After playing as a self taught bassist for 6 years, I realized I had reached a dead end with what I…read morecould learn on my own. I looked for a teacher and quickly found that Charley was in my area. I was concerned that it would be difficult for a teacher to take the knowledge that I had picked up over 6 years of playing and build upon it, but Charley made it look easy. He quickly evaluated where my playing was and built a plan around it. Charley is very good at identifying weaknesses in all areas of playing and figuring out the best way to turn them into strengths. His lessons incorporate all aspects of bass playing - theory, rhythm, ear training, improvisation, reading, slapping, etc. - in order to turn you into the best player you can be. Perhaps the most impressive thing is that he manages to do this in such a comfortable, encouraging, and low pressure environment. I cannot imagine a more comprehensive approach to learning the bass, and the results are almost instantly noticeable. I studied with Charley for a year back in 2010, and started again just recently. During the time I wasn't studying, I always knew that I'd be returning. I couldn't imagine studying with anyone else. I would recommend Charley to any bassist of any skill level.

Fantastic bass teacher, and he's not one of those guitarists who teach bass as well, but he is a…read moreprofessional bassist with an extreme love for the instrument and music in general, i don't even think he owns a guitar. Incredibly patient, humble, and isn't an elitist or is pretentious. He will explain anything you are having trouble with in seriousness, even if you think they're stupid questions. He is very passionate about teaching, I recommend him 100% to anyone who is genuinely interested in learning bass.

Bought my wife Vicky some lessons with Josh, I was skeptical at first buying lessons as a gift for…read morea b day. My wife really enjoyed the sessions and signed up for more lessons after the ones I bought her were used up. He even helped her with her song writing which was a plus, she felt comfortable working with him which is key. Not a bad gift after all :)

If you thinking about talking guitar lessons use Josh he is amazing I would super recommend himread more

Don't know why YELP did not allow this previously. My…read moredaughter was in the Fort Hamilton HS marching band. She played well but wanted to play better! We were recommended to Al Biondi. What a gem!! My daughter had solos at the school concerts, with his helpnand support!!! Al is amazing. He is knowledgeable, patient and just a great guy. Before and after our sessions, we also saw students from local schools going to Al .He can teach young and old! If you are considering lessons for saxophone, trumpet, clarinet...and call him for anything else...you will definitely be happy.!!!

Al is an excellent music teacher and a great guy always doing his best to help you. He got loads…read moreof superb reviews on Google so I can't understand why Yelp is blocking the excellent reviews he got here. The automated process of Yelp handling reviews is very bizarre to me.

My son has been taking guitar lessons from Marty since he was 3 years old (he is now 6), and we…read morehave been very happy with CHMS. Marty has a way to keep kids engaged and excited by the material, and we've seen our son's playing abilities really progress. He is exposed to a great range of music, from jazz, folk, classical, and rock music. He's also begun fingerpicking. Young kids can often encounter challenges in learning an instrument, but Marty has a great attitude and is able to find ways for kids to not get discouraged. Our son really loves playing guitar now, and will voluntarily play songs for guests. He also practices everyday willingly. We've also started him on violin with Jen. She is also terrific with kids. No-nonsense and keeps them focused. She's very good at providing a great balance of fun and technique for each individual student at his or her level, and instilling them with a love for music. Our younger son (now 3) has begun taking violin with her too and loves it. Every semester there is a recital where all students (kids and adults) perform a piece or two of music, and that is a lot of fun. There's a nice sense of community and support.

Been taking some private lessons with Marty to learn guitar and I couldn't be happier. Marty came…read morehighly recommended to me by my good friend Danny and he was so wise to send me to Marty. I played violin when I was younger but I was recently inspired to pick up the guitar and it's been great for my soul and Marty has been like a doctor diagnosing my bad violin habits and correcting them for guitar. I would recommend anyone to try out this gem of a music school in Brooklyn. It's never too late to pick up an instrument and play. Prices are reasonable and the studio is conveniently located and I always feel welcome.

Stopped in yesterday for a replacement part for our daughter's instrument. Service was prompt and…read morecame with some very helpful advice and recommendations. Good quality part. Cost very reasonable.

This review is long overdue, as I repaired my cello at AZG several years ago- I believe 2018 or…read more2019! Was reminded recently after doing some other adjustments (at another place). AZG Musical provided attentive service after an accident I had- I had knocked my cello over and broke the bridge. My bridge was replaced with a new custom-made bridge. It has played quite well since then.

Before you book this camp, you should be aware of 2 things: This is really not a camp for older…read morekids. It skews towards 4-8 at the oldest. Average age is about 6. Second, they have an extremely rigid cancellation policy - once you enroll, unless you cancel with more than 2 weeks notice you will get no refund on the full booking fee. My daughter woke up with a fever and tested positive for Covid the morning of camp and we obviously decided not to bring her. The camp refused to reschedule or even offer a 50% discount on a future session. I'd recommend checking out School of Rock instead.

Really cool place-- Good facility, great teachers,…read moresmart/kind/supporitve. I'm taking guitar lessons and so far I love them.

Best drum class I've ever been to. I've been to a rip-off class before where they only let you play…read morealong with songs to feel cool but actually learning nothing. Daryl, my instructor in my class, is extremely professional and patient. I played in a band before but still surprised by how much fundamentals I didn't know. He really taught me the skills I need to go a long way on drumming. Highly recommend his class

My son Miles absolutely loves his classes at Bang! Miles is ten and his instructor Daryl is really…read morepatient and kind. He teaches Miles music that he is super excited to learn. Miles had no prior drumming experience when he started and Daryl has truly taught him everything he knows. Miles looks forward to his lesson every week and is very enthusiastic when he learns new tips & tricks. This an awesome place for kids to learn to drum. I highly recommend to other parents who's kids are interested. It's simply the best!

Matteo is an incredibly talented musician but also a very insightful teacher. Those things don't…read morenecessarily go hand in hand. I've been taking lessons with him for several weeks, working on both the acoustic guitar and the classical guitar since I have a little experience in both. I already understand each instrument better and am able to play things that always seemed impossible to me. With Matteo, it's not just technique. As I've improved with certain skills, he brings my attention back to the musicality of the song, which is something that a lot of teachers rarely do. I was pretty impressed by the way he intuited my skill level right away. He's great that way; his talent is such that he can come up with exercises for us to on the spot and it feels like a very fun jam session. He obviously loves what he does. I also have a little stage fright/nervousness when it comes to playing in front of other people. Matteo is sympathetic to that and helps me get out of my head when playing. I can't say enough good things. I'm amazed with what I can do now that I couldn't do just a few weeks ago and I highly recommend him. It's an amazing thing that I could find such a great teacher right away.

I highly recommend Matteo. Of the four guitar teachers i have worked with in 15 years of playing…read moreguitar, Matteo is by far the best. In a short time, i went from an individual who merely messed around with his guitar in his free time, to someone capable of producing a pleasant sound others might actually be interested in listening to. Though i may only work with Matteo for the time I have the opportunity, his lessons will no doubt last a lifetime. If Matteo charged double what he charges now, it would still be well worth it. Nice guy too!