I am a huge fan of this store, and always have been. Staff have always been kind, courteous, and…read morehelpful and the store has always had the personal touch that I believe sets it apart from big box stores. I love to shop local and independent, and this store harkens back to a different time where music shops had character. The selection has always included what I was looking for. This Christmas, I was thrilled to open a Stratocaster purchased from this store by my wife. I have never had a guitar that played as good out of the box than this one, and the staff in this store clearly set the guitar up BEAUTIFULLY. Needless to say, they know what they're doing here, and that is hard to find these days. Additionally, my wife raved about how kind, patient, and supportive they were throughout the process, given that she is not a musician. This personal touch is well-worth a few extra bucks because it is independently owned. I can't recommend this store enough.

Always great service and fast repairs. I always recommend RME to my musician friends…read more They've cared for my basses for over a decade and I trust them implicitly

Amazing service, friendly atmosphere, quality music education from highly trained professionals…read more This well-established business in Upper Montclair offers the best private music instruction in the area. Lots of talent has walked through this place over the last 4 decades! Annual springtime music recitals showcase the students achievements. Can't say enough good things about Montclair Music Studio! Added bonus: nicely decorated windows for the holidays and throughout the year.

Fantastic organization Great teachers, friendly environment,…read morea bright spot in Montclair's great music scene.

Geddy's a good dude and does a good job setting up guitars. Took two acoustics that needed its…read moreaction brought down. One of them had an impossibly high action and I wasn't sure he'd be able to shave the saddle down enough. But he did an excellent job on both and they play beautifully. They were intonated perfectly and without and fret buzz. Price was good--better than what a setup would have cost at Sweetwater, for example, and I liked the fact he's local and can do the setup once I receive the guitar since the shipment process itself can alter how a guitar is set up. Also, as a side note, he also makes candles on the side and will give you a sample.

Excellent service, pricing, and work! I got both an electric and an acoustic set up by Geddy and…read morestill love playing them several months later! I will definitely be going back.

THE very best guitar tech in the five boroughs. Matt Brewster transformed a vintage Gibson Firebird…read moreI'd picked up for about half price, because it had been tampered with, wired wrong,and just all wrong. In just about 2-3 days, he found a big issue that the last tech had missed. I got phone calls on the progress, he asked permission before doing a fret level and polish, and replaced the tuners, full setup, fret level and he transformed it from a "player's project" into an Instrument that played like a new Gibson. The price I paid for the work was so fair, I know him and his techs worked on that thing for days. Everyone at the shop knew about its progress, and they all seemed proud of their work. Good Vibes, Honesty, and integrity along with getting a tech that's mentioned in Rig Rundowns, he works on Rock Star's guitars, and you'll get the same quality work as those celebs on Rig Rundown for the same price a local music shop charges. Matt, Chris and everyone working at 30th street always greet me with smiles and warmth. That is the cherry on the sundae. Retail professionalism along with the best setup man in NYC, these are rock solid fellas.

About 15 years ago, bought a gibson goldtop from one of matt's workers at the shop. Got home to…read moreLong Island and had to adjust trussrod for the humidity. Found out truss rod didn't work?. Called Matt and he said it was my problem because I lived near the beach?. Truss rod not functional, how is that my problem?. Accused me of having buyer's remorse?. Finally returned the guitar but it left a bad taste in my mouth. He's great with name players, but he's really an A hole!.

I feel bad for not stopping in here even once after passing this place a thousand times, at least…read more I had an issue with the C note on my Alto sax and was in no mood to go to Sam Ash with the rt. 17 traffic and all so I stopped in here just before they were closing today(a Saturday). John could not have been more engaging, honest, sincere and downright cool. No big timing here. No waiting on employees who are practicing on their instruments while you wander around like a fool. As soon as I walked in - 'Hey can I help you?' I like that. I will be back and I will recommend this place to anyone and everyone who wants excellent customer service. And yes I took the sax home mins later, good as new. A+++

I had my Les Paul neck warp a little bit and the action dropped on it causing some issues. ....I…read morewent here, spoke to John and expected the bad news that this would be a $600+ fix but instead, he was upfront, honest, and told me the fix was minor and with new strings, complete set up and truss rod adjustment, cost under $50.00 ....Extremely happy with this local shop. Music Gallery has gained a new customer for all of my guitar needs.

My daughter had her 3rd birthday party here and everyone had such a blast including the parents…read more The layout of the space is awesome and really big. Kim was extremely accommodating and responsive and then all the staff really went above and beyond to make sure the set up/clean up was taken care of. Special shout out to miss Tiara and Miss Amanda for really making the day so special and easy!!! It's only been a few months and my daughter already cant wait for her next birthday highly recommend them!!

My rating is and is based on service and my 4 yr old taking classes. We started with a groupon and…read moremy daughter loved it. She takes the Pre-K 4 class which consists of ballet and tap....to be exact....ballet starts promptly at 1115am and 1150am they do tap and ends at 12pm. I kinda wish it was a bit longer and use a full hour but I guess being a 4 yr old maybe 45 min is enough. My daughter has fun with it so that's all that matters. The parking is off street....so bring 50 cents for the meters. I don't have much of a problem looking for parking.....so no complaints there. What's nice is if we miss a class then we can make it up on Fridays....we call and ask to make sure first if they can accommodate her. It's at 545p-630p so perfect after work for me. Will who works at the front desk is very friendly. The tuition can be placed on your credit card and can be automated every month. Kim the owner is very nice and answers all questions. They also offer parents night out from 5p-9p on weekends...this happens once in awhile....looks like it's monthly so far..it's $25 per child. Also, we can't watch the kids the entire time HOWEVER.....there's a curtain and it's hard to see BUT they do have a TV and alternate the rooms on saturdays....so every other sat I can watch my daughter in her class.....They really need to get another TV or maybe split the screens to watch both classes.

My children have been involved with PAZ for a year now, it's a really great school. The staff is…read moreso helpful and responsive, the go above and beyond making sure you have a great experience. And the teachers are extremely patient and knowledgeable (big shout out to Chloe who has been teaching my 5 year old son piano for a year now and the progression is amazing...she's so passionate and knowledgeable). My kids have grown leaps and bounds musically in just their first year, we will be continuing to be part of the PAZ family for years to come.

Amazing family run business. Music school with great knowledge, great staff, very patient with all…read morelevels of students. Excellent music store great prices.

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.

Joe is an awesome teacher! I'm grateful for his patience and encouragement, especially for a…read morebeginner like me. He does a great job of balancing the technical and the artistic sides of learning an instrument. His lessons bring together expressiveness and sound quality with music theory and technique. Joe's studio in Rutherford is comfortable and easy to get to from Manhattan or anywhere in Bergen County.

From the owner: We offer violin lessons in Bergen County to all ages beginner to intermediate.read more

Needed to upgrade a bridge pickup in my custom T-style guitar and Bondi was just the man for the…read morejob. Dropped off my stuff at his place and he got the job done within a few short hours plus a restring & setup - fantastic service at more than reasonable rate. Whether you're a gigging musician or a hobbyist, you are better off choosing local skilled techs like Bondi over larger music stores simply for the communication alone. Easy conversation and smooth scheduling. You will be catered to at an unbeatable price!

From the owner: Bondi Guitars is a guitar repair shop located in Jackson Heights with very reasonable rates and…read morefast turn-around times. We strive for perfection, paying close attention to detail and thoroughly evaluating the needs and preferences of each individual guitarist to get the job done right. We also offer guitar lessons, with personalized lesson plans for each student based on their goals and skill level. If you aren't fully satisfied with the services offered, you're entitled to a full refund! Our staff is always available to answer questions, give quotes on repairs, and give well-informed advice on guitars and guitar playing in general.