Another important piece in the amazing town of Patchogue! I know people who have been going here for years. Almost twenty years ago my sister would get her saxophone reeds here, and now I'm lucky enough to take music lessons here myself! The painted instruments they have as decorations are so beautiful and creative, and the music nerd in me loves all the different posters they have up. Everyone who works up front is so relaxed and accommodating, as well as knowledgeable. I myself take uke lessons, and am having a fantastic time. I'd previously gone to a place closer to me, but Family Melody is way better. I'm learning music theory and science on top of learning to play new songs, and my instructor is so patient, receptive and easy to get along with. Family Melody is a gem of Patchogue, not to mention adjacent to some very tasty restaurants! Would recommend to any...
Read moreHad a mishap with my flute that required immediate attention. Plus I had a tenor sax neck that needed new cork. Called Family Melody Centers and spoke to Nick the resident woodwind repairman. When I got there, found Family Melody Centers is a state-of-the-art repair facility (it's been years since I been here). Nick was able to see me right away. Everyone there is friendly. While my flute and sax neck was worked on, I checked out the store and also purchased a neat little music manuscript book for my student. Fair price. FYI When I was a kid I came here for music lessons back in the 1970s. Flute plays way better than before and the neck cork was perfect. Will bring all my instruments here for repair. Highly recommend! Family Melody Center is a...
Read moreWhen my kids were in school I bought a silver trumpet and a silver French horn from them and I was pleased when my daughter stopped playing the French horn sat around in its case in her room when she moved away I went to move the case and found out it was empty I called the store several times thinking my daughter had sold and they emphatically told me they would never buy an instrument without a case When we went to move I bought the empty case to the store they found the original purchase receipt and had written on it that they bought it from my daughter without a case for $200 my daughter has a different last name they had my contact info and did not think to contact so much for honesty but they made a profit isn't that the bottom line I let them...
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