Amazing service! Honest, reputable and expert repair service. I have had a weighted key digital…read morepiano, multiple amps repaired by Musicians Electronic Service, always a great experience.

He fixed my 20 year old amp. There's nowhere else I know of that can do such a thing.read more

I am currently taking virtual cello lessons and needed a cello. My teacher told me about Calliope…read more I called the store and spoke with George and arranged to pick up a cello for rent and then on Saturday, met Julia who was very knowledgeable about cellos as she plays the violin and helped me with my rental contract. They had new adult cello that comes with several accessories like the case, rosin, and base for the bottom peg for a very affordable monthly rate. It was very easy to pick up at the store. When I had a question about tuning it since I was working with a virtual instructor, I called and asked if I could bring it back the next Saturday and I had no issue to bring it back and have Julia look at it. The store itself is filled with sheet music of every kind. It looks like various instruments are represented and all kinds of genre of music from classic to modern. I can't read music yet, but maybe one day when I do and can play cello, I can come back and pick up a piece to learn.

What a great resource for music teachers in the Philadelphia area! Calliope Music Store is the…read moreanswer to my sheet music prayers! As a private piano teacher who has only lived in Philadelphia for 2 years, I have been frustrated. Until now, I've thought that JW Pepper was the only sheet music store around--not only is the commute from the city quite far but, worse yet, they keep a minimal (and unreliable) stock of books in their store front. I assume that JW Pepper relies more on their online sales than foot traffic nowadays--but as a music teacher, I find it very important to go to the store and "browse" when trying to find books specific to a student's individual needs. After trying a plethora of word combinations in an internet search, I finally found Calliope Music. The drive from University City is about 15 minutes--not bad! Even better, there's a train station right across the street. Calliope is run by a husband & wife team: George and Julia. I had the pleasure of meeting Julia while there and not only did she help me find everything I needed, she gave me suggestions and made me feel like I had found my new sheet music home. Warm, friendly and personalized service. The store itself is quite small, but they fit a lot of music into their small space. The piano method section was quite extensive--they had everything that I needed in stock (except for one book, which they happily ordered for me). They also had a nice selection of classical piano repertoire and even some pop sheet music--something that JW Pepper doesn't keep in their store front AT ALL. I didn't look at the other sections very much, but it seems that they have a nice selection of guitar and vocal music, as well. Besides sheet music, they carry accessories (metronomes, reeds, etc) & music-related gifts and also offer instrument rentals and repairs. Once a month, they also hold free performances of local musicians in their store front! So happy to have found Calliope Music--this is where I plan on purchasing all of my sheet music from now on! Support your local music store!!

Agree with the other commenters. My wife and I are so happy that we booked a string trio from ESQ…read morefor our wedding and reception. Throughout the experience from start to finish, Ray was courteous, helpful, and professional, as we made plans. The music was beautiful and they were highly in tune with the mix of classical and modern that we were looking for. We heard so many compliments -- a real class act. They were also pros adapting to the space and working with everyone who was running around making things happen. We can not recommend them enough!

We had ESQ come play the ceremony music for our wedding, and they were amazing! They have a great…read morerepertoire and played modern songs as well as classics. They were very professional and extremely responsive. They were so helpful with the wedding planning process. I highly recommend them!

I highly recommend Meridee Winters School of Music. My daughter looks forward to her guitar lesson…read moreevery week. Her teacher is very patient and really takes the time to make sure she understands what is being taught. They tailor the instruction to the musical interest of the student which really keeps them engaged.

From the owner: Why do our music students recommend us to their friends and neighbors? Because with the Meridee…read moreWinters School of Music, you get convenience, creativity, results and fun! Meridee Winters School of Music has inspired thousands of Main Line piano, guitar, and voice students. We are not a musician referral service, nor a franchise - but a real school! Our energetic, highly trained teachers come to your home to offer playful yet practical lessons that are customized for your unique personality. There are four outstanding shows a year for you to participate in, for everyone from the coolest teen rocker to the most serious classical pianist. Meridee's original music method appeals to each individual's natural sense of musical wonder by encouraging creative innovation and higher level thinking. While covering the knowledge and skills that traditional lessons address (repertoire, skill drills, flash cards, reading, chords and more), the Meridee Winters School of Music also goes a step beyond by building creativity and higher level thinking through supplemental materials and our exclusive method.

I have been playing stringed instruments for about 20+ years. I'm self taught and mediocre at best,…read morebut I love to play and find myself "stuck" some times and need some help pushing through challenges that I find. To resolve this, I take lessons from a local instructor for a few weeks. As I have said, I've been doing this for 20+ years. I have also lived in many different cities and states, so I have had a lot of different instructors. With all of that said, I have to say that Chet Makowski is my absolute favorite instructor. He got what I was doing and why. He he showed me that music theory is not as mysterious as so many instructors claim. After four Saturdays, I was able to go back to my band and have my improvement recognized by the other guys. I was able to stay better in key and improvise more smoothly. Chet understands that as an adult I have responsibilities and commitments and sometimes I just don't have time to practice. He doesn't judge, and doesn't admonish. Granted, with the style of classes we had together, there really weren't rigid practice assignments that could be defined. I would recommend Chet very highly. The school is just as comfortable and welcoming. It makes for a great learning environment.

These are true Professionals who have made learning FUN!…read more My son has been a student of Chet for many years..He has learned to play and most important, always looks forward to his next lesson. Chet keeps the learning process fun, my son has learned the chords, theory, etc. that make a good guitarist, but unlike my music education, they would immediately apply the knowledge to a song, something current that he could relate too..This is so very different from going up and down scales and just playing meaningless chords, as was done "back in the day" and probably is still the norm in many places..All that info has stuck with my son and he (as are we) is delighted that he can actually play along with something that he may have on his portable player- from my observation, this technique seems to keep the boredom out of music school and keeps the interest and attention focused..and practicing is no longer dull! My son has also attended their summer music camp, which he really enjoyed!!. All I can say is that my son will be going to college next year, he will take his guitar with him, and he will probably enjoy playing for himself and others. Playing music is something one is able to do for most of their lifetime, it's a great outlet and balance from the day-to-day "stuff". It has had a really positive affect on our son!!!! We thank Chet profusely for this!! As far as I know, various strings, keyboards and drums are offered. There may be other types of instruments as well as voice, as well.. Obviously, we have only the highest recommendation for Harcum Music School!!!

Both of my children took piano lessons at the Nelly Berman School for years, and I myself restarted…read moreplaying the cello (after decades away from the instrument!) by taking lessons there, too. The standards of musicianship at NBS are very high, and the school does a great job of combining those standards with a supportive and encouraging community ethos. I strongly recommend it for families who are seeking a serious and fulfilling musical education/experience. Quite a few of the students there aspire to and achieve careers in music, but it is also a great place for children (and adults!) who want instrumental music to be an important part, but not the biggest part, of their lives.

Excellent teachers, difficult management and inflexible schedules…read more The teachers are wonderful. The director is extremely talented at music and teaching, but managing a business is not her talent. We had to discontinue our lessons here for a number of reasons. First, it was extremely expensive. Second, it was very difficult to reschedule lessons, and you end up losing money if you can't reschedule within the semester because you still have to pay, even if you didn't get all your lessons. Third, it was very disturbing to receive disrespectful voicemail and email messages from management. It was also annoying to receive multiple emails a day in all caps for lessons and performances that do not even apply to you. All parents receive emails for all instruments and age groups, so it's really annoying to see multiple mass emails a day. You also get nickeled and dimed for every second. There's not even time to chat with the teacher for a few minutes after the lesson because there's another student scheduled and waiting until the second your lesson is over. Some personal anecdotes from this school include being lectured and screamed at over the phone about taking a family trip and having to miss a class, instead of waiting for when the director was in Florida on her vacation.... not only was this disrespectful, but we didn't even miss class or go on vacation, as they mixed us up with a different family. Another anecdote is being charged for lessons that were rescheduled due to the teacher's schedule, only to find that unbeknownst to us, the director hired a substitute teacher 24 hours before the lesson, but we had no idea and then received rude emails and voicemails. Fantastic teachers, but we couldn't handle paying that much money for all the harassment and stress. I'd recommend this school for very serious students who want the teachers enough and are willing to pay top dollar and deal with the management.

They did not give me a return slip when I returned the saxophone (I had no idea I needed this) and…read morethen proceeded to lose it and charge my credit card $1200. The issue is not resolved after over 5 phone calls.

Great lessons for my two kids. They make it very playful. My 4 year old daughter now sings around…read morethe house.

We cannot say enough in support of Chet as a music instructor and the summer Music Program! Our…read moreson, now a college student, began guitar lessons with Chet when he was 12. Chet has the ability to quench the thirst for musical knowledge for both a 12 year old as well as a college student on both acoustic as well as electric guitar. Participating in the Summer Music Program, experiencing the recording studio and the weekly performance allowed for personal challenge, social interaction and growth. Our son is a better musician and a happier person because of Chet and the Summer Music Program! Naturally, we highly recommend it!

From the owner: Summer Music Programs is an award-winning music camp on the Philadelphia Main Line. We bring young…read moremusicians together to meet and play with other musicians - and, most importantly, to play the music they want to play. A member of our staff works full-time with each band as they: * Pick and learn songs - of their own choosing! We encourage our campers to play the songs they want to play. * Prepare for their recording session in a professional studio. * Rehearse for their live performance in the weekly concert, and * Receive an audio CD of their studio session - a first for many kids. Rehearsals are held in air conditioned dorm rooms on the beautiful and historic Harcum College campus, just minutes outside of Philadelphia. Recording sessions take place at state-of-the-art, award-winning studios, and concerts are held on Friday afternoons (Day program) and Friday evenings (Overnite program).

I have had the opportunity to witness this company twice and both were amazing experiences. First…read morefor my parents anniversary party and there was a live band and dj. For the entire evening the dance floor was packed, they were engaged with the crowd, in addition to adding personal touches throughout the evening. I recently hired a DJ for a celebratory dinner I hosted. They arrive on time, professionally dressed, came with all necessary equipment and table, and ensured that my requests were granted throughout the evening. At one point they even helped adjust the lighting to make it more appealing for my guests. I would highly recommend them. They are FULL Service. All you have to do is submit payment and they do the rest. They are also very reasonably priced. You will not be disappointed.

From the owner: We offer custom sized live bands, disc jockey's, orchestra's, strings, vocalists etc for your…read morespecial events!