DO NOT BELIEVE THESE FAKE REVIEWS!! I bought Two 30 min classes on Groupon. I took my 5 year old there for his first piano lesson. We were so excited go to. Piano Teacher NERICA's first instruction was to ask him to put his hands in the air. She noticed he was shy. From then on she didn't stop, she asked him "Are you shy?", "Are you always this shy?", "Come on, put your hands up, you don't have to be shy". "I need you to put your hands up." "All my other students don't act shy". In a very impatient manner. She kept demanding him to put his hands in the air. I asked Ms. NERICA if she can try another exercise. She said no that's the first step. She says, "If he doesn't put his hands up, he's not ready to learn." At that moment, I can see my son getting super uncomfortable, self-conscious, and freezing up. Then she says to me, "Mommy, is he always this shy?" and turns to him and says, "This is not gonna work." Then she says, "Now look he won't even look at me, I need his hands up". "Mommy, help me put his hands up, he won't listen to me". I WAS IN TOTAL SHOCK!! At this point, I had to stop her from belittling him. I said, "Of course he won't look at you, look at what you're saying to him. Why do you keep using (I spell out to shield my son from all this) S-H-Y word to him 10 times, look how you're making him feel!" I asked her why would you say to a 5 year old in first 10 minutes of meeting him "THIS IS NOT GONNA WORK". She then apologized BUT it was too late, the damage was done. This teacher should NEVER be around children. Our whole lesson ended in 15 mins. Daniela (front desk manager) said how did it go? I told her I'll call her. I didn't want to further effect my son. I had to take my son out of there, tried talking to him, changing the subject to reverse the traumatic experience we just had. In 15 mins, she belittled him, her ONLY teaching skill is demanding his hands in the air and nothing else to offer. HE NEVER EVEN GOT TO EXPERIENCE PRESSING ON A PIANO ON HIS FIRST PIANO LESSON! My kid had to take verbal abuse from this teacher at this school. It was such a terrible experience and traumatizing for me and my 5 year old. I RATE THIS PLACE ZERO! read more

This is my first negative review I've ever written on a place, check my account. I've owned multiple businesses for years and I know how hard owners work so that's the reason I wouldn't leave a negative review even if I had a bad experience. But this place did it for me. Teachers are unprofessional, they talk to your kids like they hate their job. They have no patience and teaching experience and no credentials. Owner is a mystery. If you have a concern, the owner doesn't talk to you and NEVER present. You don't know who owns the place. It's run by STAFF ONLY. A manager that's extremely fake and condescending when you speak to her. Just call the desk and you can hear the fakeness. Like I said, I'm a business-owner, if my businesses were run only by staff, you can just imagine what a disaster it'll be. Message to Owner: This is NOT an absentee business especially when you're dealing with children and parents! read more

I was impressed the minute I walked into this establishment. You could tell that the students are the priority here. I have been to other schools that fit in lessons on the side of their instrument sales. Besides being extremely professional and following COVID safety precautions, the teacher my daughter had used extremely helpful techniques to support her learning. There is definitely room to grow and inspiration to be found amongst these talented and passionate professionals. read more

My 5yr old daughter has been taking piano lessons here for 9 months. I couldn't be more pleased with how much she has progressed, the staff, and how it has did wonders for her confidence. The staff is always warm and accomodating. My daughter is very shy and will quit any activity if she doesn't feel comfortable with the instructor. This was surely not the case at NYMC. When its time for a lesson super motivated and keeps the same energy when playing at home. read more

My child always leaves her piano lessons with a smile. We transitioned to New York Musician's Center from a Sam Ash Music Store where we experienced subpar treatment. The teacher was inconsistent in communicating and often cancelled or changed lesson times on short notice. Our time with the New York Musician's Center has been the complete opposite of that. The Center's administrators communicate regularly with the highest level of professionalism, are flexible to our needs and the teachers are punctual. Also, at the Center, the atmosphere is festive, positive and very family-oriented. Well worth the time and money!! read more

School is going down hill. Everytime I bring my child in for lessons. The woman at the front desk always talks about her breast and butt job as if it's the time & place for it. Very skankish. Will not be keeping my son there. Would not reccomend to other parents. But Teachers are great. Should provide in home lessons. read more

My daughter has gone here for over two years. They have great instructors and are very friendly and accomidating.

Both of my children attended this school and loved it while there. Their teachers were great and we had no complaints with the actual lessons. However, due to unprofessionalism from front desk staff and management we had no choice but to leave. The front desk "manager" was extremely unaccommodating and often rude, tending to over share information with parents about her personal life as well. The owner was absolutely no help and clearly in it for the money. Would not recommend. read more

My daughter has taking singing lessons for two years. The performance this year was anti-climactic. The children's names weren't announced. The venue at a Adelphi University was crowded, small and standing room only. We will not be taking lessons there again. read more

My son has been taking lessons at the New York Musician Center center for 3 years. We love it there! The staff is extremly competent and accommodating. He has studied with several different teachers and they have all been wonderful. If you are looking for quality music instruction look no further! read more