Brooklyn Guitar Lessons with Bryan Wade

I love this place, it's one of my happy places…read more.. I've had a few guitars serviced here and they did excellent work. I hear from other people that they can take on a variety of difficult repairs... I just had some set ups and pick up changes. They were don't well and my guitars play like butter. The vintage prices seem fair and their stock of accessories are top notch. The only reason this doesn't get a five is because of slow turn around time. Obviously they're busy and it's understandable, they do great work and people are flocking over... if this is my only critique, this place is killing it!

BEWARE: Do NOT sell your gear with this store. Mine was sold on consignment over a year ago and I…read moream still waiting for payment. The owner says he does not have any money to pay. Total scam.

5.2 mi•Midwood, Gravesend

All cleaned and tuned up fresh!

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School For Musical Performance

5.0(4 reviews)

David is a great teacher! very friendly, patient, and encouraging!…read moreHe is very knowledgeable of music and has the ability to make lessons fun! I am learning drums and I love it!

Iconic BK spot for purchasing vintage drums, as well as music lessons. Def part of the Best of NYCread more

Guitar Center

2.7(98 reviews)

1.6 mi•Downtown Brooklyn

We all know what guitar center is. It's big, it's corporate, and employees range from knowledgeable…read moresaints to miserable slags who are constantly questioning what they did to deserve their lot in life. To be fair I'd be miserable too if I had to deal with the idiots that wander in to this place on an hourly basis, having to listen to dudes play butt rock blues riffs from sun up to sundown. However GC is good for picking up basic supplies, and great if you want a simple set up for your guitar. The repair team at this location is supremely helpful, and above all else accessible. Most experienced luthiers in the neighborhood act like you should kiss their feet for gracing you with their presence, only working three days a week (if they feel like it) and charging outrageous hourly fees. Guitar Center is affordable and always there. That's something I appreciate.

To the "wanna-be cop" manager at Brooklyn guitar center asking me to hold my backpack in my hand or…read moretowards the front of my body after I was already in the store for 2 hours and on my way "out" the store I'd like to share a simple google search that says guitar center "has NO bag policy" and while we are in the mood to give each other rules or advice id like to say use that same energy to maybe dust off the guitars in stock, maybe worry about the finger prints and grime on your product. No maybe better yet ask your employees to walk around the floor and ask if anyone needs help instead of hanging out behind the counter. If security told me my bag was a problem at the door then it's not a problem or if there was a sign in front- again not a problem - but to repeatedly ask me like I'm a child if I'll move my bag with my son with me like you're some cop or school teacher reprimanding me understand you lost a sale and a future customer. Btw, there were customers in your store with big acoustic guitar bags bigger than my backpack you douche!!!!!

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Rudy's Music

4.2(63 reviews)

3.8 mi•SoHo

•$$$

Sometimes you stumble upon a gem of place that is world famous and you don't even realize it. Here…read moreI am 5 years on and realize just how amazing this store is! 2019 Was traveling around the 50 states and hopped into this place as I was passing by... Just blown away by the instruments they had! Not sure how long I was in there, but everything from droolworthy original D'Angelicos, original Epiphones and more... So much of music's history of the past to the present. After I get home and watching guitar videos I keep seeing this store pop up. Keep saying 'Hey, I was there!'... Do. yourself a favor and stop by. See the amazing selection of instruments they have on hand / display. The staff was super friendly and always willing to help when I asked. Thanks guys! Look forward to seeing you again!

Visiting from out of town; decided to checkout Rudy's after reading about it's incredible history…read more Walked in with a matcha from a coffee shop (with a lid); guy at the door was rude about it. listen. I get it. I really do. but the guy wasn't just cautionary. he was abrupt and rude. came back later, without the matcha. met Rudy. great guy. and his manager Zeke. also very cool. nice shop. my friend bought some strings. but the dude at the door... uncool. unfriendly. unwelcoming. sorry, Rudy. thought u should know.

Awesome guitar store

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Maggio Music Center

3.5(16 reviews)

5.7 mi•Bensonhurst

I will never come here again. They overcharged for a guitar bag that is made with cheap cloth…read more The shocking part was they also charged me for helping me tune my guitar awhile back. Eventually, I learned to install an app to do it. Going forward, I will be purchasing my guitar accessories at Guitar Center or Sam Ash. Lesson learned.

I grew up using this Music Store for my repair needs and have done so for over 40 years and they…read morehave always done the right thing and charged less than others. I can't sing their praises highly enough.

2.0 mi•Park Slope, Gowanus

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Slope Music

4.7(3 reviews)

Slope Music, run by Vita and Charles Sibirsky is housed in a beautiful landmark status building…read moreoriginally built to be the Higgins Ink headquarters. Charles can often be found pounding the ivories in various local Park Slope venues such as Puppets Jazz Bar and the Old Stone House playing in the masterful Lenny Tristano School style often accompanied by other outstanding local talent. While I haven't taken lessons there, those I know only have had good things to say about the Slope Music experience.

I took piano lessons as a kid many years ago, needless to say against my will. So, I stopped…read moreplaying for many years. As an adult, loving music, I decided to try it again. I lived near Slope Music, went in for an audition (was pegged as a beginner) and started taking lessons with Vita Sibirsky. What a revelation!! She taught me that my love for music could be translated into my fingers on a piano and that it could be fun not torture to play music. Her love for music and her desire for me to feel confident about my ability made it an absolute pleasure to learn the piano again. Plus, she taught me music theory all the while in a way that made it really clear. Thank you Vita for showing me that having fun playing an instrument is real.

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AZG Musical

4.8(16 reviews)

4.2 mi•Borough Park

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Stopped in yesterday for a replacement part for our daughter's instrument. Service was prompt and…read morecame with some very helpful advice and recommendations. Good quality part. Cost very reasonable.

This review is long overdue, as I repaired my cello at AZG several years ago- I believe 2018 or…read more2019! Was reminded recently after doing some other adjustments (at another place). AZG Musical provided attentive service after an accident I had- I had knocked my cello over and broke the bridge. My bridge was replaced with a new custom-made bridge. It has played quite well since then.

2.0 mi•Cobble Hill, Gowanus

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Emily Kriner Violin Lessons

5.0(4 reviews)

Our daughter was fortunate enough to have met Emily through a Chamber Music Summer Camp in 2017 in…read moreSan Francisco. She happened to coordinate with other professional string musicians to teach the camp for various levels of students. It was a great opportunity for my daughter who was 11 years old at the time to learn how to play with other musicians, practice sight-reading, perform a chamber piece, listen to other groups at the end of the camp, and socialize with her peers. It was a rewarding experience. A year later, my daughter's violin teacher who had better opportunities elsewhere moved away, and we were so lucky that Emily had room in her studio. Emily is a talented professional violinist with a wonderful musical background from established music schools and her passion for playing is inspiring. We have seen her perform in her professional string quartet in San Francisco -so wonderfully exciting. My daughter's violin abilities have greatly improved under her instruction in one year. Emily's Suzuki weekly instruction is thoughtful (tailored to the individual), patient, encouraging, effective, and inspiring. She is able to connect with her students individually and motivate them in different ways. She is able to help my daughter interpret musical pieces by helping her to understand them by giving her historical background about the piece or visual aids. She recently helped my daughter prepare for an audition for an All-City Orchestra which she was accepted into the 1st violin section. Her instruction was extremely helpful not only for the violin instruction but also for the mental preparation for the audition. Her suggestions really helped my daughter know what to expect. We have recently started online instruction which has also been both convenient and effective. I am so grateful we found Emily. She is simply the best.

When your child takes up an instrument, finding a good teacher is crucial. They have to walk a fine…read moreline between instructor and friend. We got connected with Emily because she teaches the Suzuki method. From the first lesson, we knew we had the right teacher for our daughter. Emily's great with young kids. She understands how to communicate with them and challenges them without pressuring them. She's enthusiastic and caring. She makes the lessons fun. She doesn't nitpick (like I do during practice) and she always keeps it positive. It's been almost a year since our daughter started taking lessons and we can't believe how far she's come. Thanks Emily!

5.2 mi•Gravesend, Bensonhurst

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Amp & Guitar Wellness Center by Jeff Bloch

2.5(54 reviews)

I had to have my guitar fixed. My FAVORITE guitar. The one I gig with. The one I love. Leaving it…read moresomewhere is an anxious experience. As soon as I walked in the door I felt reassured. The new owners couldn't have been nicer. I immediately felt I was in excellent hands and they did a fantastic job. - Big giant thanks for being awesome! Five stars for sure.

My new guitar arrived in the mail earlier this week so I took it to Amp & Guitar Wellness Center to…read moreget it set up. Jeff checked the neck, played all the notes on all the frets, and plugged it in to the amp as well to test. There was no buzzing and it was very playable so no adjustments were needed. He suggested that I should wait for the weather to change (with the change in seasons I guess) and see if it will need an adjustment then. I am glad that he was honest since the guitar was playable right out of the box and didn't charge for a setup that wasn't needed.

Amp & Guitar Wellness Center by Jeff Bloch

My other rig.

Amp & Guitar Wellness Center by Jeff Bloch - Copyright: Tim Young Studio

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Like most of you reading these guitar lesson reviews, I had an acoustic guitar in my apartment,…read morecollecting dust and figured I'd learn how to play SOME day. Once I decided to try a lesson, I didn't want to sign up for a class that treats adults like, "Why did you wait THIS long?" and "Enjoy your lessons to play 'Mary had a Little Lamb" and "Old McDonald." Something I read on the Williamsburg School of Music (WSM) webpage (and Timeout Magazine's recommendation) made me give WSM a shot. I've been extremely happy with the classes. Just to jump forward a bit, I'm eleven months invested and I'm learning to play "For Whom the Bell Tolls" and "And She Was" ... am I great? Phfft, no! But, I'm learning these songs on my own and I'm getting there. I enrolled in the Beginning and Intermediate Guitar classes. I was fortunate to have Craig, Dodi, and Shane as my teachers. Each one was VERY different and the differences kinda freaked me out at first, but, I learned so much. One of the teachers ran the beginning class with a lot of structure. The song we'd learn for the day was printed out and the chord progressions made sense. You'd start with the C chord, then the G chord, then the A minor, then... and so on. The pace wasn't too fast; it made sense. Oh, I should mention here, the song selections were from Johnny Cash, the Rolling Stones, and some fun others (I don't want to give away everything); but, we avoided the dreaded "Mary had a Little Lamb" songs... which I REALLY appreciated. My next teacher (for Intermediate) kinda took what you knew and threw some challenges in there. No music was printed... what do you want to play? Well, let's start there... and let's try these barre chord things. My last teacher wasn't a huge fan of playing covers. He preferred to create, so, we tried all types of randomness. He also, which I really appreciated, allowed me to practice on an electric guitar and I just geeked out. He also played drums while I played... which was awesome! In summary, if anyone is still reading this review (I know it's long), for any adult learner that wants to learn how to play and wants to learn how to play fun songs, you should really give WSM a chance. Lastly, if I can give one piece of advice, if you're a student, you should practice... it really does help to move the class along.

I am about as musically inclined as a can of tuna fish. I sought out the WIlliamsburg School of…read moreMusic to help fix that. I was getting married in a few months, and my now-wife, who is a former singer and musical theater performer, had the idea to put together a small concert of our friends the night before the wedding. We needed a place to practice, and spoke to Craig at the Williamsburg School of Music to see if he could help. He did a lot more than help. First off, we were able to arrange to use his space for rehearsals. The place was spotless, and all of the equipment was new and (as far as I could tell) very top notch. The soundproofing is solid and I couldn't hear a thing from other rooms (I know this because while the talented people practiced, I walked around and/or ordered pizza.) I would have been completely satisfied with all of the above, except for the fact that we didn't have a drummer for the performance itself. Craig actually offered to join us! He learned 9 songs over the course of a few weeks, and literally ended up performing at our wedding concert. He was the consummate professional and our friends loved working with him. I couldn't have had a better overall experience. It doesn't hurt that it's in a really fun neighborhood with lots of food/drink options. When the missus and I start having baby Yelpers, I will definitely send them to WSM for lessons.

NYC Guitar Lessons

(8 reviews)

Bought my wife Vicky some lessons with Josh, I was skeptical at first buying lessons as a gift for…read morea b day. My wife really enjoyed the sessions and signed up for more lessons after the ones I bought her were used up. He even helped her with her song writing which was a plus, she felt comfortable working with him which is key. Not a bad gift after all :)

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Clinton Hill Music School

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My son has been taking guitar lessons from Marty since he was 3 years old (he is now 6), and we…read morehave been very happy with CHMS. Marty has a way to keep kids engaged and excited by the material, and we've seen our son's playing abilities really progress. He is exposed to a great range of music, from jazz, folk, classical, and rock music. He's also begun fingerpicking. Young kids can often encounter challenges in learning an instrument, but Marty has a great attitude and is able to find ways for kids to not get discouraged. Our son really loves playing guitar now, and will voluntarily play songs for guests. He also practices everyday willingly. We've also started him on violin with Jen. She is also terrific with kids. No-nonsense and keeps them focused. She's very good at providing a great balance of fun and technique for each individual student at his or her level, and instilling them with a love for music. Our younger son (now 3) has begun taking violin with her too and loves it. Every semester there is a recital where all students (kids and adults) perform a piece or two of music, and that is a lot of fun. There's a nice sense of community and support.

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Drum and Piano Lessons with Colin Hinton

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(5 reviews)

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I was pretty nervous about my first guitar lessons since I was a teen, but Jack is one of the best…read moreteachers I've ever had. The lessons are super affordable and in less than a year I've learned all kinds of songs. Jack is supportive, helpful, clear and has some amazing stories about working with Chet Atkins, Mississippi John Hurt and Jim Henson. Really the best zoom guitar lessons around, I can't wait to move on to banjo!

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I have been taking lessons with Pat for 4+ years, and it has been one of the most rewarding and…read moreeducational experiences I could ever ask for in terms of learning the bass guitar. Pat is a very friendly and easy-going teacher, but his knowledge of the bass guitar, music theory, and playing technique is vast. In every lesson, for whatever questions or issues I may have run into during the week's practice, Pat gives me his professional experience and advice to help me get out of the woods. On top of being a phenomenal bass player, he is also a great teacher. Without him, I do not think my plucking, slapping, and tapping techniques would be nearly as developed as they are today. On top of that, he has made learning music theory without having it interfere with my improvisation or creativity a very manageable process. I have learned more from him in these 4+ years about music than I could have ever imagined. I highly recommend Pat to anyone who is serious about learning bass.

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