We knew we were going to be in the area around the time of WaterFire so we made sure to find a…read moreplace to stay and spend the night here. We had never been to anything like this or even really heard that much about it so we were interested to see what it was. WaterFire started about 30 years ago as an art installation that was meant to bring more people to the area and it definitely works. They light the braziers along the rivers, pipe beautiful music through the air and have volunteers on boats going from spot to spot, tending the flames and refilling the wood. There are tons of people there. Just walking and enjoying being outside and being together. The vibe is so relaxed and so peaceful but yet busy and exciting at the same time. It's kind of hard to describe unless you see it for yourself. We headed out around dusk when there was still light in the sky and it was a little chilly but I soon forgot about that. Words can't really express how you're just sort of drawn into the piece and beauty of this whole thing. I feel like this review can't even do it justice. We walked around for over an hour but our dog did start to get cold even though we had her in her jacket, so we headed back to where we were staying for a little while. Once it was dark and we were all warmed up, we headed out again because it was just so enjoyable to be there that we really wanted to come back. The second time we wandered through the street fair area and looked at some of the tables and street vendors. I got a really cool ring that was made out of a an old ornate spoon. There were also food vendors but everything was pretty busy so we ended up getting food on the way back to our hotel. There were families and groups of friends and couples, all just soaking in the magic and ambiance and ultimately we drifted back towards the water again because that is where the real magic is. We sat for a long time watching people float by in gondolas and watching the volunteers slowly push the boats through the canals, adding wood to the flames causing them to rise up. Everyone was friendly and in a good mood and strangers were chatting with each other. There was a real sense of community and peace. This was honestly one of the most romantic evenings I've had with my husband in a long time as well. We nuzzled noses and shared a few kisses to the music and the flame. If you are anywhere near Providence during WaterFire, don't even think about it just go. It's totally free! You don't need tickets or even to plan really. You can just enjoy the fire light and the music and being together in a beautiful place. It's absolutely unforgettable.

Last night, the Waterfire theme was Clear Currents. A yearly event that brings kayak enthusiasts…read moreto the river and basin with brightly lit paper fish figures. One of the Chinese dragon boats from the Pawtucket Dragon Races made an appearance as well. The event was very well attended, with many areas of the Riverwalk at capacity during peak times. Foot traffic jams made it difficult to navigate freely around the basin area. Lots of vendors and food trucks located around the RISD campus gave the event an even more festive flair. A great way to bring downtown Providence alive !

I highly recommend Providence Guitar Academy!!! Phil has the…read morerare talent of staying calm and patient while making the learning experience fun. It is obvious that he really enjoys teaching. Jake, 5 years old, looks forward lessons , practicing and showing off what he has learned. Finding the right music teacher is so important and we hit the jackpot with Phil.

Where do I start describing such a wonderful, amazing teacher! First of all, Phil is indeed an…read moreextremely gifted musician in his own right, and has a very deep knowledge of technique and music theory. You can tell that he has a true passion for music and his 10+ years of experience definitely show in much of his sage wisdom that comes across in the lessons. For a total beginner in guitar and music like myself, showing up to this talented fellow as a grown adult with my cheap acoustic and telling him that I just wanted to be able to strum along to Bob Marley or the Beatles could have been intimidating. Instead I felt that Phil was delighted to teach me and he calmly encouraged me at every step from then on. He first made a special effort to understand my background, the types of music I like, the parts of learning music that interest me, and the amount of time I could commit. Then he came up with an individualized, structured plan for me to reach my goals, which also changed as my whims and interests changed as months went on. I began taking one 30-minute lesson each week, which might not seem like much; yet Phil is such a professional that not a minute is wasted, and by the end of each lesson I had tons of exercises to practice and things to think about every day for the 6 days until my next lesson. I felt I made very fast progress under Phil, thanks to his incredible teaching technique. As time went on I was so happy with the lessons that I increased to two 30-minute lessons per week. My progress became even faster and more intense. Phil effortlessly helped me switch between learning chords and guitar technique and the somewhat separate subject matter of reading music and understanding music theory. He helped me play songs while also helping me understand the underlying patterns and connections that many songs are based off of. Had I not unfortunately moved away from Providence, I think Phil would have turned me not only into a good guitar player, but also a well-rounded musician! I would like to be very clear, his lessons are a steal at the price he offers them at. The teaching is first class and Phil is a great human being, and obtaining beautiful abilities like playing the guitar and understanding music might change your life like they did mine.

We have been coming to The Music Mansion for years for our children's piano recitals. This historic…read morebuilding on the East Side of Providence is perfectly lovely and is a wonderful place to hear music in a small setting. The performance room has a slightly raised stage with two grand pianos. The pianos are well maintained and tuned, and the acoustics in the room are very good. There is space for about 100 people in the performance room. There is also a room for standing in and mingling before a performance or during an intermission, and there is a dining room as well. In addition to recitals, there are also concerts held at the Music Mansion on a regular basis. I believe that most of the performances here are classical, but Stone Soup Coffeehouse also holds their folk music concerts here as well. Street parking is available, and we have always been able to park very close to The Music Mansion. This is a great venue with an intimate setting.

The Music Mansion is, in my opinion, one of the best places in Rhode Island to listen to a…read moreclassical performance. It's a beautiful old historic home that was transitioned into a nonprofit music venue featuring intimate community based performances. The space seats 100 people at most, and you are surrounded with somewhat stern portraits of the family that used to own the home as well as incredible pieces of artwork and a magnificent chandelier hanging above the Steinway piano. I went to hear a friend play several pieces with a violinist and the acoustics are just perfect. There is only one bathroom and it is difficult getting in the front door if you don't have great mobility, and the parking is difficult on a steep and winding hill. But once you get into the space it's a beautiful experience.

Best shop in the area for Local/Area Statewide for local blown glass as well as great gifts for the…read moreladies (jewelry & novelty gifts). Small business owner in need of support with extensive stock! Great stop for all your needs!

From the owner: We've combined our appreciation of music and functional glass art to create a comfortably funky…read morespace where customers can find the latest and most highly-sought products. We will strive to continually expand our selections to suit the needs of our diverse customer base and will always do our best to have the lowest prices in town.

We love Johnny! He's an awesome piano teacher who adapts to kids' interest and really sparks their…read moreexcitement in learning all aspects of playing--not just reading music (though that too), but working on rhythm, learning to sing and play and the same time, and having lots of fun in the process! His teaching results in great progress on the piano while also building confidence and letting kids have fun while they learn.

From the owner: Hello! My name is John Mulhern and I am a piano teacher to kids and adults in the Providence, RI…read more I enjoy sharing my knowledge of music and being a positive influence on people's lives. One of my specialties is catering to a students musical interest's. I try to avoid being boring or too strict. Music should be fun and feel good to create! Each year there is an annual recital for all to perform. Style wise I teach, classical, blues, jazz, improvisation, broadway, reggae, funk, classic rock, songwriting, etc...Check out www.youtube.com/lessonswithmrjohn to see and hear what some students are playing.

Couldn't be more pleased. Phil, the owner or manager, is a great guy and this place is clearly well…read morerun. Classes start and end right on time, gave lots of good information when I initially called, easy billing, reasonably priced. I'm not sure if my daughter is going to turn into a world renowned concert pianist, but she looks forward to class and has a lot of fun with her teacher, Alida. The building and practice rooms are nice and new and clean. Phil clearly cares about keeping students safe and seems to be doing all the right things in regard to COVID. Highly recommend.

From the owner: Providence School of Music is Providence, Rhode Island's newest music school. Located in the heart…read moreof the east side of Providence, only a short walk from Brown, Wheeler School, and Moses Brown. What began as the guitar lessons school named Providence Guitar Academy in August of 2017 has now blossomed into a full music school offering lessons for piano, guitar, drums, voice, ukulele, woodwinds, strings, and more in a newly renovated 2000 sq. ft facility!

My piano had settled (poorly) after the big move & was shockingly out of tune. Also, two sticky…read morekeys! It was time to schedule a piano tuning. I chatted on the phone with Elena to schedule a time for one of their tuners to come by my apartment. She was very helpful & pleasant, finding a time that worked for both of us. She followed up twice before the appointment - once to confirm, & another time to clarify on the parking situation after the big snow storm. Mike, the tuner, arrived exactly on time. He saw my spinet piano & let out a big sigh, informing me that this may be more difficult than we anticipated. We discussed my goals - I was hoping to return to standard tuning. He got to work on my stubborn, old piano, doing his very best to gentle tweak it back to normal. He did a wonderful job, considering the state of my piano. He honestly reported to me that he couldn't get to fine-tuning it yet, so he didn't charge me full price. I was so grateful for his effort & honesty. I will definitely be returning to Avery for all my piano needs, whether coordinating another tune with Mike or purchasing a new piano.

Traveled all the way up to their location from Atlanta, GA, to purchase a like new 2021 Yamaha U3…read more The whole process was super easy, and they even were able to get our piano shipped(extra cost) to our door within a reasonable amount of time(less than a month). If we were ever in the need of a secondary piano, and they had what we needed we would for sure use them again.

True Music Studios is fantastic! I highly recommend voice lessons with Jeanne. She is a phenomenal…read morecoach, and has a wonderful way of incorporating very helpful breathing and vocal techniques into the lesson that have allowed me to find my own voice and continue to improve as a vocalist. As someone who had never taken voice before, I couldn't have picked a better studio and teacher to learn from. Thank you!

Loved the space! They have multiple live rooms, a large control room, and a vocal isolation booth…read more We recorded some music along with a podcast. The recording engineers were really talented and easy to work with

Scott is not only a great guitar player himself, but an incredibly gifted teacher. He really takes…read morethe effort to find out how to best help each individual student learn. I came to him as a casual player who wanted to improve my rock/blues playing. He quickly noticed what parts of my playing were holding me back, and showed me how to improve in those areas. Before taking lessons, I had learned a lot from Youtube and some college friends. I still think Youtube is a great tool, but nothing compares to having a good teacher in front of you. He came up with a personalized plan to help me improve my chops, as well as add to my guitar vocabulary. At the same time, he easily adapted by changing the day's lesson if I had something specific in mind. His lessons added much more structure to my practicing that I didn't have beforehand, which helped to improve my playing in many ways. Also, thanks to his lessons, I was confident when I played a short acoustic piece at my sister's wedding this summer. Scott has knowledge of many different aspects of guitar playing, so as I thought of different things I wanted to learn (from finger picking to pinch harmonics to setting up my guitar) he was always able to teach me. He's also a very informed gear-head. So as I was looking for a new electric guitar, and a couple of pedals, he had many good suggestions for me. I had taken lessons from someone else before finding Guitar Strength, and I can definitely say the difference was huge. Scott is clearly passionate about all things guitar, and he really enjoys helping others learn. Also, some of my favorite bands were recommended to me by him. I am in my mid-twenties, but I know Scott has students of all ages. I saw many younger students who had lessons before mine who were clearly enjoying themselves. I would definitely recommend Guitar Strength to anyone who is serious about improving themselves as a guitar (or bass) player, and as a musician in general. Whether you're a complete beginner, or have been playing in a band for years, a good teacher can help bring you to the next level.

Scott is the man! Fixed my 335 back to its glory. Has a full professional studio and everything.read more

East Side Music Together with Jen Romanat are an absolute treat each week! The classes are offered…read morefor children ages 0-5 years old, are $175 per session, and the sessions last for 9 weeks - each week is a 45 minute lesson. Parents, grandparents, nannies and babysitters join the children during the class, which is incredibly fun filled and well paced. Jen often offers one class a week for babies 9 look months and younger, which is a great way for new parents to meet one another. We have gone to several sessions of East Side Music Together, and I couldn't rave more about the class if I tried! Jen is an engaging and kind teacher. Her classes are done at a fun pace, she sings with the children, let's them play age appropriate instruments, and also incorporates movement in some of the activities. Included in the fee is a music book and two cds with all of the songs that are covered in the class. This way to you and your child can have a new repertoire of songs to listen to at home or in the car. One of the greatest parts about music together is that the sessions cycle through 9 different lessons. That means if you do the winter session and decide to do the eary spring session - that the spring session will be all new music! The music is age appropriate, and great for new parents who want to know some new songs to sing to their little ones rather than just your average "twinkle twinkle little star." My son's face lit up each time we went to a class, and I can't wait to start taking him with his baby sister later this year.