I have known Yury for years as a valued member of the Newton-Watertown community. He had been…read moretuning my old piano for a long time and when it came time to graduate to a better instrument, I visited his store in Newton. I had a low price range in mind but wanted a decent, real instrument that would hold its tune well in an apartment that's not heat- or humidity-controlled. Other piano shops laughed at my price range and said I'd never find a decent upright piano for less than $5,000. They were completely wrong. Yury is an expert in his craft and I completely trust his advice when it comes to pianos. He tunes them with an old-European-style precision and care that, quite frankly, is very difficult to find from other piano professionals. I purchased a refurbished Yamaha U3 from his shop for a wonderful price and couldn't be happier - true to his word, the piano was perfectly in tune when it arrived and hadn't required any tuning for over two months. When it does, I will be sure to call him - his prices are very reasonable and his work and years of experience, both in Europe and the United States, speaks for itself. I most certainly can vouch that his work is excellent and that the care and depth he brought to the job really made my old instrument a joy to play (and my new one even better!). This shop is a real gem because it's truly a one-man show and a real local business that does it all (there aren't many of those anymore!): he tunes, restores, repairs and sells pianos of all types and sizes. There are used Baldwins, perfect for a beginner student or kid starting out; there are also grand Steinways for the local jazz players and professional performers. In fact, a good friend of mine, a world-class jazz pianist, purchases his instruments at Yury's vs. any of the local chain stores. You will be supporting a LOCAL shop and will know that if you make a purchase, it will be an instrument that had been individually cared for. It will also be a fair price without the huge markup seen at the other places. Buying an instrument, especially a piano, is always intimidating, but I highly recommend this little shop and place complete trust in Yury's services.

Yury did a great job fixing my Steinway small grand piano. Also, he has hosted concerts at his shop…read morefor area pianists, on an excellent piano. Very informal and enjoyable!

Bob O. rebuilt an old Bach 42B back in the early 80's for me, and the horn is still the best!!read more

Jim services my 1966 Reynolds Contempora bass trombone, taking a ent out of the bell and removing…read morethe double trigger valve mechanism - replacing with an ergonomically comfortable pair of paddles. Spectacular work!

I had piano lessons with Irina for 10 years. She's an amazing teacher and pianist. She's patient…read moreyet firm, with a great ability of growing with the student. She gives great pieces to work with, fair amounts of homework, and helps you learn any pieces you bring in. Her lessons helped me in school with math and counting skills and gave me a great bonus for my college applications. Highly recommend.

I don't appreciate receiving calls from this business where no one answers when I pick uo the line…read more Then, I'm rudely hung up on after the caller not even acknowledging calling by accident. It's very rude and and professional. I would nlt recommend this company.

When my grandmother died a few years ago she left me her old upright piano which had been hers and…read morebeen in the family for a long time. I new it was off pitch and needed a lot of work. I thought it was beyond repair but decided to try and call someone to tune it. I found Andy Nicklas. He suggested a full restoration which is something I hadn't considered. A few months later, the thing is like brand new. I can't tell you how much this means to all of us. Now my daughter has started taking lessons and I feel like grandma is here with us all over again - come back to life in her piano. Beautiful. I definitely recommend Andy's Piano Service.

My son absolutely loves his lessons here. You can feel the passion that James has not only for…read moredrums but teaching and sharing his knowledge. Very supportive instructor. Highly recommend.

Best teacher my son ever had and he's had a few. As a teacher he is amazing as a person he's one of…read morethe warmest and most giving I've known.

School of Rock is a must for any young person who loves Rock music and wants to perform. With…read moreprograms and lessons for young rockers at every level, and an incredibly supportive and knowledgeable faculty and staff, School of Rock Boston is an absolute gem.

My son has been a drum student at SOR for quite a few years now. He has loved it since he started…read morethere and still does! Great management, great teachers, great gigs. Always willing to accommodate. If I could give them 10 stars I would!!!!

I have nothing but great things to say about Vitale Violins. First of all, the proprietor, Greg…read moreVitale, is a wonderful person and a fabulous violinist himself. He also really knows his stuff when it comes to dealing violins. I especially love his commitment to showing instruments that sound exceptionally beautiful, but in many cases are perhaps less known -- and so are less expensive -- than some of those at the shops of the big dealers. Many of the instruments Greg shows are like the ones the big dealers WON'T show because they're afraid people will fall in love with them and NOT buy the instruments that cost ten times as much. Greg doesn't like this habit among dealers, and is doing his part to counter it. He is a dealer of the very highest integrity - which, sadly, can be missing sometimes in the violin dealing business. He's a straight shooter in every way. Greg sold me the violin that I play, and I *always* refer my violin and viola students to him. I think somewhere around seven to ten of my students have bought instruments from him. Don't walk, RUN to Vitale Violins! You will NOT be disappointed. (Better yet, drive...)

SOR Natick used to be amazing. Now it is terrible. They treat kids and families with no respect…read more Terrible communication. Best instructors all have left. It is so unfortunate.

Great place to learn any instrument!Great teachers.The band programs are awesome too!read more