Great individual music approach. Solid music program for any…read morekind of musical level education. Recommend especially for children

Two words.... Booze. Guitar. (or Violin)…read more Not that I'm getting plastered at 2pm on a Saturday, but if you like good beer or red wine, you won't have to worry about getting a bad case of the nerves, that's for sure. For the last class there's some seriously good bourbon. It's a good thing it's not available the whole time or I'd be slurring my chords worse than I do now. But it's a zero pressure class. Though I do feel bad when I disappoint Pete and Adam. I have a healthy dose of guilt for not practicing as much as I should. I may be completely projecting Pete's sad puppy dog eyes though. Speaking of puppy! Pete and Ginger will sometimes bring in their adorable lab/motivational dog. Not distracting in the least. Nope. I'm a rock of self-control. "PUPPY!!!!!" This is my second semester (session??? It's not a credited course) and I'm so happy I could do the two. The Beginner's class learned "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" by Hank Williams. Kismet. Because who went to a screening of "I Saw The Light" with Tom Hiddleston's charming self... ME! If I were a wee bit crazier, I would have brought my guitar for Hiddleston to sign. As it was, it was a close thing. In the Intermediate group, we're learning "Ring of Fire". How did they know? How could they have possibly known how much I love this song? Once I get the chord changes down, there's no way to stop me from singing along. No. Way. Everyone's been warned. And I'm SO wearing my Johnny Cash tee to the recital. The recitals are held at Littlefield ( https://www.yelp.com/biz/littlefield-brooklyn ). We packed the joint. I didn't expect that many people. And it wasn't like when their friend/child/SO finished their set, people bounced. That would be rude. They stayed to watch me completely butcher the whole second half of my piece. Thank God for the bar. Ginger told us that they started giving the student's free pizza because they would be in such a daze afterwards, most of them were leaving their instruments behind. I guess we needed the de-stress carbs. You can rent/buy/bring your own instruments. The purchase price is competitive with Amazon because you are getting a soft case as well. I bought mine and I've already covered my case in patches. My flair obsession has reached ridiculous heights. These classes are an investment in my becoming a well rounded human being, and I'm now 7 chords closer to enlightenment. Thanks Ginger, Pete and Adam!

I signed up for Booze Violin a few years ago on a whim and I'm SO glad I did. I hadn't ever touched…read morea violin or bow at that point and now I can play several songs... I can read music... I'm getting better at sight reading too! It's turned from a very casual hobby into something I'm starting to invest more time and effort in. The teachers are really fun and extremely encouraging. I don't know how they do it, get us to progress even through we're all busy and don't practice nearly enough! The recitals are the best too. The environment is so supportive at all levels. I look back at that first recital and can't believe how far I've come. I've also made great friends! Highly recommend!!

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.

Slope Music, run by Vita and Charles Sibirsky is housed in a beautiful landmark status building…read moreoriginally built to be the Higgins Ink headquarters. Charles can often be found pounding the ivories in various local Park Slope venues such as Puppets Jazz Bar and the Old Stone House playing in the masterful Lenny Tristano School style often accompanied by other outstanding local talent. While I haven't taken lessons there, those I know only have had good things to say about the Slope Music experience.

I took piano lessons as a kid many years ago, needless to say against my will. So, I stopped…read moreplaying for many years. As an adult, loving music, I decided to try it again. I lived near Slope Music, went in for an audition (was pegged as a beginner) and started taking lessons with Vita Sibirsky. What a revelation!! She taught me that my love for music could be translated into my fingers on a piano and that it could be fun not torture to play music. Her love for music and her desire for me to feel confident about my ability made it an absolute pleasure to learn the piano again. Plus, she taught me music theory all the while in a way that made it really clear. Thank you Vita for showing me that having fun playing an instrument is real.

Jasna Popovic, an instructor at NYAM piano studio, is amazing! She has instructed me in music…read moretheory and classical piano theory for the past year. I tried many good teachers, but she was by far the best - tough, but supportive. I can't wait to start classes again with her.

I'm still taking lessons , using Zoom, with Pyeng. There is always more to learn and I feel like…read moreI'm still growing as a singer. I've become more comfortable singing solo parts with the chorus I'm in, which was very challenging for me when I first started. Working with Pyeng on some music I've sung for years has added a new layer to the songs. She's a great teacher and super supportive

I am a jazz vocal musician. I've been taking voice lessons with Pyeng over zoom, and attending her…read moreMonday tuning-in sessions for about half a year. Pyeng is definitely one of the best teachers I have ever had. She really listens to me and knows what I am talking about, and is able to offer effective and valuable help with her experience, professional knowledge and wisdom. She has helped me a lot in vocal technique as well as developing my own artistic voice. I learn so much from her both as a musician and as a person. I feel really lucky to be able to study with her.

My daughter started music lessons at the Octo Music School going on a month and she is picking up…read morequickly. Her music teacher is patient and very helpful. He teaches according to my child's learning style. I'll recommend this school to anyone who is interested.

My son has been taking piano lessons for about 3 months now and he has grasped so much knowledge…read morefrom then. The music teacher cares about how his students are doing and he's willing to push them and I would recommend him to anyone.

Brian has been teaching my 9 year old son to play the piano for nearly 1 year. He is enthusiastic,…read morepatient and knowledgeable. Brian methods to teach children are outstanding. He is able to hold my son's attention for the entire length of the class and tailor his lecture to my son learning needs and interests. My son absolutely loves his lessons and looks forward to it every week!