Magnolia String Quartet did an absolutely amazing job performing at our wedding last month. The…read moreentire process was seamless. They were very responsive throughout the planning stages and when the day came they were on time and ready to go. They played all of our choices beautifully. I can't thank them enough for how special they made our day feel. If you are looking for a string quartet, definitely use them. Oh and it was affordable too!

Magnolia String Quartet played at my daughter's wedding in September and they played beautifully…read more They were highly professional and learned a special request piece in memory of my mom. They really added a finishing touch to a beautiful wedding and made the ceremony so special and really memorable. Thank you to all of the performers. I highly recommend them for any occasion.

Professional and expert service! Their standards for guitar repairs are above average for sure!!read more

I've had several repairs done here over the years, from amps to effects pedals to guitars. Always…read moreexcellent work and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended!

What a phenomenal old theater in wonderful condition. The…read morearchitecture is opulent and stunningly decorative and beautifully done. You don't even really need to see a show to want to just come see the building itself. I did of course come to see Get the Led out a Led Zeppelin cover band that did a great job at playing as close as possible to the original. I love that this venue is available close to home. Syracuse has lots to offer. This theater is palace waiting to be discovered.

What a beautiful theater! I've been to this theater a couple of times now, and I've always had a…read morepleasant experience. The new renovations make this theater absolutely sparkle. The stairs in the balcony section are steep but I found the seats, themselves, to be quite comfortable. The sound and view from my seats were also always excellent. The ushers are very helpful and friendly as well. I can't wait to come back for another performance!

Someone named Terry hung up on me 3 times. First time I thought it was a mistake. I was excited…read moreabout what I was looking for and not being some cranky buyer. If they don't carry what I was asking for she could have just said that. Very bizarre. No apology. When I called back a 3rd time I innocently said I think we might have got caught off (hoping to see if she would say anything as an explanation), but again she hung up. I don't normally leave a review, but that was seriously unprofessional for a business to do that.

Music and Arts on Route 31 in Clay, NY (bordering Baldwinsville, Liverpool and North Syracuse) is a…read morewonderful place that helps people of all ages renew their love and passion for performing music! I have started playing the guitar for the last three years after playing the trumpet for my lifetime. Mostly known as a place for renting, buying and fixing musical instruments, this place is so much more.., I've purchased instruments for my own children over the years but now I've discovered they do lessons, sell non instrumental items like a chimes to get attention of a class as well as books of many levels to start or continue your love of music! On Christmas Eve, Genna and Ray helped me restring a broken G string on my acoustic guitar and helped me buy valve oil for a newly acquired trumpet and books to play Disney tunes on the trumpet. Genna kindly took my phone call and explained what they could do for my broken string. After identifying what I needed, Ray swiftly repaired my guitar so I could continue to get better during this break. In the past, I have had a "drum corps" at my junior high where my students could make the transition to math class by playing Home Depot buckets with drumsticks. Music and Arts donated the drumsticks when I explained what I was doing. This is a great place represented by kind people like Genna and Ray. Stop by or give them a call! They are right by the new Larger than Life store where Pier One used to be.

The Setnor School of Music is located in Crouse College on the Syracuse University campus. The…read moreschool seeks to present live music in the face of a changing 21st century. The school's departments focus on Education, Industry, Performance, and Composition & History of Music. As a performing arts venue, the Setnor School of Music presents free performances of music in the historic Setnor Auditorium. Parking for concerts and events is convenient and available for free in Q-1 and Irving Garage. Music has thrived at Syracuse University since 1877, when the Department of Music was founded and SU became the first university in the United States to grant a degree in music and require four years' study in both music and theory. Now known as the Rose, Jules R., and Stanford S. Setnor School of Music, the school continues this proud tradition by offering professional-level training through six undergraduate and four graduate degree programs that allow talented musicians and future music industry leaders to excel both collectively and as individuals. The Setnor School of Music seeks to integrate community into the practice of live music-making. The school maintains a commitment to combining with high school groups, and houses the Syracuse Youth Orchestra, Allegro Youth Wind Ensemble, and the Syracuse Children's Choir. For more information on the Community Music Division of the Setnor School, contact Amy Mertz at ammertz@syr.edu. For more information, visit the school's webpage at www.vpa.syr.edu/music or follow us on Twitter. Be sure to 'check-in' to events on Foursquare or Facebook.

ISH and Jesse are always kind and helpful when I e mail with questions. They have unique custom PRS…read morecolors. I am an avid guitar collector and hope to get my first guitar from them this week as I am working on a trade.

I've been a guitar player for 45 years and my oldest guitar is 27. I took it in to see if it needed…read morenew frets, or at the very least the frets dressed. The tech said that it looks like it has another few years in it before that needs to happen. So, instead of trying to upsell me, he said all it needs is a tune up. I just saved a few hundred dollars. Plus, the shop is quiet, and there are no metal guitarists showing off their shredding skills. It more of a showroom with a no pressure salesman ready to help as needed. Call to make an appointment.

Esther is such a lovely person to work with. She was kind and gracious and she didn't mind the long…read morelist of crazy songs I had her and her fellow musicians play for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour (game of thrones, Harry Potter, florence and the machine, etc.) the music was so beautiful, I felt like I was in a dream. I loved every single moment. Thank you so much for such a precious memory.

Esther was absolutely a pleasure to work with! I contacted a few harpists to find someone to do…read moreceremony and cocktail hour harp music. She was very friendly, knowledgable, and willing to work around my schedule to talk via phone, email , Skype or in person. I procrastinated on picking out the ceremony music and she was very helpful in sending me a list of common choices for various parts of the ceremony. She has many traditional and more modern songs. She can also learn a new one for you if the sheet music is available. Our guests were taken away to another place when they heard her play during our ceremony. We received many compliments on her and it was the last piece that made our ceremony and cocktail hour very romantic and intimate. You will be very pleased if you hire Esther, the Elegant Harp.

If I could rate REP Studios higher, I would do so! Ignore what Bryan P has to say. I have had two…read morerecording sessions with Nate and another for putting together a lyric video for YouTube. I wanted professional singers and instrumentalists for my songs, and Nate was great in lining up the perfect team. Our sessions have been fun for all. I have looked forward to each of them, and I look forward to many more. Nate is a multi-talented production engineer and musician. His mixes are great and he is very friendly and easy to work with. I immediately felt like I was part of the REP family. My team has been great in staying true to my music, but also in offering suggestions (chord changes, tempo, dynamics), and they have done so kindly. A composer needs to be open to the input of others - welcoming it. It is only by maintaining a big dash of humility can I hear what my listeners hear. Don't shy away from using REP Studio. It is great!

From the owner: Some of the services we specialize in, which aren't typically available in-house at other recording…read morestudios include, but are not limited to: °Custom music composition °Sound design for theatrical productions and other multimedia communications (web sites, corporate presentations, slide shows, etc) °Voice Over recording for radio and TV commercials, documentaries, telephone prompts, ADR, books on tape °Converting records, tapes, and film reels from virtually any old format to modern digital media such as CD, DVD, or raw data °Interviewing and recording folks (especially elders) who have need to preserve their legacy for future generations to benefit from and enjoy °Patching live telephone audio into our system. Useful for recording interviews when the participants can't meet face to face, and for directing recording sessions from anywhere in the world