Fantastic teachers! Business has relocated to a bigger studio with a large parking lot. Hours have…read morebeen extended for more convenient choices. Saturday hours too! I have been taking remote piano lessons for years because I moved away. Wouldn't go anywhere else!

They taught me how to play the piano they gave my father guitar lessons they gave my brother guitar…read morelessons they are the best at teaching music to all ages

I would like to say that I have had very nice work done by Jim…read morein the repair shop.He recently took out some very hard to reach dents on my Olds Bb and had to take the horn apart to get them;I expected to see solder marks all along the leadpipe but the tpt looks like nothing was even done(except the dents are gone) Another thing is I have brought tpts there in the past thinking I needed valve alignments,when in fact they were fine, and he told me this. He is on the side of the players, understands the nature of the bizz, and will not try to extract $ for no reason. 5 stars for sure!

Excellent service. Always done correctly and efficiently with a fair price . Definitely worth a…read moretrip if you're a beginner or advanced musician

Matt brought my guitar and ukelele from "Rustic Grime" to Masterpiece!…read more I brought my 20-year-old Walden Natura D550 and a vintage 1953 ukulele to Matt, and the results are honestly shocking. The '53 uke was in rough shape--old, rustic, and covered in decades of grime. Matt transformed it completely. He finely detailed the body until it was shining like a mantle piece, fixed the tuners, and recommended Nylgut strings that make it sound incredible. It went from a dusty relic to a daily player that I can't put down. For my Walden guitar, Matt performed "wild work." The action was high and the strings were dead, but he used a "cold clamp" technique on the neck and hand-carved a perfect unbleached bone saddle. He even recommended a spectacular cocobolo bridge to match the guitar's aesthetic and tone. Both instruments came back sounding "shockingly fantastic." If you have an instrument that has lost its "soul" or just needs expert engineering to sing again, Matt is the man to see. A true master of his craft and a total professional.

MW Guitar Repair My…read moreGuitar for Repair (Ibanez GB30 2023) Matthew performed a thorough inspection of the Ibanez and explained in detail the work he would be performing. During our conversation I noted that his passion for Guitars was clearly evident. I felt confident that he would bring more musical life to this instrument. Matthew checked fret wear, the string action (and spacing) , the guitar neck, tonality, guitar bridge and stability, string groove, action, tuners, fret buzz, saddle height, intonation, pick up height, stable tuning and much more, He is meticulous and precise. My instrument now has new Life, Vibrancy and now runs on all Musical Cylinders! It is a pleasure to know Matthew and the positive aura that is felt when you are at MW Guitar Repair. You will walk in with a smile and leave with a bigger smile. Thank You friend. I truly appreciate the intense work you perform. Additonally your work is of Heart and Soul, sincerely.. Respectfully Tom E

The folks at Finlay + Gage are just fantastic. Helpful, knowledgable and talented, they're exactly…read morewho you'd want to ask for help if you're in the market for any type of musical instrument or services. From rental violins for your budding Suzuki fiddler and a fun variety of ukuleles to gorgeous vintage guitars for daddy and some rockin' amps to plug into, F+G has a wonderfully curated selection of offerings. What I appreciated most was their honesty in evaluating some repairs on an old Fender acoustic dreadnought whose bridge was beginning to separate from the body. After dropping it off for a couple of days, I returned to hear the bad news of how much it would cost to bring back to a proper playable condition and the genuine assessment of how it wasn't quite worth it. Of course, while I was in there, an immaculate used Epiphone SG caught my eye and lingered in my heart until I took the plunge and splurged on my lifelong guitar desire. Therein also lies the danger of stopping in to browse (at least pre-pandemic): You might fall in love with a finely crafted instrument. But then again, that's a risk I'm willing to take!

I waited to write this review as I wanted to spend some time with my guitars after the setup. I've…read morebeen looking for a guitar tech in the Montclair area for awhile (4 or so years.). I've taken chances on other techs in the area and at times received hatchet jobs literally. I noticed Jason had worked for Mandolin Brothers and that immediately gave me hope. I took a couple of guitars in, but was a little nervous about my '71 telecaster with a bigsby. Man I'm excited I found this place. The guitar intonates amazingly and such a quality setup. All the way up the neck. The guitar feels better than it has in a long time. Finally a place you can trust!

Geddy's a good dude and does a good job setting up guitars. Took two acoustics that needed its…read moreaction brought down. One of them had an impossibly high action and I wasn't sure he'd be able to shave the saddle down enough. But he did an excellent job on both and they play beautifully. They were intonated perfectly and without and fret buzz. Price was good--better than what a setup would have cost at Sweetwater, for example, and I liked the fact he's local and can do the setup once I receive the guitar since the shipment process itself can alter how a guitar is set up. Also, as a side note, he also makes candles on the side and will give you a sample.

Excellent service, pricing, and work! I got both an electric and an acoustic set up by Geddy and…read morestill love playing them several months later! I will definitely be going back.

Excellent. Really knows his stuff. He delivered faster than promised. Would definitely yse againread more

Very kind and knowledgeable Prices are honest…read moreRepairs done in a very timely manner Great communication If you are in need of Saxophone repairs, or have questions that need answers, this is the person to see, and talk to.

This is a small store run by two music lovers. They service the instruments themselves and take…read morepride in their work and business. I came in as a complete neophyte, looking for a clarinet for my son. I walked out with a fine used instrument, in excellent condition, accompanied by a generous warranty. If your child is starting band, and you are considering renting an instrument, call them first. If you actually know your instruments, I suspect you'll get a real pleasure in visiting this shop. No high pressure sales tactics here. They're cheaper and better than Sam Ash. It's worth the trip out to Brooklyn.

This spot is where my younger sister's band teacher goes to get instruments repaired so we decided…read moreto check it out. My younger sister is currently renting out a clarinet here and the quality is phenomenal. I also got my flute repaired and I thought it was just a screw that was loose but apparently three springs were missing and other adjustments needed to be made, but nevertheless everything was fixed promptly. The price is quite cheap and the owner is delightful and very intelligible. Definitely coming back for any of my future musical needs.

Brought my acoustic in for a Truss Rod adjustment. The work was done fine within a few days…read more The price was a little high. I was charged almost $50 for what is a basic 15-minute fix. This repair typically costs about $30 at GuitarCenter. The issue with GC is the 40-minute ride to the store.

From the owner: Expert Music Instruction-All styles-All levels All repairs…read moredone on premises. Always discounted prices.

Jimmy Ruperto is a wonderful guitar coach. I was referred to him by a personal friend who is now…read morevery, very good and I don't believe it took much time for him to excel. Now that I'm a few months in working with Jimmy, I find him to be very thoughtful, organized, professional and able to pace our lessons to match my (lack of) skills and experience. He'd be great for beginners as well as seasoned guitar players. Very well structured lesson plan that is actually teaching me to play the instrument, not just a few songs that I would like to play. One day I expect to be able to play any song with the knowledge I gain from my time with Jimmy. 5 star rating is well earned so far!! Highly recommended!!

From the owner: Lessons include everything about the Instrument you are studying all the way up to being Recorded…read morein our Professional Studio and Making your own CD.