I ordered an Ibanez 7-string guitar through Mike Risko Music and I was very pleased with the transaction (Ordered through Reverb online). It shipped to me actually 3 days earlier than I expected - NICE!!! - and it was packaged very well and the instrument was perfectly set up and ready to play. Thanks much folks !!! read more

Mike Risko Music School - Thank you for this beautiful instrument - Musical Instruments & Teachers Near Me - Ossining, New York

Love that all the staff is taking every COVID precaution! So happy to have such a wonderful music store and music school in Ossining. If you haven't visited their store or taken a lesson, you should, you are missing out!! Love supporting this local gem. read more

The Riskos do an amazing job of connecting with the community, offering tons of great instruments and lessons for people of all ages. My sons have studied piano here for years; my husband learned guitar; we've bought several instruments and even some sound equipment; and this summer they also did a week of Rock Band Camp. Ossining is so fortunate to have this local business. Their presence is an anchor for music and culture in our community. read more

Mike Risko Music School - Today my eldest son added a new instrument to his life. - Musical Instruments & Teachers Near Me - Ossining, New York

Mike is a joy to work with! I don't live nearby and he took the time to demo the gear I was interested in as well as answer my plethora of questions. Made my buying experience very simple and low stress. I wouldn't hesitate to buy from him again. Side bonus; he's also a great teacher and I'm working my way through his guitar books now! read more

I bought an amazing drum set from Mike and I couldn't ask for better service or a better deal! read more

Mike Risko Music School - Musical Instruments & Teachers Near Me - Ossining, New York

Mike & Miriam are great musicians who are grass roots business owners in the community. High recommend. read more

Mike Risko Music School - Musical Instruments & Teachers Near Me - Ossining, New York

The customer service here is superb. I had some trouble with shipping because of covid and they went above and beyond in fixing my problem. I will be ordering from them again soon. read more

Mike and Miriam Risko are people with integrity who stand behind their products and services. They are why local businesses can succeed. A pleasure doing business with them now and in the future!! read more

I have been playing guitars and collecting them for years. Mike had a guitar I wanted to add to my collection, and I emailed him from my home in Southern California. Within 30minutes I received a friendly reply offering assistance. Buying a guitar from Mike Risko Music was a pleasure in every respect. When my guitar arrived it was on time and packaged extremely well. Thank you Mike...for the terrific experience you made happen for me. read more

I chose this business to rent a saxophone for a musician friend visiting me from out of state. It looks a bit ragged on the outside, but I found the interior ambience to be comfortable and the staff friendly. I was ready to sign a contract and was asked to wait in the lounge between the retail area and the studios while the paperwork was prepared. A few minutes later, I was told that Mr. Risko would call me that evening to discuss it with me. It seemed odd, as he was in the same room and we weren't introduced. I felt as if I was being given the bum's rush out of there -- for no conceivable reason I can imagine. Though I made sure my contact information was available, Mr. Risko never called me! I wound up making my rental from the local Sam Ash store in White Plains, and I would never again patronize the Mike Risko Music Store (or his 'school') for any reason whatsoever. read more

Mike and Miriam run a top notch music school and store. We have used them for instrument lessons, birthday parties and music book purchases. The staff are always friendly and helpful whether it is a $10 book purchase or piano lessons. My daughter's progressionn was amazing. Mike and Miriam Risko are always friendly and amazing. read more

It's a pleasure to be able to go to a store that isn't a super sized guitar/instrument factory of sorts and get personal service and attention. Every visit to the Mike Risko music store has been positive. Mike has a lot of knowledge and he shares that with you while trying instruments or looking for gear. Mike or his staff always help you find the right fit for you and they don't focus on overselling you like I've experienced in some larger shops. I have been purchasing gear and instruments for many years and my children have done lessons in the school. We have nothing but positive things to say and we have always felt like our purchasing decisions matter - a nice local business feel. Thanks! read more

This is a nice local business. The music store seems to have a decent selection of low priced and medium priced string instruments with some high end offerings. Amplifier and drum selections seem to be more limited. Prices for instruments seemed to be inline with some of the bigger chains however smaller accessories like guitar tuners seem to be significantly higher priced. Music school seems to cater mostly for children although there may be some adult programs. One main point, don't bother looking for Fender or Gibson products. Which is unfortunate. Although they do carry a dizzying array of guitar pedals. I would say that a good reason to shop there is if you need something immediate, they will most likely have what you need or at the very least something similar. read more

Mike and Miriam provide a wonderful service for this part of Westchester. Both of my kids (Daughter 12, Son 9) take lessons here (drums and voice). The teachers are terrific and the kids love them. They have a great time at rock summer camp, and enjoy performances during the year. The kids are getting a great exposure to music in a relaxed, cool atmosphere. This local business, which enhances our community, deserves all the support it can get! read more

Found the Ibanez I wanted at Mike's shop. He took the time get me some photos and replied to my inquiries promptly. Once I pulled the trigger, they got it out the door and it arrived properly packed and on time. Great Job guys! Highly recommend. read more

I recently purchased a new PRS guitar from Mike Risko Music and the experience was great across the board. Mike understood what I was looking for and was insightful with all the information I needed. The guitar was shipped to me quickly, and I am very happy with it. I highly recommend Mike Risko Music. read more

If there's anything at all lacking in the Mike Risko Music Store, it's only that you can't fit everything in the giant stores (Guitar Ctr., etc.) into a small mom-pop store like Mike's. But if it's an item he has (which is mostly everything you're likely to need anytime soon), you'll do better to go to Mike Risko than to the giants. There's simply no substitute for the personal attention and special care he provides for each customer. On more than one occasion, for example, he has opened the store off-hours just to sell me something I needed on the spur of the moment. During ordinary hours he and his staff will help you from the moment you arrive, and then at the end they will help you pack the gear into your car. And if, perchance, a new and expensive musical instrument or sound-processing module has a factory defect, he'll replace it (or refund your money) with no argument. Sometimes you get lucky and encounter a good salesman at the giant stores, but the attention and service you get regularly at Mike Risko is the only way to go, whenever possible. read more

Not very impressed with the unfriendly ego from Mike Risko. He needs to remember without customers he has nothing to be prideful for. Would like to see more brand names I trust in the store...not that I'm going back. read more

I came to the realization that I only go on Yelp to write about negative experiences so time to acknowledge some of those awesome, customer focused local businesses. My daughter has been studying piano at the Mike Risko Music School for 2 years and we are so happy with her progress. They run a wonderful lesson program and our daughter is becoming quite a skilled musician, which is surprising with the lack of musical talent between my wife and I. They also offer all kinds of opportunities for the students to showcase their work which has been great for our daughter's progress and confidence. We feel so fortunate to have such a great music school close by. read more

For anyone thinking of signing up their kids for lessons, i would recommend researching other schools. While my son was here for 2 semesters, i was thrown from teacher to teacher, ultimately finding one quite suitable for his learning style. who would have guessed it though that last week he was scheduled with a different teacher yet again. My son had asked why he was moved, and all he got was a stupid "oh they weren't right for you" answer. Really? you know better than i do? while the teachers themselves are quite nice, the rest of the staff is only concerned about having YOUR money in THEIR pockets, and boy does it get to them quickly. Maybe they should care more about actually teaching the kids MUSIC and building the child's love of music instead of just lining their pockets with ill acquired money... read more

Love the store and the school. I make a living in the music business, and love having a local music store to shop at. Over the past several years, I have purchased a Tama Drum Set, Ibanez Electric Guitar, Godin Summit CT Guitar, Ibanez Mikro Electric Guitar, Laney Amp and countless accessories. I've also rented a violin and flute for my kids. Mike really knows his business. For example: when I was buying the ibanez 3/4 scale Mikro Electric guitar, Mike insisted on swapping the factory strings for a heavier #11 string so that the shortened scale guitar would stay in tune better. That's serious experience! Sure, a #11 string on a regular electric guitar would be way to heavy/stiff for a beginner 6 year old guitar player, but on a shorter scale, it was perfect. Try getting service like that over the internet...or from a 16 year old kid working at a big box store!! Every store be it Sam Ash, Guitar Center or Mike Risko are going to price things about the same....they have to. The difference is in the service and the smile. read more