I have read some misguided reviews here, I can only deduce that some parents are uninformed about how a business works or could even be delusional about how talented their kids are naturally . With this said, I want to share my story with Real Brave. My son Lukas has been coming here for a bit. In the time Lukas has been here, he has learned to play the piano and while he is in fact, not naturally inclined towards instruments, he has slowly but certainty learned much . My son has benefited greatly, not just his skill set, but also his confidence. Nothing compares to see your child blossom, especially on these days where our boys are sometimes persona non grata. These people are patient and foment growth in the child's character. I am a witness to this and, confessedly, I am a borderline cynic. But, you must give credit to these caring and patient instructors. I believe my sons instructor's name is Sam Ye (my bad for not remembering), and he has been extraordinary to my son, and I have seen him engage with others with the same mannerism. Other team members also seem to display the same dedication to their students, but my exposure to them has been limited. A point of interest is that they have a couple of concerts every year and your child can participate, which by default, will help them in social settings. Finally, I appreciate their flexibility to make up missed lessons which is more than other, one on one instructors, could put up with. I recommend Real Brave and I want to thank them for the service they provide to our neighborhood. I wish them all the success possible. read more

DO NOT GIVE YOUR MONEY TO THIS BUSINESS I was a student at the upper east side location before it closed. I had pre-paid for 3 months of lessons, and it closed after 1 month. I have tried to get my money back for the 2 months of lessons I did not receive for over 6 months and have been ignored. It is a shame that the management for this business is so scummy because the instructors were always kind and helpful. read more

I spent over a year taking lessons and it was totally worth it. I learned a tremendous amount. performed live three times and enjoyed meeting and interacting with the friendly staff read more

Purchased groupon twice (one for myself, another for someone else) and the lessons were really good. The lessons are 30-min and that time span works well for young students. There is a diversity of instructors and it helps that there are makeup lessons to get a feel for each one, if you choose. Customer service is also A+. As for the price range, it is reasonable but is currently going through an increase. You may need to check with the front desk for more information. Overall, it is more catered to the young kids who wants to be exposed to any musical instrument. If the student decides to pursue a higher level of training, it is recommended to work with other organizations that provides a more rigorous and disciplined approach - via testing, high-level performance, and so on... Drum lessons would be the highest recommendation - a lot of the instructors have backgrounds in mostly with drums and guitars. (and also because those are so cool!) read more

My son gets guitar lessons here weekly and really likes his instructor. The staff is great and very accommodating. I mentioned when I called to set up my son's initial visit that he loses interest quickly so he needs an instructor that is fun and can keep him interested. The guy on the phone said he knew just the right person and paired my son perfectly with right instructor. The place is small but efficient with several instruction rooms on the first floor and I know there is a basement but not sure if there are also rooms down there. The prices are great. $125 for four 30 minute lessons and you are on an auto payment so there's nothing to do but get your kid there. I bring my son (who's 16) and I sit in the car and wait because the place can get pretty packed. They are always on time so you don't have to worry about waiting longer than 30-40 minutes. They also have instruments available for instruction incase you don't want to invest until you are certain your child is going to continue playing. read more

Real Brave - Small but efficient. - Musical Instruments & Teachers Near Me - Fresh Meadows, New York

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Communication has been lacking lately. We have been taking lessons here for years, but lately we have not had consistent instructors. Also classes have been canceled without notice which is a waste of time when my kid is waiting in the school and has to ask why the instructor did not show up. read more

Real Brave Audio keeps the five yelp stars for the month of January, 2016 because I'm enjoying the classes. My instructor (who will be named in future updates) is very patient and does keep the 30 minute class moving. The finger and chords exercises are fun to play along to actual songs (Green Day's Good Riddance). Looking forward to February classes... read more

Real Brave - Got tired of looking at my Gibson LPs and decided to start learning to play them... - Musical Instruments & Teachers Near Me - Fresh Meadows, New York

Great place to go for music lessons! I took voice lessons at Real Brave for almost a year. The staff is friendly & helpful, and the instructors are all knowledgeable & care about their students. I had one main instructor, but was also able to take lessons with other instructors and get their feedback. Real Brave also puts on two concerts a year, so students are able to perform with their teachers and showcase what they've learned. One great aspect of Real Brave that I haven't seen elsewhere is a very flexible cancellation policy. You are able to cancel your lesson and receive a makeup (as long as you cancel the lesson before the date it's scheduled). Best of all, there are no limits to the number of makeup lessons you're allowed to have. As someone who came from Long Island for lessons, this was really convenient. If you want a high quality music school with a great staff & competent musical instruction, look no further than Real Brave Audio! read more

Have 2 daughters taking music lessons here and they don't want to go anywhere closer to home for their lessons. They take piano, guitar and saxophone. They are very happy and so am I. The staff is courteous, polite, well informed, experienced and very accommodating. read more

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AVOID!!! I set up an appointment for singing lessons here right after work on Friday. I scheduled an appointment to meet with an instructor the next day at 1pm. On Saturday morning, I wake up and see a voicemail message and it tells me the instructor cancelled THE DAY OF. Please note in their terms & conditions, if you cancel a lesson the day of, you forfeit your money for that lesson. These guys are crooks! I call them back and they tell me NO instructor can fill in and the next available day for a lesson is TWO weeks from now. Seriously? Go somewhere else. For real read more

Had a scheduling issue once but this place displayed persistence in attempting a quick, and kind resolution. The instructors are timely and seem fairly aggressive so students learn at a fast pace. So far so good. read more

This review has been long overdue...my son's been having his drum lessons here for 3 yrs now and he loves it! He has learned so much. They have 2 concerts every year which is a very good exposure/experience and it helps to build up the students' confidence. He likes his Instructor, Jimmy, very much! Front desk and the rest of the staff are wonderful! I recommend this place for your music lessons. read more

Real Brave isn't just for children, it's also for seniors like myself brave enough to start learning something new. I had always wanted to learn to play the piano. Three3 1/2 years ago I began lessons at Real Brave with a talented and patient instructor named Inessa. My first session I didn't even know the difference between a black key and a white one,nor did I know any notes! Today I find it miraculous that my fingers can create a recognizable tune. Since I have a complicated schedule as an author, I frequently have to ask for a different hour - and have always been graciously given an alternate time. Cheers for Dan, who has founded a valuable company! Anne H. read more

I found Real Brave through Groupon while searching for a place to get voice lessons for my wedding. I was assigned to Inessa. She was incredibly sweet and helped encourage me. Let me begin by saying I feel like I'm tone deaf and get embarrassed easily. I took about 6 lessons with Inessa and I was able to build enough confidence to sing to my husband during our wedding. The lesson included a 10 minute warm up and then she worked with me on the song I wanted to sing. She gave great feedback and was very patient with me! I had to take off one star because the room we were in was sorta small and claustrophobic. When I started lessons, they were under construction but when I finished, they expanded and renovated their lobby area so it's spacious. The people who work at the front were always super helpful, friendly and approachable (lots of smiles). I always found street parking easily and since my lesson is always less than an hour...I really don't have to pay much. read more

Adam and Jessica the DYNAMIC DUO. Brother and Sister are awesome and patient. Friendly staff and so helpful. I have 2 girls, voice and guitar lessons, go get some for yourself :) read more

Best place to learn music. They really help you a lot and make it easier for you to get it. I've been taking voice lessons and I've got so many tips and I know how to sound so much better. Totally recommend this place to anyone who wants to learn an instrument or vocals! read more