DO NOT take your instrument here for setups…read more I visited Musicians Woodshed last week and initially spoke with one of the guitar techs, Jett Boyd, who was polite and professional. We discussed my bass guitar and the possibility that some frets might need adjustment. When I returned the following week after noticing some fret buzz, I spoke with Miles Manglos. I explained that I prefer a very straight neck with low action and that I was not interested in adding more relief to the neck. Because of that, the logical solution would have been to address the fret work. Instead, he suggested doing a setup that would involve adding relief and raising the action--the exact opposite of what I had just explained I wanted. When I asked whether that meant adding neck relief and how that would affect the current setup, he couldn't clearly explain it. I also mentioned that at a different shop in another city, a tech had previously performed a setup even though I specifically asked him not to and only wanted the jack repaired. I brought this up simply to explain why I was trying to be very clear about the work I wanted done. Instead of addressing the issue professionally, Miles abruptly declined to work on the instrument and told me to leave. He was dismissive and repeatedly said he didn't understand what I was saying. A competent guitar tech or luthier should be able to translate what a musician is describing and communicate clearly about the work being recommended. If a shop cannot or does not want to perform a certain service, that's fine--but it should be handled respectfully and professionally. Unfortunately, this interaction came across as pretentious and unhelpful, and it left a very negative impression of the shop.

Miles and Alex were awesome to talk with. Super friendly and knowledgeable. I will definitely be…read moreback.

I dig Strait because it has a clean vibe and staff shoots straight. The only trouble I have, my own…read moreG.A.S. (gear acquisition syndrome). Very serious...I really try to keep my distance. Austin led me to the perfect Martin. I had to check around town, compare. This morning I went back to Strait...Be careful what you wish for. But, if it is an instrument check out Strait Music.

I was disappointed that Strait Music moved to Westlake, since their old location was so much closer…read moreto me, but my guitar needed repair and these guys have helped me before. New location is very nice! The technician repaired my guitar while I ran to nearby Trader Joe's. I hated the drive back home, but I'm really pleased with their service and prices. I'll be back.

David is an absolutely phenomenal music teacher. From the very first lesson, it's clear how much…read morepassion he has for both music and teaching. He has a rare ability to meet students exactly where they are, whether they're complete beginners or advanced musicians looking to refine their craft. If you're looking for a music teacher who is not only highly skilled but also compassionate, motivating, and deeply invested in your progress, David is the one.

From the owner: David Price offers exceptional private music instruction, specializing in middle and high school…read moreadvanced classical violin. Custom tailored to each student's learning style, aptitude, goals, and interests, David's lessons bring out the best of your natural ability and help cultivate a positive and productive relationship with your instrument. His advanced students have consistently high placements in school and regional auditions, but he is equally adept with adults and beginners, as well as other genres, such as rock, jazz, pop, and hip-hop. Instruments offered: violin, viola, cello, guitar, drums, piano, and music production/mixing with Logic Pro. Flexible formats: In-home, in-studio, or virtual lessons available. Offering both in-person and virtual lessons. Contact by phone or email today for current pricing and availability.

I was in search of voice lessons for my 10 year-old daughter and found some reviews for Orpheus…read moremusic academy on Google & Yelp. I took the plunge to try them out and we just haven't turned back. This week my daughter will sing in her second performance with Orpheus- all conducted on zoom during COVID. I think we're going on two years, and have recently added in ukulele lessons. My daughter can sing so amazing esp considering where we started out. And she just keeps making progress. We see Mrs. Megan for voice lessons and wow! She is the real deal. Structured, a little scary bc she is so good & professional. Not sure why I haven't written a review yet, but today they signed me up for a parenting course on zoom that will help me be a better parent and help improve stella's practice time. I love that they are educating me as well as her. If you have a need def check them out, we recommend Megan and Trevor! Thanks Orpheus

My son has been attending Orpheus for 5 years and we love it. My son takes both classical guitar…read moreand cello lessons there. Mr. Jesse is his guitar teacher and Ms. Sara is his cello teacher. Both are gifted musicians and talented teachers. Having two locations also makes it convenient for the summer camps that are offered and also if we need to reschedule and get a makeup lesson at the other location. There are also several recitals throughout the year so my son has really learned the performance aspect of being a musician. My son has ADHD and his teachers are able to engage him throughout the lesson. As someone who is experienced in both adolescent development and pedagogy, Orpheus is, in my opinion, the best music school in central Texas.

some of the nicest people i know :) shy is a gift to the universe…read more they all know so much abt music n there really helpful can't say enough great things

Neat small guitar shop with a nice dog that roams the place…read more The stock is mostly classic and vintage guitars and amps. No Vs in sight though.

Steven was my daughter's guitar teacher for about a year. He is great, very patient, and most…read moreimportantly, he taught my daughter how to play the guitar when that seemed like an impossible task. I would definitely recommend his services. We had a great experience with him.

Steve is an excellent teacher & musician. He has a wide breadth of knowledge, both practically and…read moretheoretically. His lessons are a great value relative to the quality of instruction you receive. I have made great progress in my playing throughout our lessons and would highly recommend him to anyone. Just ask him to rip it up and you will be in awe, feel inspired, and probably realize how far you have to go! Particularly helpful is his willingness to tailor learning pathways to your specific goals and tie in your favorite musicians and styles while also exposing you to cool, obscure, and interesting artists and genres. As a bonus, he will give you that good guitar wisdom, funny anecdotes, and show you that the instrument is a life-long passion project that requires curiosity about yourself and the world around you. Pretty helpful stuff!

Yes, yes and yes! Great options, quality and service…read more We purchased a piano and it was delivered on time with care. I got here a few book a couple of times for my son. Staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. I always recommend this place.

My family and I love this music store! The staff is always super helpful and they took the time…read moreto help me to make an informative decision when I rented our piano, that we ended up buying. My son takes piano lessons from here and has excelled quickly and is excited about practicing! I highly recommend trusting this local company for pianos or lessons.

Russell at the Austin Strings is pretty awesome. You can tell he's someone who loves what he does…read moreso much that he genuinely wants to give away everything he has so others can enjoy the journey of music. LOL. I had to insist on paying. What a gem of a place and people.

I came to this spot yesterday to buy yet another instrument for Thing One. This is now his third…read moreinstrument. He plays the guitar, tuba and now the doublebass. If he doesn't turn out to be some type of someone in the music industry when he's older, lawd help me..he's gonna be disowned! However, I have been communicating with this business via text for about a month now to get a doublebass ready for Thing One. In the communications, we have discussed the required height, type of bow, and type of use this instrument would get to determine which base would be the right fit. When we arrived to pick up the bass, we were greeted warmly and given a quick lesson on the proper care of the instrument. This process took no longer than 30 minutes from arrival to signing the paperwork. I am looking forward to hearing the tones of this beautiful instrument in my home.

My daughter and I came in looking for a case for an acoustic guitar. We interacted with several of…read morethe staff and they were all helpful and great people, but they noticed that the acoustic we had was very large for my daughter and showed us some smaller options. We came in looking for a case, but Rodrigo recommended the South store that had a better selection of smaller acoustics and we bought one the next day. Good call, Rodrigo! She is having a much easier time playing now.

This was one of the most frustrating customer experiences I've had. My credit was not the issue,…read moreyet this company still acted like I was unworthy of basic service and tried to force a $600 deposit on top of monthly rental charges. I had already been a customer for a year, paid every bill on time, paid a deposit at the very beginning of my account with them although my credit was GOOD. Not fair, not poor, GOOD, and still got a nonsense explanation that made it clear they either don't value repeat customers or don't know how to apply their own policies consistently. I walked away and found another company (Blackerby) with far better service, better rates, a $125 deposit, and no credit check. The difference was night and day. This company's deposit policy feels arbitrary, their pricing is excessive, and their treatment of customers is flat-out poor. I would not recommend them to anyone. By the way I paid for an entire year of rental upfront with the other company and still paid less than the $600 deposit fee that Strait Music tried to play in my face with.

My husband and I run a small music school in Cedar Park, and have been trying to convince Wesley to…read morecome teach for us, but we haven't been lucky enough to get him yet. Perhaps the fact that we're forty minutes away has something to do with it? Anyway, Wes is a genuinely nice guy with a mean musical streak - he's played shows with my husband for a couple years now, and he's proficient in every style from R&B, to rock, to funk, to jazz. He has a good teaching demeanor: easy to talk to and a good listener. (If we could hire him, we would!)

From the owner: I teach piano lessons to all ages and levels. My teaching methods are tailored towards each…read morestudent, enabling them to have fun while progressing towards their own personal goals in music. I also tutor music school students in music theory, sight-reading and audition preparation. Students at all levels find me to be very patient and insightful towards their goals and challenges. Kids love me too!