My son has been taking Guitar lessons and Saxophone lessons for a little over a year now at Crescendo. He began learning the Sax in the school band but the guitar is completely new. His Saxaphone teacher and Guitar teacher are Amazing! They have helped develop his intrest in music, they are patient and very ecperienced! About 6 months ago, he started participating in a rock band Crescendo has for Students!! We recently attended a mini recital and were absolutely Stunned! They were REALLY GOOD! Im thrilled my son is part of this Amazing group of Musicians and Teachers. I have already referred Crescendo to two friends who have kids looking for lessons and will continue to do so!! Very Happy, Kim read more

I have been working as a piano teacher in Crescendo Music Darien for 4 years and I have to say that I have rarely seen a music school that is managed in such a professional and caring manner. The director Marc is a person for whom this school is not just a business endeavor, but more of a big family in which each student and each teacher is surrounded with maximum attention and maximum care. All my colleagues there are great professionals whom you can see very often performing "back to back" with their students at the recitals at the end of each semester. The working crew in the school is a wonderful team that welcomes you and your kids in a way they feel instantly "at home". read more

I worked at Crescendo Music for about a year during my time in Darien, and had an absolutely WONDERFUL experience working with the staff and students. Marc Aquila and his staff are extremely knowledgeable, personable, and dedicated towards providing top-notch music education for the community. The student body is very diverse, with students playing together and for each other in a seasonal recital hosted by Crescendo Music. On my days off from Crescendo, I would often visit the store anyway to make purchases and browse their extensive catalogue of sheet music and instruments. I highly recommend this music center to anyone in the Fairfield County area!! read more

I interned at Crescendo Music and what I can say is the people I worked with are the most down to earth guys I have ever met. Marc the owner of the store, Jason who is the store manager/technician, and Bruno who runs the music school there are so nice and super helpful with their customers. I don't think any other music store can compete with Crescendo Music. They are the masters at management and satisfaction with their customers. They have been in town for about 15 years and I hope they continue to operate successfully in the coming years. read more

Amp repairs, music lessons, setups, good prices, for a small shop, quality deals on major brands! I bought gear from them, got my guitars cared for - btw - a 1990's Japanese King V - which they polished frets cleaned, rewired, and setup perfectly. They fixed a broken 6505 plus for me. They always give the customer more and are customer first! Very hard to find a place that presents old school family service and splices modern owners, staff, and teachers. Big fan and a good replacement for Norwalk - Darien read more

Cresendo Music is definitely a 5 Star music school and store. Everyone is caring, friendly, and professional. I've been working with them as a vocal and guitar instructor for several years. The whole staff is really great and the owner is just the best! If you need music lessons this is definitely the place to come! And if you need gear or instruments you won't find a more helpful staff! It's great to have a brick & mortar store in the area among so few! Cresendo Music Rocks!! read more

Crescendo Music rented The Depot for their annual recital. Marc was incredibly easy to work with and did an amazing job setting up and breaking down on time. Music is so important and Marc does a fantastic job of keeping the kids engaged and in love with music. As the person in charge of facilities I found Marc to be incredibly respectful to our building and our time. I would recommend that any venue Marc tries to aquire for his recitals accept him immediately! read more

I use this store on a DAILY basis. I'm a band and general music teacher and I rely on them for everything I need. They will bend over backwards for their customers. They always come through on everything I ask them to. They also do GREAT repair work on everything, including guitars and band instruments. They're incredibly knowledgeable! Honestly, just go here for all your musical needs. You're wasting your time anywhere else. read more

I have known Marc for nearly 40 years and his passion for music, especially as it pertains to children and their educations is contagious. Marc, graciously volunteered to work with Junior Girl Scout Troop 50948 so that they could attain their Music Badge. He prepared an entire presentation to fulfill the requirements and did it all on his day off! I would highly recommend Marc for all of your musical needs. read more

I went in there to check out guitars and was surprised to see the large selection. Not only that they had some high quality tube amps also. The people that worked there were very friendly and didn't hover over me while I was checking out their guitars. All the other nice things of a well maintained music store for all sorts of musicians. I'll be stopping buy again when I'm in the area. read more

We always get great service here. Lessons with Irene (piano) were a highlight. She relates so well to children as always with a smile and enthusiasm. Jason and all the front of the store personnel are helpful for retail, repairs of instruments and guidance in buying. I trust them. They are never trying to sell but inform. Turnaround is quick. They exceed expectations. read more

Crazy awesome service and knowledge, not like those chain stores and certainly not like on line. They also gave me pricing on my purchase that was EVEN BETTER than what I saw on line. That's the biggest fallacy of the on-line shopping experience......that they always have the best price. You will NOT be disappointed with the crew at Crescendo! read more

We have been taking lessons at Crescendo since we moved to Darien 5 years ago. We have had a wonderful experience. The teachers are excellent and the staff is helpful and knowledgeable. We love the recitals as the kids get to see all ages and all instruments. We are very luck to have this music school and store in our community. read more

We have a fifth grader who is interested in learning the trumpet. I understand it is not the easiest instrument to begin with, but Bill has been very patient, enthusiastic and encouraging. He has made music lessons a very positive time - and daily practice is happening! We are happy with the learning experience at Crescendo. read more

A very nice local music store with knowledgeable, responsive teachers and staff - and a broad array of "stuff" for such a small store, particularly sheet music. Jason, who does the instrument repairs, is absolutely excellent. They also arrange for instrument rentals for school programs. A great spot! read more

All three of my children have taken classes at Crescendo. We have always been met with caring and confident instructors who are capable of instilling a love of playing instruments and learning the skills to move to the next level. We moved to remote during the pandemic and that had gone smoothly. read more

Crescendo Music has the best guitar repair in the area. Jason has worked on my many guitars and he always makes them sound their best. I would never consider going to any other music store for my guitar repairs. The prices are reasonable and every repair or set up has been extraordinary. read more

Crescendo is my local go to location to buy my guitars, basses and gear for my guitar classes at King. Jason is a total wizard when it comes to guitar and bass repairs. Crescendo also has a roster of great instrumental teachers on staff, I would recommend signing up for lessons. read more

Both my daughters take music lessons at Crescendo. They both love their teachers so much! My girls have gained confidence in their musical abilities. I love how their teachers tailor lessons based on my girls musical interests! Our family loves Crescendo music! read more