Great place for Music classes that is multi generational…read more All three of my kids come here regularly. They have enjoyed their time here and most instructors are polite and accommodating. You can take half hour sessions unlike many other places. Instructor Alex is the best!!!

Very flexible schedules, great pricing. They will help you maintain your instruments as well…read more Definitely recommend.

My family was very happy with the service we received here last week. Our original intent was to…read morefind a rental violin for Kid2, as well as see what they might have in stock for kid1. Upon entry we were greeted by Omar, the store manager. He immediately sized my daughter, and went to the stock room to find a few that were her size. For a full school year rental of a junior violin, the cost was $90 + $20 service fee (tuning cleaning) + $5 rosin, a total of $115 before tax for 9 months rental ( End Sept to End Oct). Additionally, there is a grace period of 10 days after the final June 20 contract date that you can return the instrument without penalty. That takes a little bit of stress off our backs to rush to the store for the return. Given that Kid2 had never played the violin, but now needed one for school, I appreciated Omar's knowledge and feedback on things we needed, and unnecessary, there was never any pressure or upsell here. Meanwhile, another staff member, Ricky, was patient with Hubs and Kid1 as they were perusing the guitar section. While the store had a nice variety of full size acoutic & electric guitars, they only had 1 type of junior-size guitar ($79 in 2 colors, red & blue). Both Omar & Ricky were very patient with all my questions, and even allowed me to see what they had in stock when I asked about accordians (which, FYI, they generally do not carry new, and they only have old accordians in stock to sell AS-IS). We were happy with the service we received at this store. Highly recommend them if you're in need of a rental instrument, especially for kids.

As I walked in, an associate greeted me right away and ask if he could be of any assistance. I was…read moregiven a catalog to show an alternative for my request- it is for an alto sax reed (mouthpiece). It is not currently available at their store. They could order it for me but it won't arrive to the day I need it. The associate explained to be the difference between the two. He suggested to me to ask my brother if what they have can be an acceptable replacement. He mentioned what's available in their store and the price for the piece. It was a direct to the point service. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. The store has a good old fashioned appeal. I wish I could browse what's in their store and stay longer for today. I am seeing myself coming here again. Good location. Metered parking in front of the store.

Very kind and knowledgeable people who have been very supportive of me - an adult learner. I've…read morerented instruments from Laconia in each of the last couple of summers and they've been nothing but encouraging and helpful. When I finally got my own flute and sax, their tech cleaned it up and got me going. I've since been in and out of the store for accessories and what-not, and it's always been a pleasure to see them.

Unprofessional, poor attitude from owner. Vocal coach not experienced. Waste of time and money…read more Would not recommend.

My son played violin wonderfully with Paul effman! They went to his grammar school for years but…read moregood old covid came and they can no longer come back to his school due to " breath " " covid risk" and their enrollment was too low to return. I paid nick privately for a few months in 2020 but my son was ready to return in person. Id recommend this school, but I hate how they let go of nick. They told me before even tellimg him! I enjoyed his style, as I watched some instructors having children play for concerts and all of them were flat. Id focus on physical energy. If that is there, then no 9ne will notice the quality of the tunes. I know as a ballerina of many years and strong, that faking it will always cover up a mistake or subpar performance.

These guys are amazing. I am an adult beginner in saxophone and I bought a Yamaha from them. They…read morewere helpful, responsive, gave guidance on things I would need to get started, recommended places for lessons near where I lived, threw stuff in (for free) that I would need but didn't ask for -- excellent place to do business.. Also - shipping was reliable and quick.... Very satisfied.

I had a great experience with the service on my old violin. Peter and Frank did an outstanding…read morejob--they reset the neck, adjusted the fingerboard and bridge to the proper height, and replaced the sound post. The instrument is now in excellent condition, and the improvement in sound is unbelievable. Highly professional work and attention to detail. I highly recommend them!

Mr. Lam made a bridge for my fine quality cello and it's never sounded better. The work was done…read morequickly and the price reasonable. As a professional player, I'm delighted to have found Peter and as an added plus, he's in Queens so I don't have to shlep into Manhattan and pay Manhattan prices.

My daughter absolutely loves Miss Bella. She is the best teacher for piano and vocal classes. I…read morehighly recommend her. The staff is very friendly and accommodating.

Hi my name is Zack and I take piano lessons. My teacher Sameer is so nice and he is very helpful,…read morelike if i get a note wrong he reminds me that that note is wrong. You should be his student, he is so good at piano. I also take electric guitar, My teacher Al is very nice and he does very cool things on the guitar. Al is the best guitar teacher. You should be his student too.

Beautiful place.very nice and helpful folks work there.beautiful instruments!I left with…read moreinformation and a new instrument!

I recently went to get a crack repaired on the front of my violin. The work that was needed was…read moremore then just one crack but an older crack needed to be reinforced, it needed a new bridge and tail piece too. I must say I am very happy with how it turned out and how quickly it was done. I also want to say how nice and professional the staff is. They are very helpful and professional. I am happy I found them.

It's not surprising that there are few reviews. Kolstein's loyal…read morecustomers are real people with real lives. They have incredible instruments, with great setups, and perhaps the legendary expertise and integrity in the string musical instrument business and recoginzed for their specialty, THE Upright Bass shop in America. They have a huge collection of the most prestigious and wonderful basses in the country and perhaps the world. Over the years they have accumulated vast collections of vintage basses and have done top quality restorations of the pedigree instruments they sell. Their repair shop is unequaled in handing repairs, and they do tonal work on instruments, including re-tuning and graduating tops. They also service the student market with quality rentals and lower end instruments. The thing is, the student gets a quality instrument with a top quality setup, strings, and that is very important and valuable. A real specialty, Barrie has a number of bows started out of these Permanbuco bow started by his father, and finished by Barrie. These represent incredible opportunities to get a bow of a lifetime. No one has ever been sorry they did business with Kolstein Music.

I ordered rosin from the 26th of February, and the website said there would be a 3 week delivery…read morewait. After three weeks, the rosin still didn't arrive. April 6th came, and it FINALLY arrived. IT TOOK AROUND 7 WEEKS. Turned out they packaged CELLO ROSIN. I WAITED 7 WEEKS, FOR 2 PACKS OF ALL WEATHER BASS ROSIN FOR $70, AND I GOT CELLO ROSIN. Needless I am very upset and disappointed in Kolstein. My friend told me they were reliable in the past, but they have completely failed me. Might be because of their legal issues with their lost equipment.