I've worked alongside Paul at many events, and I honestly cannot say enough good things about him,…read moreand what he brings to the table via his business, Elmwood Village Entertainment. First off, he's a true renaissance man; an individual of many talents, creative abilities, and a genuine humility that makes you think it's all just second nature to him. Second, his level of professionalism is unequaled. Always punctual, always prepared, always ready to provide the highest levels of service. Third - just have a conversation with him. Again, he exudes confidence, energy, and humility. A genuinely good guy! When he's spinning tracks, the entertainment doesn't break. Dance floors are filled, and the event is bumpin'! His musical selections are almost instinctive for the gathering, and the songs flow from one, to the next. Yeah, he's that good. I know a lot of good DJ's. I know a few great ones. Elmwood Village Entertainment doesn't have to be your first call, but do not hire a DJ in Buffalo without talking to Paul first!

I used Yelp's Request a Quote feature to find Paul from Elmwood Village Entertainment about a month…read morebefore my event. Paul was incredibly professional and accommodating and a true professional at his job. I would not hesitate to have Paul (DJ Rock) / Elmwood Village Entertainment to host your wedding, event, etc. Where to start? 1) He arrived incredibly early to setup, loaded a lot of equipment and tested the sound. 2) He ran with the script we gave him and acted as a great MC throughout the night. 3) He was kind, professional and on top of it all. I wouldn't hesitate to have Paul host any future events and I'm glad I found him! Highly recommended if you're looking for a DJ or MC!

Joe is a great instructor and really enhanced my knowledge of the guitar. He takes the time to…read morebreak down the concepts and makes them easy to understand. I would definitely recommend taking lessons if you want to not just learn, but understand how to play.

From the owner: Joe Pinnavaia is a world-class guitarist and guitar instructor offering lessons for musicians of…read moreall levels, from beginner to advanced. With nearly 30 years of playing experience and 20 years of teaching experience, Joe is able to provide results for those who seek to elevate their playing to another level. Joe's courses will help you develop muscle memory, establish a unique tone in your hands & instrument, strengthen your hands, master finger independence, and become more confident overall. Contact Joe today to get started!

I came here to see the museum (on first floor) but did not have a chance to see the club…read more(upstairs). This building is on the national register of historic places. The museum was fantastic, truly a hidden gem and full of lots of local music history. George Scott, the president of the museum, gave us a tour and he shared incredible stories that really brought the history into modern day context. There are several exhibits, including: - a timeline that follows the evolution of American music. Each genre is associated with a time period and has a number, which can be punched into a sound stick so you can hear songs from that era. This exhibit would be interesting to both children and adults. - Buffalo connection to many nationally known musicians - History of the Local 533 union (American Federation of Musicians), who started the Colored Musicians Club. - interactive sound recording studio stations - an interactive band exhibit - and more! I can't say enough great things about how interesting this museum is, and I can't believe how many nationally recognized musicians had a Buffalo connection. I highly recommend the museum, and I actually would love to go back so I could spend more time with the interactive exhibits. It's great for all ages. Reservations can be made online for both in person and virtual tours through MichiganStreetBuffalo.org

This is a magnificent mural, on a fantastic culturally important site. I believe the buodng is…read moreregistered as a National Historic Place. If not, it should be. The mural was done by William Cooper. Cooper is a Buffalo native and well know as a small shop proprietor and teacher. His mural includes: Allen "Al" Tinney Dodo Greene Duke Ellington Miles Davis Nat King Cole Grover Washington, Jr. Elvin Shepherd Count Basie

Had a fantastic experience at Twin Village Music! I'm relearning an instrument and didn't want to…read morefeel dumb because I haven't played in 20 years. The staff at this store, especially Ken, made me feel right at home. He recommended exactly what I needed to get going. I saved some money because of the recommendations and felt super confident in my purchase of some supplies and a book. I've been able to play clarinet again and really enjoy it already. I'll be back!

Twin Village Music is a great music store. They have highly qualified employees to help with all…read moreyour musical needs. If you're looking for an item and they don't have it, they will source it for you. They repair all kinds of instruments. The technicians available to repair your instrument are very good. I've taken my flute many times and I am never worried - I've never had a problem and the repairs have been perfect. They have a great selection of accessories and also provide lessons for a variety of instruments.

A solid event venue. Friendly staff, diversity of shows, reasonable drink prices at the bar (my…read morecider was $6 bucks).

Fantastic parking, clean venue, lots of space, GREAT service. Beer and wine only but good…read moreselection. I saw a band play, acoustics were awesome. Lots of tables. No shortage of seating. Seriously, worth checking out!!

Skip Guitar Center and make the trip out to transit! My whole life, the Buffalo Drum Outlet has…read morebeen holding it down for what it truly means you be a musician (percussionist) in the greater Buffalo area. If you don't see what you're looking for, just ask, they probably have what you're looking for.

I take guitar lessons at Planet Music and I couldn't be happier with the place. Everyone's friendly…read moreand experienced with music and the café next door has great food and great live music. I take guitar lessons with Drew who is an amazing guitarist and an even better teacher. He helps me figure out exactly what I need and want to work on and makes learning it fun and interesting. Drew really helped me find my passion for music and guitar and thanks to him, it will certainly be a life long hobby of mine.

From the owner: We offer Private music instruction from some of the areas top teachers. Our teachers not only have…read moreextensive training and degrees from leading conservatories but are also active musicians in the music scene. Lessons in guitar, bass, keyboards/piano, drums and more Let us help bring out the music thats in You!

When we come here it's hit or miss. We shop for drums ,cymbals, basses ,guitars, and amps. At both…read morebuffalo guitar centers it's either we are pestered by salespeople or we have to go hunting for someone to answer questions or take our money. As of lately low inventory. Prices always seem fair Strangely the credit card processers always time out on my Amex express card at both locations. This has never happened before in 20 years of card usage. Told it is a common problem.

Walk in and only one other customer who is being taken care of by the normal sales person. I wanted…read moreto check out their active speakers that they have. This Guitar Center doesn't have much of a selection beyond the Harbinger, JBL and Yamaha at this locaction. I was hoping they had some Adam monitors. I never got the opportunity to hear any because the dweeb behind the counter was more interested in avoiding anyone than the masked idiot was interested in helping anyone. I walked by him several times thinking I'd get asked if I needed any help, but to no avail. He seemed more intent on avoiding any contact. I might give the West Seneca store a try, Cheektowaga location is a definite bust if you're looking for someone to help you. especially if the bearded good salesman is busy helping someone else.

Awesome service. Great products…read more I have taken lessons from the owner, Vince, for years. I could not rate this place any higher. It has that old-school store vibe, but all the latest and greatest in everything. So much better than buying from a corporation and not seeing where your money goes. Prices are always as low as Musician's Friend or any online retailer. Great selection of used gear in the back room. Service is great because all the employees are actual musicians and not college kids looking for part time jobs like the competition has. Keep the locally owned dream alive! You will love the service and the products. It seems like just a matter of time before Vince sells a guitar to some kid that goes off and puts Buffalo back on the musical map!

Bought two guitars at the shop and had an older guitar repaired. Awesome selection and service!…read moreGreat guitar lessons too! Strongly recommend!

I've been dealing with The Guitar Factory since they were in a small shop across from Southgate…read morePlaza. Started with a guitar case and lead to multiple guitars, a few amps and effects and tons of strings from them. Always warm, friendly. Upfront with everything and very professional. Rock on!!

I've made two purchases from this shop, and I have received zero guitars from this shop. The first…read moreorder was canceled and refunded by the shop about 16 hours after the order. They blamed it on a "glitch" that was causing stock to be displayed incorrectly on Reverb. However, upon checking the store website the next day and several days after, the same pre-owned instrument remained available for purchase at a higher price on their own website. About a month later I decided to give Reverb sellers another shot when my local market was coming up dry for a budget Jaguar. I accepted a seller offer on one of them because I liked the price and color. Unfortunately, I took the offer before I noticed the seller was The Guitar Factory--the culprit behind my previous abandonment of Reverb. It has yet to be packed, and it was supposed to be shipped 3 days ago. I messaged them 4 days ago to inquire about the shipping timeline and was assured it was "in the queue to be shipped and will go out in the next 24 hours." Or so Matt said. Spoiler alert: that did not happen. I've received no communication about the delay or about any expected timeline. I can tell no shipping label has even been initiated for my home address at this point, and I am having to escalate a dispute with Reverb yet again. This shop might be the most amazing brick and mortar store on the planet. I don't know. But if you're trying to purchase from them online in any fashion, buyer beware. It doesn't get any worse than The Guitar Factory in my experience. Avoid at all costs.