absolutely love Mr. Justin, my son does because they share the same taste in music, I do because he has the patience of a saint teaching a 10 year old drums. Highly highly recommend the school to anyone looking in the South Tampa area.
Jeff4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★★★★
Excellent music school. Lessons are valuable and fun. Management are knowledgeable, attentive and very easy to work with.
Mary4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★
My son has been taking in-home guitar lessons with Barrett for over a year and has had a great experience. George has been a kind and patient teacher.
Cindy7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★
Barrett is one of the most professional schools that myself and my family have taken lessons at. The staff is so friendly and helpful. We love attending and recommend to anyone at any age seeking lessons.
Macklin3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★
Amazing service!!!!!! Not sure how anyone can give anything under 5 stars and let me tell you why....We switched to piano lessons at home with Barrett School of Music over the summer, and it's been a game changer. My kids have learned more in a few months than ever before. They are more creative at the piano, and I…
WeiLocal Guide · 12 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★
I have loved having voice lessons at home. It's convenient for my busy lifestyle, and the teachers are creative and fun. I look forward to lessons each week and the homework for practice is clearly communicated. That makes practicing between lessons feel productive and effective for me. The office staff is easy to talk to and attentive to my needs.
My son has been coming here for just over a year now learning to play drums. We both absolutely love Mr. Justin, my son does because they share the same taste in music, I do because he has the patience of a saint teaching a 10 year old drums. Highly highly recommend the school to anyone looking in the South Tampa area.
Jeff Lipman4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jeff has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Barrett is one of the most professional schools that myself and my family have taken lessons at. The staff is so friendly and helpful. We love attending and recommend to anyone at any age seeking lessons.
Macklin Guzman3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Macklin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Amazing service!!!!!! Not sure how anyone can give anything under 5 stars and let me tell you why....We switched to piano lessons at home with Barrett School of Music over the summer, and it's been a game changer. My kids have learned more in a few months than ever before. They are more creative at the piano, and I love seeing them truly enjoy music. The group music options are convenient for us as well. Between camps in the summer, ensembles during the school year and recitals all year long, my kids are making friends through music and find easy motivation to continue learning.
WeiLocal Guide · 12 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Wei has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I have loved having voice lessons at home. It's convenient for my busy lifestyle, and the teachers are creative and fun. I look forward to lessons each week and the homework for practice is clearly communicated. That makes practicing between lessons feel productive and effective for me. The office staff is easy to talk to and attentive to my needs.
David HollisLocal Guide · 8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews David has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
