Manhattan Music

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Opening hours

Monday:

9:30am - 9:30pm

Tuesday:

9:30am - 9:30pm

Wednesday:

9:30am - 9:30pm

Thursday:

9:30am - 9:30pm

Friday:

9:30am - 9:30pm

Saturday:

9am - 2:30pm

Sunday:

Closed

Service awards

Reviews (30)

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10 Jun 2022

I signed up for a crash course of bass lessons late 2021 with Jamie, on Gino's promise that we would be a good match as teacher and student. I was pretty specific about what I needed from him, as I'd played bass at a reasonable standard when I was younger, but after 15 years break I had forgotten how to play, more or less, and I was really frustrated with my slow progress over the 7 months playing since my return. I needed a fast track to get my technique polished again.

Over 6 lessons, Jamie gave me the exact tools to achieve what I wanted - and more! And we had good fun doing it.

Fast forward to present day, and thanks to Jamie, and the school Gino runs, I just got confirmed that I'm playing bass guitar on the soundtrack of an upcoming Netflix film. A position I never would've imagined I'd be in when I started playing bass (so very poorly) just over 12 months ago.

So thank you Manhattan Music, Gino, and especially Jamie. Couldn't have done it without you!

Couldn't recommend this school for all levels and ages of students more highly.

Approximate cost: $72

10 Mar 2021

My 10 yr old son loved MJ from the moment he joined her piano lessons. She is very supportive and encouraging when it comes to teaching new techniques. My son also learned piano from Jazzlyn, she was kind and excellent!

verified email - 03 Mar 2021

Ndis approved, look no further. My client is on the spectrum and is loving electric guitar

11 Sep 2019

Professional, approachable and always willing to assist. We have been impressed with the customer service, the progress both of our children are making and the level of engagement. Heather Gordon and Nick Church

23 Aug 2019

At Manhattan music you are greeted with open arms, the reception staff and owner ooz experience and talent.

19 Mar 2019

Great Music school. Can recommend highly.

19 Mar 2019

Great music school, my kids go here and both really enjoy it. Always friendly customer service

verified email - 14 Mar 2018

My experience with Manhattan music has been positive upon positive so far. The staff are very friendly and the guitar teacher I am with has been very accommodating to my music preferences, my skill level and my ambitions.
Manhattan music also has a good range of musical instruments as well as good advice.

08 Oct 2017

Very friendly eager to assist staff and most importantly kids loving it and improving. Thankyou for everything!

verified email - 09 Jun 2016

Manhattan Music is such a friendly professionally run Music School. My 14 year old son has completed two terms of singing lessons and we couldn't be more impressed with the teaching and management of the business. He has been challenged to expand his vocal ability more than we imagined and that definitely comes from the experience and recognition by the teachers of possible potential and their encouragement to develop the craft. We also look forward to guitar lessons. This is quite a unique experience also as it is very clear Gino's family are all passionate about being involved and their pupils and to have them all so involved is such a positive. Thank you so much.

29 Mar 2016

Three years ago I walked into Manhattan Music and asked Gino if a 46yo man with no musical experience could learn the guitar. The immediate answer was, 'Of course!' Since then, I've greatly enjoyed the weekly guidance of a great teacher, with no one but myself responsible for setting the pace. Now I have reached the point where guitar is a part of my life and there's no going back. An old dog CAN learn new tricks! With gratitude to Gino and the gang for a terrific ride so far... John P, Hurstbridge.

verified email - 07 Oct 2015

My son and I both have piano lessons at Manhattan Music and absolutely love it. The teachers are exceptional, talented musicians who really know how to adapt their teaching style to your need & interests. Gino the owner is always friendly and very helpful in every way. Finding a time for make-up lessons, changing day or time or wanting to come fortnightly, Gino always helps you out with the patience of a priest!

verified email - 13 May 2015

I have been with Manhattan Music for 2 year.
My daughter does singing lessons and enjoy her lessons every week.
I decided to do drum lessons whilst waiting for my daughter. Gino was very compliant and helpful in arranging the lesson to be at the same time as my daughters singing lesson.
Manhattan has the up most respect by students and parents. I highly recommend Manhattan Music for professional tuition.

verified email - 13 May 2015

While my kids learn drums and guitar I learn the piano at the same time. Manhattan music is great for budding musicians of all ages! The teachers are really good and Gino the owner is a legend!

11 Jun 2014

We have all of our Children learning music here. Gino offers a personal service to all and tries his very best especially when busy schedules conflict. Thanks Gino

verified email - 05 May 2014

Manhattan Music has a great guitar shop and lessons there are the best ever. Everyone is always helpful. When ever you buy something there you always know that it is good quality. Five star for sure.

Manhattan Music 05 May 2014

Thankyou so much for your review. The crew here are very much dedicated in giving the best Quality, Knowledge and Service possible. It is a pleasure to share our passion of music, impart our knowledge and see the results. We love what we do :)

27 Nov 2013

My experience with Manhattan Music has been the best I have ever had. I started four years ago and they have been the best four years I've had. I have had many different teachers and the amount of knowledge I have gotten from all of them has really helped me as a musician, without Manhattan I wouldn't be who I am today.
The service there is about as good as it gets, what ever you want it can be ordered in and you'll always get the best.
And the performance nights are loads of fun, you get the feeling of being a rock star with the comfort knowing that your friends and family are all cheering you on.
Not only is it the best music school, but also the best music shop, and I would guarantee it.

verified email - 06 Oct 2012

I have been a student at manhattan for 4 years learning guitar. My teachers are great, they know how to teach me and really push me to challenge myself. I have learnt and progressed so much since starting. The staff are always friendly and willing to help you find what you need, if your just starting or looking to upgrade, they'll know what you need and are able to get it for you at a good price. The student workshop is a fantastic experience where students get put together, learn and perform a song in a concert like setting. it gives us students an insight into playing in a band setting and performing on stage. I love it and can't wait for it every year.

verified email - 19 Sep 2012

Manhattan Music was the beginning of the bigger picture for myself as an evolving and developing musician.

Manhattan Music presented me with a solution to the problem in seeking not only a more reliable, trust-worthy service for musical needs and requirements by means of a music retailer but most certainly in means of music education and tuition.

I have been a long standing member of the Manhattan Music School community, having begun lessons at Manhattan during my first year of high school back in 2006. I had reason to try Manhattan after my previous place of music tuition (Main Street Music - Now Billy Hyde's/Allan's Music Greensborough) did not meet my expectations for being educated in learning my instrument of choice. I felt the learning was slow, lacked the motivation of interest and the change of my teachers/instructors did not help my development (However, it should be noted I mean not to criticize and merely draw a comparison). At this point in time I lacked little motivation in my musical ambitions having only played or owned a guitar for a year or so.

Once I enrolled at Manhattan I was mentored by a man and guitarist who I can say with all certainty showed enthusiasm, knowledge of music theory and technique (as opposed to JUST basics) and varied ideals of methods in producing a keen and motivated student. This teacher having had hand in hand experience also presented much more knowledge and ideas of the music industry, as I became more intrigued in my later development. Without doubt my first and former mentor was the changing point in my music development and in hindsight, my life, music being my passion and ambition in life. Inspiring me to become a better musician and even take on motivated interest in other music related activities including the formation of bands, sound production and composing music. Unfortunately due to my own scheduling commitments I had to move on to another instructor at another time and date. I found however the professionalism of all of Manhattan's staff picking up where others left off and taking on the same qualities as stated before after time of getting to understand each others approach to music. My current teacher, who is closely associated with my former mentor has taken the necessary steps to not only keep me interested but also continues to keep me motivated while challenged in all that I have to learn, an approach that we both agreed was ideal for my development. The teachers, as you can see, have a real one on one relationship with their students for the good of their education and even in a sense to create a friendly relationship.

Manhattan also presents so many opportunities for young and developing newcomers with programs and events such as the Manhattan Band Night. These events involve students of the community to come together in a band situation by playing a selected set-list (usually of at least one song) to perform in front of a live audience down at Shopping Town Hotel. These programs were a unique stepping stone for my own live stage development and helped me ease into the process of taking on these tasks outside of a motivating and encouraging environment and into the real world.

With the ambition and ideas Manhattan also hopes to achieve within the next few years, I hold no doubt the business and school will blossom in something much bigger than it already is and will develop much potential in its students and business.

verified email - 17 Sep 2012

After going through numerous piano teachers for my daughter and not being happy due to their reliability, a friend recommended me to come to Manhatten. The trainers are great with kids, and my daughter is enjoying the lessons. I have also recommended them to other members of my family and they are very happy also.

verified email - 15 Sep 2012

I've been with Manhattan for nearly a year now. It's been one of the best decisions I've made to join here I'm so glad I did. I performed in the singing concert that happens every year for the first time and I had so much fun! And now I'm about to be in the rock workshop which I'm very very excited for :) Manhattan is so great and I'd recommend it to anyone

13 Sep 2012

My daughter has been at Manhattan for just over a year learning singing. She loves it and every week cannot wait for her lesson.
I sent her to another local school before Manhattan and she came home numerous times saying "it's boring"...now she comes home singing and raving about it, she sings what she loves and not just what the teacher wants.

All the staff are friendly and very professional which is reflective of how the lessons are run.

I would recommend the school to any of my friends with kids, it's a motivating environment and, i feel: a true investment in my childs musical education.

verified email - 12 Sep 2012

I was previously learning guitar at another music store in Greensborough but I moved to Manhattan because some of my friends went there and always said it was cool.
My guitar teacher is great and always keeps lessons interesting whilst still doing the important stuff.
My playing has come a long way since moving to Manhattan.. I love it!

verified email - 12 Sep 2012

I've been having singing lessons at Manhattan for two years now and it's awesome. The rock workshop program is a great experience that you don't get at any other music schools.

verified email - 22 May 2012

Been a student here for many years now. The staff at Manhattan are fantastic and are so knowledgeable. The lessons are pricey but if you have the money to spend it's worth it in the end.

verified email - 03 May 2012

I've been at Manhattan for years, it's top quality, professional school that couldn't care more about their students!

verified email - 22 Mar 2012

Manhattan Music is the most professional music store and school in the northern suburbs!

I have been going there for over 6 years to buy ALL of my music equipment and accessories. From strings to guitars, amps, PA's, mics leads, drum kits....you name it....I've bought it!

The staff are friendly and very knowledgeable and the after sales service is second to none!

I have also had singing lessons and the school. My daughter is currently having singing lessons there and my sons have had guitar lessons there. The teachers are all top quality and really know how to connect with people of all ages and are across all music styles.

The Band Workshops that the school provides are amazing. Held at Shoppingtown Hotel, the students get a feel for what it's like to be a real rockstar. Lights, lasres, smoke machines, the full production!!

It doesn't matter what you need, instruments, sheet music, or tuition, Manhattan Music is the place to get it!

I can't recommend these guys more highly.

verified email - 15 Aug 2009

My teenage son and daughter have been students at Manhattan Music for the past 4 years now and are loving it! Their teachers are 100% dedicated. The owners cannot be more helpful and are truly passionate about their business. We had tried other schools in the area/greensborough and had not be entirely satisfied. If you are seriously looking for quality tuition look no further. They know their stuff
arnd are real cats. The store has musical instruments galore at great prices and the the coffee and plasma while im waiting is a delight!

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verified email - 14 Aug 2009

I have been to Manhattan many times before. I haven't seen a place so perfect with a cafe for a waiting area for students and parents. Fantastic teachers, and we are able to talk to the owners as they are down to earth people, they cant be more obliging this place is tops! They are passionate about there business and they care about their clientele. The kids love going there weekly. I wouldn't recommend any other music school this is the one!

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stephaniee 14 Aug 2009

the staff are absolutley fantastic

verified email - 08 Jun 2008

These guys are great. I shopped around for ages to find a place for music tuition for the kids. There isn't anything they can't do at this place. They have all the instruments, teachers for everything. Staff are friendly and experienced. They make it fun.