Totally bogus crap show. The "vintage" instruments are beat-up, dusty old rubbish that Mr. Slatnick…read morehas purchased over the years from Mid-East Mfg., which specializes in importing cheesy tourist-grade junk to sell to naive out of towners. People who can't discern between cheapo tourist garbage and proper instruments are easily wowed by the profusion of "exotic" instruments. No serious musician would ever be fooled by this stuff which barely rises about the status of firewood. The original owner Jerry Halpern, not the friendliest guy, was an honest seller of quality instruments. Give the jungle of dusty cardboard garbage that's on offer since Jerry passed away, he must be spinning in his grave.

I feel a tad bit overzealous writing a 2nd review for The Music Inn so soon but I just had to make…read morethese thoughts public. The Music Inn open mic is hands down one of the best in the world! So I live on Long Island and it can be pretty daunting at times driving all the way into the city, especially on a Thursday during rush hour, however The Music Inn is totally worth it, and then some!! Sign up starts at 730 (best to line up as early as possible though, say around 630ish) and performances begin at about 8. Last night it ran to about, and every act was incredible. I performed as well and the audience was super supportive and engaging. I saw one person who was there for the first time and they had such a ball that they ended up buying a gong, for like $200+. I love that! He would randomly hit it outside and proclaim loudly "I fricking love this place!" and I found it absolutely hilarious. The best part for me was the impromptu jam happening outside on the covid-era outdoor patio section. I joined in and we jammed for at least an hour, singing and playing everything from blues to rock to jazz. Lately on my daily drives I've been learning how to sing "Devil town" by Daniel Johnston and this was the perfect opportunity to try and perform it. Everyone joined in, we had a lead guitarist, a drummer (playing on a makeshift high hat from an empty plastic chinese food container), and several guitarists keeping rhythm. It was such a magical time! Oh and the cover is only about $5-7, depending if performing or not. If you're looking for some of the most authentic and passionate music in the city, head to Music Inn on Thursday nights at 8pm, you won't regret it!

Kaufman Aatoria Studios (KAS) is a film studio in Queens, NY. Created in 1920, Paramount Pictures…read moreoriginated here & numerous Silent & Sound Films have been produced. Sesame Street has been produced here for decades, along w/ other favorites including The Bourne Legacy, Succession, The Flight Attendant, American Horror Story, etc. Many good movies, tV shows, etc. have been produced at KAS. KAS has 500,000 square feet of sound stage as well as production offices, stages, and a backlot. The "NY On Location - Behind the Scenes Production" Event was held at KAS on 9/15/24. This event was a collaborative effort via Kaufman Astoria Studios, Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI), etc. Highlights During the Event: Celebrity Trailers - where they stay during downtime in-between filming. The trailers were beautiful - living / dining room areas, w/ bathroom / shower areas & a bedroom. Grip, Canera & Prop Trucks - Prop Specialists discussed all kinds of cool props that they may have to find, purchase, and create for shows / films. In one prop truck , there was plastic ice, police -themed props, etc. Prop "Bomb Tubes" & prop "Blood Rig Kits" as well as types of other fascinating props were in these trucks. A Prop Specialist explained that he is currently working on a Netflix Series & talked about the process around sometimes having to get props for lots of "extras" that may be in a tv show / movie scene. So Cool! Hair & Makeup Trailers - Prosthetics, wigs, hair pieces, make-up, etc. were there to view. There was a movie / film makeup artist who explained this being her career for years. She described her humble beginnings doing makeup on Broadway, as well as her process for creating makeup for characters on different tv shows & film scenes. Movie / Film Hair Stylists did live demos on people and explained their hairstyling process for creating a "bald head" as well as steps to style hair a specific way before putting wigs on actors/ actresses. Special Effects that created artificial inclement weather. The snow looked so real! Their were also camera cars w/ visual equipment attached that are used for "car" scenes as well as for "high-speed" chase scenes. So Dope! Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) gave visitors a general admission discount during the event. Food was available for purchase w/ in MoMI's Cafe located on the 1st floor. All in all, it was a cool event as it gave us an opportunity to get an inside, behind the scenes look on the various things that need to come together to create shows & films. Website - kaufmanastoria.com General Inquiries - info@kaufmanastoria.com Go onto their website to view information on "Recently Shot" Shows, films, TV Series @ Kaufman Astoria Studios.

Came here for a studio production and it was wonderful. Attentive staff, great space and incredible…read moreambiance. Security guards are also highly helpful for any questions you have. This place is the go to for high end production, would highly recommend. A gem in Queens!

Not good. Had trouble with the font for the name. Went in person to ask for help. They said it…read morewasn't possible.I wrote an email explaining issue and asked for a call. Received an email asking my issue, I again explained. He said submit pics and he would adjust. He wrote saying he needed a new jpeg image for second photo. Both were from same group. I asked to please call me. Garrett wrote with a deadline I didn't understand so I asked him to call. Got word the pictures were ready. One the size was changed, the other not. I expressed my concerns Garrett came out and said, "I sent numerous emails and you didn't respond." I said I asked you to call "I told you I needed a new jpeg image for the second photo" How am I to know which is second photo, why didn't you call. He kept repeating he wrote and stood there. I understood nothing was going to change and left. The customer is not right at Open Jar and Bway printing

Great studio with a lot of room to rent. I came to a Danity Kane dance class in room 12j today and…read moreit was great. It's a nice space and very clean. All the bathrooms are clean too. Definitely recommend

I've grown to appreciate venues that are kind of tucked away from the standard giant venues you…read morefind in the midtown area, and Ars Nova is a great example of that. It's a small venue, with tables set up by the front of the stage, and then tiered seating towards the back. The bar is in the rear. I paid $10 for a puppet show featuring a full band. It sounds a bit silly, but it was awesome. In addition to entertainment, Ars Nova offered a free shot if I signed up for their newsletter. After that, beers were $3. Cheap entertainment, even cheaper beer. Really hard to find any fault with this place. If a band or artist you like is performing here, I'd definitely recommend making the trek to see them.. You can't get more intimate that this..unless you invite them to play in your living room.

Went here with friends to see Lauren Weedman perform her one-woman show, Bust. Show was Fantastic…read more Hilarious, raunchy, poignant, cunningly-stunningly executed. ....ah, but the space. yes. Ars Nova is sharp. As other yelpers have commented, it's clean. Sleek. Well-maintained. Comfortable. and the staff were all courteous and efficient.

Way over priced for quality!…read more Had a friend bring in some tracks we did together for mixing. When I heard the mixes, couldn't believe how much they charged for what we got back. Don't want to talk too much specifically about the project, but let me just say for the money that we spent we could have gotten something better ourselves in garage band. These guys are hacks.

Absolutely astounding. Accompanied by a helpful and talented team of professionals, Flux Studios…read moreoffers artists, producers and other creative professionals in the record industry a clean, modern and stylish atmosphere to unleash their creativity. An aggressive Art Nouveau take on music studio design and decor makes this joint exceptional for musical videos and photoshoots. On top of being conveniently located in the heart of the lower east side, this studio counts with four specialized studios designed for tracking, writing, mixing and mastering. Flux Studios creates a musical limbo between the best of today's digital recording and processing techniques and the greatest in vintage gear, synths and mics; picking the best from both worlds to tastefully achieve sweet sounding records. As an industry professional and producer I definitely recommend this space to whomever might be interested on a fresh studio with an outstanding creative mindset, GRAMMY award winning experience and the best of studio personnel.

I have been training in dance at this studio for about 7 years and I must say it's been pretty…read moregreat. They have vending machines in case you need a quick drink or snack. This is a multi use studio so you can rent rooms for a variety of things which is cool and you can rent a room for 15 min for a quick stretch. The staff is always really nice and helpful. You will need an ID to get in the building and arrive early because sometimes the lines can be long to enter the building.

I love all the locations of RGS! I always feel welcomed when auditioning, and always rent warm up…read morerooms here.

Literally the worst rehearsal studios in New York City. Bob is certifiable. There are a huge number…read moreof rehearsal studios in the city better than this. Run down equipment and lousy service. Avoid at all costs.

Reasonable rates, will set up what you need. Staff is professional and helpful. Wish they had one…read morein the Bronx.

Truly a splendid place to cut records. With state of the art equipment, a knowledgeable and…read morepersonable staff, and an inspiring ambiance, you can not go wrong booking at the cutting room. their new studio on 24th street has really taken things to the next level.

Truly my favorite studio in the city, hands down! The vibe is immaculate, the equipment is prime,…read moreand the engineers are sick to work with