I love this place, it's one of my happy places…read more.. I've had a few guitars serviced here and they did excellent work. I hear from other people that they can take on a variety of difficult repairs... I just had some set ups and pick up changes. They were don't well and my guitars play like butter. The vintage prices seem fair and their stock of accessories are top notch. The only reason this doesn't get a five is because of slow turn around time. Obviously they're busy and it's understandable, they do great work and people are flocking over... if this is my only critique, this place is killing it!

BEWARE: Do NOT sell your gear with this store. Mine was sold on consignment over a year ago and I…read moream still waiting for payment. The owner says he does not have any money to pay. Total scam.

Working with WillYouLearn has been awesome! As a full time working adult, I was in dire need of a…read morefun hobby I can partake in on weekends. I've always loved music and decided I wanted to learn how to play the piano. I contacted WillYouLearn based on great feedback I received, and the fact they are local and can travel to you for lessons. WillYouLearn was speedy to respond to my questions and quickly matched me with an instructor based on my scheduling needs. I'm 4 weeks into my lessons and can't get enough. Thank you, WillYouLearn!

Will is a super thoughtful teacher. I have been working on a difficult piece for a while, and my…read moreplaying has improved a lot with my lessons with Will. He will really break down the piece, measure by measure, note for note, but also weave in music theory, correct the dynamics and suggest creative ways to tackle the most challenging passages. I really look forward to the lessons. Will is also flexible, responsive and an amazing pianist. I also look forward to have him teach my soon-to-be three-year-old son.

Felipe is great! He is the lead guitarist for my band and is a knowledgable, fun, creative and…read morepunctual player. I also hired him to perform one of my compositions for electric guitar and string quartet at the NYU graduate student composers concert in 2013 with the Momenta string quartet. I definitely recommend him as hired musician, and while I've never taken classes with him I've seen how knowledgable and easy he is to work with in playing contexts.

We love Brian's Tunes for Tykes class at McCarren Park on Saturday mornings! It's such a sweet way…read moreto start the weekend--music, dancing, and the kids have the best time. Brian has such a warm energy and even us parents end up singing along.

From the owner: Tunes for Tykes offers drop-in music classes at five convenient locations across Williamsburg and…read moreGreenpoint — no registration required. Our lively, interactive sessions bring kids, parents, and caregivers together with music everyone enjoys, creating a fun and welcoming community vibe.

My only expedience with SSG has been through emails and phone conversations. They are polite and…read morequite responsive. I've been contemplating buying a vintage guitar from them. They were helpful and not pushy. I will eventually buy the guitar, if it's still there, when I get the money.i know buying an expensive instrument without actually playing it can be a bit apprehensive, but this place sets reasonable prices and is responsive.

Went to this guitar shop to sell my Les Paul R9 custom and they were friendly the minute I came in…read moreand offered me a good price for what it was. I had done research on what should have been offered on such a guitar and they matched it. Courteous and friendly from beginning to end and they let me try their guitars without being snobby, they even let me pick them off the wall myself and they set me up on whatever amp I wanted. Great store and great people.

Like most of you reading these guitar lesson reviews, I had an acoustic guitar in my apartment,…read morecollecting dust and figured I'd learn how to play SOME day. Once I decided to try a lesson, I didn't want to sign up for a class that treats adults like, "Why did you wait THIS long?" and "Enjoy your lessons to play 'Mary had a Little Lamb" and "Old McDonald." Something I read on the Williamsburg School of Music (WSM) webpage (and Timeout Magazine's recommendation) made me give WSM a shot. I've been extremely happy with the classes. Just to jump forward a bit, I'm eleven months invested and I'm learning to play "For Whom the Bell Tolls" and "And She Was" ... am I great? Phfft, no! But, I'm learning these songs on my own and I'm getting there. I enrolled in the Beginning and Intermediate Guitar classes. I was fortunate to have Craig, Dodi, and Shane as my teachers. Each one was VERY different and the differences kinda freaked me out at first, but, I learned so much. One of the teachers ran the beginning class with a lot of structure. The song we'd learn for the day was printed out and the chord progressions made sense. You'd start with the C chord, then the G chord, then the A minor, then... and so on. The pace wasn't too fast; it made sense. Oh, I should mention here, the song selections were from Johnny Cash, the Rolling Stones, and some fun others (I don't want to give away everything); but, we avoided the dreaded "Mary had a Little Lamb" songs... which I REALLY appreciated. My next teacher (for Intermediate) kinda took what you knew and threw some challenges in there. No music was printed... what do you want to play? Well, let's start there... and let's try these barre chord things. My last teacher wasn't a huge fan of playing covers. He preferred to create, so, we tried all types of randomness. He also, which I really appreciated, allowed me to practice on an electric guitar and I just geeked out. He also played drums while I played... which was awesome! In summary, if anyone is still reading this review (I know it's long), for any adult learner that wants to learn how to play and wants to learn how to play fun songs, you should really give WSM a chance. Lastly, if I can give one piece of advice, if you're a student, you should practice... it really does help to move the class along.

I am about as musically inclined as a can of tuna fish. I sought out the WIlliamsburg School of…read moreMusic to help fix that. I was getting married in a few months, and my now-wife, who is a former singer and musical theater performer, had the idea to put together a small concert of our friends the night before the wedding. We needed a place to practice, and spoke to Craig at the Williamsburg School of Music to see if he could help. He did a lot more than help. First off, we were able to arrange to use his space for rehearsals. The place was spotless, and all of the equipment was new and (as far as I could tell) very top notch. The soundproofing is solid and I couldn't hear a thing from other rooms (I know this because while the talented people practiced, I walked around and/or ordered pizza.) I would have been completely satisfied with all of the above, except for the fact that we didn't have a drummer for the performance itself. Craig actually offered to join us! He learned 9 songs over the course of a few weeks, and literally ended up performing at our wedding concert. He was the consummate professional and our friends loved working with him. I couldn't have had a better overall experience. It doesn't hurt that it's in a really fun neighborhood with lots of food/drink options. When the missus and I start having baby Yelpers, I will definitely send them to WSM for lessons.

Good prices, solid selection of items, and old school service. One of the few music shops in the…read morearea.

Support this place it is great. They have everything you need at a good price. Friendly people…read more Don't be discouraged by the lack of internet presence. They are open when they say they are, and it does indeed exist.

Amy taking music lessons in Brooklyn? Friends from college will probably find it humorous that I've…read moredusted off my guitar and am taking another stab at the 6-stringed-demon. Well, I have. And, the musiclesson went very, very well. Unlike my college experience where I was in a giant group class on a fancy stage where the instructor called us out individually and made me feel really nervous, this instructor was very kind and encouraging. I was really blown-away with how much care he took in teaching, and how effortlessly it came to him. He would be a great kids teacher! It turns out, he's one of the owners. So, I'm guessing that all the teachers are this good. I am somewhat hesitant of one-on-one coaching situations so I was nervous about my first lesson. But, he was so laid-back that I pretty quickly stopped feeling nervous. The space would be difficult to find (it's part of an office/shopping building allmost like a mall) but there are signs that pretty clearly tell you where to go. I like the location..you can do some shopping or grab a coffee before or after. Protip: Ask for Scott if you are taking guitar (or signing up your kid for guitar). He was really great!

I just started taking piano classes here and with support of my teacher I'm more confident about…read morethe journey that's ahead of me. This place is fun and nurturing in the right way and I'm looking forward to each class with pure excitement.

Isabella Abbonizio is the best of the best. A Passionate, caring, patient and encouraging guitar…read moreteacher. My daughter started taking lessons with her only 9 months ago and she is already reading music and playing on her own. Not only does she teach my daughter in a way that she enjoys, she is an amazing performer herself. Listening to her play classical guitar is so beautiful and transforming. And seeing Isabella play, gives my daughter the inspiration she needs to keep going. She truly an amazing teacher.

Isabella is awesome! I had been teaching myself the basics of guitar and decided I wanted that…read moreextra help to really get my dreams of become a guitarist going. I received guitar classes with Isabella as a Christmas gift and I am so thankful that I did. Firstly, she's around the corner from me so it made running to her after work a breeze (she even was kind enough to accommodate me and offer 6PM classes due to my work schedule) Second, she is very patient and makes you feel comfortable when starting to play. I wanted to learn to read music as well as play and to be honest, I couldn't believe how quickly I picked both up. Isabella is great at teaching you tips and tricks of how to better yourself at things like bar chords and even at singing along with the melody. I have learned so much and it is only the beginning. I truly enjoy going to lessons with Isabella - she makes learning fun!