An elegant little studio!…read more Obviously a destination place. You would never know it's there! Kind of in a rougher area of the city (but then again, anywhere you go, you can turn a corner and be in a rough spot). We've only been in the show business industry for a about a year now so we don't have all that much experience under our belt but from the little we do, this was definitely more of an upscale studio inside. A cute little waiting area if youre waiting for a casting turns into a beautifully well lit high ceiling studio in the back! If you're looking to shoot some studio shots, I would look here!

****************************************************************…read moreAsk yourself...What is retaliation? I reviewed my experience at Black Dog Studios accurately and truthfully. In response to this negative YELP review, Robert Blackburn has posted a hateful, misogynistic, and retaliatory response. Please read his response because it shows you his true personality and it comes to you directly from his own mouth. [Thank you, Robert!] I stand by my original review: He WAS NOT in the studio on recording day. **************************************************************** As a business owner, in response to a negative review, would you A) reach out to the customer and say, "Let's figure this out" or "I'd like to give you a refund to help change your view of me," or, would you B) retaliate so the world can see your true nature? Blackburn responds with hateful remarks that go beyond any business owner's reaction to a YELP review. This is how he solves problems and it is the exact type of behavior that I experienced from him outside his studio. Read Blackburn's words and consider this, "Is this normal behavior?" "Is his response a rational response?" "Does his solution engage the public to want to receive services at his business?" This is a rare occasion. Here, the public gets to hear--from the owner's own mouth--how truly vindictive and spiteful he is and we see how he copes. ***************************************************************** * Robert Blackburn details his true maliciousness for all of the world to see. His retaliative comments are a direct reflection of how he regards his customers. Now ask yourself this, "If my daughter/son record at his studio and I don't like the results, what will he say about my daughter online?"

Exceptional recording experience from top to bottom. I've completed a few recording projects at…read moreBlackdog over the last 6 or 7 years. I book out full days most of the time, and the rates are very reasonable. Short sessions are available, rates a slightly higher. Most of my recording work has been with their in-house engineer Erik, but I have also worked with Matt, Cal (former) and Sean (former). All characters in their own right with much insight, and many useful suggestions (tone choices, amp choices, mic placement etc). Erik's "sound profile" tends to coincide well with mine, we have a mutual interest in classic, warm analog recordings, so I generally work with him. They have excellent spaces, well tuned and diverse enough to create some distinct and unique sounds. I am a big fan of the Yamaha grand piano, and Studio A is superb for mix work and critical playback. Studio B is good for light mix work, and it's a bit cheaper. The key to success in any recording studio is getting what you want out of the completed product. Studio time is expensive, and not getting what you hoped for can be very frustrating (trust me, it sucks!) I have had no problem getting exactly what I wanted, for a decent price with killer engineers. I'm very picky, and this place is great.

If the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame had a baby with a Flea Market…read more.. It's a cool store, no doubt about it! They have everything from concert tees, albums (vinyls, cassettes, cds), guitars, pedals, etc Some stuff you see in there just isn't preserved correctly though which is really sad... some stuff has been sitting in sun light so long and is so faded its heart breaking. They could definitely go through a lot of stuff to make some space in the clutter. I know that's part of the charm but it really makes it look like shit in there. I know I sound harsh but that place really is dope and is a true gem especially with the artists who have come through to take pics and play there!

Ooooooo weeeeee!!! YES! YES! YES!!!! House of Guitars! The music store of music stores! The KING of…read moreall music stores, past and present! The music store that all music stores looked at and said...."damn! I wanna be the House when I grow up! There is no other music store .. again, past and present that is as amazing as this store! We live in a time where unfortunately music stores have faded. It literally tears at my heart. I worked and ran a music store in Phoenix for close to 10 years. So when I see ANY music store, alive and striving....i shed a little tear of happiness. A good friend of mine, her family owns this place. One of the people there, was one of the best teachers I've ever had. She taught us and worked at the House with her brothers and she still works there even tho she's retired from teaching now. Glad to say my friend and her mom are still good friends of mine. I'm trying to not name them by name here haha! I stopped into House of Guitars at the beginning of November and it was like a time warp. We used to go there all the time when we were kids. It's literally exactly the same as it was...except the t-shirt section is a little more organized nowadays. We always had the hookup on the latest sh_t. I mean, we do/did know someone who works there haha. We would very often drive up there to get concert tickets...back when you could camp out and wait for the Ticketmaster counter to open and doing so was soooo much fn fun! We did that at Area Records as well (Geneva NY music store of the past). This was also a time when Ticketmaster didn't literally suck you dry of every last penny you have to get a ticket like they do now. Ticketmaster is the Devil of the music world. They truly are an embarrassment and a shame to those who get life from music! Walking through the cd, vinyl, tape section downstairs...I swear...it hasn't changed a bit, haha! I absolutely loved it. It's so much fun to just take some time to walk through there. They have .... EVERYTHING! And I love the massive room of CDs still exists! What an absolute treat, House of Guitars is! The upstairs...all guitars...hence..the name haha! How could I go on and write this and not mention the incredible selection of top tier guitars they have for you musicians to choose from. Perfectly displayed. It's a treat to the eyes! It's like a fat kid in a candy store! You walk through, wide eyed, huge smile on your face! Looking at all the delicious candy! Except the candy is... guitars, cd's, vinyl, miles of t-shirts, kitschy little souvenirs, Knick knacks...they have SO much! SOOO much! When you go..it's like a field trip. Reminder: if you've read any of my reviews, you know that nostalgia is very big in my world. This place offers that and then some. Even to the little babies of today...the ones who have come into the world of music stores after us..I just know it's even a special place for them. I'm just glad the store is still here with us so the generations after us can see what a TRUE! a magical af! A unique! A HUGE and beautiful music store is! Rather than hear stories like "back in the day we had music stores where you GO an buy music...." Now, thanks to the House, they can see how amazing these stores have been for decades and decades. I hope we never lose this amazing store. It means so much to so many of us. It's a connection to times that have come and gone. So visiting when you can...yeah, extra special. One last thing, the employees are the best. Super chill people, know their sh_t. Some things never change haha. I started to reminisce with one of the guys and he was like "yeah lemme know if you need anything" hahaha! Can't blame him. Would have kept him there longer than needed bc I've been going to this store since like the early 90s. Was nice to make a trip there after a huge gap in time since my last visit. Thanks for being amazing even after all these years, House of Guitars! The love the world has for you...is next level. No words can truly express it. Thanks for reading, YelGuitarers! Cheers! Ps. Check out alllll the amazing photos on their walls. Amazing stuff.

Eastman School of Music is a place you should experience at least once. The building is beautiful,…read moreand the acoustics are truly excellent. That said, there are a few things the venue could improve. Signage for entry is minimal we found ourselves waiting outside in the rain, hoping someone would pass by to point us in the right direction. Once inside, there was some confusion at Will Call, as staff initially couldn't locate our tickets. This was eventually resolved, but the process was a bit frustrating after already dealing with the weather and unclear entry. Something I was not expecting was a three floor walk up....While I managed fine, it's worth noting there doesn't appear to be an elevator, which could be challenging for anyone with mobility concerns. If I'm wrong let me know. A highlight of the evening was the opportunity to meet members of the Silkroad Ensemble, including Artistic Director Rhiannon Giddens. Very cool! These are world class musicians Grammy winners, Pulitzer Prize recipients, and Juilliard-trained artists--and the music, representing cultures from around the world, came together beautifully. It actually reminded me of a radio station I used to listen to in Chicago called "World Beat." On WBEZ or something.... One minor note: the seating could be more comfortable, and a bit more legroom would go a long way. Overall, it was a lovely experience and glad I finally got to visit this venue and it won't be my last. Parking is available via street parking or nearby lots.

Over the years I have attended several concerts at Kilbourn Hall from classical music to Jazz…read moreperformances. It's an intimate hall perfect for solo, small ensembles concerts. The acoustic is very good and there is no bad seat in the venue. Tonight is a Piano Recital that I came to see.