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.

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!

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.