Widest selection of imported stringed instruments, imported drums, woodwind, etc, in the region…read more Joe has been a neighborhood fixture for many years and brings a wealth of knowledge. A true gem.

Not since Krill's at 69 Street, has there been a more caring Instrument /Teaching Establishment. It…read morestarted as a Hole in the Wall, at a less perfect location in East Lansdowne, moving to Lansdowne, on the same Street, twice. A n impressive range of Musical Instruments, seen in Encyclopedia or Internet are here, actually here; touchable, playable, too! It's hard to price range Todaro's. I bought Percussion Instruments for under $10 and a Dobro w/case for over $800. Joe Todaro travels the world to bring us, what is hard to find and/or buy. He appears to design and build variations of String Instruments. Is there anything he doesn't do. My Dobro came from his second move. He helped me get a Case for my 12 String. Over the years Tab Books for: "Faking ", Slide Guitar for beginner to Professional, Blues Books and books that make this 'Old Hippey' feel good! Recently: Kalimba, An Original Hugh Tracy Kalimba; and a Heart Shaped Mbira; both known as an African Thumb Piano, mine; had one years ago, lost it. Now, i have two. There are 'stores' in Springfield that sell to The Musician, Professional Musician; God Spare You from The Righteous Indignation if you're not in that League. Stay Out. They would not tolerate me or guide me towards the Right Direction. Joe Todaro and his Experience "IS" Todaro's Music, he welcomes inexperience, that is what a Teacher does. Stay Safe, Joe!

This place is honestly a gem. The selection that they had here were absolute top quality…read moreinstruments, I went with a Breedlove guitar and have taken care of it ever since I left this establishment. The owners of this shop are absolutely mint people, their hospitality and helpfulness made me feel at home really, also if I'm not mistaken they have a dog that's around the shop so that's how I knew these people were people I could trust. Anyways definitely go here for your instruments and they do professional maintenance on instruments. I plan on coming back sometime in the near future.

I don't know, maybe I caught them on a bad day? Mike was…read morevery condescending in regards to a potential repair (guitar) that I brought in. He didn't seem interested in anything I had to say about the condition of the guitar...I was deemed guilty of neglect. Although I am not an instrument repair person, I have been playing for over 40 years and know a bit about the care of instruments. He gave me three different repair scenarios ranging from extremely minor to ripping out the frets, re-planing the fretboard and of course a re-fret. But I was also told that he is not taking on any new work at the moment (fair enough). I immediately upon leaving took the guitar to a guitar builder in Reigelsville Pa. and was told that a $40.00 fret dress to allieve the sharp fret edges was all that was required. No neck issues. Plain and simple, I did not feel very welcome at Mike's store.

One of the best Mariachi Band in the area. Every musician is very professional with many years of…read moreexperience. Reasonable prices.

From the owner: Hola amigos esté es el mariachi Tierra Mía a la orden para cualquier evento social como ser…read morecumpleaños, bodas, quinceañeras, aniversarios, ETC.

We LOVE this band!! They have the best energy! You can tell that they are all having do much fun…read morewith each other doing what they love! We can't wait for this band to play at our wedding in September! The best thing is that we have been able to see them perform several times leading up to our wedding day. DTS- we love you, you guys rock!!!

From the owner: Classy yet sassy 7-piece bands that specializes in all your party faves! Available for weddings,…read morecorporate functions and galas!

Our daughter studied with Deborah from 6th grade through her senior year, and the experience has…read morebeen extraordinary for her and for our family. Deborah brings a rare combination of deep musical talent, genuine love for the piano, and unwavering dedication to her students. She creates an environment where young musicians feel supported, challenged, and inspired. Across these seven years, Deborah offered far more than weekly lessons. She opened doors to meaningful opportunities, music theory study, the Guild, adjudications, summer programs, and even performances at venues as special as Carnegie Hall. Every experience was thoughtfully chosen, impeccably organized, and designed to help our daughter grow not only as a pianist but as a confident, expressive young artist. Deborah runs her studio with exceptional professionalism and care. Her process is clear, structured, and beautifully executed. She knows how to bring out the best in each student, and her attention to detail has shaped our daughter's technique, musicality, and discipline in ways that will stay with her for life. We are deeply grateful for the impact Deborah has had on our daughter's musical journey. She is an extraordinary teacher, mentor, and guide, someone who has given our family a gift we will always treasure.

Our three children were all instructed by Mrs. Rodgers from when they were in preschool. My wife…read moreand I are strong believers in the value of learning a musical instrument and piano is the ideal choice for such young children as it doesn't require the physical dexterity of stringed or horned instruments and the theory that is learned applies across all musical forms. We started our kids early and required them to take lessons until 8th grade -- I can honestly say I've never heard anyone say "I wish I didn't know how to play the piano." The opposite is usually the case. Our kids loved learning from Mrs. Rodgers so much that even though we only required it until 8th grade -- they continued taking lessons through high-school with her. The mark of any teacher of young children comes from one thing only: their genuine love of children. Mrs. Rogers loves her students. She is not only an outstanding musician in her own right, her patience and teaching style -- which comes from her love of children -- makes her an outstanding musical teacher. If you go to a certain website called youtube and search for "carolyn playing carol of the bells" by frendyglasser -- you will see a 14 year old student of Mrs. Rogers playing an original Carol of the Bells arrangement by Mrs. Rogers. After watching you can judge for yourself...

Berks Sinfonietta is a unique community chamber orchestra based in Berks County, PA. The orchestra…read morecurrently presents between six and eight concerts annually, and has been doing so since 2014 (currently celebrating their 10th Season starting in August, 2023). As community support grows through increased ticket sales and through greater support from individuals and area businesses, the concert schedule will expand accordingly. I should probably mention that Berks Sinfonietta is a 501(c)(3) organization and that means donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by state and federal tax regulations. The orchestra is unique because it is made up of residents of Berks County and it focuses on diverse programming that includes compositions by women composers, composers from minority communities and contemporary composers that are often overlooked by more mainstream orchestras. Tickets are extremely affordable with special consideration given to children and to student IDs! Information about the current concert schedule is posted on the orchestra's website. Concert tickets are also available through their website. Life is about creating memorable experiences, and live music provides that in abundance! If you're looking for a great live music experience, grab a couple tickets and catch the next concert with a friend! If you're new to classical music, Berks Sinfonietta is a great place to get into it without breaking the bank!

The Sinfonietta has been playing on a little different level all year -- subtle but noticeable…read more Consistently high musicianship throughout each program. And the programs are always interesting and reflect thought. Good stuff.