Musical Instruments & Teachers near Hartford

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“Our 7 year old son has been learning from Guru ji for 2 years. He enjoys going to the classes. Guru ji is very patient with young kids. Great way to introduce music and Indian culture to the kids!!“

“They have fair pricing and will often give you a discount. Mark and Eric are great to work with at their East Hartford, CT location. You pay cash...they give you a better deal too. Tons of vinyl records for Beat Makers and Producers. All Genres to flip through.“

“I have studied piano on and off for many years. About 6 years ago (2015), I decided to start playing again and realized I needed some lessons. I found Maria Centola and it turned out to be a wonderful experience. I am not a beginner, as, over the years, I have performed several recitals and accompanied perhaps a dozen or so vocalists and instrumentalists (including a student of the Kronos Quartet's violist). While Maria is great with young beginners, she can also coach at a very high level. I was not looking for basic technique, although when she sensed deficiencies in that area she did not hesitate to point them out and give ways of overcoming them. Rather, we mostly focused on overarching qualities like expression and intention in the music. Probing this often included digressions into literature, philosophy, or spirituality. Moreover, she pushed my far beyond what I thought I was capable of. Indeed, she gave me the Bach-Busoni Chaconne to study, not knowing I already had the music and dreamed of playing it, but never had the courage to face it. Mastering that piece was one of my most rewarding experiences, musically or otherwise. I will always be indebted to her for her patience and skill in pushing me to this level of expression.“

“Great looking shop with a lot of cool music items for sale. Owner was extremely nice and definitely very knowledgeable with a ton of experience. Definitely recommend“

“Carin is the most amazing instructor. She loves sharing music with students of all ages. She truly loves her work. She takes time with her students, and always has a beautiful smile while she teaches. She spends extra time, because she loves her work. She is never in a hurry. I mean, never!!!! She makes sure every lesson is completely understood, before you leave. My daughter is ten and is very shy. I mean extremely shy! She walked into Carin's studio and was ready to learn. She felt completely comfortable. This says a lot, because this kid probably wouldn't speak to the Pope!“