This is a dealer repairman and is very honest in all that he does. As an added bonus he is truly an…read moreartist in all work he performs. He has instruments ranging from beginner up thru professional.

Very nice friendly staff! Super quick and efficient and fixed the violin perfectly. Definitely…read morerecommend

I take violin lessons with Clara through the Collective. The lessons are fantastic, she's really…read moreflexible and responsive to schedule changes and ridiculously supportive as well! I was a little afraid of taking lessons, but she worked with me to come up with lessons that were just what I wanted.

I love McCourt's!…read more Their repair prices are incredibly reasonable and their staff is super knowledgeable. We are so fortunate to have a music shop open nearby! I dropped off my trumpet for some work and picked up a few items and I loved how friendly the staff. For repairs they gave a basic quote and then they will call once the instrument has been checked out for a final quote. I have no complaints, though I wish their Waterford store had a bigger selection of brass and woodwinds to look through. Everyone I met today was super friendly. I will update when I get my horn back and tell about the workmanship and final price compared to the original quote.

I have been a customer of McCourt's and DVC for many years now. They always provide exceptional…read moreservice and their rental program is great.

I've been coming here since I was in high school but it had been a good 20 years since I had been…read morehere last. What's funny is that I used to live around the corner, as well, until I sold my condo recently. I thought I had messed up my uncle's violin, the bridge had collapsed. I also wanted to get one of my bows restrung. They are by appointment only and I tried emailing them but didn't hear back, so I gave them a call today since I was going to be in the area. I got a new bow from them, as well as new strings. It was a little pricey, about $112, but I know it's a family business. The house looked exactly the same as I had remembered and they have all sorts of cool memorabilia and things on the walls. It looks like they can rent violins too, there were some little kids there who were starting out on their first violins which was nice. They threw in a cloth for me for free and also a luggage tag for the violin, which I thought was very nice. I highly recommend this place even if it's a 30 to 40 minute drive for you like it is for me now.

They cancelled an appointment I set up to look at new instruments, then failed to respond to two…read morefollow-up emails, they missed all my suggested times. It's totally unprofessional for them to treat anybody this way, and it's extra bad for their business, as I am a member of the Detroit Symphony and have students, and will certainly spread the word about my experience. Further, I stopped going to get my instrument serviced after Peter did an unprofessional job on my bridge, making it far too low, far lower than I requested, rendering it useless for my purposes. So I cannot at this time recommend this shop. There are plenty of alternatives with much more professional services.

It was a great experience. It feels like a community of people coming together to make or learn art.read more

I saw this place pop up in Berkley a few years ago and was intrigued. I don't consider myself an…read moreartist by any stretch of the imagination. I hadn't attempted anything creative since the last art class I had in grade school. But I was interested when I saw they offered a Zentangle class which promised the only artistic ability you needed was to draw a stick figure. I took the class and ended up really enjoying it. It is essentially structured, meditative doodling. I came back for several more Zentangle classes when I found it was a great way to relieve stress and get out of the rut of logical, left-brain thinking. I never intended to create great art, but rather to get in touch with the creative part of my brain and to enjoy the meditative qualities of creating art. But I enjoyed Zentangle so much that I eventually branched out and tried several other classes that included things like intuitive painting, sculpture, and traditional Japanese Sumi-e black ink painting. Each class was fun and informative, and I was surprised to find sometimes I actually liked some of the art I created, too, and not just the process. The owner, Debby, and the instructors have all been great. They clearly love helping people learn and get in touch with their creativity. Articipate offers a wide variety of events, classes and lessons. It seems like there is something for everyone - regardless of age and whether you consider yourself artistic or not. It seems like a glut of places have popped up in the past few years offering private "paint parties". I have been to a couple of those and while they can be fun, this place takes an approach that is much more fun and engaging than a one size fits all "paint by numbers" approach - regardless of artistic ability. I encouraged anyone interested to check out what they offer and let the friendly owner and instructors help you get in touch with your creative side.

I came in for some jewelry repairs and cleaning. They were extremely helpful and professional and…read morecleaned my necklace right while I waited and it came out beautifully.

This is a great jewelry store that did a wonderful job repairing my Garnet Signet Ring, all in…read moreone-day turn-around! And the price for the repair was very reasonable. My complements to the jeweler, Pete and the front-end counter person, Amy. I am going to keep you guys on my list for any jewelry repairs in the future, and I will recommend you to anybody who needs the same!

5.0 / 5.0 Rating | Ready to Copy & Post…read more 5/5 Stars -- Outstanding Personal Service & Top-Tier Eyewear! I couldn't be happier with my experience at Berkeley Optical! What really sets them apart is that you're dealing directly with the owners of the company. That owner-operated care and attention to detail make a huge difference in customer service. On top of the fantastic service, the quality of the glasses is incredible. I picked up a pair of Silhouette reading glasses and prescription Ray-Ban sunglasses, and I get compliments on them all the time. If you're looking for high-quality eyewear and people who truly care about their customers, go to Berkeley Optical!

A huge selection of frames, that you won't find at the chain stores. Comparable pricing. You deal…read morepersonally with the owners

My favorite local Music store! Best customer service out of…read moreany music store I've been to, and a very welcoming and community minded atmosphere. Guitars are always polished and in tune when you play them. Every time I've needed something that they don't have in stock, Mike would have it ordered and in the store for me by the next morning! Great prices, and they also have a very user-friendly online store. Another thing I love about this place, is that they are always adding new brands to the store and constantly seeking to improve and expand their offerings. They also do a lot for the Utica community!

The place is AWESOME. I've been there a few times and not only do they have a good selection of…read moreguitars, strings, and music galore. The owner is a great guy! He didn't just be a business man or store owner, he was laid back and hung out with me while he worked on guitars and I looked around.