The storefront is closed and is for lease. My husband bought a used trumpet and brought it there to…read morebe repaired. Guess we lost his trumpet

I have never been so compelled to write a good review as I am right now…read more I took my tenor and bari saxes into Holly's Music for some maintenance and gave Holly a list of issues that I knew needed to be addressed. Some notes were stuffy, some were more difficult to control at low volumes, and some played too sharp or flat. I knew some pads and corks needed replacing on both, as well as some adjustments to cups and keys to correct small leaks. She found additional larger issues I was unaware of, like a bent body on the bari, which she corrected. Since repads can be both pricey and labor-intensive, Holly only replaced the necessary ones on each horn, and adjusted/reseated others as needed. Both horns absolutely sang when I brought them home to play! Like your eyes that get gradually worse over time until you realize you may need a new prescription, the tone and playability of the tenor that hadn't been serviced in years slowly got away from me. The horn blows so freely now, and the key action feels great. All the mechanics are much quieter and smoother. I picked up the bari used a couple years ago, so I never had a benchmark on it. It had at least two previous owners and is not the prettiest thing to look at with an impact dent in the neck, but it fit my budget. I am completely amazed at the difference in both the tone and the playability of this horn now. A lot can be done by the player to adjust the intonation of each note, and I can't believe how much (and for how long) I've been compensating on both of these horns. Regardless of how they are playing, I will bring them in to Holly for routine maintenance at least every two years. Best of all, the price of this work was extremely reasonable, and she turned them both around in the timeline I requested. Holly's attention to detail and the precision of her work are top-notch! Treat yourself to a tune-up if it's been a little while since your instrument was last serviced!

Bought two guitars at the shop and had an older guitar repaired. Awesome selection and service!…read moreGreat guitar lessons too! Strongly recommend!

Awesome service. Great products…read more I have taken lessons from the owner, Vince, for years. I could not rate this place any higher. It has that old-school store vibe, but all the latest and greatest in everything. So much better than buying from a corporation and not seeing where your money goes. Prices are always as low as Musician's Friend or any online retailer. Great selection of used gear in the back room. Service is great because all the employees are actual musicians and not college kids looking for part time jobs like the competition has. Keep the locally owned dream alive! You will love the service and the products. It seems like just a matter of time before Vince sells a guitar to some kid that goes off and puts Buffalo back on the musical map!

No reviews for Matt's Music?! How? Why?…read more After acquiring my rented violin from Monaco's, I decided I wanted to do lessons. My parents agreed that providing me with basic lessons at Matt's Music would help me get my feet wet. Did I really want to play the violin? Hopefully I would find the answer quickly. You get an hour (I believe this still holds true) of your teacher's time for twelve dollars. This was the price from my youth, so I almost guarantee prices have gone up since then. Essentially, you can learn any instrument that your heart desires. I've seen people tote guitars, sheet music for piano, flutes, trumpets... This place has about fifteen rooms and is amazing. I've been in almost all of them and my mind plays back the design of this store frequently. Every Saturday I would lug my violin to Matt's, chat with all the other musicians in a small waiting room, and play my heart out. I started in the basement. That was typical for violin players, as it's much easier to bring down a violin than a grand piano. My first teacher was amazing and beautiful. She played for years, performed with her violin at her own wedding, and really helped move me forward with the violin. I was timid in the beginning, but I immediately grew to love my teacher and enjoy every class with her. She moved out west for a time and I got a new teacher. When my first teacher left, I lost interest. That's when I made the switch out of Matt's for a more advanced teacher at Monaco's. However, I accredit Matt's Music for building up the basics in the first place. Several years later, when I was performing for All State, I came back to Matt's to practice with my accompaniment. My pianist was amazing and wonderful and I was so pleased that Matt's was able to suggest her in the first place. She helped me with the pacing of my piece and played wonderfully when I performed in front of the judges. That 99 from All State... one of my favorite memories from high school, for sure. I've never been so proud of myself for performing so well. And with a good pianist to boot! They provide rentals and have a good selection of beginner books for the boy or girl learning to play an instrument. They also have a summer festival where everyone who has played with Matt's for the year can perform a piece in front of all the families! There's about a hundred people that show up for this event and it's the first taste you get of performing on a stage. I'd recommend Matt's to anyone! Although all teachers aren't perfect by any means, it's a great place to develop a passion for an instrument. Once the passion is developed, there's no telling where you and your instrument can go.

i absolutely love this place!!! I've been taking voice lessons with Zach Carr for about 5 years. He…read morehas definitely taught me everything I needed to learn And more he took me from my classical training to a more temporary Christian voice! thank you Zach, Cathy, and the entire Matt's team! Gary Marinellij

I swung by to grab my first beginner acoustic guitar. Joe was knowledgeable and so helpful!…read more Pros + Service + Parking + Convenient hours + Maintenance: Joe said I can come back for any help I need for guitar maintenance. I appreciated that! I wanted to support a local business and I am happy with my purchase!

I was invited to play at a porch fest a week before the event, so I go into my closet to get my…read moreguitar and low and behold the neck had bowed and the strings were shot. well I call around for a luthier to help me out and all of them said it would take 3-4 weeks for a setup, so I get my guitar and take a ride over to Allentown music and meet Joe the owner and explain my situation and he finds me a guy that did it in two days, WOW! Great little music store,Great service,

Beat It! I cant' say…read moreenough about The Beat Goes On. If your musical and want to buy some musical-based things, than the Beat Goes On is for you! And others who might also want to buy musical-based things. I think she specializes in repairs and fixes of instruments, so if you threw your French horn against the wall, or someone else did, she might be able to help you. Clarinets? She's got em. Flutes? She's got em. Tubas? Didn't see any. Its smaller then other music stores, but she seems nice. And tamourines! PROS: Profesional instrument repair. CONS: The sheet music is older then Gramma.

Marcella Branagan is simply an amazing piano teacher. Few are as committed, professional and…read morecaring. My son received an amazing education from her about music, performance and piano. Here's a profile of one of her former students: https://undergraduateresearch.buffalostate.edu/news/piano-student-appears-carnegie-hall-performance

I took a few months of music lessons here. I play the drums and felt like I could use a refresher…read morecourse after years of allowing them to collect dust in my storage. Jerry taught me some beginner to intermediate work on the set that I have incorporated into my private studies. I'm now going the online route, however, I know that for the future I have a studio space where I can brush up on my skills or ask a professional a question. Both adults and kids take lessons here, so you needn't feel insecure about learning the ropes for the first time!

Great customer service at his locally owned music shop. Guitar set up was excellent. Easy to get to.read more