Felicia Ruffman really gets to know all of her students and is so nurturing. Irene is fantastic…read morewith the young ones. She is a world renowned Juilliard graduate and teaches small children ! Where else can you find that. Very excited about my 3 year old's class.

Will NEVER send my child there again. Had signed up and paid in advance for the coming school year,…read moreand once realizing his religious education was going to take more of his time, he felt overwhelmed and asked not to do piano. We agreed, contacted YMS well in advance of the classes starting up again for fall, but they said "no refunds", and suggested I make him go whether he wants to or not. So basically, they're stealing our $1300. AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE.

Phil did a re-fret on my 1977 Ibanez 2650 'Les Paul Custom'…read more He asked me if I wanted gold frets. Me: 'They make gold frets....??' Phil did a really great job! The gold frets look great and the guitar plays really nice. I bought this axe way back in March 1978, and it's been my favorite. A really sweet guitar. But a prior fret-job by a different tech did not end well....and, as a result, I barely played this guitar. Phil brought it back to life. No regrets! THANKS, PHIL!!

I brought my dad's old guitar in to get a string fixed. I had not played the guitar in a decade so…read moreall of the strings were old and very used. He charged me $10 to replace 1 string AND I BROUGHT THE STRING which was one of my dad's. So I didn't even get any product from them!!! I only went to this shop because a friend had recommended it to me and I like to support small business. The next week I was in the area of Moe's Guitars in Hawthorne, which I had never been to, but I wandered in and asked how much it would have been to charge the string. He said that they would given me 6 new strings and would have restrung all of them for $15. So if you don't want to get ripped of, go to Moe's Guitars in Hawthorne instead. I am in the market for a new guitar and I clearly would have been overcharged at D'Angelo's. And now we are talking hundreds or thousands of dollars, not a fiver. On a positive note, I am so glad I found Moe's. Check them out!

I can't express how thrilled I am with Bergen Academy! If your child has a love of music this is…read morethe place to send them to let their talents flourish and grow. All of the staff are amazing and they really focus not only on teaching and competence, but also on a deep understanding and appreciation of music. Over time I have also developed a great relationship with the director. She is someone who truly cares about the students. She deeply encourages their love of music and pursuit of perfection!

Teachers are great! My son is really turning into a pianist! He loves going and he's only 6!read more

My twin sons love Westwood Music Studios! They started as beginners at the age of 7 on violin and…read morepiano. The music teachers are patient and wonderful. We have thoroughly enjoyed the bi-annual recitals. Vinny(guitar) and Nancy(piano) instructors/owners are kind and very flexible with scheduling needs. Ten years have passed and they are still attending private classes. Their progress has been amazing and they have placed in many music competitions over the years.

I have been taking piano lessons with Nancy - one of the owners - for a few years. She never fails…read moreto discover how to help me improve my playing. I started playing as an adult, for my own enjoyment (a hobby) and have discovered that my life is richer as a result of playing. I would not be where I am as a pianist without having a commitment to continuing regular weekly lessons with Nancy. It would be "easier" sometimes to do other activities, but then I would not have the added pleasure of music in my life!! My only regret is that I did not start sooner!

My son was cut by a razor blade left carelessly in his instrument case…read more My child's instrument was returned to us after being in the store's care for repairs. When he reached his hand into the case to get the mouthpiece, he encountered a loose razor blade. He was cut on his index finger and required first aid. The next day, his school nurse contacted me because the finger continued to bleed throughout the day causing discomfort and disruption. This incident was incredibly frightening, shocking, and confusing for our family. Unfortunately, the company's handling of this matter compounded the harm. When I contacted their Customer Support line immediately after this happened, the response was so flippant, I wondered whether this was a normal and common occurrence. Then I was contacted unexpectedly by Sedgwick, the company's claims administrator, hours before I'd even received any response from Music & Arts management taking responsibility for the harm. This made me feel as though the company viewed us first as a liability rather than a parent whose child was harmed by their carelessness. Despite the severity of the situation, it took nearly 48 hours for anyone at Music & Arts to provide written acknowledgment or take any accountability. When I did finally get a response accepting responsibility, the employee identified himself as the "Head of Stores" while having an entirely different title on the email signature and on Linkedin. His response was surface-level and lacking in humanity- clearly AI generated. Their email was boilerplate: it did not address the seriousness of the breach, provide meaningful investigative findings, or explain how they concluded the incident was accidental rather than intentional. It felt like they were trying to sweep this under the rug. Take your business anywhere else. We're going to Sweetwater.

Beyond awful! While renting is easy and they're happy to take your money, returning an instrument…read moreand canceling the contract is nearly impossible. They don't return emails and never answer the phone. I had to cancel through my credit card and stop payments. The value is nothing special either, as many places have similar or better prices. Rent from here at your own peril...

Reegan McKenzie is an incredible teacher and director. She comes from a long line of Opera singers…read moreand performers. She teaches at her home studio and at the YMCA. Her years of education and performance experience makes her the best choice for those in the Rochelle Park area or on Zoom.

Very helpful in evaluating a handed down youth trumpet. Very knowledgeable and connected to…read moreresources to do the work.

Bob is a great guitar instructor..... They are a class act..read more

This place was an absolute palace! I've never seen a guitar store as big. They have all types of…read moreguitars, amps, accessories, and even keyboards. Kara was very nice and went above and beyond for me!

If I'm being honest, I had lost a lot of faith in guitar center based on the Totowa location, and…read morehave been getting my gear largely online or from indie shops as a result. That all changed today. First time in this location, and I'm kicking myself for not stopping here sooner. I've driven past this particular store hundreds of times, but never stopped until today. First observation: this particular store has one of the better layouts I have seen as far as Guitar Center stores go. The space is massive, and everything is easy to find. The store has ample staff, all of whom are eager to help. Despite a large crowd on a busy Saturday, lines were moved quickly and customers were all attended to. Staff was incredibly friendly and struck up conversation about making music. From a drummer's perspective, this place was a jackpot. Nearly half the store was drums. I was thrilled to find a massive snare drum wall, including vintage snares. Cymbal room selection was impressive. Lots of new and second-hand drum kits to see. E-drum selection was massive and had something for everyone's budget. Where the store truly shined was with their ample parts, accessories, and tools for drummers. This is lacking in many other locations. Picked up some things I needed and fair prices (LESS than Amazon!). The staff, again, were pleasant and kind. That makes a huge difference in and of itself. Store was clean and well-organized. This is my new store for buying in-person. Period.

I have really enjoyed my lessons at From the Top music studio. My instructor at the studio is Lisa…read moreP. She also is the director of the studio. She is both knowledgeable and kind. I have enjoyed my lessons so much that I signed my son up to take lessons as well. Lisa's combination of kindness and professionalism has made my time there a safe and productive place to learn music.

From The Top employs teachers of the highest caliber. Unlike other music schools this music school…read moreonly hires teachers who have a very detailed musical background and many of them are certified teachers as well. They do recitals multiple times a year and truly know how to get the best out of every student. Students of all ages can come to learn piano, acting, voice, guitar, wind instruments and much more. Many students who have graduated from this Music School have gone on to major in music in college and win any awards related to music. From the top music school is highly recommended to anyone of any age was looking to learn to sing or learn how to play an instrument. The facility is great! Every room has a real piano not keyboard so students learn on a real working piano.