I am a huge fan of this store, and always have been. Staff have always been kind, courteous, and…read morehelpful and the store has always had the personal touch that I believe sets it apart from big box stores. I love to shop local and independent, and this store harkens back to a different time where music shops had character. The selection has always included what I was looking for. This Christmas, I was thrilled to open a Stratocaster purchased from this store by my wife. I have never had a guitar that played as good out of the box than this one, and the staff in this store clearly set the guitar up BEAUTIFULLY. Needless to say, they know what they're doing here, and that is hard to find these days. Additionally, my wife raved about how kind, patient, and supportive they were throughout the process, given that she is not a musician. This personal touch is well-worth a few extra bucks because it is independently owned. I can't recommend this store enough.

I brought my guitar in for an adjustment. After the "work", I noticed that though the guitar was…read moreleveled out on the side I requested, it was now uneven on the other side. The owner first tried to tell me that it's natural. After I called him out on that, he then took it back to the guitar tech who leveled out the other side as well. That literally took 5 minutes - why didn't the tech do that the first time? When I brought my guitar in, he initially quoted $20-$25 for the work. When it was time to pay, he stated $35 for the work, with no explanation of the increase. They get 2 stars because they at least fixed my guitar, but they only get 2 stars because of the deceit during the process of fixing my guitar. Why can't people just do business honestly without being pressed to do so? *Tip: record anything when you're dealing with guitar dealers, car dealers, or anyone else, and make sure you have enough knowledge about what you need to get fixed - ignorance is big business for greedy companies.

Both of my kids have taken lessons here as have all my neighbors. I have also worked with the…read moreowners on a bunch of projects and she couldn't be any more big hearted and compassionate. Not only do they offer classes for pretty much every instrument under the sun, but they also have recording engineering classes, free picture day, rock band groups for the kids, and a whole array of other creative programming. They stay on top of everything and are extremely well organized. Their staff is friendly and accommodating, and their rescheduling program is totally fair. I've seen or heard about at least four parents go off on staff for the most ridiculous reasons, and their staff keeps their cool, straightens it out, and the parents leave. Very happy. Even difficult people find this location to be wonderful in the end. That's real customer service right there. I'm proud to say that. I am a huge fan of this Local community staple and I hope they are here for many many more years to come!!

My wife and I have been sending our children to the Nutley School of Music for the last three years…read moreand we could not be happier with the school. Kyong has done a wonderful job attracting very well qualified instructors. The proof for us is measured in the development my kids have demonstrated each year. The facilities are all top notch including the rehearsal rooms, waiting areas and recital hall which features an impressive baby grand Steinway. What is also great about the school is the live telecast they provide during recitals. This allows for loved ones to view the recitals live from afar. I should also mention my kids thoroughly enjoy attending the school. The direction they are given is challenging but fun at the same time. And lastly, I appreciated Kyong's level of engagement. She is always seen interacting with the students, teachers and waiting parents. Johnny C

Andrea is very patient.. very professional and her price can't be beat. She has a very nice setup…read morein her home.

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My daughter had her 3rd birthday party here and everyone had such a blast including the parents…read more The layout of the space is awesome and really big. Kim was extremely accommodating and responsive and then all the staff really went above and beyond to make sure the set up/clean up was taken care of. Special shout out to miss Tiara and Miss Amanda for really making the day so special and easy!!! It's only been a few months and my daughter already cant wait for her next birthday highly recommend them!!

My rating is and is based on service and my 4 yr old taking classes. We started with a groupon and…read moremy daughter loved it. She takes the Pre-K 4 class which consists of ballet and tap....to be exact....ballet starts promptly at 1115am and 1150am they do tap and ends at 12pm. I kinda wish it was a bit longer and use a full hour but I guess being a 4 yr old maybe 45 min is enough. My daughter has fun with it so that's all that matters. The parking is off street....so bring 50 cents for the meters. I don't have much of a problem looking for parking.....so no complaints there. What's nice is if we miss a class then we can make it up on Fridays....we call and ask to make sure first if they can accommodate her. It's at 545p-630p so perfect after work for me. Will who works at the front desk is very friendly. The tuition can be placed on your credit card and can be automated every month. Kim the owner is very nice and answers all questions. They also offer parents night out from 5p-9p on weekends...this happens once in awhile....looks like it's monthly so far..it's $25 per child. Also, we can't watch the kids the entire time HOWEVER.....there's a curtain and it's hard to see BUT they do have a TV and alternate the rooms on saturdays....so every other sat I can watch my daughter in her class.....They really need to get another TV or maybe split the screens to watch both classes.

I can't say enough good things about my experience at The Music Shop, and especially about my…read moreinstructor, Dave Wheeler. I'm a 72-year-old saxophonist who picked up the saxophone for the very first time after retiring from a 40-year career in biochemistry spanning academia and research. So yes, I came in knowing enzymes better than eighth notes. Dave has been an absolute gift. He brings a deep well of music theory knowledge, practical musicianship, and real-world experience to every lesson. More importantly, he has remarkable patience and creativity. He listens carefully, identifies where I'm struggling, and then designs clear, effective strategies that make practice both productive and enjoyable between lessons. What I especially value is that Dave doesn't teach from a script. He adapts to the student in front of him--age, background, learning style, and goals included. Thanks to his guidance, I've made steady progress, gained confidence, and genuinely look forward to practicing and improving. If you're considering lessons at The Music Shop -- whether you're 08 or 78 -- I can't recommend Dave Wheeler highly enough. He's the real deal. -- Michael Van Allen, student https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelavanallen/

I'm sharing my experience to help others make an informed decision…read more I brought in a ~1-year-old student flute (purchased on the West Coast) for what I now know were minor adjustments. At the time, I followed the technician's recommendation for a full COA. When the instrument was returned, it played essentially the same as when I dropped it off. I brought it back a second time. It came back slightly improved, but still not properly adjusted. A few weeks later, I visited an independent flute technician in Brooklyn. He immediately identified the issues, charged nearly half the cost, spent over an hour on the instrument, and fixed it correctly. It has remained in excellent playing condition since. Based on this experience, I would not return here for service or purchase. I would strongly encourage others especially parents of student players to seek a second opinions and verify the quality of work.

I geuss other teachers do know how to play guitar but still... I wish that they had more songs and…read moremusic sheets...

Have been taking my daughter to the music class for a year. She loves it. They have classes 7 days…read morea week (but weekend fills up fast). Some of the teachers are ok, some are great. Highly recommend the programm