I'm so happy we discovered preschool of rock (now rockness music). My son has been attending for a…read morelittle over a year now, he started when he was a year and a half and is now 3. The class is so fun and the songs so catchy. Each semester includes a new CD with songs from class and we listen to them at home all the time. I REALLY appreciate that they aren't your typical cliche kid songs, they are cool enough that I find myself humming them all the time. It has been wonderful to watch him gain love and appreciation for music and instruments. He went through a drumming phase and requested a guitar for his 3rd birthday. It was his only birthday request and is so proud of it. He sits us down for concerts and it's just the sweetest! I really can't thank Michael and his team enough.

We love preschool of rock! Singing, dancing, instruments=BIG FUN! Every person in the room has a…read moreblast each and every class. The instructors make sure that everyone is included! AWESOME!

J was awesome getting my brand new bass restrung and tuned up. Now my matte black axe has some…read morebeautiful neon green strings that sounds just as sick as it looks.

Guitar Bar is just a great place overall. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. They have things…read morefor every level of musician - from really cool gear to bits and bobs to upgrade your gear to lessons to learn how to better play your gear! Plus the store is an old florist shop - so much to look at!

These guys are killer. There's no other way to put it. They offer an incredible selection of drums,…read moreand I'm thrilled with the vintage slingerland snare drum I purchased from them. They truly love what they do. Communication was excellent and the entire process was professional. This shop is a gem, and I wish this place existed when I was coming up playing drums during my youth. Can't recommend it enough!

I have to come clean and say.... I don't have kid's, nor do I take lessons here.... but that did…read moreNOT stop me from wanting to leave a review for The Drum Den. I was in attendance for their annual recital at Willie McBrides. My friends daughter takes drum lessons, and I was graciously invited to come watch. I had NO idea what to expect.... but was told "its kids, its drums, its a bar". Let me tell you something... IT WAS SUCH A GREAT TIME. The kids went up and played one or two songs along with the teachers. These teachers.... They just look like they LOVE their job. The kids were awesome, the songs they played were a mix of Beatles, and Bowie, and Iggy Azealia! The whole recital was just very well done, and well put together. The parents just RAVE about this place and how great the teachers are. As for Willie McBrides, the beer was cold, the food was good and our server Brenda was awesome. Drum Den- keep up the awesome work, and I'll be there next year!

Kathya is a dedicated and awesome teacher. Best thing about her is that she knows how and when to…read morepush the kids to get the best of out of them. Kathya is very flexible in her teaching style. She knew every student level and their potential and pick music according to their style. We had been to Bluthner for 4 years and my son is doing great. Gleb is another gem to school. Lucky to have Bluthner School in Hoboken.

Amazing is how I would describe my 5 year old sons experience!! He has been taking lessons for…read morealmost a year. From the start his teacher was encouraging, supportive and inspiring. She made my son feel secure while at the same time pushing him to be his best. The focus on technique is the best in town. In a short time he was able to perform at a school talent show. Now he is playing 'real music' - what he calls it and loves the feeling of completing a new piece. I have seen his confidence grow as well as his ability to commit to practice. His love of the piano and music is because of the wonderful teachers and environment at the school. I have recommended many friends who also have started lessons and love it!

I normally don't write reviews but everyone needs to know about Pearson Studios. I have been a…read morebroadway actor for 8 years, most recently in Beetlejuice the Musical, and I FINALLY found a brilliant vocal coach, music director, arranger and accompanist. But Scott offers so much more! Due to the pandemic everything has gone virtual and because of Pearson Studios I was able to pivot during the pandemic. Scott also has a state of the art recording studio and is a fabulous sound engineer and videographer. I now have a commercial voice-over demo (which landed me a commercial agent and a few v/o gigs), and also very professional self-tapes for my theatre and tv/film auditions. Not only does he offer his accompaniment and coaching skills, but he uses a professional microphone and protools, and a very fancy camera and back drop which totally ups my game! He also offers excellent acting coaching as well as acts as my reader. He is a one stop shop! Once I went to Pearson studios all my stress was taken away. I started receiving callbacks and just booked a brand new Off-Broadway show from only my self-tape submission. I can't speak highly enough about Scott. He is very professional and personable and makes music and theatre fun. I promise you'll have an amazing experience.

Scott is the best. My daughter was a member of the HCT Junior Company and is currently a member of…read morethe TaDa Resident Youth Ensemble. She's had a number of teachers since she started singing at the age of 5 - and Scott has been the most helpful and knowledgeable teacher of them all. She loves him.

Seth is a great repairman, and did an expert job setting up my Taylor dreadnought. He went above…read moreand beyond in terms of the repair, and my Taylor's never sounded better! I would recommend Pentatonic to anyone in the North Brooklyn area looking for repair work/set-ups done on their instruments.

I'll admit that I have a soft spot for Pentatonic Guitars on Franklin Street. I brought my…read moreboyfriend to Pentatonic when we started dating. Because he's a musician and plays guitar, I thought he would appreciate the shop. And he did. It turned out to be a successful date. However, my Yelp rating now is not totally colored by sentimentality. Pentatonic Guitars is a cool little spot on Franklin that adds to the character of the neighborhood. It's a small space packed full of unique guitars and instruments. It's not set up like Guitar Center/Sam Ash - or even Main Street Drag - to get you to buy, buy, BUY! You don't get that salesperson peer pressure. There's relaxed vibe, so you can ask questions and not feel like you're a mark. They know their stuff. If you are into guitar bodies, pickups, frets, etc., this is a good place for you!

I took lessons with Bil for about 3 months as a beginner. From the start, he was kind and patient…read more I could tell he has a lot of experience in teaching. Within just a few months, I was able to play my favorite song, "Fast Car" by Tracy Chapman. If not for Bil, I would not have learned so quickly or so well. I will unfortunately have to take a hiatus due to other commitments, but I can't recommend Bil enough to aspiring guitarists at any level!

I've taken guitar lessons from Bil on and off for over 2 years, pre and post pandemic so both in…read moreperson but also over zoom. I had never played guitar before (I didn't even own a guitar), but started off wanting to l learn some classical guitar before quickly shifting to acoustic. Bil is a great teacher and was able to get me started on both. Soon (and with a lot of practice on my own time!) I was playing increasingly difficult classical songs, before determining that I wanted to be able to play and sing along and switched over to playing mostly acoustic guitar. Bil is great at guiding you through songs that you want to learn to play, adapting them as needed to suit your vocal range, and breaking down complex sections into smaller, digestible ones. Bil is a talented musician and teacher. Thanks to Bil I can say that I know how to play the guitar and look forward to resuming lessons with him again when my schedule permits. Thanks Bil!

I have been taking guitar classes with the teacher, Matt, for over 3 years now. His expertise has…read moreallowed me to grow exponentially as a guitarist. We started off on chords, and easy to learn songs, eventually we moved onto more complicated pieces. I have also seen Matt in concert, his band rocks! He's a tremendous guitar player, teacher, and I seem to learn new things from him every week. I strongly recommend Tonal Music Art School for any aspiring musician!

Hye Seon Hong has got to be the best Piano teacher on this side of the Hudson. So are the other…read moremusic teachers in this school. They're passionately dedicated to teaching music and at times go far with teaching techniques beyond the book. You can be an absolute beginner wondering where to start, and here's where their music material really shines! They've got it all covered - be it pop, rock, jazz... from beginner to becoming a pro! All you have to do is practice. Beyond teaching, they inspire you to explore your own style in songwriting and playing instruments. They also host seasonal recitals. My piano teacher Hye Seon has years of experience orchestrating off-broadway Jazz musicals in New York. She's very involved with her teaching - helps you appreciate music theory, has taught great playing techniques to flow effortlessly on the piano. I thoroughly enjoy taking music lessons with her. Delighted to have found this school and so would you be!