John's an excellent teacher -- he's patient, positive and is able to have his eyes/ears focused on…read moreseveral things at once. I had never played drums before our first lesson, and now, after a month of lessons, I feel very confident behind a drum set and am able to play along with several songs. Before our first lesson, John asked what type of music I was most interested in and has been catering my lessons for that style, which has also been great. The structure of the lessons is super productive -- about half of the time is spent on more technical aspects, and the other half is spent working on learning and playing beats. I end up going home with just the right amount of stuff to practice to keep me busy without getting overwhelmed. I highly recommend!

Great experience at this drum school!!…read more I took lessons from John over the summer when I had more free time after work. I've never played the drums before but always wanted to and was worried that starting off as an adult I'd be trudging through a lot of tedious lessons to start where I had the basics drilled into my head. But even the early lessons were fun! John definitely teaches technique but he also takes time every lesson to ask you what you like and want to learn and will show you a little bit of the basic technique from styles you like. I got to play along with my favorite Black Lips song after just a few lessons! John is also really patient and positive which is nice because I don't have a drum kit at home and would stumble a while through the beginning of the lesson. The only draw back I thought there would be before going is that the location seemed a little far out on the map, but actually its just a short walk from the Greenpoint Ave G and he has a nice studio setup for the lessons. I will definitely be going back for more lessons when I have some more time after work!!

I took a few lessons as a child but I have wanted to learn to play piano for several years now. It…read morewas a stroke of luck that my sister happened upon Mr. Frank's Music Center! Mr. Frank is a knowledgeable, friendly, talented older gentleman who is SO encouraging and just a joy to work with! He truly makes learning fun! My sister and my mom now take guitar lessons while I take piano lessons. The receptionist, Sandy, is also friendly and professional. If you're in the market for music lessons in the Brooklyn area, I highly recommend Mr. Frank's Music Center!

What an amazingly talented and gentle teacher! Mr. Frank is instructing my family (3 adults!) in…read morepiano and guitar. He is fabulous! Very patient and encouraging. I would highly recommend Mr. Frank for music lessons whether you want to pick up a new musical hobby as an adult or you're interested in a child taking up an instrument. Affordable prices, Flexible schedule. Definitely check him out!

We love Musicolor Method. Andrew and Jonathan are fantastic! The method is perfect for my kids and…read morethey look forward to their lessons every week.

We've been part of Park Slope Music for 6 years!! Our twin girls play both piano & flute with our…read moreincredible teacher Frannie Brodeur. Since the age of 4, our girls have grown with Frannie... not just their musical skills but also their love for music. She is amazing with kids. Andrew, the program director & founder, does an excellent job of communicating with parents... regularly offering thoughtful advice, encouragement, and wisdom. The program puts on wonderful recitals which have become treasured memories for our family. In fact, the whole program is basically part of our family.

I've been taking lessons from Udi for approximately 5 months. As someone who has played the guitar…read morebut never taken lessons, I needed a teacher who could easily fill the gaps in my knowledge and technique in an organized and thoughtful way. Udi does this in a way that makes every lesson fun, engaging, and incredibly informative! He is a masterful guitarist and composer who can help Amy level of student reach their goals!

After going thru three guitar teachers unsuccessfully, I've finally met a teacher that has all the…read moreskills to make you a better guitar player quickly. Udi has been teaching me electric guitar for the last 2 years (and still ongoing). Udi is by far, the best teacher I've had.....ever. His easy-to-understand, practical approach and vast experience have allowed me to expand my understanding of music theory, as well as have armed me with practical skills I've been longing for in an effort to enhance my guitar skills. If you're tired of being stuck in the same place, playing the same songs, or wasting time playing the same scales without understanding how it all connects together, if you're ready to truly move forward quickly with your passion, I can't recommend Udi enough. Killer teacher with killer skills with awesome, laid back friendly, non-judgmental approach. Udi tailors his approach to your needs and follows your desired approach, whether it be kick-ass technical skills, deep music theory, or both.

Brian has been teaching my 9 year old son to play the piano for nearly 1 year. He is enthusiastic,…read morepatient and knowledgeable. Brian methods to teach children are outstanding. He is able to hold my son's attention for the entire length of the class and tailor his lecture to my son learning needs and interests. My son absolutely loves his lessons and looks forward to it every week!

Matteo is an incredibly talented musician but also a very insightful teacher. Those things don't…read morenecessarily go hand in hand. I've been taking lessons with him for several weeks, working on both the acoustic guitar and the classical guitar since I have a little experience in both. I already understand each instrument better and am able to play things that always seemed impossible to me. With Matteo, it's not just technique. As I've improved with certain skills, he brings my attention back to the musicality of the song, which is something that a lot of teachers rarely do. I was pretty impressed by the way he intuited my skill level right away. He's great that way; his talent is such that he can come up with exercises for us to on the spot and it feels like a very fun jam session. He obviously loves what he does. I also have a little stage fright/nervousness when it comes to playing in front of other people. Matteo is sympathetic to that and helps me get out of my head when playing. I can't say enough good things. I'm amazed with what I can do now that I couldn't do just a few weeks ago and I highly recommend him. It's an amazing thing that I could find such a great teacher right away.

I highly recommend Matteo. Of the four guitar teachers i have worked with in 15 years of playing…read moreguitar, Matteo is by far the best. In a short time, i went from an individual who merely messed around with his guitar in his free time, to someone capable of producing a pleasant sound others might actually be interested in listening to. Though i may only work with Matteo for the time I have the opportunity, his lessons will no doubt last a lifetime. If Matteo charged double what he charges now, it would still be well worth it. Nice guy too!

Colin Cannon is special. Some people can play really well, but cannot teach. Some people can play…read morereally, but cannot compose. Colin is the rare gifted musician who is also a very talented composer AND a great teacher. I feel privileged to study with Colin. I have been looking for someone of this caliber and quality to study with for years. If only I was as good a student as Colin is a teacher! XD

Colin is one of the best music teachers I've had the pleasure of having lessons with. I came in…read morewith a moderate amount of musical background, having taken some theory classes and having grown up playing piano, and he was able to meet me where I was at and adapt to my needs with ease. He showed me gaps in fundamentals that I didn't know about, and gave me structure to my learning that I otherwise would never have been able to impose on myself. I also greatly appreciate Colin's attention to detail and thoroughness, and not just in making sure all relevant material is covered. Quite uniquely, I think he also knows when to slow down. There have been times where I've gotten overexcited and overambitious, and in doing so, ignored internalizing the very rules I'm trying to break (e.g. trying to play outside the changes), or tried tackling too much at once, and he's been there to rein me in, make sure I take a breath, and start from first principles. The lessons themselves are also well balanced (and very fairly priced for the caliber of what you get IMO). Colin knows that learning to play isn't just about drills and technicality, but also about grappling with real music, whether it's picking apart everything about how a song works or making something new out of it. He gives ample space for both. If I had any complaints, it's that I wish our lessons were longer -- there've been times where I got so into asking about theory and picking at his wellspring of knowledge that it didn't leave enough time to get to the meat of the lesson! Not to mention... this is all with the context that I wasn't even taking lessons with him in his primary instrument (which is guitar; I took bass lessons, though to be fair, I'm a beginner). Colin Cannon is truly everything I would want out of a teacher!

This school was not a good experience. I bought four (4) lessons for $300 and was stiffed for one…read more(1) lesson. In addition I spoke the manager and she never called me back. Very disappointed.

My twin boys have been taking lessons with Mr. Ezra since they were 4 years old. They are 14 now…read moreand about to begin high school and they still want to continue to work with Mr. Ezra. His gentle mannerisms and patience work well with my boys. There is a posted review wherein the reviewer said his/her child was treated poorly because of her Middle Eastern background. This is simply not true. We are Lebanese and NEVER ONCE over the past ten years has Mr. Ezra, his wife or anyone at the studio, made us feel uncomfortable about our nationality or religion. In fact, in the last several concerts Mr. Ezra has played music of composers of Middle Eastern background with a fret-less guitar. It is a wonderful community that nurtures the students and brings out in them talent that they never knew they had. I hope that even if your children do not express an interest in guitar, that you try a few lessons with Ezra Guitar. Chances are, they will like it!