My twin sons love Westwood Music Studios! They started as beginners at the age of 7 on violin and…read morepiano. The music teachers are patient and wonderful. We have thoroughly enjoyed the bi-annual recitals. Vinny(guitar) and Nancy(piano) instructors/owners are kind and very flexible with scheduling needs. Ten years have passed and they are still attending private classes. Their progress has been amazing and they have placed in many music competitions over the years.

I have been taking piano lessons with Nancy - one of the owners - for a few years. She never fails…read moreto discover how to help me improve my playing. I started playing as an adult, for my own enjoyment (a hobby) and have discovered that my life is richer as a result of playing. I would not be where I am as a pianist without having a commitment to continuing regular weekly lessons with Nancy. It would be "easier" sometimes to do other activities, but then I would not have the added pleasure of music in my life!! My only regret is that I did not start sooner!

It's a shame people rate this place low. NYT critics over here. Its a mommy and me class what is…read moretheir expectation? Juilliard for babies? The negative reviews are totally undeserved. Lovely program, giving my daughter an opportunity for experiences she would not otherwise have in Englewood. My daughter loves the class. I'm so grateful for this place and the instructor.

UPDATE: After much effort, I finally reached someone who was…read moreable to help - the director of licensee relations - who is working quickly with the Bergen County to ameliorate the situation of getting the materials before class to help my son. I appreciate the response from both. I generally like Music Together, I certainly like the idea of it. A few things to consider: Don't let them sway you with class choice - I started my 6-month old, and planned to go into a baby class, but when that class was cancelled due to lack of enough registration, we were put into a more mixed age group class. My son was totally overhwlemed by the kids and the high noise level, and wasn't comfortable until the last class. He is a daycare kid, so he's used to group environments, but the music played was LOUD. I wanted to stick with it because I felt that it would be a good learning experience for us together, but I was disappointed that instead of recommending I wait a season, they put us in a class that wasn't good. The experience put a bad taste in my mouth, needless to say. Now I am gamely trying again for Fall, since he's older, and my plan of attack is to have him get familiar with the class CD in advance, so that we have more of a chance of being comfortable off the bat. Unfortunately, that plan is being thwarted by Music Together. The Bergen County organizer told me that she wouldn't get the CDs in until about a week before class starts, so there was "nothing she could do" to get it to me earlier. I called the main office in Princeton, and the woman I spoke with was astounded at my request. She said the CDs are "at the warehouse" and they "don't sell directly to the public." Let it be noted that I have already paid for my class. So my CD is in existence, just unattainable. I asked if they had a spare in the office I could borrow and send back, or if they have the files they can send me online for now. She said she would call me back and I haven't yet gotten a response. I have a hard time believing that this is the first time they've had a child who loves music but needs a little extra handholding with the crowd and the loud noise. I am a parent trying to help my child enjoy and grow with Music Together, instead I fear that we are going to spent another 6 weeks+ just getting him comfortable there, and completely missing the point of the class. Pretty frustrating, to say the least.

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 art school is a godsend! They have top notch, kind, understanding instructors for every level…read moreand ability. They have really helped a family member of mine who has been struggling with autism (Asperger's, PDD/NOS) and self-identity, self-worth, etc. all of their lives! It turns out that attending classes here have been very therapeutic for them. Thank you Art School at Old Church!

It's a family affair! Art classes for the whole family. This art school is a gem in our community…read more Both my children grew up enjoying classes here. They offer everything you could think of and more... comic illustration. jewelry making, drawing, painting, ceramics you name it. If you are looking for a fun Summer Camp for your kids check out their August offerings. Classes are offered year round. They also have wonderful art classes for adults. Fifty years and still going strong. Often imitated never duplicated!

Catherine performed at my 1 year olds birthday party and was fantastic to work with. Before the…read moreevent she was extremely communicative. She responded quickly and made the booking process simple. On the day of the event we had a million things going on plus lots of small children (ages 5 and under) running around. When the music class started, with a strum of the guitar, everyone settled and the fun really began. The kids had a blast, particularly the 2 and 3 year olds who were in attendance. She played the classics and we all had a great time. Even my mom was up there shaking it! I highly recommend Catherine for any event.

My family has been involved with Moon River Music Together for over three years, and we have found…read morethe program to be nothing but delightful. My kids are the kind who get up, explore the room, touch the instruments - these sorts of behaviors are not only tolerated by Catherine and the teachers, but encouraged. The make-up schedule is well articulated and flexible, which is important when dealing with little ones. Wholeheartedly recommend!

I can't express what an amazing experience my kids have had at School of Rock Waldwick. They look…read moreforward to their lessons each week. They have so much fun and learn so much each year. But most important is the amount of confidence they have gotten performing in bands with other kids. I can not believe what I see at their performances! They are always prepared and ready to take the stage! They just love it!

My son has been at School of Rock for the last 4 years and he loves it so much! He has taken vocal…read morelessons, keyboards, drums, and performs in their bands. It's so wonderful to see how he has progressed over time. He has also learned a great deal about music, confidence and teamwork He loves the teachers and his band mates. I would definitely recommend School of Rock to anyone...especially Waldwick.

I highly recommend checking out The Muse ArtHouse! We had a lovely girls night the other night…read moredoing the resin charcuterie board workshop class! We picked out our own boards and colors and were taught how to pour the resin. We had an amazing time and cannot wait to use our boards the next time we host a party! There are also plenty of other classes to choose from too for all experience levels.

Amazing class with great instruction and fun projects!! This is my 2nd time and I would definitely…read morecome again.

YIKES! Mr. Chip Dee replied to my review using even MORE stigmatizing and offensive language…read more Clearly uninformed and has made no good faith effort to educate himself on the population he claims a speciality in working with. ----------------------------------------------------- This review details my firsthand customer experience while attempting to schedule lessons with the Chip Dee Academy of Music. I was interested in and looking into music schools and music education facilities to get a grasp of what is available for the population that is near and dear to my heart and found this school as advertising their work with a "special needs" population. Unfortunately while Chip Dee Academy of music prides itself on serving a "special needs population" their website is rather offensive. It refers to older adults and NORCS as "geriatric centers" This term is beyond offensive and illustrates that Chip Dee Music is merely perfomative in their declaration of working with individuals with different abilities. Geriatric as a term is not being used appropriately here, neither do I believe they work with geriatricians, but if they have been performing for older adults, they've been simaltaneously refering to group they are supposed to be educating with offensive, outdated language. They have the audacity to advertise themselves on their website as "having worked with all disabilities on the spectrum." And yet exhibit strong ageism in their website. Chip Dee Academy of Music, please educate yourself and do better if you intend to work with older adults, you should be educating yourself on this population. At the very basic level, that starts with knowing what language they use to refer to themselves, and not using offensive or dehumanizing language. I wrote to Mr. Chip Dee via email and received no response, so i wrote this Yelp review, the owners response to it was further demonstrative of his stigma towards older adults. DESTIGMATIZE AGING!

My kids have been going to Chip Dee's school for sevetal years and in addition to gaining priceless…read moremusical skills via the patient and passionate efforts of the teachers, they have also cultivated an appreciation and passion for music. This a jewel of Wood Ridge!