Where do I even begin with the incredible Jonathan Stancato? He has been an absolute treasure of a…read morecoach, mentor, and overall fantastic human to have in my life--a godsend. A talented, intuitive, intelligent, encouraging, and impactful coach that has guided me to so much growth. His impact is vast and noticeable in both my personal, singing, and corporate/professional life. Jonathan takes the time to get to know his students/clients and is then able to truly show up for them--he's always present. His work is highly tailored and you can guarantee when you leave a session with him, you'll feel lighter, happier, stronger, and empowered. He taught me things about my voice, and how it translates to other (seemingly) non-vocally related aspects of my life; I'm talking eye opening, jaw-dropping type stuff. Over a year of working together on a bi-weekly cadence, the learnings are endless, awe-inspiring, and quite frankly, worth every penny and more. 5/5 stars doesn't feel like an adequate rating when you're talking about life changing work but, I suppose it'll have to do. In short, if you're considering hiring Jonathan, DO IT ASAP.

I took a few voice lessons with Jonathan to improve my speaking and singing voice. I discovered…read morethat my real voice was much lower than what I was used to. To my surprise, many people have complimented my speaking voice since then. I considered the lessons as masterclasses as they were unconventional but extremely effective. Highly recommend!

Top quality training by a professional staff! Lori is an incredible teacher, I highly recommend…read morethis studio!

recently had an unsettling experience with Howard and Lori Fredric's It is with great concern that…read moreI feel compelled to share my encounter, as I discovered unsettling ties to extremist groups advocating against ethnic communities, particularly targeting mothers from minority backgrounds. In my interactions, I observed a lack of professionalism that deeply troubled me. It is disheartening to report that the organization seemed to harbor a divisive attitude, projecting clear animosity towards anyone not belonging to the Jewish community. This lack of inclusivity raises serious questions about the organization's commitment to diversity and tolerance. For the safety and well-being of young ones, especially those from different racial or religious backgrounds, I strongly advise steering clear of lori fredrics My experience left me with a sense of discomfort and concern, and I believe it is essential to raise awareness about such matters.

Kyle is an amazing vocal coach, professional, dedicated and inspiring! He had been working with my…read moredaughter for about a year now and has brought her to the next level. His experience to the craft exceeds far beyond his year! Plus he's a wonderful young man!

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I took voice lessons from Patrizia for about 2 years and it was a fantastic experience. She is able…read moreto adjust her teaching styles to what best works for the student (we are all very different in how we learn and what resonates with us). She does a great job of trying different analogies to help your brain relate to what you're trying to do with very precise movements that you cannot see easily. I was very impressed with her patience as well - I was terrible coming into this, and I improved dramatically. She also is very motivational and keeps you from beating yourself up too much - learning to sing can be a frustrating experience and it helps a ton to have a coach that sees the best in you. She is also a very friendly and great person - highly recommend.

Pat has taught me since 2011. She accomplished the impossible when she took me on! She not only…read moretaught me to sing but in public as well! Her concerts are always special and fun. Her knowledge is superb. Her method is exceptional. Her patience is endless. She puts her heart into every lesson.

I don't write a lot of reviews but I am so happy with the results of my daughters lessons with…read moreIrina that I am taking the time to write this. I have a 14 yr old daughter who's dream is to be on broadway. She loves singing but her passion is much bigger than her voice. I believe passion is something that should be nurtured so I spent thousands of dollars on voice lessons over the past 3 years. Emily worked hard. After about a year and a half of lessons, though, with a different New York based vocal school, she seemed to plateau. She still practiced all the time and loved it but eventually started to get frustrated. Finally she was passed over for any main singing roles in her school play, and it was the last straw for her. She came home and said she was giving up singing. And she was serious. This broke my heart. Not because I want her to be a famous singer, but because I know how much she really does love singing and her spirit was broken. Shortly thereafter I was speaking to a friend at work about our kids and he recommended I have Emily take a trial lesson with his daughters teacher, Irina Fields. I made the call and I am so happy I did! First of all Irina comes with "cred". She is cool and hip and pretty as well as being an accomplished artist. Emily loved her instantly. She has the patience of a saint and has the same passion for singing that I see in Emily. While studying with Irina, My daughter has become very knowledgeable about the intricacies of this technique called "Bel canto". She does drills every day and not just singing drills. I see her laying on the floor practicing breathing and she describes in detail the science behind singing with this bel canto technique. She is full of passion again and it's awesome. It's been about 9 months now since Emily started lessons with Irina and the results have been nothing short of amazing. I can clearly hear a dramatic difference in Emily's voice and more important, in her confidence and happiness. Thank you Irina! (Voice whisperer!)

I am a NYC based yoga teacher, sometimes I need to lead the class through singing mantras at the…read morebeginning of class. I had a huge phobia of singing in front of people so I went to Irina for direction on where to begin. She has an encouraging and informative, grounding presence and in just a few lessons of Bel Canto I feel as though I can go step by step to ease my fear of singing in front of others. She taught me proper breath support using my diaphragm. These techniques helped to make my voice sound bigger and clear even though I was nervous. I highly recommend her to a novice like myself or someone who is interested in Bel Canto technique to improve their craft.

Erin is a wonderful music teacher. She helped me prepare for college auditions and get into college…read morefor voice. She is wonderful and has a lot of patience. She taught me how to play the piano, and will go over questions or concerns you have. She also has had recent painting workshops that are a lot of fun.

From the owner: Private/Group Voice Lessons Private Piano Lessons…read morePrivate/Group Guitar Lessons Acting Classes Over 20 years experience in theatre arts, focused on a holistic approach to educating individuals to use the arts as a therapeutic outlet.

the instructor lacks patience with young and is dismissive and condescending in his teaching to…read morekids. my girl barely learnt any guitar and lost interest in music. The place is a company aggregator like Uber, where good musicians eventually go solo teaching or get into media. You are better if going to a dedicated musician.

I have been using Ben Hyman music for the past 5 years and it has been a terrific experience for me…read moreand my 15 year old son. Ben arranges a time each week that is convenient for me and arrives on time. He has instilled confidence in my son and has brought him to a new level of guitar playing. The annual concert he coordinates is hard work but the results are beyond the imagination-- to see your child on stage performing in front of an audience of hundreds rocking it out among his fellow band members.

This place was an absolute palace! I've never seen a guitar store as big. They have all types of…read moreguitars, amps, accessories, and even keyboards. Kara was very nice and went above and beyond for me!

If I'm being honest, I had lost a lot of faith in guitar center based on the Totowa location, and…read morehave been getting my gear largely online or from indie shops as a result. That all changed today. First time in this location, and I'm kicking myself for not stopping here sooner. I've driven past this particular store hundreds of times, but never stopped until today. First observation: this particular store has one of the better layouts I have seen as far as Guitar Center stores go. The space is massive, and everything is easy to find. The store has ample staff, all of whom are eager to help. Despite a large crowd on a busy Saturday, lines were moved quickly and customers were all attended to. Staff was incredibly friendly and struck up conversation about making music. From a drummer's perspective, this place was a jackpot. Nearly half the store was drums. I was thrilled to find a massive snare drum wall, including vintage snares. Cymbal room selection was impressive. Lots of new and second-hand drum kits to see. E-drum selection was massive and had something for everyone's budget. Where the store truly shined was with their ample parts, accessories, and tools for drummers. This is lacking in many other locations. Picked up some things I needed and fair prices (LESS than Amazon!). The staff, again, were pleasant and kind. That makes a huge difference in and of itself. Store was clean and well-organized. This is my new store for buying in-person. Period.