The best music store in Queens. I dropped off my Telecaster to be serviced and George went above…read moreand beyond to make it look and sound like it was brand new. It was a great experience, the prices were fair and the service was excellent. George also made it super easy to coordinate schedules, especially when so many places' hours are varied due to COVID right now. Thanks, George. I'll definitely be back for all my other music needs.

I bought a used 1/4-sized violin on eBay and wanted to get a new set of strings for it. Astoria…read moreMusic is the only music instrument and repair shop in the area that I'm aware of, so I decided to go there and take a look. The owner had only Sonora SV10 steel strings for full size 4/4 violins. But he was absolutely certain that they will work great on the 1/4 kids instrument. Because I really wanted the new strings, I bought them, but the price of $46.95 felt a bit steep. So, when I came home and checked the price online, the same strings are sold for $18 per set, or in a 5-pack they are sold for $13 per set. Which means, he charges 300% of the actual value. You can buy premium / professional-grade D'Addario or Thomastik-Infeld strings for $40-50. Yeah. I also asked the guy if he would be willing to buy (or sell from his shop) one of my used guitars, and he basically told me that he only buys for bargain prices (like $100 or less), fixes the instruments and resells. This lines up with the story from the other reviewer who bought the bass with a crazy bent headstock. So, my overall impression is that the shop is not very trustworthy, you have to compare prices with Amazon, Reverb, or eBay before buying, and if you are a guitar player then, honestly, just learn how to setup your guitars yourself - it is easy and rewarding - there are so many instructional videos on Youtube that you can learn everything about basic guitar setup in 30 minutes, quicker then it takes to drop off your instrument at this shop. And if you want to learn real cool stuff about fixing badly broken guitars, check out Ted Woodford's youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@twoodfrd The end of the story about buying Sonora strings: I came one more time to Astoria Music try to return the strings, but the shop was closed. I returned home and bought online a set of Thomastik Alphayue (1/4-size) for $28, which were great.

My son attends the "Rookies" class (6 and 7 year olds) and he really loves it. The teacher, Mr…read more Nick, is excellent and keeps the students engaged. What makes the Rookies class unique is that students are allowed the opportunity to explore different instruments (guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, and vocals) so they don't need to commit to a single instrument just yet. Group instruction allows the students to work together as a band - playing with other musicians is one of the best ways to improve your skills. The Bayside/Queens location recently changed ownership and was acquired by School Of Rock of Long Island around October 2022. I believe they are going to expand to Forest Hills as well. The students learn 1 new song each month which gives students exposure to many different musical genres (rock, blues, pop, metal, hard rock). They could be playing "Roar" by Katy Perry one week then AC/DC's "TNT" another week. Most recently they were learning the "Twist and Shout" (Beatles version) and "Rockin' Robin" (Bobby Day) - I just realized that School Of Rock probably has to pay a decent amount of money for the licensing/ASCAP fees. At the end of each month of the Rookies class, the parents are invited to watch the children perform the song and it's impressive how much the student pick up after a few hours of group instruction. The older students who receive individual lessons actually perform at a live venue for an authentic rock star experience. I'm looking forward to seeing my son continue to learn and grown at School of Rock!

Love what they do for kids...I only wish that there was a school like this when I was young...my…read morelife would have been so different. I am however happy for the next generation. Great school...I highly recommend.

My child started buying a 1/32 violin from this store and has now used it for a 1/2 violin. We are…read morevery satisfied with it.The female boss is very good at playing the violin. She patiently chooses the right violin for my kid every time. Recently, a serious crack suddenly appeared on the back of 1/2 of my child's violin. I was very worried. Unexpectedly, the male boss was so good at helping my child repair the violin that no cracks were visible. Thank you very much to this store!

My sister bought her first violin here and the owner was super nice and helpful. The prices of the…read moreviolins are reasonable. He also gave us advice on how to properly take care of the violin and told us if there was an issue with the violin bring it back so he could fix it. Overall great customer service!

I'm saying this here now because when we contact Elena Diaz she refused to take our call. Instead…read moreof talking to us like a professional she rather ignore us. This is not the type of teacher you should hire who steal your students. This review is for the voice teacher Elena Diaz. She promised me and my husband a recital when we first started. Initially my husband was a piano student of Alejandra at Juliet Music and she took him under her wing as her private voice student making him leave Juliet Music. I myself was a student of Juliet music and left to study privately under Elena because she said it would be better for me. She stole me from lessons at Juliet Music. She promised us a recital and other concerts to perform in but from 2013-2018 since we were with her nothing happened. She kept teaching us the same songs and our skills never got better. My husband went to her to study countertenor and tenor. She can't teach him the right way let alone going back and forth on two types of voices. This was really unfair. She forces us to sing karaoke songs from YouTube as our lessons. She had workshops which were all about money and not learning. She doesn't know how to teach the music and harmony. She personally has something against my husband because he was the only one who questioned her. We continued to sing the same songs over again. She didn't know how to drive so many times she had me drive her around for free. Places like from her house to Juliet Music which is ironic since I was a student of Juliet Music, to a wedding we're not invited to where she made us sing without practice, and the college recital of one of her other students which she always describes as "hot". She calls him the Prince of India who at the time was a high school student . The most offensive thing was how she talked about her boyfriend and their sex life during lessons. One time she talked about how she likes the beast and Rolf because they are hairy like the men she likes. She also talks about getting pregnant with her boyfriend during group practices in front of others. This is sexual harassment. She said this in front of young girls and should not be tolerated. She is too friendly with her students and it's as if she's crossing the line. When I first came to her she said I was a soprano so I thought that she would train me. After 5 years with her I never had a performance or recital. Neither did my husband. And I never learned how to sing soprano. In the end my husband did not learn any of the right skills to improve I don't think she ever had an intention of giving us success. My husband and I sing in church where we are well experienced and she had the nerve to teach us songs we've been singing all our lives. Many times my husband and I want to do duets. She can't even figure out the harmonies. She also forced us to watched the recital of her favorite student who has nothing to do with us. Also a wedding in the city who we don't know at all. She wants us to do what she wants because we're "friends" and she wants me to drive her. I was being used for my kindness. She's takes advantage of people especially through her lessons. I really feel that Elena Diaz is not a good teacher and should be terminated.

My child has been taking piano lessons here for about 8 months…read more Pros: teacher is attentive and genuinely interested in helping and teaching children to love and appreciate music. Parking is convenient. Flexible scheduling for make up classes. Cons: facilities are old and outdated. The rooms need a paint job and cleaning. There is weird household trash in the practice rooms. Front desk is a bit scattered. Messed up our payment and scheduling a few times.

I came here to drop off my bass for repair. I'm not even a full bass player yet, still very much a…read morenewb with only 5 to 10 minutes of practice time most nights or days a week since getting the bass. But I've had bass issues like needing to replace the strings already and having to fix the input jack on the bass. They were very nice here and had the bass done quickly. I like to support local music stores so if one of my friend's doesn't end up starting his own music repair business I'll probably come back to universal to give them business and money.

I love this place. Gordon is amazing. Work with him. Never could you meet a more nice person…read more Tune-ups are always included in the rental prices and he is very patient. Whenever I've had an issue, he has always been helpful! I highly recommend Universal Music Instrument!

My daughter has been taking guitar lessons in Vienna since sept. She's loving the one on one…read morelessons, performing in recitals and in school's talent show. She's excited to continue on learning and perhaps trying another instrument in the near future. We are glad we've found Vienna, the instructors we've encountered have all been super nice and professional. Vienna is highly recommended and you won't regret this decision.

Great piano class! The instructor is patient, clear, and very encouraging. Lessons are…read morewell-structured and easy to follow, and I've seen real progress in a short time. Highly recommend for beginners or anyone wanting to improve their skills.

The owner is great knowledgeable, funny, and talented.... I will definitely buy again if need be…read moreand answered all my questions.

I had the most wonderful experience at Weissman Music and I FINALLY got to meet Jeff Weissman and…read moreLeila Kim! Let me tell you, I've met with other local flute/piccolo dealers in NY/NYC, but none can compare to experience you get when going to Weissman Music! Once you meet Jeff and his team, you'll immediately see how passionate they are about the profession and why they are, in my opinion, the best in the world! My main instruments are the clarinets, but I adore the flute and piccolo and thoroughly enjoy playing them in the local community bands. Knowing this, Jeff eagerly guided me through the entire 9 + hour process of trying a plethora of piccolos and headjoint combos. Not only did Jeff help me choose the piccolo that was perfect for me, he also imparted invaluable tips and expert techniques. I can finally say I have the piccolo of my dreams and can't thank Jeff and his team enough for the extraordinary opportunity! I look forward to going back and getting my dream rose gold flute upgrade!! Thank you to Luke Panella for doing a wonderful job overhauling my flute! This is the ONLY place I send my flute and picc to be serviced and repaired. Below are pictures of the magnificent Weissman handmade professional cocobolo wood piccolo with silver keys and traditional cocobolo wood headjoint with 14k gold riser and mother of pearl crown. The second darker headjoint is made of grenadilla wood and is a wave style headjoint with mother of pearl in the crown.

Queens Music Academy is a wonderful place to learn how to play an instrument. My oldest has been…read moretaking bass lessons here for over a year and her teacher is fantastic. He is engaging, encouraging and so so nice (not to mention talented). My youngest took drums and made incredible progress. both of my children got to play in a rock band where they were paired with other students so they combine their talents. In the past, I've heard many performances by QMA rock bands formed with their students. They can really feel their accomplishments. I see many students coming to other lessons there. if interested, I highly recommend the QMA for learning music.

If you are looking for a neighborhood music school to join, then this is the one. I have two…read morechildren who joined the school and were there for 5 years before a heavy middle school homework load & sports activities forced us to leave. Finding time to practice became a challenge for us. Over the years we had 2-3 teachers - all of whom were excellent and very patient since my kids were young. The Director of the school was always avail to answer questions. And for a neighborhood studio, the prices (monthly) were very reasonable - especially compared to Manahattan. I highly recommend this school - and would definitely re-enroll my kids if we had more time!

Frida was so helpful and accommodating for the needs I requested. I needed to learn a song to sing…read moreand play on guitar for my wedding and her services were beyond what I expected. I wound up learning how to sing much better than I thought I would. I also learned better techniques with a guitar which I never came across in 10 years of playing. In all, it was such a hit. She had me preform in recital which really prepared me for playing at my wedding in front of my family and Wife's family. Definitely recommend her, very knowledgeable in her profession. -Bruno

Frida is an excellent instructor, very patient, and a very nice person. My son was able to learn…read morefast. I was so amazed with all the kids that performed during their recital they all played so good. I highly recommend it to all parents who wants their kids to learn piano.

This location is huge, clean, & decent prices…read more Staff were kind and friendly. Highly recommend this location for your music equipment needs. Two thumbs all the way up!

Let me preface by my son is a gearhead. We've visited a number of GC all over. LIC is our home…read morebase, our North Star. There's a feeling of openness and welcome whenever we visit. It helps to see familiar faces that great us and products that speak for themselves. We appreciate Vince and partners at the tuning station lending their expertise when we've had guitar emergencies.