I have always been a music lover. So, I decided to finally get piano lessons…read more The owner, Tom, is so patient considering I have no musical background. I feel that I am learning a lot but I'm not overwhelmed. Tom has a wealth of knowledge but has a fun personality so I don't feel like I'm flailing. I can fit it into my budget as the cost is very reasonable. I look forward to seeing where this skill leads! I feel very comfortable having my lessons there. Although, if I couldn't make it in person I love the setup for virtual lessons. Great teacher, Great place!

Mr. Brendel teaches really great lessons at a really affordable price. I really can't imagine…read moregetting lessons any where else.

I learned a lot of stuff from Tom. He teaches everything and is experienced at all forms of music…read more Tom is a very knowledgable teacher and has a masters degree in music. He is very patient. I have taken music lessons with other teachers, but all of them weren't willing to take their time and make sure I understood songs like Tom does.

Our son was interested in learning to play the guitar. Mark was wonderful. He explained the nuances…read moreof each guitar and suggested that he begin with a very good 'economical' choice, in case, the urge waned. Several years later, and several additional guitars, he still enjoys playing that initial instrument. Thanks, Mark!

I gave Mark my vintage gold sparkle Gretsch snare drum to sell, in excellent condition. I used to…read moreplay it in the Red Hook High School Band in the 1950s. Mark promised he would tell me when he sold the drum, and i gave him my land line phone number, my cell phone number, my email address, and my home address in Barrytown. I checked frequently at first, then not so frequently. Almost three years later Mark told me the drum had been sold for $300 to a Bard College professor, but Mark said he didn't tell me because he couldn't reach me (I have a working recorder on my phone). Mark couldn't locate the sales receipt, and couldn't tell me the Bard College professor's name. Mark said he has thousands and thousands of receipts, and to locate just one would be almost impossible. I told Mark I would feel better showed me the sales receipt before he paid me, and to please keep looking. He is still looking. Our agreement was that Mark would get 20% commission of the best sales price he could get, I would get 80%.

I have an original 1963 Twin Reverb. I am very careful who I let work on it. The owner was very…read moreknowledgable and was able to get it back in shape every time it decided to bug out. I would also get my my guitars adjusted and set there. He always nailed exactly how I like my guitars. The owner (I forget his name) always remembered and addressed me by my first name. This is incredible since i would only go every 6 months or so.

Ernie is one of the nicest most helpful guys ever. We have been customers of his for a decade and…read moreloved his little shop uptown happy for his new place. It was like a candy store window, He always had something unique in the window. He has a great variety for a small store. We have purchased and traded in guitars. Found a cool Fender Strat, unique and a great Taylor Acoustic....not just your average music store....He always remembers our names and treats us like music fam..

Just to balance out some of these negatives. I've brought several horns here for servicing and…read morerepairs. Always had good, polite customer service and good quality work done at a fair price.

I have rented multiple instruments for school band for many years. They have always been friendly,…read morecourteous, organized and knowledgeable and their rental prices were very reasonable.

Rick Soshensky and HVCATS do remarkable work with children and adults of all kinds. Rick is…read moreincredibly compassionate, talented and passionate about bringing healing to the lives of his clients.

My daughter plays violin. A lot. The people at Stamell are top-notch, super-helpful, and local…read more They patiently helped guide her when we were selecting her first "better" violin. Troy is an expert luthier, and his repair work (which we've unfortunately required...) is first rate. We are lucky to have Stamell around and supporting the Poughkeepsie area for strings. It's actually kinda remarkable that we have a string shop of this caliber in these parts! Now if we can just get a White Castle, a Trader Joe's and some kind of specialty running store. That would be sweet.

I recently had my Camcos wrapped by Precision Drum Co. and they did a phenomenal job. They look…read moreabsolutely perfect. Many thanks to George and Gary for all their help. Also the Camcos that were wrapped in old school Silver Sparkle came out perfect as well. Stellar company/ crew at Precision, and unparalleled attention to detail...

Long story short, UPS ruined my snare shell on return from a bearing edge cut. The people over at…read morePrecision Drum fixed it with re-rings free of charge and it came out amazing. Andrea was great to deal with every step of the way. I actually prefer the re-rings over how the snare was without them! I am so satisfied with this company that I sent the rest of my drums. Everything came out great. Its worth it to have edges re-cut on a cheaper set. Thanks Again Guys! -Steve