Musical Instruments & Teachers near Erie

“I truly can’t say enough good things about this place. I first brought my son here when he was five because I was drawn to the small group classes. At the time, he was extremely shy and hesitant to speak up in a group setting. Being part of a small, supportive class has allowed him to build meaningful connections and grow more comfortable and confident over time.

Now, he confidently plays his solos, eagerly raises his hand to answer questions, enjoys interacting with the other children, and even speaks comfortably with the adults in the class. This program goes far beyond piano instruction—it has helped him build self-esteem, develop character, and learn perseverance. I can see the sense of pride he feels when he masters a new song and the determination he shows when working through challenging sections.

Watching his growth over the past few years has been incredibly rewarding, and the confidence he’s gained carries over into his school life as well. This class has played a major role in nurturing his strong and lasting interest in music. We fully plan to continue next year and hope to convince Mrs. Alicia to offer another class after the Master’s program.“

“After a 50 year casual search hunt for a Guild D-50, I walked into Guitars ETC. and found a Guild D-20 that had the sound I was looking for. Lewis was incredibly helpful and after a day of dreaming about it, I had to have it. It has inspired me to get back out and play for people again. Todd (owner) had already put it aside for me. Thanks guys. You have a great store. Everyone stop in and take a look around.“

“Dana V. Music School is wonderful! Our daughter has had the pleasure of working with Dana V. for vocal coaching over the past five years. Dana has been such a positive influence on our daughter. Her kindness, patience, and genuine enthusiasm make every lesson something to look forward to and it is amazing to see the joy and confidence she brings out. We are so grateful for her time, talent, and heart!“

“From day one, her infectious energy and genuine passion for singing completely drew me in. I was nervous about singing in front of others at first, but she immediately put me at ease and created a comfortable, encouraging space during our lessons. With her guidance, I’ve not only strengthened my vocal technique but also learned to embrace my unique sound. She’s also introduced me to the importance of stage presence and performance—things I hadn’t really thought about before. Every session feels valuable, and I genuinely look forward to continuing my vocal training with her. She’s the best.“

“As a professional bassoonist, I have all the tools and machinery to process my own cane. But I’m here to tell you, Barton Cane makes a great product, and they’ve made their cane so damn good it’s almost not worth processing it myself. Beyond great quality with their products, they also care tremendously about the double reed community. Several years back, I decided to sell reeds for extra income, and Barton Cane was the first to back me and my business with their great cane. I can’t recommend them enough.“

“Jacob is an outstanding music teacher, especially for beginners, and I couldn’t recommend him more highly. Before starting lessons with him, I had never even picked up a violin, but thanks to his kindness, patience, and clear instruction, I’ve made great progress and feel encouraged every step of the way. Learning an instrument as a beginner can be intimidating, but Jacob creates such a supportive and positive environment that it makes the process genuinely enjoyable. I highly recommend Jacob for music lessons!“

“Beau Juneman's talent and passion for music is infectious. I take guitar lessons from him regularly and I've left each session with a renewed energy and love for guitar. I always look forward to lessons, specifically because he sees hurdles not as a failure but as an opportunity for growth. He's given me excellent advice on playing guitar in a way that is tailored to my hands, so that bar chords feel easy and not like I'm stuffing my fingers into a vice grip. Music has always been such a source of joy in my life and I'm so grateful to Beau for giving me the tools to continue learning and improving.“

“Walked in looking for a couple hard to find records and was impressed by the selection. The gentleman found me Purple Rain right off the bat and I felt like a kid in a candy store.“

“My son has been taking guitar lessons from Chuck for over 2 years now. He's a fantastic teacher.“

“Joey combines excellent teaching ability with superior musicianship...my son looks forward to his lesson every week and shows steady growth as a trumpet player!“