I have read some misguided reviews here, I can only deduce that some parents are uninformed about…read morehow a business works or could even be delusional about how talented their kids are naturally . With this said, I want to share my story with Real Brave. My son Lukas has been coming here for a bit. In the time Lukas has been here, he has learned to play the piano and while he is in fact, not naturally inclined towards instruments, he has slowly but certainty learned much . My son has benefited greatly, not just his skill set, but also his confidence. Nothing compares to see your child blossom, especially on these days where our boys are sometimes persona non grata. These people are patient and foment growth in the child's character. I am a witness to this and, confessedly, I am a borderline cynic. But, you must give credit to these caring and patient instructors. I believe my sons instructor's name is Sam Ye (my bad for not remembering), and he has been extraordinary to my son, and I have seen him engage with others with the same mannerism. Other team members also seem to display the same dedication to their students, but my exposure to them has been limited. A point of interest is that they have a couple of concerts every year and your child can participate, which by default, will help them in social settings. Finally, I appreciate their flexibility to make up missed lessons which is more than other, one on one instructors, could put up with. I recommend Real Brave and I want to thank them for the service they provide to our neighborhood. I wish them all the success possible.

DO NOT GIVE YOUR MONEY TO THIS BUSINESS…read more I was a student at the upper east side location before it closed. I had pre-paid for 3 months of lessons, and it closed after 1 month. I have tried to get my money back for the 2 months of lessons I did not receive for over 6 months and have been ignored. It is a shame that the management for this business is so scummy because the instructors were always kind and helpful.

The owner is great knowledgeable, funny, and talented.... I will definitely buy again if need be…read moreand answered all my questions.

I had the most wonderful experience at Weissman Music and I FINALLY got to meet Jeff Weissman and…read moreLeila Kim! Let me tell you, I've met with other local flute/piccolo dealers in NY/NYC, but none can compare to experience you get when going to Weissman Music! Once you meet Jeff and his team, you'll immediately see how passionate they are about the profession and why they are, in my opinion, the best in the world! My main instruments are the clarinets, but I adore the flute and piccolo and thoroughly enjoy playing them in the local community bands. Knowing this, Jeff eagerly guided me through the entire 9 + hour process of trying a plethora of piccolos and headjoint combos. Not only did Jeff help me choose the piccolo that was perfect for me, he also imparted invaluable tips and expert techniques. I can finally say I have the piccolo of my dreams and can't thank Jeff and his team enough for the extraordinary opportunity! I look forward to going back and getting my dream rose gold flute upgrade!! Thank you to Luke Panella for doing a wonderful job overhauling my flute! This is the ONLY place I send my flute and picc to be serviced and repaired. Below are pictures of the magnificent Weissman handmade professional cocobolo wood piccolo with silver keys and traditional cocobolo wood headjoint with 14k gold riser and mother of pearl crown. The second darker headjoint is made of grenadilla wood and is a wave style headjoint with mother of pearl in the crown.

Brought my EVH5150 III 50w guitar amp to Jerry for a tube replacement and biasing, and he got it…read moredone with an extremely fast turnaround at a great rate. Communication through Yelp messaging was clear and regular, and he even did a bit of extra research to make sure he got the bias setting right. The amp sounds great, and I'll definitely be back the next time I need this work done.

After my move I noticed my old turntable not working properly. Repairing a 30+ year old vintage…read morewas not my forte so I looked to Yelp! for some repair options. I spoke to Jerry over Yelp's messaging system and within a few days, his suggestions ultimately fixed my issue. Apparently, during the move, the speed and size sensors were forced out of alignment, and once I realigned them the turntable was restored back to its former glory. Thanks so much Jerry!!

Brought my SG in and it was pretty beat up. I was given an estimate…read more My guitar was returned to me and as soon as I played, it felt like it used. And, the work done came in under estimate. I could not recommend these guys more highly!

I had a great experience with John at Mobile Guitars. From the moment I walked in, he was friendly,…read morepatient, and genuinely enthusiastic about helping me find the right fit. John really knows his stuff -- he's an active gigging musician who plays in bands, and that real-world experience comes through in the way he talks about gear. He gave my guitars a thorough assessment, explained everything clearly, and offered honest, practical advice without any pressure. His knowledge is impressive and his passion for music is contagious. On top of all that, the prices are very competitive. If you're a beginner trying to figure things out or an experienced player looking for expert guidance, I'd highly recommend paying John a visit. He's the kind of person who makes you excited to go home and play.

Turn around time was excellent, went in, had my Buescher TT alto checked and PR gave me a quote for…read morean overhaul.. I decided to get a patch job for the meantime, his service was excellent. One day to the next, the fastest turn around time I ever experienced. I asked him a few questions about gear and man... he is an encyclopedia! Gave me recommendations for some of my gear. Got my TT, plays beautifully! I can imagine what an overhaul would do to this thing.. WOW!

Excellent repair of my tenor sax. Perry was informative, friendly, and completed the work quickly…read more Very reasonable price.

It's getting harder and harder to find professionals who truly know what they're doing, especially…read morewhen it comes to instrument repairs. Bronen's Music is a legitimate business offering top-notch services. Andy is a true New Yorker, a no-nonsense professional who kindly helped fix my Roland piano in a short amount of time. I cannot stress enough how much this place deserves your business. They will take care of you and offer a level of expertise that far exceeds other competitors. It's easy to see why people keep coming back to Bronen's generation after generation and now, I'll be one of them. Thank you again, Andy. I am beyond grateful. And a special shoutout to Gabe and Chris as well, great people all around.

Full stocked musical instrument store- and they sell to schools. Whenever I go, I noodle on their…read morekeyboards and guitars. They have sheet music too! And congas. In 2024 I had them repair my special ukulele and their work was neat and clean and perfect!

Seth is a great repairman, and did an expert job setting up my Taylor dreadnought. He went above…read moreand beyond in terms of the repair, and my Taylor's never sounded better! I would recommend Pentatonic to anyone in the North Brooklyn area looking for repair work/set-ups done on their instruments.

I'll admit that I have a soft spot for Pentatonic Guitars on Franklin Street. I brought my…read moreboyfriend to Pentatonic when we started dating. Because he's a musician and plays guitar, I thought he would appreciate the shop. And he did. It turned out to be a successful date. However, my Yelp rating now is not totally colored by sentimentality. Pentatonic Guitars is a cool little spot on Franklin that adds to the character of the neighborhood. It's a small space packed full of unique guitars and instruments. It's not set up like Guitar Center/Sam Ash - or even Main Street Drag - to get you to buy, buy, BUY! You don't get that salesperson peer pressure. There's relaxed vibe, so you can ask questions and not feel like you're a mark. They know their stuff. If you are into guitar bodies, pickups, frets, etc., this is a good place for you!

Where do I even begin with the incredible Jonathan Stancato? He has been an absolute treasure of a…read morecoach, mentor, and overall fantastic human to have in my life--a godsend. A talented, intuitive, intelligent, encouraging, and impactful coach that has guided me to so much growth. His impact is vast and noticeable in both my personal, singing, and corporate/professional life. Jonathan takes the time to get to know his students/clients and is then able to truly show up for them--he's always present. His work is highly tailored and you can guarantee when you leave a session with him, you'll feel lighter, happier, stronger, and empowered. He taught me things about my voice, and how it translates to other (seemingly) non-vocally related aspects of my life; I'm talking eye opening, jaw-dropping type stuff. Over a year of working together on a bi-weekly cadence, the learnings are endless, awe-inspiring, and quite frankly, worth every penny and more. 5/5 stars doesn't feel like an adequate rating when you're talking about life changing work but, I suppose it'll have to do. In short, if you're considering hiring Jonathan, DO IT ASAP.

I took a few voice lessons with Jonathan to improve my speaking and singing voice. I discovered…read morethat my real voice was much lower than what I was used to. To my surprise, many people have complimented my speaking voice since then. I considered the lessons as masterclasses as they were unconventional but extremely effective. Highly recommend!