Testimonials from Parents and Students
See what parents and others are saying about their experiences with Big Beat Music!
Some of our students have gone on to perform with World Renown Artists including; Steven Tyler, Elton John, Skid Row, Monster Magnet, Nicole Atkins and Overkill as well as many notable local area bands such as Holme, ASAP, Cats, Matt Wade Band, Moondoggie, and many others! Additionally one of drum students went on to win the “World’s Fastest Drum Competition” in Anaheim. That Rocks!
Over the year students have traveled from all over the state of NJ as well as parts of Pennsylvania and New York to take music lessons at Big Beat Music School. Our success has been built on the success stories of all of the happy customers we have taught over the years. Don’t take our word for it, see our customer testimonials below. To give a testimonial about your experiences with Big Beat Music feel free to contact us.
“I’d like to congratulate not only my daughter Victoria on make 1st chair A band on bass guitar for this year’s 2020 all-shore jazz ,but I’d also like to congratulate Big Beat and specifically Don for your outstanding teaching and guidance for making it possible for her to achieve this huge goal. Big Beat and all of their instructors are second to none. I should also mention that this is our second child as my son James was 2019 all shore jazz A band kit drummer so a special thanks to Joe for his teaching and guidance and for also helping James achieve his ultimate goal too. You guys are the best. ”
“Professionalism, Quality, Value!
What an awesome place, my son was going to another music studio and wasn’t into learning the guitar so I decided to try a different place, and let me say I am so happy that I did, My son goes to lessons every week without any problems he absolutely loves his guitar teacher Dave, he walks out of his lesson laughing and smiling.
What a great place, The minute I walked in the first time I was treated like i was part of the family, the feeling of warmth when I am there and they are VERY accommodating. The whole staff is AMAZING, I also love the uniqueness of the studio itself all the different decor. Your child will definitely soar at this studio, my son learned more in 3 weeks than he did in 3 months at the other place, Im just sorry i didn’t find Big Beat Studio sooner.”
— Lia V
“After trying several guitar teachers, my son then went to Big Beat Music Studio and came out more enthused than ever, playing parts to his favorite song after the very first lesson! Big Beat Music has mastered the art of instant gratification. I highly recommend them!”
“One day my son, Adam, who is 16 and has Autism started playing chop sticks on the keyboard at home. That’s when I first realized he liked piano! That’s where my journey began…
I live in Aberdeen, NJ and called music schools all around my area. We tried a few of them out, but it didn’t work out well at all. So, I continued my search for a music school for Adam and found Big Beat Music in Neptune City. It was clear after a couple of visits that I had found THE school for Adam!
Adam has been taking piano lessons with Michele for over 2 years now. He looks forward to them every week and is doing fantastic! He loves it there so much that he asked if he could also take guitar lessons. He started his lessons with Scott who was absolutely fantastic with him. We will be continuing the guitar lessons also! I have to say that the entire staff at Big Beat Music is wonderful and sweet. If you are looking for a music school, this is your place!”
~ Rochelle Leventhal
“Big Beat has brought a huge amount of joy to my family! We love being part of it!”
“I can’t say enough about Big Beat Music studios and their teachers. When all other studios said my 1 1/2 year old was too young to teach, they gave him a shot. His skill is beyond his age and Joe is helping him flourish.
I didn’t realize just how famous Joe was until a few weeks into lessons either so to have a teacher who really knows what he’s doing is a major inspiration for my son. Jerry also has been great with my son as well teaching him guitar. He is super patient and understanding of his limits as a toddler. We will be picking up lessons again with him when my son has a bit more attention span to allow someone to teach him beyond what he wants to do. =) I have to brag a little about Paul as well since he is an old friend who I have had the privilege to hear play piano for many years and he is a great teacher.
The receptionists are super helpful and the whole staff is just so encouraging. When everyone kept telling us “he’s too young”; “wait til he’s older” they all welcomed him into their studio and only 4 weeks of lessons he’s already doing drum rolls across the whole drum set and various other moves I don’t have terms for since I don’t play drums myself =) I can’t thank this school enough and I cannot wait to see how my son progresses.”
~ Tara Verzella
“I’ve learned more here in a few months, than I’ve learned from other music studios is a whole year.”
“On behalf of the Spring Lake Heights School District I would like to personally thank you for the great presentation you made to our seventh and eighth grade students. Your friendly and professional manner created an atmosphere in which the students were excited to take an active role in the learning process. Your style, talent and energy along with your lesson on the important points for being successful in life created an excellent presentation”
~ Susan L. Greco - School Psychologist
“Big Beat Studio has amazing teachers. My teacher motivated me and gave me the confidence and support to compete in the World’s Fastest Drumming Competition”
“I was bringing my son to another music studio closer to my home until I attended Big Beat Music Studio’s awesome Annual Showcase, which blew me away! Now, all three of my children are attending Big Beat Music Studio”
~ Joe DiBiase
“Lessons at Big Beat are so much fun! The lights and the professional equipment make me feel like I’m on stage”
“Thank you Joe Nevolo for creating a Music Studio that focuses on everyone from all walks of life and their individual talents. I really like and admire you for that. My experience at the Big Beat Music Studio has been a positive one.””
“I’d say Joe Nevolo is the Yoda of drums…but, that would be a huge understatement. He’s Yoda, Obi Wan Kenobi, & Luke Skywalker all rolled into one; mixed with a little bit of Anakin Skywalker & just the right amount of Darth Vader…But, only if you don’t practice your rudiments!!!”
- Michael Cusa (30+ year student of Joe’s, on & off)