The storefront is closed and is for lease. My husband bought a used trumpet and brought it there to…read morebe repaired. Guess we lost his trumpet

I have never been so compelled to write a good review as I am right now…read more I took my tenor and bari saxes into Holly's Music for some maintenance and gave Holly a list of issues that I knew needed to be addressed. Some notes were stuffy, some were more difficult to control at low volumes, and some played too sharp or flat. I knew some pads and corks needed replacing on both, as well as some adjustments to cups and keys to correct small leaks. She found additional larger issues I was unaware of, like a bent body on the bari, which she corrected. Since repads can be both pricey and labor-intensive, Holly only replaced the necessary ones on each horn, and adjusted/reseated others as needed. Both horns absolutely sang when I brought them home to play! Like your eyes that get gradually worse over time until you realize you may need a new prescription, the tone and playability of the tenor that hadn't been serviced in years slowly got away from me. The horn blows so freely now, and the key action feels great. All the mechanics are much quieter and smoother. I picked up the bari used a couple years ago, so I never had a benchmark on it. It had at least two previous owners and is not the prettiest thing to look at with an impact dent in the neck, but it fit my budget. I am completely amazed at the difference in both the tone and the playability of this horn now. A lot can be done by the player to adjust the intonation of each note, and I can't believe how much (and for how long) I've been compensating on both of these horns. Regardless of how they are playing, I will bring them in to Holly for routine maintenance at least every two years. Best of all, the price of this work was extremely reasonable, and she turned them both around in the timeline I requested. Holly's attention to detail and the precision of her work are top-notch! Treat yourself to a tune-up if it's been a little while since your instrument was last serviced!

Superb in classical teaching. The school teaches guitar, piano, voice, and drums. They also do…read moreperformances twice a year, a good way to keep students sharp. They also use the Suzuki meat god for classical music progression, and all teachers there are certified in the Suzuki Method. Overall, an excellent establishment.

Braselton Music lessons are very appropriate to my skill level. I take a lesson on a weekly basis…read more When I am out of New York State, I take my lesson via SKYPE. I find Ray Braselton very knowledgeable and able to accommodate my level of interest in various styles of music. I believe I have increased my skills in finger picking on the guitar.

Bought two guitars at the shop and had an older guitar repaired. Awesome selection and service!…read moreGreat guitar lessons too! Strongly recommend!

Awesome service. Great products…read more I have taken lessons from the owner, Vince, for years. I could not rate this place any higher. It has that old-school store vibe, but all the latest and greatest in everything. So much better than buying from a corporation and not seeing where your money goes. Prices are always as low as Musician's Friend or any online retailer. Great selection of used gear in the back room. Service is great because all the employees are actual musicians and not college kids looking for part time jobs like the competition has. Keep the locally owned dream alive! You will love the service and the products. It seems like just a matter of time before Vince sells a guitar to some kid that goes off and puts Buffalo back on the musical map!

th studio overall was nice studio teachers are nice and nice environment. we switched studios so…read moreshe could stay with cousin because they were extreme rude to her

This dance studio is an amazing place for a child to learn about and experience the world of dance…read more Everyone is warm and welcoming to both parent and child and the whole place has a "family vibe". I can't recommend TDA highly enough!

Every visit to Shea's is special. As soon as you walk in you feel the magic of the place. This…read morevisit was for the play Suffs, a story based on the Woman's Suffrage Movement. Fantastic play! For this play our seats were on the very top balcony. This means 4 flights of stairs!. Ha ha, you better be in shape for that walk. It was high up but ee actually had a perfect view of the stage. Shea's is celebrating it's 100 birthday and up until this point has had no elevators. They're now in the process of adding an addition which will include elevators. Since it's an addition it won't take away from the original charm of the building. If somehow you live in the Buffalo area and have never been to Shea's you really need to check it out. For everyone else. Just go again. 2026-30

When you think of going to the theatre, this is the place I would picture in my mind. Shea's is…read moreabout to turn 100 years old in 2026 and it's a Buffalo staple through and through. If you had a day in Buffalo, this is one of the places you would want to check out. The shows I have been to here over the years are always well done. The staff are always so helpful and genuinely seem happy to be there. I am not a big theatre person so it's great to have them there to make sure I am in the right place and not committing any theatre mistakes. The concessions here are pretty decently priced. There is a good variety of drinks and snack options. As someone who generally goes to the movies more than the theatre, I was pleasantly surprised with the options. This space is beautiful. It makes you feel like you've stepped back in time but in the best way. The architecture alone is a reason to come check out this spot, but stay for a show and enjoy!

Stopped into the Harlem Road location to inquire about music lessons. Greeted quickly &…read more professionally and was told there was a waiting list but given additional teachers who provide lessons. Glad I stopped in and received the info for get me back on track with my lessons in the next few weeks.

It's a real, old school music store. Lessons and rentals seem fairly priced. The owner and his wife…read morerun the business there for the past 30 years.

The music school had a new (old) home! Modern updates, nice rooms, 28 pianos, music…read morelibrary....what's not to like. They have something for everyone here. Find a class, learn a new instrument. Enrich yourself at the music school. The new address is 217 E. Delevan Avenue. They are having a grand re-opening July 17. Check it out and maybe sign up for singing lessons :)

Last Monday, June 13 2022, I attended a recital of the spring class of Jazz music students, under…read morethe tutelage of Carol McLaughlin. I decided to Yelp the event and was surprised to see that the Community Music School of Buffalo has not changed their address here. So my intention with this post is twofold: to let people know about the availability of jazz classes for all ages at CMS; to make the new location evident. It was a delightful evening, held indoors this year, and included a mostly solo piece by Mr. McLaughlin. The first link is a brief clip of Watermelon Man by the class. In the "read more" section there is a longer video of Carol McLaughlin's performance. The second link is the home page of the Community Music School's new location. https://youtu.be/3s9FrTosK_c https://communitymusicbuffalo.org/our-new-location/