Attending School of Rock Cresskill has had such a positive impact on my life overall. I walked into…read morethe building knowing basically nothing about guitar. But my instructor, Mike, has been so helpful and understanding during my learning process. Beyond that, I was recommended to try vocal lessons with an instructor at the time who's lessons quickly became the highlight of my week. She taught me so much and gave me the confidence, tools, and reassurance I lacked. Performance Program shows have helped me meet so many amazing fellow musicians (that I am glad to say are now some of my closest friends), taught me how to play/perform as a group, dared me to positively push myself, and helped me get comfortable on stage. Furthermore, I was asked to audition vocally for Houseband earlier this year and, to my surprise, I got in! The entire experience has helped me grow in so many ways that I could make this comment into a essay. So to sum it up, I started with barely any stage presence and a shaky voice. Through healthy challenges, once the annual summer tour came around, I was so confident singing on stage and had improved my voice so much by comparison to the fall. I bonded so much with my bandmates and have connected with so many people through music, I wish I started School of Rock sooner! From the fabulous, insanely talented, and hilarious staff, to the programs and experiences themselves, I would 100% recommend SoR Creskill to anybody in search of an amazing learning enviroment.

A place where everyone can be themselves, learn, and have fun. The best staff and teachers ever.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!

The instrument repair service is outstanding. Dan Sagi is an excellent clarinetist and an expert at…read morewoodwind repair. He keeps all my woodwinds in top condition. I recommend him to all my north Jersey peers and fellow teachers. The whole repair team is professional and ready to help. Quality work, every time!

Great store, better service…read more Very nice people to deal with, but more importantly very honest. We needed our trombone to get fixed and were quoted for over $100, and we agreed to it. When we picked up the trombone, they only charged us not even half of it since the repair was less complicated than they anticipated. They could have charged us with the oroginal amount agreed upon, but they took the high road and valued their customers more than few bucks. Will come back and recommend to everyone we know.

Ira was an excellent teacher. I worked with him for about a half a year and in that time he was…read moreable to teach me so much. He is a very easy going instructor and made the process very easy for me by teaching me songs I was very familiar with and interested in. He went out of his way to make himself familiar with songs that he might normally not play himself, but knew I would like. Each week he was always on time and came prepared with new material and techniques to keep things always changing. He is a very good instructor that you will learn a lot from and also share a lot of laughs making the overall experience a real good time.

I have taken four classes with Ira so far and it has been a great experience! I live in the…read moreAlexandria, VA area and had no prior guitar experience. From my experience Ira is very flexible with scheduling, personable and funny (which makes things way more comfortable), and a talented musician who obviously enjoys playing and teaching guitar. He comes to the first class with a instructional book that is very easy to practice with. All in all, I would highly recommend Ira if you are an adult (or if you have a child) who is interested in learning to play guitar!

If there were 10 stars, I'd give 10 -- 5 is not enough…read more I'm a professional violinist based in NYC, actively performing and recording across many genres, including studio work with artists such as Shakira, Jennifer Hudson, Madison Beer, and Sofia Carson, as well as film scoring, Broadway, classical, and jazz projects. Out of all the violin shops I've worked with, W Violin is my absolute go-to. W Violin consistently offers instruments of exceptional quality at prices far better than what you'll find in NYC, which is why I happily travel to New Jersey to buy and rent instruments from them. Recently, I decided to start learning cello. Even though I'm a violinist, I don't have the same expertise with cellos, so I trusted W Violin completely -- and they did not disappoint. They helped me choose a full-size cello that perfectly suits my body and playing needs. The sound is beautiful, the price is more than reasonable, and the instrument is extremely well maintained. What truly sets W Violin apart is how much they genuinely care about their customers. They listen, they understand what you need, and they guide you with honesty and deep expertise. W Violin is not just a shop -- it's a place you can truly trust. Highly, highly recommended!

We rented a cello for my daughter who just started playing. W violin not only helped us with a good…read moreinstrument to rent but they also provided services to maintain and adjust the instrument as our little cellist was getting used to the instrument.

I agree with HW L. I would give zero stars if I could. My daughter just got back her HSPT score and…read moreMEK was a complete waste of time and money. I have no idea what the MEK practice test was testing for, but it was not in preparation for the actual HSPT. Whatever you do do not base your continued learning on the practice test because it is truly off track. This place is a complete scam. Please know I would not write a review if my child did not put the work in. I witnessed it. Highly disappointed and I can only hope there are better ways to spend $2000 plus to help your child do well on a standardized test.

To all parents who are looking for test prep for their children, stay away from MEK. This place is…read morea money grab. The most important thing is your child will not benefit from their classes. Absolute waste of my child's time and my money. Way more expensive than other test prep places. I signed my child up for a $2600 package believing their pitch during the consultation visit. Zero improvement in the test score (my child is a sophomore and had a 1420 on the assessment SAT test and 10 weeks later is still at the same level). When I met with the director, she essentially blamed my child for not trying hard enough (he is a straight A student). For less cost, Kaplan at least offers teachers with 99th percentile score. The main issue at MEK is their classes are not taught by qualified professionals and run by a husband and wife team who takes advantage of parents who are looking for support for their children. The Operation Director at MEK, who is the co-owner, is a racist toward non-Korean Asians. This place is designed for Korean speaking families only. They are really in the wrong business. This is a business for teaching our children and yet they modeled all the wrong behaviors. The worst experience for a parent. I would give a zero star if it is an option.