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.

Came on time, very friendly, did the job well! I would definitely call him when I need any…read moretuning....

Jason was punctual, pleasant, respectful, and competent. My upright piano was badly out of tune as…read moreit had not been serviced in at least three years; he did an excellent job. I will be requesting his service again in ten months or so. He deserves all of his 5 star recommendations.

The band was absolutely incredible! The singers were phenomenal, full of energy, amazing voices,…read moreand such great stage presence. Every performance had our guests completely engaged, and by the second song the entire wedding was on the dance floor. At one point we had the biggest love train I have ever seen. It felt like every single person joined in, and the energy in the room was electric. We received endless compliments all night and even after the wedding about how amazing the band was. They truly made the night unforgettable. The quality of service was top notch from start to finish. They were organized, easy to work with, and made sure every detail was perfect. Their responsiveness before the wedding made planning simple and stress free, and their professionalism showed in every interaction and performance. In terms of value, they exceeded every expectation, our guests kept saying it felt like being at a live concert. And their flexibility stood out too, they read the crowd perfectly and adjusted seamlessly to keep the party going strong all night. We could not be happier with our decision. The band brought so much life, joy, and energy to our wedding. If you want a full dance floor and memories your guests will talk about for years, this is the band to hire.

We hired the Heartbeat dance band for our wedding in August 2025. Not only did the band beat our…read moreexpectations, but they were all extremely talented. Their energy, presence, and talent were incredible, and all of our guests were very impressed by them. Heartbeat dance band knows how to bring the energy, and make your night unforgettable.

I've seen Scott perform as both a solo guitarist and as part of a trio…read more As a solo artist, I saw him perform rock and funk classics from a diverse group of artists, including Stevie Wonder and the Lumineers. When he was with the trio, he played with a pianist and a bass player. All three sounded great together. I see that Scott Kacenga Music is listed under wedding planning--but I didn't see him play at a wedding. Although, I'm sure Scott's performance would serve as a nice addition to any formal/informal wedding.

Scott was great! We requested a specific song for when my wife walked down the aisle and he took…read morethe time to learn the song, tape himself playing it, and send us the video all before we even signed a contract with him! We had him on guitar along with a violinist from his company play during the processional at our wedding. The sound was perfect and we got a ton of compliments. He was also very communicative during the wedding planning process. I highly recommend him!

Look no farther. Use Matty as your DJ. Do it, do it now!! :) There were so many things about Matty…read morethat made him excellent. Really, I cannot give a high enough endorsement. Shea D and I found Matty through a family friend. We looked him up online and found that he had been a "Knot Pick" for 2014 and 2015. Until then we had been underwhelmed with the potential DJ choices for our wedding. Knowing that our family loves music and dancing, we were starting to get nervous! And as we all know, a DJ can make or break a good wedding reception! So we found Matty's website (which is linked in the Yelp description) and filled out a contact form. It involves the normal info - name, contact number, etc - but then also asked us to list at least 5 favorite songs or artists. I think that request was the first indication that Matty was a different kind of DJ; one entirely focused on ensuring that the music of your day reflects your own tastes and personalities. We submitted our contact form at about 9:30PM on a Sunday. I figured that we wouldn't get an email back for about a day or so. Wasn't I surprised when 15 minutes later, Matty called me himself and began to excitedly and enthusiastically discuss our wedding details! He was friendly, professional, and clearly knowledgable. He told us he would send us a few sample mixes for us to review over the next week before booking. When Shea D and I reviewed the samples with which Matty had provided us, we kept looking at each other saying "I like that song! Oh wait! I like that one too! And that one!" We booked Matty shortly thereafter for both our ceremony and reception. Matty was incredibly professional and friendly throughout our experience with him. I don't think it ever took him more than a few hours to respond to an email. He provided us with a detailed questionnaire, including approximately 6 pages of songs from each decade so that he could get a sense of our music preferences. He asked us which music was "must play" and which was "do not play." We knew that our crowd would love the typical "do not plays" like the Electric Slide, Celebration, and We Are Family, so we made sure to ask for those. We had very few "do not plays" - but they never came up on the day! About 2-3 weeks before the wedding, Matty met us at the venue to see the space and help us finalize a timeline. We did not have a "wedding planner" and so it was incredibly helpful to have a professional give us feedback on our schedule and provide advice regarding the flow of events. We left the meeting with a timeline for the day and a better understanding of how to use the venue. He told us where there were holes in the music that we had selected (for example, we had a first dance song, but didn't know that we needed a cake-cutting song). He asked about our theme, looked at our outfits and those of our wedding party, discussed our centerpieces, cake, and personal music preferences, and generally tried to get a feel for the entire event. I think his attention to detail is what ultimately made the music so seamless on the day. He took the time to get to know us and what we had envisioned for our wedding. As we picked songs over the intervening weeks for the "holes" that we had, he provided feedback and suggestions that improved the overall quality of the music. He also helped us to find an "upbeat" version of a traditionally slower tempo song that my parents had wanted to dance to for their special dance. On the day, he arrived early to set up and began the music exactly on time. The prelude music for the ceremony was exactly what we had envisioned. He helped our officiant to begin on time and coordinated the music perfectly. He provided us with microphones to use so that during the vows everyone could hear us (which was especially helpful to me since I had lost my voice). He announced events over the loudspeakers efficiently and effectively - helping the transitions from one segment to the next without "bogarting the mic." He took requests, which made all of our guests happy, and played one excellent song after another throughout the entire reception. He also came to find us before he announced things like the cake cutting or important dances, so that we weren't caught in conversations and were ready to go. He also warned us when there were only 5 songs left so that we got to dance the last few dances together. We got so many compliments on the music - it was so personal that many of our guests thought that WE had selected the entire playlist, when in fact we had only picked about 5-6 songs total and Matty did the rest! All in all, Matty helped to make our wedding day a seamless event that exceeded our (and our guests') expectations! We had a stellar day and a wonderful party. Thank you thank you thank you!!

I would strongly recommend MD Music & Entertainment. My wife and I were fortunate to have DJ Brian…read moreas the DJ for our wedding in the Catskills in late October, and we could not have been happier with the experience. From Day One, we found Matty and the MD team to be responsive, professional and easy to work with, especially as we navigated a COVID postponement. The team kept in touch with us during our long planning period, and everyone was very well organized in the leadup to the wedding day. On that day, DJ Brian arrived early and checked in with us frequently to be sure everything was to our liking. He curated a fantastic playlist and was a huge hit for his song selections during our dinner and reception. Brian was friendly, professional and clearly took the time to get a sense of our personalities and preferences. (He even incorporated a musical reference I made during our vows into our reception playlist, which was such a nice touch.) He also served as a great emcee during our toasts/speeches, was great about making announcements throughout the evening, and overall kept things fun and running smoothly. I would highly encourage you to consider DJ Brian and the whole MD Music & Entertainment team!

Our wedding will go down as the most memorable night of our lives, and that is in no small part…read morethanks to our excellent DJ, Ben Coleman from Remixologists, aka DJ Benja Styles. I'm not exaggerating when I say that once we opened the dance floor during our reception, it was packed for the entirety of the night with excited guests from many generations singing and dancing along to his impeccable set from start to finish. Ben impressed us so much with his attention to detail, responding directly to how our guests reacted to each track, seamlessly transitioning to the next, feeding into the vibe while still surprising us with exciting twists and turns. As emcee for the night, Ben couldn't have been more professional. His announcements were clear, even the difficult names were pronounced perfectly, and every music cue during our cocktail hour, ceremony, cake cutting, and reception was perfectly timed. Ben provided us with very easy-to-follow instructions to help him shape our night. His communication with us was crystal clear; we knew exactly what he needed, and we trusted him to carry it out. We met with him a few times over Zoom in the year leading up to the wedding, and he worked directly with our wedding planner, who recommended him, nailing every detail and request made along the way. I was never once worried or anxious about our decision to work with Ben and Remixologists, as it was very clear he understood exactly what we were looking for, and he was friendly and confident throughout the entire process. Working with Ben was hands down one of our favorite parts of our wedding planning and the event itself. Now a month out, we're still getting compliments from our guests about how much fun our reception was. We wholeheartedly endorse Ben and Remixologists. Our wedding simply wouldn't have been the same without him. He's a true professional, through and through.

DJ L'Gitt aka Lee brought amazing vibes to our wedding and his music got everyone on the dance…read morefloor! We are so glad we went with him and Remixologists!! People have been complimenting our wedding and saying it's the most lit one they've been to! He was super professional, got our music taste perfectly captured in his mixing, and was organized and timely with setting up and bringing all the audio equipment we needed for the ceremony and reception.

We had the time of our lives at our wedding thanks to ATOMIC FUNK!!! They were absolutely…read moreincredible - the dancing never stopped and people reached out to tell me afterward how much fun the band was. They learned new songs for our first dance, etc and performed them FLAWLESSLY!! They are professional, prompt and so easy to work with, I would give them ten stars if I could. Stop reading this review and BOOK ATOMIC FUNK NOW!! Thank you for the best night of our lives

We had the best experience with Atomic Funk! We had to get creative as we had 2 reception seatings…read morein the time of COVID and they were able to comply with everything we asked with odd timing for the band being on and in between sets and they played many of the songs requested! We had a great experience with them and they're incredibly talented!! I couldn't be happier and got many accolades on how incredible they were!

Natalia has been giving my 12 year old son some summer viola lessons, and I could not be more…read morepleased. She is very thoughtful about accommodating learning styles and making things interesting, and has been able to help him maintain focus through a full hour's lesson, which other tutors have not managed. I have appreciated getting a recap of what was covered so I can support between-lesson practice. Natalia is very committed to the individualized approach -- if you or your child need a different approach in order to learn well, Natalia will listen to you if you know what you need, or figure it out if you don't.

Natalia is a compassionate, encouraging music teacher. I decided to take up the piano after many…read moreyears away from music, and I have been delighted with Natalia's encouragement and guidance in that process. Even more, at the end of every lesson, she asks whether there is anything that she could be doing better. That openness to hear questions, criticism, or constructive feedback, is really the hallmark of a good teacher. I feel very fortunate to have stumbled across Riverside Music and can recommend them wholeheartedly.

Austin is amazing at the classical guitar! The ambiance he creates is perfect for weddings, or…read moreprivate events to create romance and class. As a guitar enthusiast I'm super impressed by how good his technique is and he can play some really difficult music, but make it sound elegant and easy. Would 100% recommend!

Austin was absolutely amazing! We hired him about a month out from the wedding after our previous…read moreguitarist cancelled on us. Despite how last-minute it was, he dove in head-first, learning the music we needed him to learn, accommodating our requests, and being flexible with our questions and changes. The music itself was played so beautifully (it brought my now-husband who never cries to tears!!) and perfectly, it felt like we hired him a year out as opposed to only a month. Thank you, Austin, for stepping in when we needed you and helping make our ceremony that much more special!