Bob's shop is a violinist's paradise, and I always enjoy an opportunity to stop in and talk…read moreinstruments, bows, and shared experiences. If you're a player or just have an interest in the violin, give him a call and set up an appointment. You won't be dissapointed.

From the owner: Our shop offers one of the largest and constantly growing inventories of instruments of the string…read morefamily and their bows. We welcome your inquiries!

I am completely frustrated with this place. The salesman that I was speaking along with wasn't…read moregiving me the time of day until I told he I was purchasIng an intelligent light. He told me to get a DMX controller that unfortunately is not compatible with the light. Horrible costumer service.

This is a very cool shop in a world where large chains have taken over. There are great, vintage,…read moreunique instruments here and we're lucky to have places like this still around, whether you stop in to browse or intend on purchasing. The guitar service technician department, however, is not recommended. If you want a large chain type of non-personalized guitar setup with no individualized attention, then it is adequate. But if you're looking for the special care that your instrument deserves, it is not going to happen here, despite what you may read on the website. The owner may have the aptitude and experience, but he is not the one performing the routine work, and there is a disconnect with his oversight as well. Good for shopping, not for service.

One of the Oldest most well-established Vintage Musical Instrument stores, well known worldwide as…read morea Benchmark for Vintage Guitars. The Founder is a well-respected authority and a great person. I have been a customer for about 20 years and have consistently found the best instruments at Buzz's shop. An Amazing place to say the least!

We felt very lucky to have Ms Huang as the piano teacher for our son. She is very professional and…read moreknowledgeable in piano teaching, especially for little kids. She is always very responsive and she customizes the learning courses according to what skill set and knowledge the student need to lear at different stages. What is amazing is she created her own way in the path suitable for little kids to form a strong foundation. My son love her a lot! I would definitely recommend her if you are looking for a piano teacher for your kids.

Christina is a very professional and brilliant teacher, my daughter has taken both violin and piano…read moreclasses with her for almost 2 years. Her passion and enthusiasm for teaching is always amazed me. I feel very lucky that I can find such a good teacher for my daughter in the very beginning of her music learning journey, so she doesn't waste her time. I strongly recommend Christina Huang as a qualified piano and violin teacher!

I can't say enough good things about my experience at The Music Shop, and especially about my…read moreinstructor, Dave Wheeler. I'm a 72-year-old saxophonist who picked up the saxophone for the very first time after retiring from a 40-year career in biochemistry spanning academia and research. So yes, I came in knowing enzymes better than eighth notes. Dave has been an absolute gift. He brings a deep well of music theory knowledge, practical musicianship, and real-world experience to every lesson. More importantly, he has remarkable patience and creativity. He listens carefully, identifies where I'm struggling, and then designs clear, effective strategies that make practice both productive and enjoyable between lessons. What I especially value is that Dave doesn't teach from a script. He adapts to the student in front of him--age, background, learning style, and goals included. Thanks to his guidance, I've made steady progress, gained confidence, and genuinely look forward to practicing and improving. If you're considering lessons at The Music Shop -- whether you're 08 or 78 -- I can't recommend Dave Wheeler highly enough. He's the real deal. -- Michael Van Allen, student https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelavanallen/

I'm sharing my experience to help others make an informed decision…read more I brought in a ~1-year-old student flute (purchased on the West Coast) for what I now know were minor adjustments. At the time, I followed the technician's recommendation for a full COA. When the instrument was returned, it played essentially the same as when I dropped it off. I brought it back a second time. It came back slightly improved, but still not properly adjusted. A few weeks later, I visited an independent flute technician in Brooklyn. He immediately identified the issues, charged nearly half the cost, spent over an hour on the instrument, and fixed it correctly. It has remained in excellent playing condition since. Based on this experience, I would not return here for service or purchase. I would strongly encourage others especially parents of student players to seek a second opinions and verify the quality of work.

This place was an absolute palace! I've never seen a guitar store as big. They have all types of…read moreguitars, amps, accessories, and even keyboards. Kara was very nice and went above and beyond for me!

If I'm being honest, I had lost a lot of faith in guitar center based on the Totowa location, and…read morehave been getting my gear largely online or from indie shops as a result. That all changed today. First time in this location, and I'm kicking myself for not stopping here sooner. I've driven past this particular store hundreds of times, but never stopped until today. First observation: this particular store has one of the better layouts I have seen as far as Guitar Center stores go. The space is massive, and everything is easy to find. The store has ample staff, all of whom are eager to help. Despite a large crowd on a busy Saturday, lines were moved quickly and customers were all attended to. Staff was incredibly friendly and struck up conversation about making music. From a drummer's perspective, this place was a jackpot. Nearly half the store was drums. I was thrilled to find a massive snare drum wall, including vintage snares. Cymbal room selection was impressive. Lots of new and second-hand drum kits to see. E-drum selection was massive and had something for everyone's budget. Where the store truly shined was with their ample parts, accessories, and tools for drummers. This is lacking in many other locations. Picked up some things I needed and fair prices (LESS than Amazon!). The staff, again, were pleasant and kind. That makes a huge difference in and of itself. Store was clean and well-organized. This is my new store for buying in-person. Period.

This business was at Target today 8/27/15 putting annoying flyers on peoples' cars. They shouldn't…read moredo that; it's not right to touch peoples' cars and bother them with unwanted advertising. People wind up throwing these flyers on the ground, causing pollution. I don't want some stranger coming up to my car and putting their hands on my vehicle! For that reason, they get a low Yelp score.

Ira was an excellent teacher. I worked with him for about a half a year and in that time he was…read moreable to teach me so much. He is a very easy going instructor and made the process very easy for me by teaching me songs I was very familiar with and interested in. He went out of his way to make himself familiar with songs that he might normally not play himself, but knew I would like. Each week he was always on time and came prepared with new material and techniques to keep things always changing. He is a very good instructor that you will learn a lot from and also share a lot of laughs making the overall experience a real good time.

I have taken four classes with Ira so far and it has been a great experience! I live in the…read moreAlexandria, VA area and had no prior guitar experience. From my experience Ira is very flexible with scheduling, personable and funny (which makes things way more comfortable), and a talented musician who obviously enjoys playing and teaching guitar. He comes to the first class with a instructional book that is very easy to practice with. All in all, I would highly recommend Ira if you are an adult (or if you have a child) who is interested in learning to play guitar!