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    Visible glue all around. Careless inattention to detail.
    Erin M.

    GO SOMEWHERE ELSE. I'VE NEVER SUGGESTED TOU AVOID ANY PLACE MORE WHEN IT COMES TO TRUSTING SOMEONE WITH YOUR INSTRUMENTS. I left my acoustic in their care for a full setup for a few weeks. The bridge needed some work, specifically. When I got my guitar back, I was shocked. In worse shape than I brought it in. They got glue aaaall around the bridge - it's noticeable, and ugly, you made my guitar ugly! Wtf! When I told the guy at checkout he "didn't see it" til I pointed it out, then suggested I leave it (really? leave my guitar another few weeks, maybe it's fixed, when it should have never been presented to me in such an unprofessional way to begin with) or I fix it myself with sandpaper. I wasn't trusting them with my guitar again. So I left. This was a real waste of $200+ In addition to the careless aesthetics, I have to get work done on a dead fret and saddle, which may be another $100-$200. I can't even play it it sounds so bad. Infuriating. When I initially went to drop the guitar off, no one was at the shop. They were gone for lunch. No one could let me know when they'd be back. I was sitting there for a long time. Other employees saw me waiting and no one helped me. Met me with an attitude. No urgency in offering assistance. Bummed by this experience all around. The more I look at this horrible work they did on my guitar which was a gift from my father, the angrier I am they even charged me for this crap. Or pretended NOT TO NOTICE. Do better.

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    As a dutiful Asian daughter, I grew up taking piano lessons but had always harbored secret…read morefantasies of learning the guitar instead... Not so much the on-stage rock star fantasy so much as playing Kumbayah to a circle of friends around a campfire (I know, my ambitions are huge). Anyways, with the advent of financial independence came the realization that I could indeed, pay for and take whatever music lessons I wanted. Guitar New York is conveniently located in Midtown Manhattan, so I'm able to take lessons on weekday morning before strolling over to the office (my co-workers think I have a weekly doctor's appointment every Tuesday morning). I've been taking lessons with Troy for a few months now, and I think he is an awesome teacher.* I was an absolute novice who had never HELD a guitar in her life, so he taught me from the ground up. I find he's super versatile in his knowledge of instruments, music theory, styles, you got it. To be honest, I was never a music prodigy as a child, and apparently it's not something you acquire with age. What makes Troy truly awesome (and the only reason I'm not giving up on this hapless venture) is that he is extremely patient and easy-going. I'm sure he has pupils who are far more dedicated and experienced than I am, but I'm grateful that he's spending his talent listening to me pluck out an off-kilter rendition of something that is supposed to sound like "Knockin on Heaven's Door." He's a good teacher, lessons progress quickly, and he sympathizes with all of my guitar woes. Lessons come out to ~$45 / 30-minute lesson, but they have discounts for package purchases and beginners. Anyways, if you've ever remotely entertained the idea of guitar, give GNY a shot - it's unanimously rated 5 stars for a reason. * I plan on linking Troy this review later, so in the interest of laying it on thick (and potentially scoring some free lessons later on) I will also say that he is insanely intelligent, funny, and good-looking.

    We say goodbye, and you say hello…read more.. Ah, the windy city is losing one of our finest to NY. I have been fortunate enough to benefit from Troy's tutelage as one of the rock masters of Guitar Chicago. Now as you all know, I am akin to see the world through the lens of Beatles. Maybe that's not your bag, baby. Maybe you see the world through the lens of jazz, or Rush, or Blondie, or funk, or ELO, or BB King, or (gag) Creed. No matter. These are the Troy Truths: 1. Whatever song/style you want to learn, he will teach you. And make it seem effortless. This guy's a pro. Not like Marge Simpson "I just have to stay one lesson ahead of the student". He has quite the impressive resume coupled with crazy talent. I've seen this guy in action; trust me. 2. He'll not only teach you that song or style, he'll give you the "why" behind what you're doing. He teaches in-depth music theory, so you really understand how it's all put together. Pretty cool for the music student on the search for enlightenment. (PS- he writes legible notes, which is a rare gem in the music world for some reason) 3. Not content with just playing what somebody else created? With his theory fundamentals and technique instruction you will be creating your own music lickety-split. And isn't that what the veteran student is all about? Maybe, like my husband, you've got years of guitar under your belt, but just need that extra boost. Well, here you go. (Get confident, stupid!) Anyhoo, Troy will be missed here in Chicago. Best wishes to Troy and Guitar New York. Hello- o- o... Hey la, hey helloah...

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