Kaz is the greatest music teacher Ever! Josh had taken guitar twice before but kept resisting…read morestrongly and Kaz started with him after the last interruption. Not only did he open up to Kaz's lessons but Kaz was even able to reintroduce him to piano as well. Kaz is " cool ", presentable, ponctuel, extremely flexible (as much as his schedule allows him to and always in a great optimistic mood. And his rate is very reasonable. What more to ask for. I only hope he'll still be available next year!

I have been studying piano with Irina for 2 years. I am a retiree who played piano seriously…read morethrough my first year of college. After a decades-long lapse in piano study, I decided to return to the piano. I am so lucky that after a search for a teacher who was the right fit for me, I found Irina. She has guided me through an exciting journey of piano study with the very highest level of expertise, coupled with keen insight, compassion, and sense of humor. Irina has a unique ability to understand each individual, providing constant support and the right level of challenge, always with the goal of maximizing the joy of making music. I can't recommend her highly enough.

Irina has been teaching my son for many years and he greatly enjoys taking lessons with her. She is…read morea highly competent piano teacher and is really good at establishing a bond with her students of all ages. She has not only made my son technically competent, she has also introduced him to the wonderful world of music and that is a gift of a lifetime.

As a dutiful Asian daughter, I grew up taking piano lessons but had always harbored secret…read morefantasies of learning the guitar instead... Not so much the on-stage rock star fantasy so much as playing Kumbayah to a circle of friends around a campfire (I know, my ambitions are huge). Anyways, with the advent of financial independence came the realization that I could indeed, pay for and take whatever music lessons I wanted. Guitar New York is conveniently located in Midtown Manhattan, so I'm able to take lessons on weekday morning before strolling over to the office (my co-workers think I have a weekly doctor's appointment every Tuesday morning). I've been taking lessons with Troy for a few months now, and I think he is an awesome teacher.* I was an absolute novice who had never HELD a guitar in her life, so he taught me from the ground up. I find he's super versatile in his knowledge of instruments, music theory, styles, you got it. To be honest, I was never a music prodigy as a child, and apparently it's not something you acquire with age. What makes Troy truly awesome (and the only reason I'm not giving up on this hapless venture) is that he is extremely patient and easy-going. I'm sure he has pupils who are far more dedicated and experienced than I am, but I'm grateful that he's spending his talent listening to me pluck out an off-kilter rendition of something that is supposed to sound like "Knockin on Heaven's Door." He's a good teacher, lessons progress quickly, and he sympathizes with all of my guitar woes. Lessons come out to ~$45 / 30-minute lesson, but they have discounts for package purchases and beginners. Anyways, if you've ever remotely entertained the idea of guitar, give GNY a shot - it's unanimously rated 5 stars for a reason. * I plan on linking Troy this review later, so in the interest of laying it on thick (and potentially scoring some free lessons later on) I will also say that he is insanely intelligent, funny, and good-looking.

We say goodbye, and you say hello…read more.. Ah, the windy city is losing one of our finest to NY. I have been fortunate enough to benefit from Troy's tutelage as one of the rock masters of Guitar Chicago. Now as you all know, I am akin to see the world through the lens of Beatles. Maybe that's not your bag, baby. Maybe you see the world through the lens of jazz, or Rush, or Blondie, or funk, or ELO, or BB King, or (gag) Creed. No matter. These are the Troy Truths: 1. Whatever song/style you want to learn, he will teach you. And make it seem effortless. This guy's a pro. Not like Marge Simpson "I just have to stay one lesson ahead of the student". He has quite the impressive resume coupled with crazy talent. I've seen this guy in action; trust me. 2. He'll not only teach you that song or style, he'll give you the "why" behind what you're doing. He teaches in-depth music theory, so you really understand how it's all put together. Pretty cool for the music student on the search for enlightenment. (PS- he writes legible notes, which is a rare gem in the music world for some reason) 3. Not content with just playing what somebody else created? With his theory fundamentals and technique instruction you will be creating your own music lickety-split. And isn't that what the veteran student is all about? Maybe, like my husband, you've got years of guitar under your belt, but just need that extra boost. Well, here you go. (Get confident, stupid!) Anyhoo, Troy will be missed here in Chicago. Best wishes to Troy and Guitar New York. Hello- o- o... Hey la, hey helloah...

One of the best luthiers I've ever worked with! Lukas is so patient, kind and really takes his time…read moretrying to understand what you're looking for and helps match you with the best instrument at the best price possible. He has a customer for life!

Good first and second cleaning, large apartment. Nicoleta was attentive, thorough, and efficient.read more