DJ Dave played at our daughters grad party this past Saturday night. We hired him because we had…read moreheard him at another party last summer. Both parties had folks up and dancing. It was uplifting, lively, and Dave kept it perfectly moving. He knew exactly what music to play and when. No one wanted to stop the party so we added another half hour. I recommend Dave without reservation and I would hire him again and again.

Thank you David for hosting our wedding--if you need a DJ for any event look no further. He helped…read morefacilitate speeches, family dances, and karaoke and did the best job!! He was even happy to stay later than our booked time to keep such a fun party going no questions asked. We're so appreciative David can't thank you enough!

I could not have been happier with the result of my Mexican Strat setup!…read more For context, I stumbled upon FS Lutherie after multiple negative experiences at a big box guitar retailer which included two attempts at a setup. The silver lining was that it drove me to Farhard's shop. Arranging an appointment and waiting (what felt like a long time but was a little over a week) is definitely a different type of experience. The big box retailer was a walk-in drop off with my guitar being ready the next day both times (I now realize that this is a potential red flag). FS Lutherie's protocol is admittedly slightly less convenient but totally makes sense once you go through the process. And at the end of the day, the result - for me - spoke completely for itself. His guitar shop alone inspired confidence in the potential for a better experience but the way my Mexican Strat felt, looked, and sounded after the job was done left me thankful for the experience that led me to Farhard's shop. My acoustic will be making its way to his shop for a setup soon and know that any problems I have with my guitars in the future will be sent his way

Brought my Jackson American Virtuoso in for a setup and fret level. Easy communication, fair…read moreprices, decent turnaround time, and just an overall nice guy. Guitar is buttery smooth, did a great job. Also offered a free tune up under warranty if anything shifts which is very generous of him given that this NYC winter nearly guarantees a shift in the setup. Don't think I'll need to ever look elsewhere as long as he's around.

Best decision I've made, and it's so much fun to be a student!! As a career coach I'm particularly…read morecritical of teachers - Aleksi is one of the best I've worked with. After chatting about my goals for guitar, (to be able to jam with friends and play for fun,) he explained we would start with a practical approach and incorporate theory as needed. Each lesson has been fun, Aleksi is able to strike a balance between challenge and comfort, he's helped me to gain confidence in my ability and I'm getting better every week. I highly recommend Aleksi and WillYouLearn.

Working with WillYouLearn has been awesome! As a full time working adult, I was in dire need of a…read morefun hobby I can partake in on weekends. I've always loved music and decided I wanted to learn how to play the piano. I contacted WillYouLearn based on great feedback I received, and the fact they are local and can travel to you for lessons. WillYouLearn was speedy to respond to my questions and quickly matched me with an instructor based on my scheduling needs. I'm 4 weeks into my lessons and can't get enough. Thank you, WillYouLearn!

The band was absolutely incredible! The singers were phenomenal, full of energy, amazing voices,…read moreand such great stage presence. Every performance had our guests completely engaged, and by the second song the entire wedding was on the dance floor. At one point we had the biggest love train I have ever seen. It felt like every single person joined in, and the energy in the room was electric. We received endless compliments all night and even after the wedding about how amazing the band was. They truly made the night unforgettable. The quality of service was top notch from start to finish. They were organized, easy to work with, and made sure every detail was perfect. Their responsiveness before the wedding made planning simple and stress free, and their professionalism showed in every interaction and performance. In terms of value, they exceeded every expectation, our guests kept saying it felt like being at a live concert. And their flexibility stood out too, they read the crowd perfectly and adjusted seamlessly to keep the party going strong all night. We could not be happier with our decision. The band brought so much life, joy, and energy to our wedding. If you want a full dance floor and memories your guests will talk about for years, this is the band to hire.

We hired the Heartbeat dance band for our wedding in August 2025. Not only did the band beat our…read moreexpectations, but they were all extremely talented. Their energy, presence, and talent were incredible, and all of our guests were very impressed by them. Heartbeat dance band knows how to bring the energy, and make your night unforgettable.

If you're looking for a band to play your wedding, you can X out of all of the other tabs in your…read morebrowser... you've just found them!! Hip Control is ELECTRIC. They so thoroughly enjoy what they do and that simply makes it impossible for you not to enjoy their music! From the very first email I exchanged with Solange she was unbelievably kind, patient, and very on top of things (which, trust me on this, is exactly what you want in all your wedding vendors). She proactively reached out at every turn to make sure she was 100% certain she knew the exact timeline of all of the day's events so that everything could run smoothly. And it did! Aside from being a wonderful person to work with, and an INCREDIBLE vocalist, Solange's joy is infectious so if you're looking for all the right vibes on your big day, Hip Control is the right choice! She even coordinated with the band to have them learn a song my dad wrote me 20 year ago and play it as a surprise father daughter dance. As for the rest of the band? Good luck keeping your jaw off the floor as they crush killer guitar solos, harmonize like angels and hit 5 key changes in Love On Top. The only thing I could say at the end of the night was "we're not worthy!!!" and two weeks later, that's still exactly how I feel!

Hip Control was the absolute best decision i made for my wedding! I picked them after researching…read morebands for months, which included several live showcases for me to hear each bands sounds. i knew immediately when i saw Hip Control they were for me. Musically, they are amazingly tight and sound incredible. what sealed it for me was their versatility. they did latin authentically and of course pop/dance/rock/ballads perfectly. i would highly highly recommend them for events. Solange is a great band leader as well as an amazing front woman for the band. my guests were dancing the whole night and everyone loved Hip Control.

We had our wedding in September aboard the Atlantica Yacht. We found Art-Strings Ensembles through…read moreanother site, gig masters, which is why I realized they don't have any reviews here on Yelp so I thought I would add a review and help people find them. Their site is http://www.art-strings.com/ (and no I do not work for them but want to help people find them). They were the most awesome quartet. We gave them a list of songs (from the song list they have on their website) and we also asked them for recommendations on the flow from processional to recessional and they really helped us put it all together. They were also able to learn a couple of songs which were not on their list but which we wanted played on our wedding. They were able to learn them. Our guests were so impressed by them and I often listen to the recording from our wedding to bring me back to the day and to remember how professional Art-Strings was. I recommend them for your wedding or perhaps any other event you may have.

Art-Strings Ensembles played at our wedding on April 22nd in Massapequa, Long Island. There aren't…read moreenough words to express our appreciation for their amazing talent, professionalism, courtesy and flexibility. Our guests are still talking about how much they enjoyed listening to them and how much they enhanced the celebration. We highly recommend them and guarantee you will not be disappointed!!!

Honestly, hiring this band was the BEST decision of my wedding and I would urge everyone to hire…read morethem for any events. I do not have enough nice things to say about this band and will be hiring them for any of my future events - they MADE my wedding INCREDIBLE! Every single person at the wedding asked me where I found this incredible group - the range of music, the Extravaganza Show with electric violins and was easily the best part of our reception. The attention to detail and quality of music is unparalleled. They can do traditional Jewish/Yiddish music, Led Zeppelin, Michael Jackson and all the pop songs equally as well. Americans, Russians, and kids were all OBSESSED with this band, and I know if you hire them, you'll have zero regrets. My wedding was on the dance floor the whole time, and it was 100% because of the quality of work by Roman and his band. They made my wedding and Roman helped me craft the perfect list, from start to finish. I am in love with this band and know you will be too. Even musicians at the wedding, spoke to the professionalism and quality of work. Just book it, you won't get better service or music. Thank you!

Empyreal Strings delivered a party of a lifetime for our wedding. If you have a dream/vision for…read moreyour event, Roman and his team will work with you to deliver. They listened to all of our requests and created a dream party-like atmosphere. I never wanted to the dance floor to be empty and it was PACKED ALL NIGHT! Chantele, Paul, Igor, Raz, DJ Vlad and the entire band was so easy and lovely to work with on the day of. Whatever I wanted, they made it happen. We had a mix of Russian and American guests - everyone was RAVING about the band all night. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. Do not hesitate to book them.

Working with JoJo has been quite an amazing journey. I found him on Yelp a few months ago; I was…read moreinterested in sharpening my DJing skills, and learn a bit about music production using different software programs. From day one, JoJo was very professional, very passionate, and took his musical knowledge very seriously. He broke down what I thought I wanted to learn into some foundational knowledge of music, counting beats, drumming, and then translating that into the analog world of turntabling. This foundational knowledge made the transition back into the digital world of Serato and my electronic controller a very easy one, and I am forever grateful for having an instructor who doesn't just teach me what I think I want to learn, but what I need to learn in order to truly appreciate the wonderful gift that is creating and understanding music. Beyond that, JoJo's an amazing person: welcoming, a great listener, down to earth, curious about my goals and objectives, and willing to learn new approaches based on feedback. He has tons of tools and equipment to cover a lot of ground, no matter which direction you want to go. I strongly recommend JoJo as an instructor and as a professional. With JoJo's help, DJing truly feels like playing time and I am very grateful that I decided to work with him.

While trying to figure out what to do during covid for my daughter who was turning 8, I decided on…read morea small group of 8 for a party at our house. I wanted a dj who would make my daughter and her party shine and that's just what Jojo did. He showed up early and stayed late. He was a hit with the 8 year olds and even the 2 little brothers that came. He brought all of his equipment and did a full set up. He played all the music we requested prior and all requests on the day of. I highly recommend JoJo if you're looking for someone to add fun to your party!!

The teachers at The Listener School of Music are at top of their field providing a world class…read moreeducation in music. I have worked personally with several of the Listener's School teachers and can attest to their commitment to providing an engaging and nurturing experience. Highly recommend!

Emanuel is one of the most talented musicians I know. The passion that he has for music directly…read morecorrelates to how he teaches and shares his knowledge with others. I've been taking piano lessons with Emanuel for a few years now and I'm so grateful for his patience, kindness, and skill set. If you're looking to learn, or for your children to learn any instrument, look no further. Also- the other teachers in this school are just as skilled and great, so you can do no wrong with whoever you work with.

FANTASTIC. So much fun!! Loved having all the videos while you sang - great memories from high…read moreschool. We watched you at City Winery in Nashville. Great venue. Thank you guys.

First and foremost. If you're thinking about booking this band, go here…read morehttp://www.mixtapecoverband.com/repertoire/ (it's okay, I'll wait) Now, if your reaction is "Passion Pit, Beach Boys, Faith No More, and Michael Jackson?? This band sounds amazing!" Just stop reading and book them now. They're going to be even better than you think. If your reaction is "Meh...couldn't I get that same variety from a DJ?", then I think you should keep reading. Think about any wedding you've been to. What do you remember? Centerpieces? Probably not. Food? Maybe. Music? Definitely. Music is such a huge part of people having fun at weddings. If you have a bad band, people likely won't have as good a time. DJ's are certainly fine. But, for me, there's nothing better than live music at a wedding. And, for my money, there's not a better live band than Mixtape. I'm in a band, so I'm super picky when it comes to other bands....especially for my own wedding. I was excited by how many different styles of music they could play. I knew that the parents/aunts/uncles would enjoy the older stuff that they could play, and that my friends would appreciate the current music they offer too. My expectations were already high.....and they consistently exceeded those expectations. Melanie was so helpful from the very beginning. They handled our requests beautifully. There really aren't enough superlatives to express how great they really were. We got so many unsolicited comments on how good the music was too. People were really digging it. If your wedding day is supposed to be the best day of your life, then Mixtape really needs to be the soundtrack to that day. Thanks Mixtape - you guys are true pros in every sense of the word