Josh Halbert Guitar Lessons and Piano Lessons Everett & Marysville
Music school · Mukilteo, WA · reviewed since 2019
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 59%97+56.9Reliability 26%94+24.5Value 15%93+14.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 96Not enough data for 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.96SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#5 of 40 musiciansiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 90%
5.0★★★★★52 Google reviews · 24 photos
100%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.
Josh Halbert Guitar Lessons and Piano Lessons Everett & Marysville at a glance
Google reviewers rate this music school five stars based on fifty-two reviews, noting that the owner responds to half of them. Customers describe services including piano, guitar, bass, voice, and cello lessons, with recurring themes highlighting personalized instruction, punctuality, and detailed weekly communication. Reviewers also mention reasonable pricing and flexible remote options, while no significant criticisms appear in the provided five-star excerpts.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 52 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 52 Google reviews (46 with written comments).
Owner responses: the business replied to 52% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 13, 2026.
Service: Musician serving Mukilteo, Washington.
Data from Google, last updated October 28, 2026.
Score profile vs other musicians
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 craft & service; weakest: value.
This companyMusicians 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.Josh Halbert Guitar Lessons and Piano Lessons Everett & Marysville: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 79.A
97
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.Josh Halbert Guitar Lessons and Piano Lessons Everett & Marysville: 94/100 on this factor. Category median: 76.A
94
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.Josh Halbert Guitar Lessons and Piano Lessons Everett & Marysville: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
99
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.Josh Halbert Guitar Lessons and Piano Lessons Everett & Marysville: 93/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.A
93
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.Josh Halbert Guitar Lessons and Piano Lessons Everett & Marysville: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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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: 38.–
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Star ratings
52 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars52100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
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Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 46 written reviews
98%praise
Praise5498%
Complaints12%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude1731%
Would recommend1629%
Communication916%
Quality & results47%
Honesty & trust47%
Speed & response35%
Price & value24%
What customers talk about
We read 46 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Josh has always been kind and understanding about our schedules and has been a excellent communicator.”
“We’re grateful for his positive influence on our boys and highly recommend him to any family looking for a talented and caring piano instructor.”
“He was always a professional, easy to work with, flexible and challenged the kids.”
“Great job teaching and keeping learning fun for me.”
“Our kids have not only developed solid technical skills under his guidance but have also built a genuine love and appreciation for music.”
“Son is progressing quickly with the instrument despite his inconsistent practice regimen.”
“I feel he gave our son a great deal of confidence in his ability to create incredible music.”
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
CCharlotte4 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. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★
My child has been a student of Josh's for over a year. We've seen an incredible transformation in his skill level and confidence. Josh has always been kind and understanding about our schedules and has been a excellent communicator. I appreciate reading his weekly notes to my child and myself about how we can…
NNicholeLocal Guide · 21 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★
Our son spent about 6 years in piano lessons with Josh, he learned every aspect of piano and music theory. He became a polished artist, who carried his love for playing music into everyday life. Josh is a great teacher, he is relatable to kids, he teaches technique and has a fun approach. I feel he gave our son a…
SSteveLocal Guide · 15 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. · Edited 8 months ago★★★★★
My son takes lessons from Josh. Bass lessons. Josh has a good demeanor, connects well with young people. Son is progressing quickly with the instrument despite his inconsistent practice regimen.
SSomi3 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★
Josh Halbert is a highly knowledgeable instructor with a deep understanding of music that spans multiple instruments.I really appreciated Josh’s expertise and his ability to break down musical concepts from a broad perspective.
DDana7 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★★★★★
Josh is fantastic. He met my 9yo daughter where she was and is patient keeping her excited about music.
TTheresa6 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 daughter has been taking lessons close to 3 years with Josh. He really takes the time to personalize her lessons based on her speed. He takes the time to make sure she really understands the concepts before moving on. I appreciate the flexibility with the remote lessons. He really puts effort into bringing excitement and fun to the lessons.
My child has been a student of Josh's for over a year. We've seen an incredible transformation in his skill level and confidence. Josh has always been kind and understanding about our schedules and has been a excellent communicator. I appreciate reading his weekly notes to my child and myself about how we can support my son's growth and he's very specific about what he needs to work on or what he's excelling at. He is a joy to work with!
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Nichole MetzLocal Guide · 21 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Nichole has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Our son spent about 6 years in piano lessons with Josh, he learned every aspect of piano and music theory. He became a polished artist, who carried his love for playing music into everyday life. Josh is a great teacher, he is relatable to kids, he teaches technique and has a fun approach. I feel he gave our son a great deal of confidence in his ability to create incredible music. If your child has an interest in learning guitar or piano, Josh’s lessons are a great choice, he helps grow their skills as they grow into teens and adults.
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Steve FredsonLocal Guide · 15 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Steve has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
My son takes lessons from Josh. Bass lessons. Josh has a good demeanor, connects well with young people. Son is progressing quickly with the instrument despite his inconsistent practice regimen.
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Somi Thomas3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Somi has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Josh Halbert is a highly knowledgeable instructor with a deep understanding of music that spans multiple instruments.I really appreciated Josh’s expertise and his ability to break down musical concepts from a broad perspective.
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Dana Smith7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Dana has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
My daughter has been taking lessons close to 3 years with Josh. He really takes the time to personalize her lessons based on her speed. He takes the time to make sure she really understands the concepts before moving on. I appreciate the flexibility with the remote lessons. He really puts effort into bringing excitement and fun to the lessons.
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Coco3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Coco has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
All 3 of my boys had lessons with Josh for a mix of voice and guitar. They enjoyed working with him and all have a lifelong love of playing and listening to music because of it. He was always a professional, easy to work with, flexible and challenged the kids. He set up recitals as well to showcase their progress.
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Chaitanya Akkineni1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Chaitanya has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We’ve had the pleasure of working with Josh for over a year now, and I can confidently say he’s been an incredible piano teacher for all three of our sons. Each of our boys has a different learning style and personality, and Josh has shown an exceptional ability to connect with each of them individually, tailoring his approach to keep them engaged and motivated.
His lessons strike the perfect balance between structure and fun. He’s patient, encouraging, and knows how to challenge them just enough to keep them progressing without feeling overwhelmed. Our kids have not only developed solid technical skills under his guidance but have also built a genuine love and appreciation for music.
Josh communicates clearly and consistently, keeping us updated on their progress and offering helpful suggestions for practice at home. His professionalism, punctuality, and dedication to his students are unmatched.
It’s rare to find a teacher who can inspire discipline, creativity, and joy all at once—but Josh does exactly that. We’re grateful for his positive influence on our boys and highly recommend him to any family looking for a talented and caring piano instructor.!
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cheryl laflore3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews cheryl has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Josh is an amazing instructor for voice lessons. I'm glad to have such a skillful and patient instructor. My daughter has been taking lessons with him for 9 years. He has always been a good listener and is able to keep her engaged in learning. His encouragement to work through doubts and fears while growing her voice range and confidence in performing. He has been a fabulous resource. He has taken extra time in helping her with the songs for her schools musicals and performing the national anthem for school sports. This has helped improve her performance and build great personal confidence.
