We visited Beller's Music in June 2025 to attend a recital. Students were of all ages on flute and…read morepiano. They all did an excellent job! The students all seem very comfortable with the instructors and demonstrated a variety of skill levels from just a few months playing to several years. There are several classrooms and teachers for a variety of instruments including violin, saxophone, etc. One of the students I know did not get on well with their first instructor and was quickly reassigned to another who they just love. It's good to know the students have options and the owners want students to have an enjoyable experience. Plenty of parking behind the building in a free public lot. Handicap entrance is on the street side of the building with on-street parking available. Restrooms available on classroom level. Store sells and rents instruments and associated items.

I went into Beller's Music Of Manchester with the intention of purchasing a Teton Mahogany Parlor…read moreGuitar. When I began to complete the transaction, the bank declined the transaction due to the fact that I had never purchased an item from Beller's. As a response to the decline the woman behind the front desk began to question the legitimacy of my ability to purchase the 381.00 guitar beautiful instrument by the way ( reminded me of Robert Johnson ). With the perception that I was attempting to acquire the instrument without completely paying for the instrument she elaborates to me that " In order for ( you ) to purchase this instrument " You cannot use a card we will only accept cash from YOU. - I did not walk out with that guitar that day - Yes I am African American ----- RA

I'm really glad I found this place. I take voice lessons with David and guitar with Nick. They both…read moreare incredible teachers. David is very funny and comfortable to work with. I have never sung in front of anyone else (I'm a car and shower singer) so I was really nervous at first but David helped me build confidence and gave me extremely helpful tips on how to be comfortable to be able to sing the songs I like. Nick is a great and so cool. On day one, he asked me what type of music I was interested in and what I was interested in learning. He then designed a lesson around me and my needs. He is also very smart and insightful and a great teacher. Both of these teachers are great. I've taken other classes at various places but always got bored there and quit. These guys provide good motivation to help you really want to learn. Also, Kacie who I believe manages the place (or most of it) is great. She took care of all my scheduling needs and is the sweetest person. I would definitely recommend trying a lesson here.

My kids enjoyed their time at Tom Kopyto Music School for almost two years, and we appreciated the…read moreteachers they worked with. They always looked forward to lessons. But I want to share our experience so other parents know what to expect. After learning that our son had not been taught from his textbook for seven weeks, we contacted the school to ask about it. Instead of addressing the concern, the teacher and owners reacted emotionally and immediately stopped teaching our son. No discussion, no attempt to resolve the issue. Despite the little kids' desire to learn. Parents should also be aware that the school charges $26 per parent to attend the recital, which adds to the feeling that the school prioritizes fees over communication and partnership with families. We valued the early music education our kids received, but the way our concern was handled was disappointing and not what we expected after being loyal customers. Owners are cocky and not friendly to parents at all. We can find better music school for sure.

We have been with Suffield Music for over ten years now. My three children play multiple…read moreinstruments and have really excelled because of the instruction, support, and mentoring the have received from their teachers. I will always be grateful for the outstanding musical education they are getting!

A musical education is hard to come by these days. Gone are the times when the little old lady down…read morethe road gave piano lessons to neighborhood kids, either because fewer and fewer kids can be pulled from their video games or little old ladies have no interest in trying to teach music to children who would rather pretend to play music. And, as local school districts search for more ways to cut their budgets, music programs are often targeted resulting in water-downed programs that at best can only whet the appetites of future musicians. It's a wonder that music hasn't become a lost art. Thankfully, there are still places like Suffield Music to pick up the baton thrown away by public education and little old ladies down the road. Suffield Music offers a wide variety of incredibly affordable personal music lessons ranging from guitar to piano to violin to everything. I really can't think of an instrument I haven't seen taught there. The owner Josh is so plugged into the local music scene that if a student was interested in learning a unique instrument like the sitar, he could find a teacher. When my son's proficiency at the guitar exceeded my elementary knowledge of a dozen or so chords, I called Suffield Music and they paired him with an instructor that matched his musical interests. The instructor, who himself was not only a Berklee College of Music grad but a veteran of many bands, plugged into my son's musical interests and taught him how to connect his passions to his instrument, and the results were nothing short of inspiring. When my daughter, whose musical tastes centered around the work of a country-turned-pop artist, she was paired with a different instructor who taught her how to hold an audience with just her guitar and her voice. About a year later, she got up on stage in front of the entire middle school a performed a solo acoustic version of Niall Horan's "This Town" to, no exaggeration, thunderous applause. So, it goes without saying, I got my money's worth for my kids' music lessons. When my wife bought me a very expensive Fender Telecaster for my birthday, I resolved to raise my grunge-era guitar skills to a new level. And, I knew where to go. I was paired with an instructor who was nothing short of a musical savant. He took me, upon request, from the 12-bar blues to songs with wild alternative tunings. He taught me how to build and release audience tension along with some basic tips about handling a very cool instrument. I've played solo gigs numerous times, including twice at my town's annual fair, and reached a level where both my instructor and the owner said I should consider playing professionally at local bars and microbreweries. I guess I graduated. Look, music is not for everyone. It takes work, patience and perseverance. It is not for the dreamer who doesn't want to put in the effort. From a musical education, you get what you put into it. If your child or you, for that matter, truly want to know how to play an instrument at the highest of levels, give Suffield Music a shot. The experience, if you let it, will be truly transformative.

From the moment I walked into Summit, there were smiling and friendly faces greeting me! Im a 35…read morey.o woman who went to Summit to learn Bongos but ended up switching to the drums! I even got a nickname there which truly made me feel like I belonged. Also, I find the prices to be reasonable which is appreciative! I cant speak highly enough about Jodi. He has a great energy, is kind and incredibly knowledgeable. I feel his lessons progressed me far! After 10 sessions, I know proper form, can read music and can play one of my favorite songs on the kit! Just an FYI, you may need to park along the side walk across street. No biggie.

No other performing arts studio can rival the quality and variety of training that Summit Studios…read morehas to offer! Over the course of four years, I took private voice, piano/theory, and acting lessons, and I also participated in musical theater and audition workshops. Summit Studios provided me with a solid technical foundation and also gave me the confidence to pursue a career in music, which includes undergraduate and graduate degrees in Voice/Opera Performance and professional work with companies such as Ohio Light Opera, Wolf Trap Opera, Seattle Opera, and Santa Fe Opera. I had never even HEARD opera before studying at Summit Studios, but my knowledgeable teacher heard the potential in my voice and steered me in the best possible direction. I am now enjoying a career as a young professional opera singer largely because of the musical education and mentoring that I received at Summit Studios!

Wow Sal and his son run a fine business of teaching, repairing and renting instruments to schools…read moreand private students. Very pleased to come across this shop of 65 years Veteran owned and well stocked with fine quality instruments. Very customer very friendly and fair prices. What a pleasure to be able to purchase my first electric Stratocaster guitar. A+

i stumbled upon this place from a paper my daughter brought home from school to sign her up for…read moreviolin. windsor music center was listed as a place to get supplies for instruments, and to use another company from mass to rent the violin. i called windsor music center and spoke on the phone with the nicest man who answered all of my questions and even told me they rent instruments as well!! after getting to the store, my daughter was fitted on the spot and we were able to rent the violin and take it home the same day! the rental rate was so fairly priced, and included insurance! the company in mass wanted almost 90 bucks a month plus ins!! i also was able to purchase a chin pad, the music book she needed and a music stand for an extremely affordable price! if your child needs music supplies or a rental instrument LOOK NO FURTHER- they haven't been apart of the community for 70yrs for nothing! shop local and support this amazing store!!!

I went in for a boom mic stand. I asked "do you have a microphone stand?" And he said, "yes." And…read morethen said, "well, this is all we have." And it was exactly what I wanted !!! Hooray! I finally have a boom mic stand for my Audigo microphone.

The staff were very helpful and professional helping me track down something that I was beginning…read moreto think I'd need to special order. A couple of other stores had no interest in helping me, so I didn't have high hopes when I called. A good attitude goes a long way these days!!

I brought a guitar in last night that was badly in need of a setup. I spoke with Justin last nighf,…read morehe said it would be ready next day. At about 11ish he gave me a call saying it was ready. Picked it up later in the day and it plays better than ever. I bought a 12 string acoustic from there as well late last year and absolutely was not disappointed. Professional and friendly staff. Fastest turnaround ever. I will definitely be back.

They do not buy brass instruments. I called a day prior on the phone and was told "Don" could price…read moremy trumpet for me the following day. I arrived the following day and a worker informed me that they do not buy brass instruments (different answer than I received on the phone a day earlier). Glad I drove out of my way to stop by the store!

I bought my nephew a package of guitar lessons and he loves it. Mike is very flexible has a great…read moreapproach. Thanks for the great experience!