Guilderland Music Academy in Albany
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Albany, Albany County, New York, US
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Site: http://guilderlandmusic.com/
- Monday:10AM–8:30PM
- Tuesday:10AM–8:30PM
- Wednesday:10AM–8:30PM
- Thursday:10AM–8:30PM
- Friday:10AM–8:30PM
- Saturday:9AM–4PM
- Sunday:9AM–4PM
We have two kids in lessons at GMA and have been very impressed with their services. The teachers have all been fantastic and they offer regular recitals and opportunities for the kids to showcase their talents. Even during Covid they’ve been awesome at adopting technology to continue. Highly recommend.
We highly recommend Guilderland Music Academy. Our son was starting to become disinterested in the alto sax, so we enrolled him in lessons here and he rediscovered his love for music. After a year or so of not being able to play in school, he looks forward to going to his lesson every week and he really enjoys his teacher, Ralph. Were so happy with our experience!
The care and professionalism of the teaching and office staff has made my daughters beginning piano lessons an awesome experience. The adaptations they have made to offer virtual lessons, the changes they have made to ensure safety of the clients in the studio, and the overall attention to detail with the schedule, communication, and sense of community, are reasons my daughter looks forward to her lessons each week. We are very impressed with our experience so far at the Guilderland Music Academy!
I highly recommend lessons with GMA. They are very professional, both staff and instructors, and are on top of scheduling and makeups. I was amazed at how quickly they made online lessons happen-without missing a beat (no pun intended) my daughter was able to continue with her lessons throughout the whole CV response. Lessons are convenient and seamless. My daughter really enjoys the lessons and I feel they are helping her to want to stick with it!
I can’t say enough great things about The Guilderland Music Academy. Both of my children (10 and 7) take personal music lessons once a week.The teachers and staff go above and beyond to accommodate every student. My son wasn’t loving playing the trombone, so Ms. Kelly at the front desk talked to us and suggested he try the drums. I am so glad she made the recommendation! My son is now playing drums for his school band along with his lessons once a week with Mr. Nick( who is incredible).My only regret is not starting my children here sooner!
GMA is an amazing music school for students of all ages and experience levels. They have so many different instructors for different instruments. All of the instructors I have met have been professional, talented and great with kids. I highly recommend you check them out and you can take in person or virtual lessons which is amazing!
Love Guilderland Music Academy. My children look forward to going every week. Very safe and following all safety guidelines. Their teachers are amazing and are able to motivate them even when they dont want to practice. Highly recommend if you want your child to learn an instrument and enjoy doing it.
My son has been taking upright bass lessons here since last summer. I have been very impressed with the office staff and his teachers. Everyone is very good at communicating and very helpful if you have any questions. When this pandemic started they didnt miss a beat (pun intended) and started zoom lessons almost immediately. They have gone above and beyond with their zoom utilization by offering at least once a week free online concerts which I think helps kids and parents discover other instruments. I would highly recommend them.
My daughter takes violin and my son piano. They both look forward to going weekly. I feel that my kids are getting the perfect intro to music/instruments and they’re enjoying this experience. The private rooms have glass doors so I can peek in to see how they’re doing. Comfortable waiting room for me. I feel that both of their teachers work well with children and would definitely recommend this place!
I came to Guilderland Music Academy to learn piano as an adult after my son was a percussion student at Bryan Cadys original music school, The Cady School of Music, for 9 years. Every teacher we have worked with have been dedicated, brilliant, flexible teachers, as well as talented performers, who are committed to developing strong confident musicians
My daughter is taking saxophone lessons and I cannot tell you how wonderful this experience with GMA has been. Along with the benefits of playing an instrument, her instructor is contributing to her increased confidence and enthusiasm for her instrument.During covid-19, if we werent able to come in for her lesson, we would meet 1:1 through zoom. The office is accommodating, helpful and replays back within exceptional timing.Thank you GMA for all you do!
My daughter started piano lessons in the Fall of 2017 when the Guilderland Music Academy first opened. We have been really happy with our experience here. I chose GMA based on the convenient location and competitive prices.My daughter started with group piano lessons, and later moved up to private lessons because she liked piano so much and it fit our schedule better. The teachers have been great, and keep my daughter engaged and interested in her piano lessons.There is a nice waiting area outside the classrooms, including a table and chairs and Wifi.I am very impressed with how well they communicate, with newsletters, automatic billing, and also quick responses via e-mail (I have had a lot of questions about scheduling, and they have worked to accommodate me).Overall, a great experience, and we are planning on having our other daughter also take lessons.
We found Guildeland Music Academy through an on line search. From the very beginning the communication was fantastic. We started at the Scotia location but changed due to personal scheduling conflicts. Finding lesson times was incredibly easy. Switching was incredibly easy. They are accommodating and have, I feel, the perfect amount of communication. I like the texting feature. It makes rescheduling and contacting so much easier. I also love that switching to a Zoom lesson is smooth and easy while staying good quality. This has been a life saver the past few weeks. The price is, I feel, on par with the area and I do feel you get what you pay for. I find it to be a fair price. All around a great company that has made it easy for our child to start down a musical path.
GMA is a great opportunity for any musician to grow!Very convenient location and inexpensive lessons. Wonderful to work with. They were able to work around our schedule. And they currently are offering virtual classes! Thank you for your hard work and prompt service! Shout out to Mr. Peter!!!
I have had the pleasure of both working and studying at GMA and it has been an absolute joy. The teachers are very passionate about what they do and I have never seen a business so dedicated to its members. Bryan Cady sure has created something special. Both locations are thriving and I am so lucky to be a part it!
Love the GMA! My daughter just started her vocal/instruments music class with GMA. Her teacher Carlene is great with kids and teaches them music in fun way. She uses rhymes to teach her music technicalities. The kids are always moving in thr class singing, jumping, stomping but all to the beat!
GMA has been a top notch instructional facility during these trying times. They have transitioned to I line instruction seamlessly and have been able to help us keep some semblance of normalcy. They truly are all amazing professionals who care about their students and provide top notch service. (Mom of 10 year old voice and piano student)
Total reviews rating 5
73 Reviews for Guilderland Music Academy 2023:
Review №1
2022-02-18My son has been going to the music academy for almost 6 years and He loved it ever since. The Teachers were very supportive and all great mentors. They make it sure the kids enjoyed music and be creative. Kudos to the team such an excellent group. We are grateful we found this school to enhance our sons musical skills. Special mention to teacher Eugene for doing such an awesome job!! and to the owners who always reassure that the kids have a very fun and safe environment.Highly recommended music academy.
Review №2
2021-10-28Both My girls have been enjoying piano lessons for over two years. Bryan is an amazing teacher, so well versed. They really look forward to their weekly lessons and especially their ladder tests! We are so grateful for GMA.
Review №3
2022-02-18My daughter has been taking voice and piano lessons here for a few months, and she really loves it. The one-on-one instruction has advanced her skills an incredible amount, and her teacher is so kind and knowledgeable. Its really been a pleasure going to Guilderland music academy.
Review №4
2022-02-18Our two children who take have taken piano, flute, trumpet and voice lessons here have loved their teachers and are excited about music. Business is flexible and responsive to parents. Good covid safety measures- have been able to alternate between in person and virtual based on our comfort level.
Review №5
2022-02-18My 7yr old has been taking drum lessons for 6 months and has made great progress already! I appreciate how covid-safe everyone has been and my son really looks forward to his weekly lessons! Communication with his instructor and staff (for various reasons) has been excellent!
Review №6
2022-02-18I played music through my school years and was nervous about going back to formal lessons as an adult. But everyone has been so courteous, professional and encouraging. It made me feel like I could succeed learning a new instrument! I’m really glad I took the leap and would definitely recommend !
Review №7
2022-02-18We are so appreciative of the staff at GMA! They continue to find solutions when we hit a brick wall with my sons learning capacity! They never give up on us when my son struggles to stay on track. They are able to identify if the student/teacher relationship is not a good match & easily accommodate the changes. Though our progress is slow- I am very pleased! I am not musical at all & was hopeful to find a place to teach my son how to play the piano knowing he would have little support at home. GMA delivered! Hearing him play Amazing Grace brings me to tears every time! We are blessed from it!
Review №8
2022-02-18Our 11-year-old has been attending Guilderland Music Academy for a year-and-half now and we absolutely love it! He has trumpet lessons with Ms. Beth and attends the brass ensemble with Mr. Nathaniel. Our son loves his classes and is learning a lot. GMA is great at communicating and easy to work with. We’re very thankful to have GMA in our community.
Review №9
2022-03-29Very nice music school, offer both in person and on line classes. My daughter spend over a year take vocal lessons, she had 1 teacher for a year, then another. Both teachers are great. Kelly is always thoughtful and detail driven. highly recommended.
Review №10
2022-02-18My son 💙 likes his music 🎶 Funtime class with Paul. I dont have to drag him out the door like I did when going to the little gym. I used to play piano, oboe, and alto sax, and my mom still plays the violin 🎻 so its fun to see him enjoy music as well. He even likes the book 📖 and flash cards. My only surprise is that it wasnt a group class with other preschoolers.