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Real Brave Audio Real Brave Audio is located in Fresh Meadows, NY. We provide a one-on-one lesson program at our studio. Real Brave also includes a group lesson program that is held in local area schools.
At Real Brave Audio: you get to learn an instrument at our facility in a private, one-on-one setting.
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  • Guitar, bass, drums, vocals, piano, violin, sax, flute, clarinet music lessons.
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Real Brave is the best place for anyone who has the desire to express themselves through music. The teachers and staff are amazing, very talented, full of new ideas, creating new methods and curriculum posting it to your online account to practice along with them. See what you need to practice from your in-person lesson or review what you did in your online lessons.
When Founder Daniel Power Jr. was 10 years old, he found an old dusty guitar in his uncles old bedroom. It seemed to beckon to him. Back then, opening an album cover and diving in to your favorite music was an escape. Something Daniel wanted. Along with inspiring people with his music. He had difficulty though throughout his musical journey to find a school that would take him or teachers that catered to how he learned.
Taking lessons at one of our three premier locations in New York / New Jersey Area gives you access to the finest experience in studios that are equipped with the best gear available for your music learning journey. Take half-hour in-person lessons with your instructor and still be able to access your online account in PracticePad for lesson content, videos and help. All included with your membership.
Real Brave powered by Practice Pad is an online music studio with built in web apps that your certified instructor utilizes to track your progress, provide you with powerful video and recording tools to help you learn and comes with HUNDREDS of tutorials you can unlock to trigger a tsunami of learning potential.
Reviews (23)
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Meredith C.
Feb 20, 2022
My son LOVES coming here each week. Sean is fantastic and my son has learned so much in a short amount of time. Customer service is top notch. They respond quickly to any questions and are just pleasant to work with.
Ayaan Ansari
Jun 11, 2020
The experience has been phenomenal, the instructors are very knowledgeable and friendly and they really know what they are doing and they are willing to accommodate your need. My son has been with Susanna for over a year and with Eddie for sometime. Susanna takes her time and uses every method possible to teach. She is great and My son has been learning a lot from her. Eddie will make sure my son learns something new before he leaves the class and also uses new techniques to teach.

The management is very good and understanding and they are always working for you. I never had any issue rescheduling or schedule a makeup classes, where some of the places scheduling is really hard. So far my experience is A+.
Kelly Amato
Feb 01, 2020
Real Brave has been a great experience so far. George, who is the teacher we are using for drum lessons is excellent. He is exactly what we were looking for when we signed up our son for lessons. He gives valuable, honest feedback and is very patient at the same time.
Rita Apaza
Oct 18, 2019
Real Brave is the best place for everyone who has the desire to express themselves through music. Teachers and the staff are amazing, very talented, full of new ideas, creating new methods and curriculum, making everyone feel very welcome, integrating knowledge to every student individually. I'm very pleased with all the programs and activities that Real Brave offers to differently aged student. They do a great job with accompaniment during performances! This is the best place for "Stars" to be born. Thank You!
Tweet Tran
Jun 28, 2019
I bought a groupon for my daughter to try out piano last year. She was 4 years old and the instructor was honest saying her hands were too small to play plus my daughter wasn't into piano yet. Real Brave was very flexible with their schedule and switching instructors and instruments. My daughter was able to try guitar and other instruments. She didn't like any and Real Brave allowed me to use the rest of the lessons.

I started taking guitar lessons and I loved it. I left a few months ago due to my work schedule but I think I will come back with my daughter. She is currently taking violin lesson at Vienna Music. It's a great school but they are not as flexible as Real Brave plus it's very hard to find parking there.
Alex Cipollone
May 06, 2019
Great place to go for music lessons! I took voice lessons at Real Brave for almost a year. The staff is friendly & helpful, and the instructors are all knowledgeable & care about their students. I had one main instructor, but was also able to take lessons with other instructors and get their feedback. Real Brave also puts on two concerts a year, so students are able to perform with their teachers and showcase what they've learned.

One great aspect of Real Brave that I haven't seen elsewhere is a very flexible cancellation policy. You are able to cancel your lesson and receive a makeup (as long as you cancel the lesson before the date it's scheduled). Best of all, there are no limits to the number of makeup lessons you're allowed to have. As someone who came from Long Island for lessons, this was really convenient. If you want a high quality music school with a great staff & competent musical instruction, look no further than Real Brave Audio!
Brendan Mulligan
Mar 10, 2019
My 10 year old son has been taking guitar lessons there for about 2 months. Its a nice atmosphere and he likes his teacher. Everyone has been very nice and we have had a good experience to this point.
David Blachman
Feb 10, 2019
I have been sending my kids to real brave, for around 5 years now. There is one thing that continues to impress me that I think anyone looking for a music school needs to know. The teachers at real brave range from college kids to all star talent. But the one thing that they all have in common is the way they treat everyone who walks through their doors.

The way that all the staff has treated my wife, my self, and my younger children who are not getting lessons, has only been exceeded by the care, understanding, and patience, that they show my kids both in and out of their lesson. It has truly been a pleasure going there, and I recommend them to all.
Anthony DiFilippi
Jan 08, 2019
The staff and teachers at Real Brave are courteous, and very professional. The teachers are extremely talented, and many of them excel in teaching various instruments. The pricing is very good based on the level of service you are receiving. Make-ups are easy to schedule, and there are enough teachers available to accommodate your needs. The concerts are an excellent way to get your child on stage in front of an audience, boosting their confidence and self-esteem. My son loves going for his lessons and has excelled tremendously. I highly recommend Real Brave for any music enthusiast, regardless of age.
Jessica Figueroa
Dec 26, 2018
The staff is incredible! Everyone is so kind and knowledgeable. Prices are the best in the area. Kevin is my guitar instructor and he is absolutely great and makes a beginner like me feel accomplished even after my first lesson. He makes learning guitar easy and is really nice and patient. They created a software that helps you track your progress and watch your lessons to practice with. Wouldn't recommended going anywhere but here for music instruction, and I live 45 mins away! Worth the drive!
Rems J.
Nov 11, 2018
Had a scheduling issue once but this place displayed persistence in attempting a quick, and kind resolution. The instructors are timely and seem fairly aggressive so students learn at a fast pace. So far so good.
Amy
Aug 28, 2018
It is true. It is real. Your child can learn to love music at Real Brave (all kinds of music, classical, rock, pop, Broadway)! It's not a puppy mill where all you do is churn out practice after practice to get to the next level. I have seen kids burn out in that type of environment. Real Brave has a friendly, stress-free atmosphere where the only stress is knowing which instrument to try out next.

The bi-annual concerts are wonderful and if you mess up during your performance, nobody yells at you. But you will learn that if you want to stop messing up, you need to practice, practice, practice more. The instructors and staff are so lovely. We love Monica! There is a feeling of musicianship and camaraderie because everyone there knows that you have to be real brave to perform for people. PS. We need an ensemble/band practice area. PPS. There should be a discount offer for students learning multiple instruments. We are thinking to add on voice lessons!
Saffeya H.
Aug 19, 2018
I took piano lessons with David T. at Real Brave for almost 2yrs and it was an amazing experience! The lesson packages were affordable, the studio was comfy and felt at home. Everyone was super nice and helpful. Thankfully I also had 1 of best piano instructors! I still play today at a closer location to my home. I recommend to anyone of all ages.
Esther E.
Aug 17, 2018
I found Real Brave through Groupon while searching for a place to get voice lessons for my wedding. I was assigned to Inessa. She was incredibly sweet and helped encourage me. Let me begin by saying I feel like I'm tone deaf and get embarrassed easily. I took about 6 lessons with Inessa and I was able to build enough confidence to sing to my husband during our wedding.

The lesson included a 10 minute warm up and then she worked with me on the song I wanted to sing. She gave great feedback and was very patient with me! I had to take off one star because the room we were in was sorta small and claustrophobic. When I started lessons, they were under construction but when I finished, they expanded and renovated their lobby area so it's spacious.

The people who work at the front were always super helpful, friendly and approachable (lots of smiles). I always found street parking easily and since my lesson is always less than an hour. I really don't have to pay much.
Juanita McIlwain
Aug 13, 2018
My son has been a client for 4 years and I have been pleased with the cello & piano teachers he has had. The staff is accommodating when you need to reschedule a lesson. The teachers are knowledgeable & friendly. I like the fact that they explain what was taught and what needs to be practice at the end of each lesson. I'm glad we found this place!
Luis M.
Jun 20, 2018
I have read some misguided reviews here, I can only deduce that some parents are uninformed about how a business works or could even be delusional about how talented their kids are naturally. With this said, I want to share my story with Real Brave. My son Lukas has been coming here for a bit. In the time Lukas has been here, he has learned to play the piano and while he is in fact, not naturally inclined towards instruments, he has slowly but certainty learned much.

My son has benefited greatly, not just his skill set, but also his confidence. Nothing compares to see your child blossom, especially on these days where our boys are sometimes persona non grata. These people are patient and foment growth in the child's character. I am a witness to this and, confessedly, I am a borderline cynic. But, you must give credit to these caring and patient instructors.

I believe my sons instructor's name is Sam Ye (my bad for not remembering), and he has been extraordinary to my son, and I have seen him engage with others with the same mannerism. Other team members also seem to display the same dedication to their students, but my exposure to them has been limited. A point of interest is that they have a couple of concerts every year and your child can participate, which by default, will help them in social settings. Finally, I appreciate their flexibility to make up missed lessons which is more than other, one on one instructors, could put up with. I recommend Real Brave and I want to thank them for the service they provide to our neighborhood. I wish them all the success possible.
Marie D.
Jun 15, 2018
This review has been long overdue.my son's been having his drum lessons here for 3 yrs now and he loves it! He has learned so much. They have 2 concerts every year which is a very good exposure/experience and it helps to build up the students' confidence. He likes his Instructor, Jimmy, very much! Front desk and the rest of the staff are wonderful! I recommend this place for your music lessons.
Terri C.
Mar 05, 2018
Purchased groupon twice (one for myself, another for someone else) and the lessons were really good. The lessons are 30-min and that time span works well for young students. There is a diversity of instructors and it helps that there are makeup lessons to get a feel for each one, if you choose. Customer service is also A+. As for the price range, it is reasonable but is currently going through an increase.

You may need to check with the front desk for more information. Overall, it is more catered to the young kids who wants to be exposed to any musical instrument. If the student decides to pursue a higher level of training, it is recommended to work with other organizations that provides a more rigorous and disciplined approach - via testing, high-level performance, and so on. Drum lessons would be the highest recommendation - a lot of the instructors have backgrounds in mostly with drums and guitars. (and also because those are so cool!)
Michelle B.
Apr 04, 2017
My son gets guitar lessons here weekly and really likes his instructor. The staff is great and very accommodating. I mentioned when I called to set up my son's initial visit that he loses interest quickly so he needs an instructor that is fun and can keep him interested. The guy on the phone said he knew just the right person and paired my son perfectly with right instructor.

The place is small but efficient with several instruction rooms on the first floor and I know there is a basement but not sure if there are also rooms down there. The prices are great. $125 for four 30 minute lessons and you are on an auto payment so there's nothing to do but get your kid there. I bring my son (who's 16) and I sit in the car and wait because the place can get pretty packed.

They are always on time so you don't have to worry about waiting longer than 30-40 minutes. They also have instruments available for instruction incase you don't want to invest until you are certain your child is going to continue playing.
Johnathon A.
Apr 07, 2016
AVOID! I set up an appointment for singing lessons here right after work on Friday. I scheduled an appointment to meet with an instructor the next day at 1pm. On Saturday morning, I wake up and see a voicemail message and it tells me the instructor cancelled THE DAY OF. Please note in their terms & conditions, if you cancel a lesson the day of, you forfeit your money for that lesson.

These guys are crooks! I call them back and they tell me NO instructor can fill in and the next available day for a lesson is TWO weeks from now. Seriously? Go somewhere else. For real
David K.
Feb 03, 2016
Real Brave Audio keeps the five yelp stars for the month of January, 2016 because I'm enjoying the classes. My instructor (who will be named in future updates) is very patient and does keep the 30 minute class moving. The finger and chords exercises are fun to play along to actual songs (Green Day's Good Riddance). Looking forward to February classes.
Darlene R.
Jul 17, 2014
Adam and Jessica the DYNAMIC DUO. Brother and Sister are awesome and patient. Friendly staff and so helpful. I have 2 girls, voice and guitar lessons, go get some for yourself :
India S.
Jan 11, 2014
Have 2 daughters taking music lessons here and they don't want to go anywhere closer to home for their lessons. They take piano, guitar and saxophone. They are very happy and so am I. The staff is courteous, polite, well informed, experienced and very accommodating.