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.

My 8 year old son has been attending Keylab for 2 years and it's literally the only activity that…read morehe NEVER complains about! He loves the high tech equipment, the teachers, and the fact that he gets the freedom to work on his unique interests (digital music production). He went to the Saturday program last year from 11-1 and will continue next school year as well. They also do adult lessons which I have done and really enjoyed! The owner Adrian is very hands on and a nice guy as well.

Hi Adrian, I have to tell you that our little lesson was…read morelike a true epiphany for me. The next day I was listening to some John Mayer on my ipod. I have the sheet music with the chords so I tried to play a couple of chords along with the song. All of a sudden it was like a rush of understanding came over me and I was instantly about a 100 times better at playing the piano!! No joke. It was like I have been feeling my way through what I thought was a huge mansion in the pitch black for the pass 30 years. I simply never understood chords and keys and how it was all connected. After just our short lesson, it was like the light switch had been turned on. Not only could I see everything clearly for the first time, but the 30 years of practicing in the dark means I know my music much better than I thought. I was just missing the crucial part to connect it all. Now that I have just a little bit of that it's like I've been unleashed. I can play things beautifully now, in tempo and can even play pieces that I used to simply think were beyond me. I had a few songs I was plodding my way through, struggling to learn my old blind way. I picked them up and could instantly play them all beautifully and in tempo. I'm telling you, it was amazing! Thanks for giving me this gift.

We're very grateful for the support our son received from his tutor, Virginia. Virginia was…read morepatient, clear, and made math much more approachable for him. We've seen a real boost in his confidence and understanding--highly recommend!

If you need a great math tutor, please do not hesitate to look further, Peter will help you achieve…read moreyour goals. For context, I am a teacher who was in need of passing the CST Math Exam (NYSTCE) and after a few tutoring sessions, I PASSED. Previously, I had spent hundreds of dollars on prepping materials and tutors which none worked because my math skills were so poor (not an exaggeration). Peter suggested before we work on complex math problems, I needed to learn how to master basic math skills and so we did. He provided materials and other resources to help me understand math problems and develop the skills I needed to solve them. Peter is incredibly talented, kind and extremely patient, which all components make him one the best tutor I have encountered.

NYC Guitar school is one stop for learning guitar, restarting guitar, singing or wanting community…read morewith other musicians (there are also ukulele, bass lessons - and a ROBUST rock band program). In addition to classes there are many events at NYC Guitar School from open mic, workshops, guest talks... SONG LAB is a great new addition to that line up - members and non-members alike can join. Song Lab is a 3 hour block - everyone involved (ALL levels of singers, bassists, rhythm guitars, lead guitars) are taught their part of the chosen song by one the amazing teachers at NYC Guitar School. By the end of the 3 hours the song is played as a group in a performance type setting. Past SONG LAB songs include Rebel Rebel, Sweet Child of Mine, Creep, My Girl. SONG LAB is an amazing way to start playing with other people, test your skills, learn new skills, learn a song you have always wanted to play in record time, meet other musicians that you will see again in either virtual or in person classes, open mics, or join in rock band. My overall experience with NYC Guitar school and their top tier teachers has been so gratifying - I highly recommend Song Lab to anyone new or seasoned - it is a lot of fun.

I started playing guitar when I was 13, and now I'm in my 70s. I never took a guitar lesson until…read morea couple of years ago, when I joined NYC Guitar School. It's terrific, and my teacher (Josh Torvi) has helped me a lot. What I like most about Josh is his flexibility. He understands that each student needs to be taught differently. I'm an old guy, somewhat set in my ways. Josh doesn't force me to play in a certain style, learn certain songs, or insist I learn music theory. He doesn't tell me what to do. At the start of each lesson, he asks me what I want to work on. He'll gently suggest I try new things and get out of my comfort zone, but he doesn't push me when I just want to have fun and play stuff I know. That's what keeps me coming back every week.

We hired Kindred Tutors to help our son develop his test-taking skills. On his first test of the…read moreschool year, he scored around the 50th percentile. We knew he could do more, so we started working with Anuradha in early January 2025 using sample MAP tests from TestPrepOnline. After just a few weeks with her, his Winter MAP scores showed real movement: he jumped to the 66th percentile in Math and 65th in Reading, with growth percentiles already in the mid-70s. Once we saw that early progress, we realized we had a real opportunity to move his scores upward -- so we increased sessions to twice a week. By the end of the school year, his growth was dramatic. He reached the 95th percentile in Math and 93rd in Reading, with 99th percentile growth in both. His projected NYSTP level rose from Level 3 to Level 4 in just one semester. Anuradha didn't just drill him on test questions. She gave him space to try things on his own, stepped in when he got stuck, and always had the right balance of feedback and encouragement. She consistently offered positive feedback, and G. responded. He became more animated during sessions, often goofing off -- not out of distraction, but because he felt so comfortable and safe around her. She helped him unlock what was already there. We're looking forward to working with her this summer so that when he starts 4th grade, he'll be more than ready to thrive academically.

Anuradha has been working with our daughter (a freshman in high school) since early fall, and we…read morehave seen a marked improvement in her understanding of concepts and her grades in such a short time span. We find Anuradha to be incredibly patient, diligent and flexible. She is able to thoroughly support our daughter's learning style and keep her focused and on track. We cannot recommend her more highly!

I can't say enough wonderful things about Jesse Wallace as a teacher and mentor. When I first…read morestarted working with him, I knew virtually nothing about jazz drumming and had almost no understanding of music theory. I was intimidated, unsure of myself, and honestly not very confident in my abilities. But Jesse saw potential in me long before I could see it in myself. Over the years, he has patiently and skillfully guided me from those very first uncertain steps to a place I once only dreamed of reaching. Today, I can proficiently read music notation and even perform jazz drum solos -- something that always felt far out of reach. Thanks to Jesse, I can also play a pretty mean swing mambo! That growth didn't happen by accident; it happened because Jesse is not only deeply knowledgeable, but also incredibly dedicated and thoughtful in the way he teaches. What truly sets Jesse apart is his patience. No matter how many times I struggled or needed something explained again, he never rushed me or made me feel inadequate. He creates a supportive, encouraging environment where learning feels safe and progress feels possible. His calm demeanor and steady belief in his students make all the difference. Studying with Jesse has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my musical journey. I'm beyond grateful for his guidance, his expertise, and his unwavering encouragement. If you're looking for a teacher who combines deep musical knowledge for any style of playing (Jazz, Rock, Metal, etc) with extraordinary patience and genuine care for his students, Jesse Wallace is truly exceptional.

Jesse has been our son's drum teacher for 3 years now and we feel SO lucky to have found such an…read moreincredible mentor. Our son has fully blossomed into an accomplished drummer and is eager to keep pushing himself to level up his skills. Jesse has instilled so much confidence in his abilities and expanded his musical horizons. Jesse is brimming with talent, enthusiasm and dedication to growing his students into consummate musicians. Highly recommend!!

My kids love their math tutor, Alan! He explains middle and high school math in a way that is easy…read morefor kids to understand and learn. If your child is in middle or high school and struggling with math, i highly recommended this math tutor! Flexible, affordable, and highly effective.

Alan is a great tutor! he has tutored both my kids in different grades and is very patient and well…read moreorganized with the material. He helped my son pass his regents exam. I highly recommend him.

This review is long overdue. I've been working with Jimmy for 4.5 years and he is an incredibly…read morededicated and thoughtful teacher. Brilliant musically, deeply committed to his craft, plans carefully customized repertoires for each student, meeting you where you are, not just in general as a musician, but each week, each moment. He takes the long-term partnership approach to musical development. Kind of like a great shrink, but for guitar. Patient, empathetic. Oh and he's pretty funny too (he thinks he's funnier than he is, but he's actually hilarious). He's pretty strict on spots so it's near impossible to get in, but if this aligns with your approach to learning, and you can get a spot, I couldn't recommend anyone more highly.

Jimmy Rose is an outstanding teacher. He is committed to teaching guitar as his profession and is…read morepassionate that his students become the best musicians possible. My experience has been learning from scratch, but Jimmy has students at every level including professional musicians. I decided in January 2012, to try guitar lessons. I was almost fifty-five at the time and could not play an instrument or read music. I searched the internet for guitar instructors in Manhattan. One particular review said Jimmy Rose insisted that you learn music and not just the guitar. I called to see if he could give me lessons, but he wanted to meet me before committing. He came by the apartment and somehow a fifty-five year old conservative accountant from Texas met his approval. (Jimmy most definitely has none of these characteristics in common with me.) All he cared about was whether I really wanted to learn guitar. Since then I have had a lesson with Jimmy every week, including an eight-month period that I took by skype. My daughter and one of her friends now take lessons from him. My granddaughter takes piano lessons from another of his students. Everyone at work knows who he is. My doormen and our friends know him. He is a great friend to our family. Jimmy has a music degree from Eastman School of Music, and his exceptional knowledge of music and guitar will become apparent over your first few lessons. He starts with the basics of reading music and playing the guitar from the music. (Listen when he tells you to play slow and to tap your foot to keep the beat. I still struggle with those after almost six years.) He assigns you increasingly complex pieces picked to teach new skills. He will laugh when he reads this, but for a while I thought I might one day see the limits of Jimmy's music knowledge. That will never happen. He is extremely professional in his approach and arrives prepared for each lesson. After a while he may even bring sheet music that he has scored specifically for you. There have been numerous times over the years when my work conflicted with my scheduled lesson. He is always far more concerned than I am that we find an alternative time in the week. I give him a hard time that he should take a vacation every few years. If you want to learn about music and become the best guitarist you can be, then Jimmy is your guy. I don't play the guitar well. A little bit of talent would help, but I am hooked on learning about music and guitar from Jimmy. He believes in his ability to make me into a musician. His confidence has been really important when I have struggled or felt discouraged. He just doesn't accept anything other than moving forward. I have no defined end goal. This January will make six years that I have studied with Jimmy, and I plan to stay with him as long as I can. If you are lucky enough to find an opening in his schedule, you will learn why all of his students give him five stars. And by the way, I believe he under prices is services.