Kevin is one of the best engineers in New Jersey. His crew follows suit. Great studio gear is…read moreconstantly upgraded. He has a great sense of what's right and wrong in your music with your best interest in mind. He gives back to the community by doing shows too. Monthly rooms are cool looking too.

I have used the rehearsal space and professional services at Backroom Studios for just about five…read moreyears. The facilities are top-notch, always clean, always accessible and always secure. I really can't imagine my band being located anywhere else, it's a fantastic and creative atmosphere!

What a great place. Equipment is plentiful and in great shape. The place has such a distinct vibe -…read moreI love it! And Jose is top notch...super knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. Highly recommend this place!

I have been rehearsing at Hellhound Studios (on and off) for at least 3 years with a number of…read moredifferent bands. Every time I rehearse, I am treated with the utmost respect and hospitality, as if it were my home away from home. Both of the studio managers are books of knowledge when it comes to music and beyond. They've seen hundreds (if not thousands) of bands rehearse and record at their studio. Have a question about what your band could be doing better? Ask them. They keep their facility maintained in tip-top shape, and have some of the best gear of any studio I've ever rehearsed/recorded in. As well, they continue to have absolutely affordable pricing for 2 hours of a professional rehearsal space. You can even record your rehearsal on a CD for demoing/live recording purposes! Fridges are stocked with cold drinks (to hydrate thirsty performers) and benches are provided for people who just want to sit and listen to musicians play. Between the performance aspects, hospitality, and fun atmosphere, I would gladly recommend this rehearsal space to any professional group of musicians who are looking for a place to prepare for their upcoming set of shows, tour, or record their next big album.

Extremely professional, great environment, and the most talented engineer you could ask for…read more Looking forward to booking many more sessions with Rick, he is worth every penny! 10/10 highly recommend

My fiancé and I met doing theatre and wanted to record our first dance for our wedding as a special…read moretwist. Rick treated us like professional recording artists! His studio has a laid back welcoming atmosphere. I was impressed with his musical ear and professionalism. Whether novices to recording like us or seasoned pros, we highly recommend booking a session with R + J Recording Studios!

I've been a customer of Ritchie's music for a long time and have seen a lot of changes over the…read moreyears. Yesterday, I decided to stop in to see what they had as I needed as replacement bass and wanted to give my business to a local retailer as opposed to the big box/ online stores. Everyone was friendly and very helpful. The selection of instruments was impressive and having the ability to play them makes a huge difference from the online option of just seeing it on a web page. I did purchase a new bass and will be returning if I need anything else . It was refreshing to deal with knowledgeable professionals. Very happy with the purchase and experience.

Just had 2 seriously neglected instruments repaired at Ritchie's. The den of thieves at my local…read moreguitar store said my Martin Sigma acoustic with a hairline crack was totaled...I might as well buy an equivalent new model. Instead, went to Ritchie's. They braced it up and did fantastic work all over the instrument to make it playable again. It totally shines now. Carlos and his Tech John took hold of my Gibson Les Paul and made it like new...a master restoration. Best news was the many hundreds of bucks I saved and can now invest in a new instrument there. Superior customer service. Ritchie's wins my business every time...HIGHLY recommended!!!

I know Weixiong through mutual friends from Juilliard, and I went to him to get some recordings…read moredone (I'm a pianist). He's got a beautiful Steinway B, and his knowledge of his craft is really impressive. I was able to get the exact sound I was looking for at a very respectable rate. His work is thorough and he makes you feel like his studio is your home. Highly recommended!

We are extremely happy with Skillman. Wei definitely knows what he is doing, and he is extremely…read moreefficient and professional. Will certainly go back for more recordings.

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 purchased a digital piano from Rockaway music a couple years ago and it's still great a great…read moreinstrument today. Andy was extremely helpful and provided excellent customer service. I couldn't recommend Rockaway Music enough

Piano shopping can be tough. How many times in your life are you out shopping for a new piano?…read more Well, it's not that different than buying a car. There are sales people who will lie right to your face to try and get you to buy and then there are honest, knowledgeable people like Andy. Apparently, he's been selling pianos for many years and he was very easy to work with. I went to his store first and then made my rounds to other local places. When faced with making a piano purchase, it's best to educate yourself. Figure out how much you want to spend and learn as much as you can about what's out there. Some stores who carry many brands often are selling "grey market" pianos or "stencil pianos". Look it up and learn the meaning of these two terms. After we did our homework and shopped around, I returned to Rockaway Music. I didn't feel like I was being misinformed there. There was no pressure and I found the environment to be less sales like than other showrooms. You can tell when someone is being sincere, or at least I feel I can. If you are shopping solely based on price and not on quality, you might feel this store is expensive. If you are more worried about getting a quality product and honest answers, you will be happy here. We bought our piano here, the delivery went smoothly. I felt very comfortable and confident purchasing our piano from this store and I would highly recommend it to anyone in the market for a piano. The added bonus, our current piano tuner does work for this store so we didn't have to choose a new tuner. If you need a great tuner, just ask me. The guy we use is the best around with many years of experience.

These guys are the best in the business. I had them fix up my Wurlitzer 200a winter 2012, and it…read moreplays like a dream. Multiple sessions I've had guys tell me it was their favorite keyboard they'd ever played. About a year later, I brought in a really sad 1969 Fender Rhodes Suitcase. Full restoration. Plays unbelievably well, and sounds absolutely UNREAL. "Better than the day it left the factory" is not an exaggeration. Super easy to get a fat, beautiful tone out of it in recording as well. If you're a keyboard player, THIS is the place to spend your money on that one instrument that will truly speak to you and stay with you your whole life.

Brought them a Hohner Cembalet. Bad experience. They said they could "Rebuild the Amplifier…read moreSection". When I got it back after chasing the guy around the west village and paying way too much, the instrument was in worse shape than when I gave it to them. Waste of time and money. I Really think the guy did nothing and charged a lot of money (like $300 If I remember). The Amp section wasn't even reinstalled into the instrument properly and when I complained about it, the guy was a real dick. Avoid Vintage Vibe.