It's getting the right teacher that makes the program so worthy to go with your child. I see Music…read moreTogether locations closer to this but go to Berkeley Heights for the teachers. Patricia (the owner and director of the program) and Jeng-jiu (who no longer teaches..miss her!) are note-worthy teachers who really knows music , understands children, cues in to your child and folds in your child's behavior into the music program while maintaining enthusiasm and fun in the classroom. This studio is small and located at Laura's Dance Studio. she maxed at 10 children as that means 20 or more people in the studio (with the parents and instructor). There's 9 music programs - Bongos, Triangle, Tambourine....etc I've attended about 5 of them. They give you a booklet about the program and that children can either be verbal or movement to music but eventually they become both as they grow older. The music class is perfect in my opinion for children 15 months to 3.5 years old but I've seen children less than 15 months and children older than 3 years. I see this class as a great way for them to learn vocabulary, speech, listening skills, instrument play and body movement - all intelligent traits that we want our child to be well-rounded in development. Cost is $185 for 10 weeks and a one time only family fee of $15

I've taken my son to Music Together classes with Patricia for nearly three years (since he was 4…read moremonths old) and am looking forward to doing the same with my younger son. The cds are fantastic--I find a lot of kiddie music to be quite grating, but the Music Together songs are really lovely. As for the actual classes, they are fun, active, and age appropriate. They also offer a great opportunity to focus on your child in a loving and relaxed environment. I agree with the other poster that the teacher makes all the difference. I know of several families who have moved out of the area and continue to travel to Berkeley Heights to take classes at this particular center. Having participated in classes with Patricia while my son was every age, from infant-3yo, I've been able to see and appreciate the way she tailors her activities to the needs of the children in each class. If the kids are particularly active, there is a lot of dancing and movement. If there are a lot of small babies, she does activities to keep them engaged. If a mom has three children, she'll help by engaging one of them (carrying the baby, for instance, or enlisting an older one to help carry an instrument box). I've taken several makeup classes with other teachers, and found them all to be excellent as well. This was our first "Mommy & Me" class and is still our favorite. A lot of classes are very cheesy (which I can't stand) and these are not. Just fun and music :)

Chris runs a great shop. He's done electronics repairs on two of my basses and got them both up and…read morerunning - one of them was fixed the same day. Price was more than fair. I will not hesitate to go back. He's also a nice guy and one hell of a guitarist. (Side note: I've been to the store numerous times and never saw any fake Gibsons, as another reviewer claimed).

I was looking for someone to set up some of my guitars, so I did a google search and came across…read moreDivision Street Music and decided to give them a shot. Chris did an amazing job on several of my guitars. I totally recommend him to anyone looking to get their guitar setup. Thanks again Chris!

I finally found the perfect cello teacher! Megan Rayl from Metuchen Music Academy…read more A good teacher adapts their style to fit the students needs. As an adult student that never played an instrument before, I obviously need to learn the basics. But I have been listening to music all of my life and I would like to learn to play some of my favorites. Every teacher I tried taught me from a Cello Book One - it was boring and not motivating. Megan is teaching me the technique and theory that I need while we are working on the Bach Cello Suites! It is amazing! She isn't just teaching me to play the cello, she is teaching me to play music! This is exactly what I wanted my retirement to be like. Thanks to Megan!

My daughter start grade two with Mr gelman, now she is grade four, She received both distinguish…read moreand merit for her ABRSM exam. Mr gelman is a very knowledgeable teacher. He pay attention to detail very well. I highly recommend him.

Greatest studio ever! The classes are awesome and the teacher is the best! The studio has…read moreeverything an artist ever needs

Highly recommend. This studio is equipped with everything you could ever need which makes for a…read moregreat learning environment. The studio itself paired with a great team of teachers, assistants etc. is unmatched. If you have any interest in learning about glass make the financial investment and the investment in your time to take a class here. You'll be hooked.

Great team building activity!! Highly recommend for friends or corporate events! Great teacher lots…read moreof fun lots of colors! And the Turkish tea and Turkish delights were delicious!

Wonderful team event! Relaxing and a lot of fun. Our instructor was patient and helpful. Can't wait…read moreto display my lamp!

Every teacher is professional. In front of the desk's lady…read moreis very patient. A lot of kids like this music school.

My daughter developed confidence and grace through her years at SSOD. The quality of instruction…read moreshe received was most apparent in the annual recitals. Only through the precision and training by the finest teachers can such performances be achieved. SSOD is a truly remarkable place to call home.

Octopus Music has been wonderful for my son. Ms. Jess is amazing with him and he is so incredibly…read morehappy when he finishes a lesson. He practices without complaint and has grown so much. Also - Octopus has a wonderful platform to manage classes and reschedule lessons. I have never had a problem communicating with staff or getting the proper music. They are really a great service in the music community.

Agree teachers are great but admin/owner is terrible…read more If you cancel a session the day of because your child is sick, you just lose that day/money and are not offered a make-up because it's a 'late cancel'. Apparently, they want you to upgrade the package in order to be able to cancel if your child is sick? A fair sick cancellation policy should NOT be dependent on a more expensive package. That's completely ridiculous. Meanwhile, if the instructor 'late cancels', we don't get a refund....instead, we are forced to do a make-up session even when the make-up times/days is not convenient for us. We don't get a refund....they make sure THEY don't lose money, but you are out of luck if your child wakes up sick.