Anthony is a wonderful guitar teacher, taught our daughter for years. Was always very engaging,…read moreknowledgeable and made the classes fun! Highly recommend Anthony!

Tony is an excellent guitarist and an even better teacher!…read more He is passionate and patient I would highly recommend him ! Tom Gioia

I started with Mark this past January and my improvement has been nothing short of miraculous. I…read morewanted a teacher who could help my lead guitar playing go to the next level. This meant teaching theory and its application in a way that wasn't repetitive or dull, and that I could use immediately. Mark has done all that and more. I am a teacher by profession, so I recognize the good ones right away. Not only is Mark a fantastic guitarist, but, more importantly, a gifted teacher.

I have been taking guitar lessons from Mark for 7 years. Not only is he a superb player but he is…read morewhat I would call a "master teacher." He truly understands how how to break things down musically and communicate them in a clear, logical fashion. He also is amazing at recommending practice routines and sets expectations that things may take awhile to learn, which I have found to be very empowering. I have a number of teachers over the years and none even come close to Mark. My playing has improved significantly as has my understanding of music theory. Lastly, Mark is a terrific person all the way around and clearly dedicated to his profession and students. If you're an intermediate or advanced player and maybe feel like you've plateaued or want to take it to the next level, Mark would be a perfect choice. I recommend highly. Peter Hess

Can't thank them enough for Matthew!…read more To be honest, I was actually very hesitant about starting lessons at New York Vocal Coaching. I've been with and seen so many vocal teachers that never really 'did it' for me - never got to strengthening my weaknesses (and trust me, I've experienced a plethora of vocal teachers and have even gone to amazing schools known for their performing arts programs since and for my high school and college). I even thought "what are the odds that a vocal school named New York Vocal Coaching would be as good as it's name?!" At the time, it sounded too good to be true - but I tried it out and found Matthew Johnson who immediately proved my doubts wrong! Every class with Matthew, I experience revelations about my voice that I wish I knew before. I get excited to take my knowledge back home and look forward to the next class as I ACTUALLY believe I learn so many new things about my voice with every class. Even my parents were shocked and happy with the "new" voice I brought back! I LOVE learning about my voice and finding that songs got easier to sing and being able to sing them the way I want to sing them with control... I love feeling invincible when I sing and Matthew has really helped with that. He has made me feel comfortable and most importantly, excited and confident about my singing. So now when I perform, it's smooth sailing and I can walk away from that stage having NO DOUBTS in my performance. Matthew has really helped me to unlock skills I would've never known I had otherwise. He's become someone I know that I can really trust my voice with and take advice from - my family and I wish we had found him sooner! I ALWAYS look forward to attending and learning more about my voice in upcoming classes. Matthew is incredibly talented, very knowledgable and clearly good at what he does. He's helped and is helping me with my success in competitions and I plan for many more! I've achieved a lot of success in my voice through Matthew and I know he is helping me master my voice! I look forward to my growth as a singer! Can't thank him enough!

I invested in a teacher training course with Justin Stoney. I was already teaching voice but knew I…read moreneeded more pedagogy, more of the science behind the voice. I really researched hard. I did my homework hunting for the course that I felt would help me grow and be competitive with the other vocal coaches in the area. Although a bit pricey, I went for it. It was money worth spent. I am so confident in my skills. I feel I can navigate any vocal challenge with my students. I am on a waitlist and am seeing phenomenal progress in my students!! I am a huge fan of Justin. Be sure to take advantage of your lesson with Justin as part of the course offering. I learned a lot and he helped me with a voice student. It was really cool.

I've been studying from Peter for almost two years, and Peter is definitely one of the best…read moreinstructors and person I have ever worked with. He is patient and very knowledgeable, both in playing and teaching. Highly recommend to anyone who want to learn guitar or music theory!

Brian has been teaching my 5 year old piano for one year and we could not be happier. My son has…read moredeveloped a true love of the piano. It is still awesome to watch. Brian has a magical way about him and my son looks forward to every lesson. He truly deserves the high praise he universally receives.

It's been literally decades since I played piano but I wanted to get back into it. I'm glad I found…read moreGalliard--I've been enjoying my lessons with Georgie (Georgianna), who has helped improve my musicality and technique. I would recommend Galliard Music. Thank you Georgie and Brian!

I am about as musically inclined as a can of tuna fish. I sought out the WIlliamsburg School of…read moreMusic to help fix that. I was getting married in a few months, and my now-wife, who is a former singer and musical theater performer, had the idea to put together a small concert of our friends the night before the wedding. We needed a place to practice, and spoke to Craig at the Williamsburg School of Music to see if he could help. He did a lot more than help. First off, we were able to arrange to use his space for rehearsals. The place was spotless, and all of the equipment was new and (as far as I could tell) very top notch. The soundproofing is solid and I couldn't hear a thing from other rooms (I know this because while the talented people practiced, I walked around and/or ordered pizza.) I would have been completely satisfied with all of the above, except for the fact that we didn't have a drummer for the performance itself. Craig actually offered to join us! He learned 9 songs over the course of a few weeks, and literally ended up performing at our wedding concert. He was the consummate professional and our friends loved working with him. I couldn't have had a better overall experience. It doesn't hurt that it's in a really fun neighborhood with lots of food/drink options. When the missus and I start having baby Yelpers, I will definitely send them to WSM for lessons.

Like most of you reading these guitar lesson reviews, I had an acoustic guitar in my apartment,…read morecollecting dust and figured I'd learn how to play SOME day. Once I decided to try a lesson, I didn't want to sign up for a class that treats adults like, "Why did you wait THIS long?" and "Enjoy your lessons to play 'Mary had a Little Lamb" and "Old McDonald." Something I read on the Williamsburg School of Music (WSM) webpage (and Timeout Magazine's recommendation) made me give WSM a shot. I've been extremely happy with the classes. Just to jump forward a bit, I'm eleven months invested and I'm learning to play "For Whom the Bell Tolls" and "And She Was" ... am I great? Phfft, no! But, I'm learning these songs on my own and I'm getting there. I enrolled in the Beginning and Intermediate Guitar classes. I was fortunate to have Craig, Dodi, and Shane as my teachers. Each one was VERY different and the differences kinda freaked me out at first, but, I learned so much. One of the teachers ran the beginning class with a lot of structure. The song we'd learn for the day was printed out and the chord progressions made sense. You'd start with the C chord, then the G chord, then the A minor, then... and so on. The pace wasn't too fast; it made sense. Oh, I should mention here, the song selections were from Johnny Cash, the Rolling Stones, and some fun others (I don't want to give away everything); but, we avoided the dreaded "Mary had a Little Lamb" songs... which I REALLY appreciated. My next teacher (for Intermediate) kinda took what you knew and threw some challenges in there. No music was printed... what do you want to play? Well, let's start there... and let's try these barre chord things. My last teacher wasn't a huge fan of playing covers. He preferred to create, so, we tried all types of randomness. He also, which I really appreciated, allowed me to practice on an electric guitar and I just geeked out. He also played drums while I played... which was awesome! In summary, if anyone is still reading this review (I know it's long), for any adult learner that wants to learn how to play and wants to learn how to play fun songs, you should really give WSM a chance. Lastly, if I can give one piece of advice, if you're a student, you should practice... it really does help to move the class along.

I cannot say enough good things about Chris as a guitar teacher!…read more I have been taking lessons with Chris for around 9ish months so far, with no previous guitar experience. Though I do have experience in music from taking years of voice lessons, I have never been able to stick with an instrument, nor have I been able to read music or understand music theory. This is due to my frustration I get because - let's face it - music can be incredibly overwhelming if you're just starting out. When I started taking lessons with Chris, he understood my interests and what direction I wanted to go in with my guitar journey. From the very beginning I always felt very relaxed and never embarrassed playing with Chris, and he was able to explain musicality to me in a way that I was able to understand. Every lesson, I left feeling more confident than the last, and I never leave without feeling extremely accomplished. Chris has a way of instilling his joy of guitar and love of music with his students, therefor making me excited to go home and practice (and practice...and practice...and practice). Chris teaches everything as well - parts of the guitar, music theory, songs, music history...he even taught me how to re-string my guitar today! He always has such a positive attitude in every lesson, and I never feel overwhelmed. He is patient and understands where each individual student is coming from - the variance of students that he teaches attests to that. I now have a repertoire of songs that I have learned to play, and will even be performing in public. I have always had a lifelong vision of becoming a musician because I have always loved music, and Chris has made that vision a reality. And the best part is; not only do you learn A LOT in his lessons, but they are always SO fun. I always look forward to going to my lessons. A+, top notch, the top in my book.

I really recommend Chris as a guitar teacher. I've played for a long time but wanted some…read moreaccountability and rigor to progress my skill level after it had languished for a few years. Chris helped me wrap my head around some of the more theory-based concepts that I wasn't picking up on my own and framed the lessons around engaging and popular tunes. A really great experience with a warm, friendly and knowledgeable instructor.

My son has been taking guitar lessons from Marty since he was 3 years old (he is now 6), and we…read morehave been very happy with CHMS. Marty has a way to keep kids engaged and excited by the material, and we've seen our son's playing abilities really progress. He is exposed to a great range of music, from jazz, folk, classical, and rock music. He's also begun fingerpicking. Young kids can often encounter challenges in learning an instrument, but Marty has a great attitude and is able to find ways for kids to not get discouraged. Our son really loves playing guitar now, and will voluntarily play songs for guests. He also practices everyday willingly. We've also started him on violin with Jen. She is also terrific with kids. No-nonsense and keeps them focused. She's very good at providing a great balance of fun and technique for each individual student at his or her level, and instilling them with a love for music. Our younger son (now 3) has begun taking violin with her too and loves it. Every semester there is a recital where all students (kids and adults) perform a piece or two of music, and that is a lot of fun. There's a nice sense of community and support.

Been taking some private lessons with Marty to learn guitar and I couldn't be happier. Marty came…read morehighly recommended to me by my good friend Danny and he was so wise to send me to Marty. I played violin when I was younger but I was recently inspired to pick up the guitar and it's been great for my soul and Marty has been like a doctor diagnosing my bad violin habits and correcting them for guitar. I would recommend anyone to try out this gem of a music school in Brooklyn. It's never too late to pick up an instrument and play. Prices are reasonable and the studio is conveniently located and I always feel welcome.