Musical Instruments & Teachers near Fort Lee

“Have been using them for all our kids for the past 4 years. It's been an incredible experience and our kids have learned so much!“

“It is hard to overstate our enthusiasm for the NY String Academy. The faculty members are exceptionally accomplished musicians with a real knack for working with children. Our daughter started violin in 2017 (when she was three) and piano in 2018 (when she was four). Her progress on both instruments has been remarkable, thanks to the expert tutelage of Reun Chung. As importantly, our daughter looks forward to her lessons. Ms. Chung makes learning both easy and fun - each of which is obviously critical when working with very young children. Additionally, the school is flexible and accommodating in scheduling, and offers instrument rental programs (at least for violin) that allow you to gauge your child’s interest/aptitude without having to first buy an instrument. In short, we wholeheartedly recommend NY String Academy.“

“I brought my son to Little Maestros down at MyGym in Tribeca front he time he was 6 months to a year. Every week was just a bit different, but what I noticed and loved the most was the consistency of every class. We had Lance and Danielle as our main teachers, but anytime we had a sub, they were all absolutely seamless in their movements, singing, everything. Truly impressive and you can tell alot of work, practice and preparation goes into this. Thank you so much Little Maestros for such a fun and entertaining class for the littles and this tired mom!“

“West Amadeus was so easy to work with and provided great intro to piano for my kids. Emilija was a great teacher for my daughters (5 and 8), she was very kind and inspired the girls to love piano. I couldn't believe how much they improved over the year!“

“My daughter has been taking drum lessons here after many of our friends highly recommended this teacher. We are very happy with the lessons. The teacher is kind, patient, and makes learning drums fun and enjoyable. My daughter really enjoys each lesson and looks forward to learning more. Highly recommended!“

“Berit Johnson is so excellent. I can’t wait to book coaching with her again, I feel so confident about the audition I have Monday that she and I prepared. ❗️?“

“I am a returning senior student who studied with Nick Russo over twenty years ago, as did my then teenage son. Then and now, Nick has been a knowledgeable and generous teacher. He is enthusiastic, encouraging, and patient. They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks but Nick is certainly teaching me some.

Since I have been playing guitar for almost 60 years, technique is not our main focus. What Nick has been helping me develop and improve is my ear. He is enabling me to hear more, sing more, and play more interesting music. I am optimistic that with Nick’s guidance I will achieve my goals. Having had experience as a student of Nick’s and as a parent of a student of Nick’s, I highly recommend Nick Russo as a teacher.“

“Our children started playing piano with Anna from TMA, both at 3.5 yo. Our son also took on Violon once he turned 6 years old with Ms Bo who is excellent. Within a few months they made significant progress and sat through 30 minutes motivated and comfortable. We are very proud and mostly grateful to our outstanding teachers and their professional yet fun approach to music.“

“Mr. Chris is my girl's instructor and he is one of the BEST I have ever met in her world and even in my personal experience as a piano player. Teaching is one thing and being great with kids is another and he KNOWS what she is thinking. I truly appreciate the way he introduces music to her and allows her! It is not easy if it's not without a big picture!“

“My son has been coming to this place for nine months now. He has autism, and during his first few classes, I thought he wouldn't make it, as he struggled to sit still and follow instructions. However, Enzo—his instructor—with immense patience and calm, managed over the course of a few weeks to get him to sit down; now, he is able to follow instructions and has made tremendous progress. Enzo possesses a personality that radiates peace and trust; he truly understands my son and makes him feel comfortable—and that has been the key to his progress in his drum class.“

“Bobby Spellman is an incredible teacher. I do not exaggerate, I feel honoured that I have such a great teacher. I look forward to our classes all week and I really enjoy learning anything I can think of about the trumpet (and, of course - jazz).

He sets me homework that feels really fun and if I’ve struggled with anything, he normally fixes it straight away. The one thing we struggled with was some distortion that I had on higher notes. He said I was the one person he has ever advised to hold the mouth piece closer to my lips. It instantly worked!

Bobby has a wealth of experience as a teacher and is incredibly kind and patient, however, more importantly - he is a highly skilled performer! (Check his albums out, they are great)!

Thank you Bobby!“

“Very helpful, polite and professional staff. My drum teacher Dan is excellent. All around great experience.“

“Our daughter started piano lesson in June 2023. Within a few months she was able to play Bach, Mozart, and Tchaikovsky. She also started playing songs that she can sing along to. She was able to get into a selective school thanks to her academia and piano. The school also offers choir and composition classes.“

“Great sound quality, equipment, and overall experience.We were able to get the clarity we needed in a very comfortable environment. The equipment is well-maintained and the staff (being musicians themselves) were very accommodating to the artists. Highly recommend!“

“I have really enjoyed my time with Peter as I learn the piano! I feel as if I have really improved, and most importantly, I have had lots of fun!“

“My young son has been learning so much with our most favorite music teacher Ms. Marla. Also, the new space for the music school is lovely. A nice waiting room and great practice spaces.“

“Our son has been going to PY rock in North Bergen for a year now and we love it. I knew we were in good hands when I heard kids playing modern cool music and we met the teacher - Abraham. Abraham really took his time to teach our son some basics about music and how it’s everywhere. He’s also super patient and kind. My son loves him and we love the school. I hope they implement DJ classes soon as I think that would be a super cool skill and song writting.“

“Mr. Hon is an exceptional piano teacher. I’ve studied under a couple of instructors, and he is by far the most outstanding. His patience, deep musical knowledge, and ability to adapt his teaching style to my pace and level of understanding make each lesson both productive and enjoyable. I truly look forward to continuing my lessons with him and growing as a pianist under his guidance. :)“

“Very good service..They have been in business for many years. They are veey fair and knowledgeable. I'd go back there to service my amps..“

“Needed my guitar restrung so I called the soloist. Douglass answered and said to bring it in. He took care of it immediately. Easy, pleasant, fair, no nonsense same day service.“

“Carol is an truly amazing piano instructor. My daughter started with her at five years old, and we were consistently impressed by Carol's dedication. She expertly teaches technique, prepares students for exams, and puts her heart into organizing beautiful recitals at Steinway. Under her guidance, my daughter's confidence soared. Our biggest regret after moving out of state was leaving Carol's unmatched teaching. She is simply the best! She continues to check in and found us an instructor that is as amazing as she is!“

“Our experience with Further School has been very positive. The instructor, Carrie, is patient and brings positive and encouraging energy. The venue is clean and accessible. Would recommend“

“We couldn’t be happier with the piano and violin teachers. They are talented, patient, and inspiring—my boys are truly lucky to have them.“

“So incredibly happy with our experience here. The owner Mike is so nice to talk to as is Robyn who is there at the front managing the schedules for the students and teachers.“

“I have been a student at Belle Arti for almost thirteen years, starting Musical Aurora group lessons at the age of five and continuing with piano lessons until present day (18 years old). I can say with confidence that any child is in very good hands at Belle Arti. Musical Aurora was an excellent foundation that was fun, engaging, and a platform for kids to further excel in musical understanding. My experiences with piano lessons from Massimiliano and Claudette have been nothing short of amazing. The teachers are not only wise and musically talented, but they are friendly and create an exciting environment for kids. If you want yourself or your family to master musical performance, there is no better school to attend than Belle Arti!“

“I first met Karen a few years ago and started taking lessons with her before COVID. Honestly, I had no idea I could sing the way I do now before working with Karen. Without a doubt, she is by far one of the best vocal coaches I’ve ever known. Her teaching style is not only professional but also incredibly inspiring.
Now, my daughter has started taking lessons with her too, and she absolutely loves Karen’s teaching and her honest feedback. Karen has a gift for bringing out the artist in you, helping you reach your full potential while making the process enjoyable and empowering.
If you’re serious about improving your singing, Karen is the vocal coach you need. My daughter and I couldn’t recommend her more highly!“

“I have been going to lessons here for over a year now and cannot recommend them more! Excellent instructors and front desk staff, as well as good flexibility for scheduling lessons.“