I went in for a case for my new acoustic guitar, and also to get some adjustments made. I thought…read moreI'd have to leave it overnight, but the owner reduced the action and fixed some warping in the neck in a few minutes. It plays really well now and stays in tune longer. Had a really nice conversation with the guy at the front desk about music and playing in bands while I waited for the adjustments.

After renting an instrument for 4 years for my son I had to return it. I was 2 weeks late to return…read moreand was charged a $100 late fee. Nowhere on the website does it say how much the late fee would be. I explained that I was trying to persuade my son in continuing with the instrument - they did not care. Unreal that there would be a $100 late fee on a $165 rental. I will never return and I do not recommend.

My son has been a student of Crestwood Music for 4 years. We have had the best experience in those…read more4 years, everyone went over the top to provide us with the best experience. Our teacher has provided the best musical education possible. All in all, this is the best musical education center we could ever ask for.

Stopped by today to renew my daughters instrument rental (double bass). Walter went OUT OF HIS WAY…read moreto get it a day earlier, saving me a big hassle with the school. This is the second time we've rented from Crestwood and both experiences have been overwhelmingly positive. On a separate note, we observed the owner, Dr. Gines Cano, while waiting for the instrument and found him to be warm, decent, professional and VERY PASSIONATE about music/ his business. He's also a graduate of Juliard! I had my youngest daughter in tow and she walked out saying, "maybe I should consider an instrument daddy?" Thank you Walter and Crestwood music! -SA

nirvana for guitar players. Rudy and staff reflect a love of music that is palpable.read more

Very cool music store in scarsdale NY that sells ,service musical instruments, accessories , music…read morelessons, etc. A friend recommended this mom and pop music biz as he had purchased a few guitars along with accessories over the years and he was right , this place is one of a kind . I purchased a bass guitar and got my old ibanez bass tuned up and cost was reasonable and even better was the kind gentleman who helped me in the process . Would recommend Rudy's music in scardale and does not matter if you are new or a pro , they will take care of you from the jump .4.5 stars on my yelp meter .

Around age 11, my son became obsessed with piano and taught himself on his ipad. I got him an…read moreelectronic keyboard and was so impressed with his ability to learn that we sought and found Vladimir at Music School of Westchester who took him under his wing. Today, my son is on scholarship as a classical piano major at Roosevelt University in the heart of Chicago. Very similar to Lincoln Center in NYC, his dorm room has floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the city and park. He is known at CSO, Chicago Symphony Orchestra and in his senior year is now preparing to audition for grad school with hopefully at least close to full ride. This was made possible by Vladimir who took him under his wing, saw his potential with lack of prior learning and brought him up. AMAZING man who gave my son the ability to achieve his dream.

I like this school especially this Nick Green guy he's wonderful at the saxophone and a amazing…read moreteacher. If you play any woodwind instrument and want some lessons I would 100% recommend Nick Green at Music School Of Westchester.

I picked up the Pearl Demon XR double pedal here because the price was the best on the market, but…read morethe post purchase support was even better. Out of the box, the pedals were equipped with heavy "monster" springs, and the softer factory option was missing due to a Pearl manufacturing mix up. Because I couldn't dial in the tension I needed, I decided to initiate a return. I reached out to Peter, and he immediately approved the return with no questions asked. The next day, I got a call from Dave at Pearl regarding my situation. He was beyond understanding and incredibly accommodating. Instead of just mailing out replacement springs, Dave sent me an entire new set of pedals. I received them, swapped in the softer springs, and the pedals now play perfectly. Communication and customer care from both Peter and Dave at Pearl were top tier throughout the process. I couldn't ask for a better buying experience.

Hardware Store For Musical Instruments / Equipments. Great prices!!…read moreI recommend to come and see the place in person, many hidden gems around the store/ theater.

The new management team has really turned this place around and made the shopping experience here a…read morepleasant one. Could use some more employees so the checkout wait time is a bit shorter, but the people who do work here could not be nicer!

This is my go to music store but whats going on? I am picking up my amp, there are 2 people in the…read morestore and the guy at the door doesnt look like happy to be there and to assist customers. I get it, everybody gets a bad day but please act professional. The lady in the cashier was helpful but I later found out that GC can validate parking tickets and the parking here is costly at $5 for first 3 hours. No grace period for free one. I wish the parking validation was offered or asked me if I used the parking garage upon my checkout on the cashier. But still, overall, this store has a great selection of new and used music instruments and I will still drop by. There is always room for improvement. Keep it up!

Have you ever had someone from your childhood that was so influential in your life that you think…read moreof them many years later? That is why I am writing this review. I was a student of Mrs. Bragin. She taught me and my Dad piano lessons when she was just starting out. We went to her apartment on Central Ave. And I attended the Belle School of Music in Yonkers for a little while in high school. Mrs Bragin was tough but fair. She called me out every time I didn't practice! She expected hard work but only because she saw my potential and my love for the piano. She was kind, caring and so generous with her time and expertise. I started off on a small spinet piano and when she suggested I get a larger, better, piano she met me and my Dad at the Kimball store to help find the best one. I have no doubt that any teachers she chooses to represent her school are going to be high quality and held to her standards. I know firsthand that these schools were her dream and she would not settle for mediocre in any way. It was a privilege and a blessing to have been taught by Mrs Bragin. I would recommend her and her schools a million times over. I could not have had a better teacher and mentor.

I am writing this review after thoroughly reading some of the other reviews. I can understand that…read morechoosing a place where you want to learn how to play piano can be a daunting task. You pay good money so you want effective teachers and lessons. I chose Belle School of Music one day on a whim. None of the locations are within a convenient location to me, but my son was assigned to a class in Scarsdale taught by Mrs. Helen. I will say first off that Mrs. Helen is amazing with the kids. She is firm when she needs to be but at the same time lovingly reassuring and helpful to the kids. She has shown nothing but expertise in her field and knows how to teach well. At first my son and I had a little trouble with her English but it was a matter of time before we got to understanding her just fine. I do agree and wish that maybe these lessons took place in more airy rooms with....windows perhaps. I at least know that the Scarsdale location doesn't have any windows. The lessons however are just one hour and so it isn't a deal breaker for me. Some people on here comment about class size. I would think anyone would appreciate a small and more intimate class. In our case it has allowed my son to get more one on one attention from Mrs. Helen and whenever the kids play solo it goes around quicker. A smaller class also helps her identify who is playing off key. I also am ok with the smaller recitals. They are in the same classroom and Mrs. Helen has always said bring all the family and friends you'd like. My son has always felt proud. In my case, this has been money well spent. He has learned good skills and will continue to do so. I have recently enrolled my daughter and hope she gets the same results.

Total scam of a music school. I signed my son up for a "trial" month of lessons. When I tried to…read morecancel after 1 lesson I was told it was too late and I had to pay for a 2nd month of lessons. Absolutely horrible experience. My son hated the school and the instructor. I do not recommend this school. We were going to be on vacation for 2 of the 4 lessons during our "trial" month which I mentioned when signing up. I was told don't worry- we have plenty of options for makeups. Another total lie. We were given 1 option on a Saturday at 4pm. Or another option 2 months later, again at 4pm on a Saturday. Not what I'd call plenty of options for a make up. Our only other choice was to "donate" the lessons we would miss. This place promises the moon to get you to sign up and is a complete scam. Very poor way to run a business. Zero flexibility. Zero respect for the customer. I'm so sorry I signed up here. There are so many better options in the area where I won't feel I am being scammed and cheated. **update- The general manager called me and apologized for the ordeal and I was grateful to be given a refund and not charged for the 2nd month. After the refund was posted and confirmed, I was contacted again and asked to take my review down. I refused. I think it's important for parents to see an honest experience. People have all different experiences that range from 1 to 5 stars. Its always suspicious when you see only 5 star reviews.

We are very happy with the Harrison School of Music for our two daughters who continue to grow and…read morebe challenged in their musical journeys in piano, guitar and vocals, from when we joined in January 2021. A special shout out to their current teacher Mick for being so awesome! Happy teacher appreciation week to you Mick from Ashling & Isabella!