Great place for musical instruction, and your kids will perform. Our 14-yr old daughter is enrolled…read morein the performance program. She has been taking a weekly 45 min. bass lesson and attending the 3 hr performance practice every Tuesday. It is a commitment, but our daughter can play bass !!! She likes that she practices every Tuesday with other students. There are many life lessons in learning to play with student musicians. DJ Blackrick owns the two Pittsburgh locations - Wexford and Castle Shannon. He has a staff of not just great musicians but great teachers. My only criticism is sometimes the communication can be better in regards to song assigments. Any issue we have ever had was addressed quickly. DJ is aware and hands on with his business. If you're kid wants to learn to play music, it's a great place. Plus, it's just really cool.

We like how the kids are given the opportunity to learn multiple instruments yet focus on one of…read moretheir choice. The group sessions compliment the individual lessons. And the best part is seeing the kids grow in confidence and skill. You do an amazing job!

My daughter has had voice lessons and has participated in their musicals. They have wonderful…read moreteachers, and my daughter has grown so much with her confidence since being a part of this group. I would recommend them if you are looking for music lessons/activities for you kids.

I have four kids that have gone or still go to Batavia Studios. They all started when they were six…read moreyears old and have been going for over ten years, a testament of the studios commitment to teach. I've watched my kids grow into wonderful musicians.The instructors are very meticulous with their lessons and make it enjoyable to learn. Beside offering lessons, they have recitals,competitions, and even a music camp in the summer all of which will help your child grow. And if you can't make to the studio they offer in home lessons. If you live in the North Hills I highly recommend you check it out.

It really is kind of a lousy name for a fabulous store like I'm thinking puff and stuff or…read moresomething. Do you remember that show but this guitar store rocks and rolls and is definitely worth your time and a visit if you're in town they have so many good things at their store.

My son is a musician and he acted like he walked into heaven. If you need anything they have it or…read morecan get it for you. If you kids are interested take them here - they can try stuff and get a taste for the cool rock and roll - and they have a second hand section for those who don't want to spend a lot but get quality.

If you need anything music or guitar related, then this is the best shop north of Pittsburgh. Can't…read morerecommend them enough and have had several guitars serviced there. Even bought a couple too. They know their stuff when it comes to repairs and maintenance, and they also are very accommodating for specific things you need like picks, string, etc. If they don't have it, they will get it for you and if it's something you frequently need then they'll keep it in stock as often as you need it. The staff is always friendly, the owner and instrument service employees are top notch. They can answer nearly any question and are well informed on many things. Since moving to the area from another state, they have become my go-to music shop for anything I need. Always a fan of local business, and this shop certainly has what you need or at worse case can get it. Give them a try next time you need anything music related.

big time issues with their instrument repair department and owner. made my sons brass instrument…read moreworse by failing to do basic things most handy people would never mess up, then the owner proceeded to tell me how great his people were. Go to Volkweins instead

Stopped in on a whim because.. really.. who can resist a music store. They had a good selection of…read morenew and used. Instruments seem to be well priced. All accessories are also in stock. I worked with two great young men who were very knowledgeable about guitars. I've been hunting for a used guitar to learn on. They demonstrated, instructed and then let me play around on my own. I ended up walking out with a cute little Gretsch guitar and a nice little Crate amp. They restrung the guitar with strings of my choice even showing me how to do it myself. To top it off all the used gear was 20% off. Good purchase, service and fun experience!

I have two boys that been getting lessons for last couple of years. The instructors are great and…read morethey understand life happens and are flexible with the schedule.

Easy to work with, communicated well with slightly later arrival time, price was as expected. Would…read morerecommend!

Luis H. is a talented piano professional both as a musician and as a technician! His accomplished…read moreapproach is reflected in the results he achieves. He deciphered an obscure hammer position adjustment on a Hailun studio grand piano. He remarked, "I live for this!" when presented with this particularly elusive challenge. This was further complicated by the fact that the piano was placed in an area with humidity and temperature fluctuations, ultimately leading to sticking jacks. He presented an excellent set of recommendations for maintaining the health and improving the function of our piano moving forward. He touched on the fact that a specific type of regulation would greatly improve the sound and increase the responsiveness of the action, and he offered it as a part of the long-term plan for our investment. There's nothing about the service we received from Mr. Hernandez it was lacking in quality or reliability; we would absolutely recommend his services to any piano owner!

I been going here for months and I truly love my teachers!!! It's really fun and I've been learning…read morea lot!!! I would recommend this to anyone!

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