This is the friendliest music store I've ever been to. The older gentleman, Roy, is very easygoing…read moreand quick to offer help with a smile and advice, and knows where everything is in the store blindfolded, but will let you look on your own if you prefer too. The store is packed with any genre of sheet music and books (and TAB form) for every instrument you can imagine (banjo, dulcimer, mandolin, vocals, guitar, piano, brass instruments, woodwinds, etc all of them). They sell accessories such as guitar strings, tuners, straps, picks, music stands, and some acoustic guitars and banjos as well. Vinyl records and small musical gifts line the walls, it's so fun to explore and each time you visit you'll find something new, as there's so much selection. If there is something they don't have in stock, they will order it for you. The vibe is very relaxed and they are never pushy, you can look around for 30 min alone exploring if you want and just ask if you need anything. Love this place and can't recommend it enough, it's also a vintage store with history dating back to the 1950's so it has such cute charm and decor, it's an experience that online shopping can't give. I now purchase all my sheet music and guitar accessories from Central Music, support local!

My daughter started violin lessons with a new teacher and her $80 instrument from Amazon was not…read morecutting it. He sent us to Central Music to rent a smaller, better instrument. We had three choices and price points, and I selected the "student" one which was the least expensive, and wow, this instrument sounds so much better and is in great shape! We were in and out of the shop in 20 minutes. The salesperson helping us was knowledgeable and friendly and we were able to find the accessories we needed as well (shoulder rest sponge and rosin). She's been playing it for 3 months with no issues and it doesn't go out of tune quickly like her cheap one. Billing is automatic and easy, with no mistakes. Such a great experience - we'll definitely be back when it's time to upgrade to the next one!

Small place tucked in the corner business I Needed a…read morewarranty order and Ben the employee was so helpful and knowledgeable Ben helped me with all of my questions about my warranty and made the process so quick and easy Such a great experience

Had a great experience with this shop, they did wonders on a vintage telecaster that I bought…read morerecently and I couldn't be happier. Nice guys too

Came in with my old flute from high school and had a COA done. Service was quick and I got my flute…read moreback the day they projected. I've been enjoying playing it again, so thank you to agave music for getting her all fixed up!

They fixed my flute. It had been years since I've played it and the customer service was excellent…read more My flute was ready before they said it would be and it's working well.

This Mesa-based music store has been in business since 1946 & is family owned. This store is a very…read moreneatly-stocked store & has a large selection of instruments of all types for the every day musician. Very knowledgeable staff members on hand to assist you. On the main floor are the instruments, & upstairs you will find sheet music & an area for taking music lessons. Jon Milano, the grandson of the man who started this business, introduced himself to me & told me the history of this store. Very fascinating & if you walk through the back hallway of the store, you will see many photos of the various artists & celebrities who have visited this amazing music store! I'm a drummer so I will definitely return when I need something. I invite you to check this place out & say hello to my new friend Jon. Once you visit Milano's, you become part of the family!

String and keys player here, and they have plentiful amounts of both. Guitars are largely in the…read moreFender and Gibson realm; a huge variety of them, but limited other selections and not so many alternate brands. They try to do much in a limited space, and mostly, that works. Their wind and violin/viola/cello/bass/etc space is really nice, and their acoustical guitar and bass sections are strong. The keyboards area is sort of scrunched together but top brands and a bit of variety. I liked their synths, although not a crazy variety. Prices I heard seemed a bit higher, but there is added value here, too. Huge sheet music section. Much wind instrument variety, as well as mouthpieces, reeds/ligatures/etc. It has the widest and broadest inventory I've seen in Arizona. Worth a visit; musicians will appreciate the variety.

I was looking for a place to have some work done, every time I walked into a big name store I got…read morethe vibe the tech didn't want to work on my gear. Probably because he was getting paid x dollars an hour either way. Meeting and having work done by Ted was exactly the opposite experience. He took the time to explain what he was going to do (or not do if not needed). After it was done he explained what my guitar could still use, and what I personally could do with brief instructions on how to do it... I can promise you the guitar center tech guys wont tell you how to save money like that. Hell, they were trying to convince me that nylon strings were too hard for me to string up lol. (true story) I could go on and on, I brought in a dirty guitar that had been sitting in a closet for years, and picked up a nice shiny guitar even after I told him not to worry about cleaning it up. Especially since the job I had him do was so small. If you are looking for somewhere friendly and affordable to have your guitar/bass worked on.... you found it. I will without a doubt be using them again.

Quality of work.... I drive in 7 hours from out of town to get work done. That alone should speak…read morevolumes of the quality of work that is performed. He is also willing to ship as well. It's the little things that get tended too that will always separate him from others. Extremely communicative as well!! Which is vital in getting your instrument to ones liking. Most importantly you'll get your ax back with out any new phantom scratches or dents. Works performed: Multiple bridge swap outs ( Babicz Full Contact and Gotoh GE 1996T with titanium parts to name a few) Fret leveling on multiple guitars Electronics replaced and cleaned on multiple guitars as well.

This is a wonderful annual PMTA Ensemble performance that including local piano students and…read moreteachers coming together for a night of amazing music and performances. My daughter has performed for 4 years now and the talent of all just blows me away. Highly recommend attending even if you don't have a student. Great organization and production.

I have two kiddos (5 and 7) taking keys lessons at this location, and we have had the very best…read moreexperience here. Our instructors (usually Jordan and Ben) are both so talented and good with kids - our boys not only enjoy learning and improving their skills, but also have fun... which has been critical in keeping them engaged. Because we're at the school a couple of days a week for both the private lessons and the Rock 101 band camps, I see a lot of other instructor-student interactions, and the energy is always so encouraging and positive... just really great role models. The manager and front desk staff are always helpful and friendly. Highly recommend if you want to foster a love of music in your kiddos!

From the owner: School of Rock is different from traditional music education programs. Our patented and proven…read moreSchool of Rock Method™ has taught hundreds of thousands of students around the world to play music. We combine one-on-one guitar, bass, keyboard, drums and singing instruction with group rehearsals and live performances, teaching students how to play together as a band. Our version of recitals are real rock shows at real venues in front of live audiences. This style of teaching builds lasting musical proficiency, boosts confidence, increases creativity, improves socialization skills, and allows students to work together as a band. When you join School of Rock, not only will you become a musician, but you'll be part of a close-knit community of passionate musicians and music lovers. We welcome students of all ages and experience levels.

Bruce and his staff are terrific to deal with. I thought I needed a new fret job on my 60 year old…read moreRickenbacker. Bruce suggested that he could simply replace the "nut" which elevates the strings above the frets. Well, bingo he was right. Saved me some serious $. He and his team were a huge help when I was buying an additional guitar and amp setup. Brindleys is an honest to goodness music store! Thanks guys. - Mickey Keyes

I live super close to Brindleys, and I love supporting local! I have a professional model solid…read moresilver flute that I wanted to get overhauled, as it hasn't been played in several years. Everyone I spoke to was really nice, and I was able to get my flute serviced quickly. The instrument repair person is there on Wednesdays and Saturdays. They did a pretty good job, but definitely didn't polish my flute, which I was kind of disappointed about, especially since I asked it to be thoroughly cleaned (this was also indicated on my service ticket they typed up). I was able to polish it myself after I got it back with a silver polishing cloth that I had to purchase. They have a huge variety of instruments, accessories, and books! It does seem to be more catered to guitars/percussion, but they still had a decent selection for woodwinds and brass. They also have tons of teachers that do private lessons. I will definitely be returning if I need anymore repairs done, as they did a nice job with those!

Our experience with Matt, Amanda and Conrad has been over the top…read more These folks are very intelligent, professional, kind and courteous. They have sold guitars for us through their consignment platform for the past year and we have found them to be fair, honest, informative and prompt with payment. Hats off to you guys!!!

I want to like this place more, owner doesn't seem to care , great location but not much happening,…read moreaverage selection of overpriced guitars in a range of condition and playability. why do something half-way? Acoustic Vibes in Tempe is the guitar store I recommend.

Amazing staff, very helpful and informative. I placed an online order for a used guitar at this…read morelocation to be shipped from this store to the GC in my area, and unfortunately the online Guitar Center staff kept misleading me. After placing my online order, the website had an technical issue and failed to create my order at the physical store level. Not only that, but the order disappeared from my account so the only way for an update on the status was to call customer support. I placed the order on a Wednesday, for the next 2 days after placing the order, customer support told me that the order was looking good and not too worry. After waiting all weekend for some update, I still hadn't received an update on Monday. Luckily one customer support agent caught something weird in my order and noticed my order did not get put through to the store. Shane from this location called me and explained the situation, which surprised me since the customer support agent was supposed to call me back with an update. Within minutes I got an update regarding the label being created. Fast forward to Wednesday (1 week after placing the order) no update regarding the shipment. Shane helped verify that the guitar did indeed get picked up by UPS and was on its way. Later in the day I received a message that the guitar was in my area preparing for transfer. Never did I think that an online order would be so complicated, especially in 2026. I called customer support and spoke with a supervisor to express my frustration throughout my experience, and the supervisor repeatedly tried pinning the blame on the store instead of the faulty outdated website. The employees at this location were very respectful and understanding whenever I called, and helped me at every step of the way. Although I had the negative experience with the online side of Guitar Center, this store was a huge pleasure to work with and I really hope they are being compensated properly for their hard work.

Finally found two great guitar techs. Robbie and JP although young in age but skilled in getting…read moreyou the sound you need. Tru them at the Pavilions location.