Aden is a fantastic teacher! She is very knowledgeable with the best tips for adults who can't…read morequite it the hang of things (like I used to be). She's a pleasure to be around I highly recommend her.

Second time Yelp took my review down…read more.. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Made a Yelp account just to write this review! If I could give six stars, I would! I had decided to take piano lessons a little over a year ago. My first teacher started me off learning 15-second melodies spontaneously written on napkins. After a week, he had me playing three-note chords in one hand to accompany a guitarist he was simultaneously teaching. In summary, this was a pretty horrible experience and I started Googling for a new teacher - one of the first places that popped up was Piano Lessons NYC. I spent my first month learning with an instructor no longer with the school, who seemed to be a natural educator and was extremely supportive. From day one, she had a standardized plan (with an actual curriculum) that worked wonders; I was playing with both hands together pretty quickly. Due to an inability to meet at the same location, I had to switch from her to Mayuko Yamashita, who founded and runs the school. Everything is so organized; we work off a few different books simultaneously. Lessons are once a week, and meaningful homework assignments are given (at present, this typically consists of a brief piece or two, and various hand exercises). No didactic choice Mayuko makes is without a clear purpose. She scans through books deliberately picking specific pieces/exercises like tesserae in a mosaic, and everything is selected to advance some specific technical component. Moreover, she's totally open to whatever pieces you want to learn. I tend to strive for the very challenging Romantic Period stuff (one day!) - Mayuko will honestly let you know what you can and cannot presently begin learning, and what it will take to get there. If a piece is within reach, we go for it and learn it extremely thoroughly. During lessons, no nuances escape her. She'll point out so many seemingly little things - wrist and elbow motions, which part of the fingertip is contacting the keys, downward velocity, etc. - that just add up to developing a highly efficient and graceful technical foundation. Any and all judgment is purely objective and sessions are totally free of pressure; when mess-ups happen, we laugh them off, figure out why they happened, and progress. Every few months, the school sends invitations to perform at recitals and attend concerts hosted by professional musicians, and these have been wonderful experiences (although I haven't performed!). Earlier this month, I listened to Mayuko play some beautiful contemporary classical pieces. It gives you a tremendous confidence boost and sense of pride when you see a supremely talented concert pianist in action and know it's your teacher! In conclusion, if you're serious about learning piano, then look no further. If you're on the fence, then I say go for it! To become proficient in any instrument isn't easy, but in my brief experience, two things have proven critical: (1) your will to work hard, and (2) an excellent teacher. Listen to your instructor, learn to enjoy the little triumphs along the way, and you'll cultivate a skill that will give you a lifetime of joy.

Susan and Anthony have built a wonderful business in Treblemakers. As a professional musician and…read morecomposer, I have a fairly high standard and high expectations for the musical training of my daughter. Treblemakers has exceeded those expectations. Susan not only teaches singing; she teaches *music*. Her lessons focus on the fundamentals of musicianship while maintaining my daughter's interest with fun exercises and great song choices. All the while, Anthony runs the office with aplomb, always communicating with the parents and keeping on top of the scheduling. We're extremely pleased to have found this wonderful company. -Frank P via Liz P

Our kids have been taking piano lessons with Suzan at Treblemakers for a few years. Suzan is the…read moremost amazing piano teacher, musician, and mentor. My kids love her! She creates special programs to suit the interests of the student but insists upon building core competencies such as reading music, scales, singing/comping, etc. Our friends' kids have Alexandra and love her as well. The students in the program are comfortable playing jazz, classical, pop, rock, etc. and aren't stuck in one genre. Treblemakers tailors the program to your kid's interests so you can request any song and they will work out appropriate arrangements. But don't worry - the teachers at Treblemakers all have been trained at the top music schools and have the chops to teach very difficult classical and jazz pieces as well. Most programs will not have the breadth that Treblemakers provides. (Kids can also learn a multiple instruments as well.) Suzan wrote her own method books that have great catchy tunes and they layer and layer until kids gain all the core skills including scales, chords, arpeggios, major/minor, etc. Then all of sudden the kids are really ready to play anything... Treblemakers is a family business with scheduling run by Anthony who also inspires the children, has a deep interest in the education of all students, and always makes sure the kids and parents are happy and reaching goals. We highly recommend Treblemakers and know that our kids will have the love of music and all the skills needed to enjoy playing music for the rest of their lives.

Really wonderful parlor and school. They offer several types of classes, and I've been taking…read moreflamenco lessons there for more than a year. Jason and Eliza are truly masterful and talented musicians and instructors. Every lesson is interesting and challenging, but I have always felt encouraged. I've been playing and teaching myself guitar for over 10 years, but flamenco is a music that you need to learn from someone's guidance. They have been very flexible in helping me find the right level of cohort and time in my schedule. I highly recommend for any type of guitar study

I absolutely love the New York Guitar Academy! I was a student at the nearby NYC Guitar School for…read moreover a year and I didn't make as much progress (or have as much fun) as I have in the first 4 weeks here. The classes are fun and challenging and Jason is able to give you individual attention in each class. He's already broken some of my bad habits such as poor wrist position and posture. I really look forward to every class and am really motivated to practice everyday because the songs are actually fun to learn. Not to mention, you start learning complete songs on day one. If you're thinking of learning classical or Spanish (flamenco) style guitar, this is the place to go.

GREAT MUSIC CLASS FOR LITTLE ONES! My son (almost 3) has…read morebeen going for the last several months and absolutely loves it. He always points out where his music class is when we go by. They focus on learning about instruments and musicality and the beat...and they do so in a wonderful joyous environment. Highly recommend!

We have had a great experience with Little Chopins and have referred them to several other…read morefamilies. They have been extremely communicative and accommodating with our schedule and the quality of the teaching has surpassed my expectations. Alberto has been working with our 5-year-old for 3 months, is an amazing person and teacher (very patient and engaged) and we would recommend him to anyone!

Angela is a wonderful piano teacher. My children have been studying with her for almost a year and…read moreenjoy going to piano as well as practicing. She makes it fun and they love to see their own progress.

this guy really care! one of my violin had a cosmetic blemish after something fell on it. i took it…read moreto another luthier and the best they can do is repair about 70 percent of it. i felt the repair could've been better so i took it to lukas, not only did he charge less but he did a better job than the other luthier, he is extremely diligent in his work, reasons being he finish the repair in 1 week, but noticed sublet imperfection left by the previous luthier, instead of passing it off to me as the best he could do, he instead called me and said he needs another week to sand down the varnish and do it again. what a guy! most luthiers would only spend certain amount of time based on how much they were paid. but lukas breaks that traditional notion. you know you got a fantastic luthier when he cares more about customer relationship than just pure profit and proficient in what he does. out of all the nyc luthiers i been to, lukas offers the best quality service, he also carries a good variety of european and chinese violins that i got to try out while waiting in the shop, if you do plan on visiting his shop, i suggest making an appointment rather then show up unannounced, as his shop does get busy, both time i went it was a full house, and i can see why!

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!

I started with Mark this past January and my improvement has been nothing short of miraculous. I…read morewanted a teacher who could help my lead guitar playing go to the next level. This meant teaching theory and its application in a way that wasn't repetitive or dull, and that I could use immediately. Mark has done all that and more. I am a teacher by profession, so I recognize the good ones right away. Not only is Mark a fantastic guitarist, but, more importantly, a gifted teacher.

I have been taking guitar lessons from Mark for 7 years. Not only is he a superb player but he is…read morewhat I would call a "master teacher." He truly understands how how to break things down musically and communicate them in a clear, logical fashion. He also is amazing at recommending practice routines and sets expectations that things may take awhile to learn, which I have found to be very empowering. I have a number of teachers over the years and none even come close to Mark. My playing has improved significantly as has my understanding of music theory. Lastly, Mark is a terrific person all the way around and clearly dedicated to his profession and students. If you're an intermediate or advanced player and maybe feel like you've plateaued or want to take it to the next level, Mark would be a perfect choice. I recommend highly. Peter Hess