Brought my Jackson American Virtuoso in for a setup and fret level. Easy communication, fair…read moreprices, decent turnaround time, and just an overall nice guy. Guitar is buttery smooth, did a great job. Also offered a free tune up under warranty if anything shifts which is very generous of him given that this NYC winter nearly guarantees a shift in the setup. Don't think I'll need to ever look elsewhere as long as he's around.

I have found my "go-to" luthier in NYC and could not be happier with Farhad's professionalism and…read moreattention to his clients! I brought in my precious Martin HD-28 acoustic for a repair and a setup after reading great testimonials, and he took the time to walk me through not only the process of the repair, but also gave me a necessary lesson on humidifiers for the room and guitar case in these dry New York winters which can cause the wood to shrink and eventually crack on delicate instruments. As a recent transplant from Los Angeles, I had never had to worry about these temperature and humidity issues, but now I'm an "evangelist" about this and I've been sharing this advice to all of my musician friends and bandmates, thanks to Farhad's great advice! He also stands by his warranty on his setups, and just performed an expert tune-up on my Martin after the initial set up for no charge, while I brought the guitar to the shop (by appointment). He is also a very friendly guy, and makes his own bespoke line of electric guitars and pedals, and I've spoken to one of his employees? apprentices? partners? also working on the repair bench at Southside Guitars in Williamsburg, which to me exemplifies a real community of professional craftsmen and musicians who are passionate about guitars. I know where I'll be taking my guitars from now on. I've spent a lot of time finding "my" guitar techs/luthiers in LA over the years, and I'm so happy to have found Farhad here in Williamsburg. I will recommend him to everyone I know in New York.

Working with WillYouLearn has been awesome! As a full time working adult, I was in dire need of a…read morefun hobby I can partake in on weekends. I've always loved music and decided I wanted to learn how to play the piano. I contacted WillYouLearn based on great feedback I received, and the fact they are local and can travel to you for lessons. WillYouLearn was speedy to respond to my questions and quickly matched me with an instructor based on my scheduling needs. I'm 4 weeks into my lessons and can't get enough. Thank you, WillYouLearn!

Will is a super thoughtful teacher. I have been working on a difficult piece for a while, and my…read moreplaying has improved a lot with my lessons with Will. He will really break down the piece, measure by measure, note for note, but also weave in music theory, correct the dynamics and suggest creative ways to tackle the most challenging passages. I really look forward to the lessons. Will is also flexible, responsive and an amazing pianist. I also look forward to have him teach my soon-to-be three-year-old son.

The band was absolutely incredible! The singers were phenomenal, full of energy, amazing voices,…read moreand such great stage presence. Every performance had our guests completely engaged, and by the second song the entire wedding was on the dance floor. At one point we had the biggest love train I have ever seen. It felt like every single person joined in, and the energy in the room was electric. We received endless compliments all night and even after the wedding about how amazing the band was. They truly made the night unforgettable. The quality of service was top notch from start to finish. They were organized, easy to work with, and made sure every detail was perfect. Their responsiveness before the wedding made planning simple and stress free, and their professionalism showed in every interaction and performance. In terms of value, they exceeded every expectation, our guests kept saying it felt like being at a live concert. And their flexibility stood out too, they read the crowd perfectly and adjusted seamlessly to keep the party going strong all night. We could not be happier with our decision. The band brought so much life, joy, and energy to our wedding. If you want a full dance floor and memories your guests will talk about for years, this is the band to hire.

We hired the Heartbeat dance band for our wedding in August 2025. Not only did the band beat our…read moreexpectations, but they were all extremely talented. Their energy, presence, and talent were incredible, and all of our guests were very impressed by them. Heartbeat dance band knows how to bring the energy, and make your night unforgettable.

If you're looking for a band to play your wedding, you can X out of all of the other tabs in your…read morebrowser... you've just found them!! Hip Control is ELECTRIC. They so thoroughly enjoy what they do and that simply makes it impossible for you not to enjoy their music! From the very first email I exchanged with Solange she was unbelievably kind, patient, and very on top of things (which, trust me on this, is exactly what you want in all your wedding vendors). She proactively reached out at every turn to make sure she was 100% certain she knew the exact timeline of all of the day's events so that everything could run smoothly. And it did! Aside from being a wonderful person to work with, and an INCREDIBLE vocalist, Solange's joy is infectious so if you're looking for all the right vibes on your big day, Hip Control is the right choice! She even coordinated with the band to have them learn a song my dad wrote me 20 year ago and play it as a surprise father daughter dance. As for the rest of the band? Good luck keeping your jaw off the floor as they crush killer guitar solos, harmonize like angels and hit 5 key changes in Love On Top. The only thing I could say at the end of the night was "we're not worthy!!!" and two weeks later, that's still exactly how I feel!

Hip Control was the absolute best decision i made for my wedding! I picked them after researching…read morebands for months, which included several live showcases for me to hear each bands sounds. i knew immediately when i saw Hip Control they were for me. Musically, they are amazingly tight and sound incredible. what sealed it for me was their versatility. they did latin authentically and of course pop/dance/rock/ballads perfectly. i would highly highly recommend them for events. Solange is a great band leader as well as an amazing front woman for the band. my guests were dancing the whole night and everyone loved Hip Control.

We had our wedding in September aboard the Atlantica Yacht. We found Art-Strings Ensembles through…read moreanother site, gig masters, which is why I realized they don't have any reviews here on Yelp so I thought I would add a review and help people find them. Their site is http://www.art-strings.com/ (and no I do not work for them but want to help people find them). They were the most awesome quartet. We gave them a list of songs (from the song list they have on their website) and we also asked them for recommendations on the flow from processional to recessional and they really helped us put it all together. They were also able to learn a couple of songs which were not on their list but which we wanted played on our wedding. They were able to learn them. Our guests were so impressed by them and I often listen to the recording from our wedding to bring me back to the day and to remember how professional Art-Strings was. I recommend them for your wedding or perhaps any other event you may have.

Art-Strings Ensembles played at our wedding on April 22nd in Massapequa, Long Island. There aren't…read moreenough words to express our appreciation for their amazing talent, professionalism, courtesy and flexibility. Our guests are still talking about how much they enjoyed listening to them and how much they enhanced the celebration. We highly recommend them and guarantee you will not be disappointed!!!

Empyreal Strings delivered a party of a lifetime for our wedding. If you have a dream/vision for…read moreyour event, Roman and his team will work with you to deliver. They listened to all of our requests and created a dream party-like atmosphere. I never wanted to the dance floor to be empty and it was PACKED ALL NIGHT! Chantele, Paul, Igor, Raz, DJ Vlad and the entire band was so easy and lovely to work with on the day of. Whatever I wanted, they made it happen. We had a mix of Russian and American guests - everyone was RAVING about the band all night. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. Do not hesitate to book them.

Empyreal strings did a phenomenal job with greeting our guests, playing music for cocktail hour,…read morefollowing our very specific ceremony wants/needs, performing an unforgettable dinner show and of course entertaining our guests the whole night. Roman and his team were able to incorporate American, Jewish and Russian music into one event flawlessly. The extravaganza show blew everyone away as always. It was such a pleasure to watch them perform. So much energy and talent! Love them! Alina and Alex 9.29.24

Working with JoJo has been quite an amazing journey. I found him on Yelp a few months ago; I was…read moreinterested in sharpening my DJing skills, and learn a bit about music production using different software programs. From day one, JoJo was very professional, very passionate, and took his musical knowledge very seriously. He broke down what I thought I wanted to learn into some foundational knowledge of music, counting beats, drumming, and then translating that into the analog world of turntabling. This foundational knowledge made the transition back into the digital world of Serato and my electronic controller a very easy one, and I am forever grateful for having an instructor who doesn't just teach me what I think I want to learn, but what I need to learn in order to truly appreciate the wonderful gift that is creating and understanding music. Beyond that, JoJo's an amazing person: welcoming, a great listener, down to earth, curious about my goals and objectives, and willing to learn new approaches based on feedback. He has tons of tools and equipment to cover a lot of ground, no matter which direction you want to go. I strongly recommend JoJo as an instructor and as a professional. With JoJo's help, DJing truly feels like playing time and I am very grateful that I decided to work with him.

While trying to figure out what to do during covid for my daughter who was turning 8, I decided on…read morea small group of 8 for a party at our house. I wanted a dj who would make my daughter and her party shine and that's just what Jojo did. He showed up early and stayed late. He was a hit with the 8 year olds and even the 2 little brothers that came. He brought all of his equipment and did a full set up. He played all the music we requested prior and all requests on the day of. I highly recommend JoJo if you're looking for someone to add fun to your party!!

The teachers at The Listener School of Music are at top of their field providing a world class…read moreeducation in music. I have worked personally with several of the Listener's School teachers and can attest to their commitment to providing an engaging and nurturing experience. Highly recommend!

Emanuel is one of the most talented musicians I know. The passion that he has for music directly…read morecorrelates to how he teaches and shares his knowledge with others. I've been taking piano lessons with Emanuel for a few years now and I'm so grateful for his patience, kindness, and skill set. If you're looking to learn, or for your children to learn any instrument, look no further. Also- the other teachers in this school are just as skilled and great, so you can do no wrong with whoever you work with.