This is a great performance space. We visited with a large group. It is a bit difficult to…read morelocate, look for the banner attached to the building. BYOB - some food is for sale. We heard three artists. I loved the comfortable casual seating.

From the owner: Waldron's Studio 88 is an up and coming music center located in the heart of Willimantic. We offer…read morelessons in piano, voice, ukulele, guitar, trumpet, flute, and more! Lessons at Studio 88 cater to the needs of the student; our dedicated teachers create lesson plans based on each student's aspirations and abilities. Music selections, occasionally composed specifically for the lesson, incorporate the fundamentals of music while moving at a pace best suited for the student. Our full recording studio is the best sounding, best equipped, and most affordable recording studio in the area! Features include: Spacious 8ft by 8ft acoustically treated and soundproof recording booth AKG 414 (2) Microphone Rode NTK Tube Microphone w/Telefunken tube GT AM62 Tube Microphone LA610 Tube Preamp/EQ/Compressor ADAM A7 Monitors

This is a great place to go for reasonably priced ukes, guitars, and rhythm instruments, plus a…read moreselection of strings, cables, picks, parts, and supplies that is surprising for a Main St. store. Mark, the proprietor, is knowledgeable, friendly, and a great guitar player and teacher, who really works with customers to find the right instrument and to play better. If you are looking for something in particular, call ahead. If he doesn't have it, Mark can generally get it pretty quickly.

So, you can learn to play the guitar by memorizing chord charts and putting your fingers where the…read moredots tell you to. You may become good at it--a lot of people do--but chances are you'll never be great. But if you learn to play the way Shadow teaches, with a solid foundation in theory and a rigorous attention to technique, you will have the tools you need to excel. You may even progress to playing something really complicated, like classical guitar or jazz. And, maybe best of all, Shadow has that rare ability to challenge you to your limits while remaining a patient, respectful, and genuinely nice guy--the best kind of teacher to have. I highly recommend him to anybody who really wants to learn to play the guitar.

From the owner: Our guitar lessons are customized to accomodate each student's musical tastes and interests, and…read morethe areas of guitar they are most interested in exploring. Whatever your experience level, whatever style of music you listen to, whether you want to learn electric or acoustic, picking or fingerstyle, the basics or how to expertly sharpen your solos, you'll be amazed by the efficiency, ease, and quick learning pace of these lessons. Bass, piano, and voice lessons also are offered as well as the instruction of all other instruments and music theory for all instruments.

CLOSED. the guy still runs a music repair shop. he took FOREVER to repair my amp, didn't return my…read morecalls, and charged me more then he said he would. i though he was trying to steal my equipment.

Fantastic guitar lessons for my 6yo daughter. Don is patient and knowledgeable. He helps her get…read morepast mistakes, and move on. She improves everyday, and is excited to go to lessons. Thanks Don, for all that you do!

From the owner: RockStar Guitar Academy isn’t your typical guitar school. We…read morespecialize in teaching adult beginners how to play the music they actually love—classic rock, hard rock, and metal. What makes us different? - No kiddie songs, no cookie-cutter method. You’ll be learning real songs from bands like AC/DC, Metallica, Sabbath, and more—right from day one. - Built for busy adults. Whether you're juggling work, family, or both, we offer flexible formats: in-person, online, weekly, or bi-weekly. You get structure without the stress. - Song-based learning that gets results. Yes, we teach skills and techniques—but everything comes back to real music. You’ll play, jam, record, and hear your progress every step of the way. - Friendly, no-pressure vibe. You won’t feel judged here. We make it comfortable to ask questions, take your time, and enjoy the process. Whether you’ve never picked up a guitar or you’re coming back after years away, we’ll help you build confidence, play with power and finally sound like the music in your head.

Great experience purchasing my next piano thru Caruso Piano Gallery in New London, CT I could not…read morefind what I was looking for locally, so I began my online research and found it at Caruso. For the first time in my life I would consider purchasing a refurbished 1974 Yamaha 48" U1 Black Satin piano 1900 miles away. WOW. I wasn't sure I could do this, but proceeded after reading many great reviews and the four star reconditioning service with 21 point certification offered by Caruso. This included full cabinet restoration as well in black satin. And, after visiting with Richard Caruso thru phone calls and emails, I was sent a video demonstration made by one of their pianist of two I could choose from. I also chose the Piano Life Saver (humidity control) system to be installed by Caruso as well. So, my choice was made, the LS system installed and piano prepped for shipping. Thus, we started the process of long-haul from New London, CT to Denver, CO. After a delay in trucking service availability from New London to its first destination in Kentucky, the Caruso company decided to deliver a load there themselves. Once in Kentucky, my piano was in storage for a short while before it began its journey to Denver. Once in Denver, Caruso suggested delivery to my city of Colorado Springs using Keyboard Carriers. Working with Brittany Caruso, the whole process was flawless. My piano arrived at Keyboard Carriers in perfect condition and after a short wait they were able to deliver to my home. This was an experience that I would do again and I highly recommend working with the Caruso family. Thank you, CPG! My journey began on June 6, 2022 with delivery to my home on August 2, 2022 (not bad at all for a Summer delivery with long-haul shortages) Photos of my new beauty are below.

Purchasing a piano is, for most people, a once in a lifetime occurrence. So it becomes even more…read moreimportant that the store that you make this buying decision meets all of your needs- an adequate inventory of a variety of pianos, knowledgeable and professional sales staff, and a reputation for years of quality sales and service. Caruso's Piano Gallery meets all of the above criteria! Caruso's has a nice inventory of pianos, both uprights and grands. And most major brands are represented- Steinway, Yamaha, Bosendorfer, Baldwin, etc. They have both new and pre-owned models. The showroom is nicely laid out, and encourages you to sit down and try the pianos out. The sales people are attentive but not intrusive- if you ask for assistance they are more than happy to help, but if you wish to be left alone to experiment, they are just as glad to do that also. They are knowledgeable on the idiosyncrasies of the piano brands, but encourage you to decide which piano suits your taste the best. Pricing is competitive- in fact, it appears that their prices are better than some other stores. They offer financing and flexible payment options. Local delivery is included in the price, and delivery can be scheduled for as little as a few days out. I highly recommend Caruso's if you are looking for a piano. You can be assured that you will receive great service, as well as a great piano!