Aside from being a very nice place with nice instructors, I found it to be very poorly managed…read more Inconsistent messages, constant class cancellations, terrible/nonexistent make up lessons, and so on. I would strongly encourage you to go elsewhere.

Did not have a good experience with them at all. Nice people and a nice place, but totally…read moreunreliable. They canceled more sessions with our daughter, for one reason or another, than she had lessons. Make ups for missed lesson are unnecessarily complex and difficult to achieve. Very expensive and not worth the aggravation of the place, their flaky instructors, unreliable scheduling, and poor management. Go elsewhere.

This place is the best. The friendly knowledgeable atmosphere is top notch…read more After having trouble with my guitar and bringing to a different shop(which I won't name). The guitar tech at other shop kept trying to fix the electronics in my guitar, It kept failing. 3 different times I brought it into the other shop, and each time the tech there said it was something different. So after the 4th time, something went wrong with the electronics, and $150 later, I decided to find another shop. Enter Centerstage Music. I met Greg. he was friendly and helpful. He took the guitar apart right in front of me and said let check out the wiring, it might not need anything(He was trying to save me money on electronics, instead of trying to sell them me). I stopped him and explained after getting the run around from the other guy I just wanted to replace the electronics just so I didn't have to worry about them, plus it was an upgrade. He understood. In less than 18 hours he texted me it was ready to pick up. It was priced more than fair. He had me plug into one of the many cabinets that he had available and made sure I was happy with the voicing of the pickups. Let me tell you this thing sounds amazing. Not only are will they work on your gear, but they are mainly a rehearsal space and recording studio. I'm, not the typical guy who writes reviews ever(I wouldn't waste my time writing a negative one about the last place), I don't why, I just felt the need to write this one. I'm glad I took 5 minutes out of my day to do so. Thanks, Greg. Happy Jackson Guitar owner.

I went out of the way to find this place..and it was worth it. I am a pro musician, and the staff…read moregets it. I don't need the latest and greatest..I need tools that work,,and at the right price. Every now and then I might need something fixed or modified, they do that ,too..and all at a reasonable price. In a world of big box stores...where the guy at the counter knows less than you,... Center Stage is refreshing. Though the place is a little small, it is packed to the ceiling with inventory. If you are unsure if he has it..just call. Highly recommended for people who know their stuff, ............if you want Big Smiles from people who don't play gigs go elsewhere.

I have been looking around for a speaker that is affordable and small to use when I do my kids'…read moreentertainment. I googled music stores near me and came across Scott's place. I called them, and he had what I thought I was looking for, and it was. We also talked about community and business, which was a nice feeling of friendship. Carol MisMatch & YooHoo the Magical Entertainers

Student rental experience is a hassle. There's a reason this store is not on the list of rental…read moreplaces for some of the area's schools. Consistent with other reviews, issues with the instrument are always the fault of the careless student and can never be a defect in manufacturing or normal wear and tear. Moreover, the repair I paid for didn't solve the problem and an instrument switch was out of the question. When you turn in the instrument, there is a hard sell for you to either continue the rental, buy it outright or buy something else. You can't simply return the instrument without a sales pitch that needs to be rebuffed. That having been said the store does have a lot of instruments and music equipment for sale, does do repairs, is located right on Sunrise Highway and they seem to be connected in the professional musician industry. I just wish it was run better.

I have known Jenni Zepnick since the 1970s, and aside from her younger brother John, I'm probably…read morethe first person who can qualify as her student. In elementary school, Jenni and I became friends, and her infectious creativity--especially with music--quickly became the grounding source of our friendship. Jenni has rhythm and music in her soul. Even as a child, she had a rare gift for helping bring the music out in others. We started singing in harmony together, and when she discovered my Moroccan darbuka drum, she instantly took to drumming. Before long we were adding shakers, castanets, and all kinds of percussion to our songs. I still remember when our entire class chipped in to buy Jenni her very first drum kit--it was clear to all of us that she was meant to play. Both of us went on to pursue music academically and professionally, and I can say with certainty: Jenni is not only a deeply talented musician but also a natural teacher who inspires others to discover their own rhythm and voice. If you are looking for someone who will bring out the joy of music, whether you are just starting out or already on your path, Jenni is that person.

Great shop, great owner. They take care of clients the old school way..with personal care and…read moreservice. I have some health issues and it's dificult traveling, it's hard for me to take long drives and stuff. The owner will regularly deliver guitars to my home in Queens. for no charge, he goes out of his way to hand deliver me gorgeous new guitars. I have had only all positive experiences with Monster music for so many years. After buying at least 20 guitars.. I started buying guitars from them 5-10 years ago and they are still the only local shop I support. Owner is super cool, and super honest about how he describes his vintage gear. Just got another gem from them. I had to write a review and express my gratitude.

5 days ago New STAY…read moreAWAY Teachers quit constantly due to lack of being paid . This business is being investigated by the Department of Labor and other enforcement entities. One of my children worked here and was treated horribly.I literally had to protest outside the building to get her late paychecks after she finally had enough and quit. The owner then slandered her citing that she left due to medical issues and left him in a lurch. A total lie. We recorded him threatening her when she went to get her paychecks. He threatened 2 other staff members in a similar fashion ... All of this has been reported. We are hoping for swift action but relying on the community to open their The owner took $10,000 from me several years ago as a deposit for a corporate event that was never held for my business. I can't get it back. He decided it was a loan? Then he decided to treat it like a store credit so long as my child took lessons there. When I said I wanted merchandise instead of lessons he called the police and refused to honor the credit at all. Crooked as can be. Honest reviews are being supressed by Google! Check the local FB

I took lessons at Guitar Masters many years ago, best place to go for guitar lessons and it's cool…read moreto hear Mike is still there. I very highly recommend, do yourself a favor and start playing guitar. And there's no better place for lessons, Mike is the absolute best, he was always so patient and just a cool person to be around. I remember bringing in a set of strings because I had no idea how to change them and we did that as a lesson. It's so helpful when you have no idea what you're doing to be able to ask questions. Photo of me and Neil Sedaka attached - I never would have been there if I didn't start with lessons. This was on a cruise where my flight and cabin were free and I was paid to be there (performing with another band). :)

I've been coming here for a few weeks now, and gotta say, Mike makes the experience fun friendly…read moreand informative. I was nervous finding a guitar teacher. A lot of guys move too quickly, don't connect, or get frustrated if you don't excel using their methods. My first session with Mike awesome. We took a few mins to get to know each other, discover why I was there, what music I like, and what methods I learn from the best. He moves at my pace, with music and methods I care about and understand. I could really go on and on about Mike and this studio, but your really better off just booking a session and seeing for yourself. In less than a month, I've improved more than I did by trying to "YouTube" learn for three months. Thanks to Mike and the whole staff, you guys rock!

I thoroughly enjoy taking lessons with Sara. She is so thoughtful, genuine, and is clearly…read morepassionate about teaching. She loves what she does, loves playing the piano, and music. She is organized, and always ready to start the lessons. I gained so much confidence from her, and found a new love for piano. It brought joy into my life, and made me even more passionate about music. Sara brings new ideas to the table to help you learn the music such as breaking up the chords, taking it measure by measure, or going through the technique, but she helps you feel the music in ways you would have never thought! Taking lessons with Sara is so much more than just learning the notes, you learn so much about yourself, and as a musician. I highly recommend Jto any beginner, intermediate, or advanced student who is interested in taking piano lessons! Thank you so much Sara.

Unfortunately, this review is before we even had the opportunity to do a 1:1 intro. Inquired about…read morelessons for my 2 children. Assistant reached out via text to explain pricing, schedule, class format. Wanted to schedule the intro. But assistant made discouraging remarks about my child's NYSSMA score (25 out of 28 first time), and said they would not be the right fit for us due to scores and inability to play piano more than 3 hours per week due to other extra curriculars. If you are very serious about lessons and this is the only activity, perhaps they are wonderful. But very unfortunate to be discouraging young players without even meeting them. Pricing is $249/month for small group classes that are taught as individuals - kids have headphones on and capped to 5 students and teacher goes between students over the hour.