Sadly, this last Reno winter helped me understand why humidity control is necessary for solid wood…read moreinstruments in places with large temperature shifts. My ukulele developed a small crack, and needed repair. At the same time, how lucky to be in a town where a skilled luthier is on hand! Wesley at Strings of Reno (new name of the business) offers free estimates, and when I explained the problem, he gave a very detailed explanation of why humidity control is important and some immediate suggestions on how to manage it in a practical way. His estimate for repair was reasonable, and turnaround time was 3 weeks. Great to know if I need a new setup or adjustment he's nearby! His workshop, by the way, is pretty cool. You can see his tools and an array of instruments and some retail from the customer counter. TIP: From the street, go down the shared driveway/alley and park in the center when you see the "Strings of Reno" sign.

Really impressed with Wesley's knowledge and demeanor. Very friendly and helpful, and his shop (now…read morecalled Strings of Reno) is stocked with all kinds of useful stuff for musicians. His pricing for our ukulele repair was very reasonable and he didn't try to upsell us on anything. Also provide fantastic advice regarding proper humidification. The location itself is a little out of the way, but worth the drive for top-notch service that you can trust.

Just got my Telecaster back from T's Guitar Repair today. Let me tell you, Mike is a total…read moreprofessional, knows his stuff, and while everybody else in the world is out there gouging each other, Mike's prices are very reasonable. Oh, and he is the nicest guy you'd ever want to meet - humble, down to earth, and great to talk to. I cannot say enough about his work, his work ethic, and his personality. So, if ever you need repair on musical instruments, he is the one to see. P.S. This is my 46 years of being in this business talking. https://www.tsguitarrepair.com/

Love love love Jampro! My daughter has been a student for almost 8 years now. She has taken voice,…read moreguitar, bass and piano lessons here, but has found her passions to be vocals and bass. She has been a part of several amazing bands through Jampro, playing both at their awesome on-site stage and at festivals and businesses here in town. The improvement in her musical talents has been a beautiful and impressive journey that continues to leave me in awe. All of the teachers have been excellent and top caliber musicians themselves. Jampro often served as a safe space for my daughter during some difficult times through the years. They treated her like family and I will forever be grateful. The facility is top notch and every thing you'd expect from a high end studio and more. They even have courses to learn audio production and DJ. I invite anyone to take a tour as you will be wowed by all they offer. The programs are not cheap, but I've found them to be worth every penny and a truly worthy investment in my daughter.

Let me ask you a few questions... Would you believe that…read morethere's a 10,000 square foot facility in South Reno that has a staff of masters level musicians with performance backgrounds that provide instruction on guitar, piano, voice, and stringed instruments in 11 monitored and sound proof practice studios? Would you believe in the same 10,000 sq ft. facility there's a full scale production studio complete with top of the line computers, mixing and sound boards, and an isolation room to record vocals? Would you believe that in that same 10,000 sq. ft. facility there's a 500 person capacity theater with a performance stage decked out with state-of-the-art lights, smoke, and sound that's used to host special events and provide student bands with the real deal experience of playing before a live audience? What about if I told you they also had a full scale production lab where you can learn how to produce music and even learn how to DJ on the best digital turntables available? And last but not least, would you believe me if I told you they also have a music retail store with everything you could possibly want or need, including exclusive brands of effects pedals and other equipment? Welcome to Jampro Music Factory. This is seriously a place like no other, with no detail spared, and a passion for providing the best music education experience you can imagine. Close your eyes and picture the quintessential Hollywood recording studio, complete with wood floors, beautifully decorated walls, and big open windows to see what's going on, and that's what you'll find at Jampro. To me it seems like the new businesses that have opened in the last year have really done a lot to elevate the standards of our community. From bars and restaurants, to our local farmers and artisans, and everything in between. It seems like each week I learn about one more business adding to this momentum, and this past week, it was Jampro Music Factory. Thanks to Robert and Ly S., their Yelp photos, check-ins, and reviews, I now know what it's all about and I can't wait to return!

Our daughter's new music teacher is teaching their class violin and recommended the store as a…read moregreat place to rent or purchase. We were greeted right away and helped meet our needs. We had to fill out a credit check form for the rental program. They presented us with both a used and new violin option with reasonable pricing for renting and insurance. Their program is great where we can rent-to-own if we decide later to purchase it. All the rental payments are put towards the purchase which is awesome. They also allow you to switch it out if our child outgrows the size. It was a super easy process to pick up a rental instrument and seems like the store has quite the variety of supplies for both wind and string instruments.

After retiring, I decided to take out some music. I bought a classic guitar and asked who played…read morethe saxophone in high school if she wanted to start practicing together. After pulling out the saxophone 30 years, unused, the cork was decaying, crumbling, and dry . We called around a few places, and these guys were fast efficient and a good price. Around $30. I went in with my wife to pick it up, told the guy I was doing some classical guitar and I got an on the spot private tutor lesson lol. It was pretty awesome. All of the suggestions The guy had for me as a new guitar player were perfect. He recommended me a good book to start with. How to properly hold a guitar, etc.. I know things are cheaper on the Internet, and the two things that he recommended to me were definitely cheaper, however, you can't get this type of service from Amazon .

Nyles was so awesome and very professional. He was great to my son and fixed his string on his…read moreguitar no problem and just had us come right over on a day he isn't usually open to help us out! I will only be using him from now on with any guitar problems. I'm so happy he's in our community and this is really a hidden gem of a place! I highly recommend for anything guitar related!

Nyles knows his stuff forwards, backwards, and sideways! He repaired three of my guitars: one…read moreelectric, and two acoustics. I was surprised at the price, thinking it would cost me more. I'm so grateful for the service! I'll be taking all my guitars to him from now on. Thanks Nyles! Appreciate your quality, work ethic, timeliness and friendliness!

MRC is a valuable resource in the local musicians community. Anyone in a band should consider this…read morefacility for rehearsal and networking. Great people and great space. I highly recommend it.

Outstanding facility that has been sorely needed by Reno/Sparks area musicians for years. Bill…read moreWoody and his staff have done a great job creating a safe, secure, professional space for musicians to rehearse, prep for shows, and produce professional quality video & audio recordings. Tired of practicing in the garage? Get yourself a studio at MRC! Want to practice for that "big show" on a large stage with full A/V support? Reserve some time on MRC's rehearsal stage! Need a solid demo video or professionally produced DVD? They've got an A/V suite that will knock yer socks off. I've rehearsed with a couple different bands at MRC and am always impressed with how professionally the place is managed and maintained. Everyone from small local bands to large, internationally touring acts have made use of these facilities, and with good reason. There just isn't anything close to this for several hundred miles, and MRC compares favorably with similar facilities in larger markets. Can't say enough good things about MRC.

How have I not reviewed this place before?? This is, hands down, the best music shop in town! While…read moreI was a musician in my former life, my son is the reason why we keep coming back to Blue Note B's. Blue Note B's was originally recommended to us by my son's trumpet player as THE place to get his horn serviced. They were able to get his antique horn (which once belonged to my late grandfather, a jazz musician from St. Louis, and which sat on a shelf for decades before my son came along) into great playing shape - including straightening out a bend in the lead pipe and getting slides and valves to not stick. My son still plays this special trumpet in a jazz band but also now plays bass in another jazz band. We have been to Blue Note B's for several repairs on his bass instruments - and I have been so impressed with how Wesley has handled many different issues and his expert advice. He has "saved the day" on more than one occasion (thank you, Wesley!!) and has been very patient with my perfectionist son. We have also found other staff to be knowledgeable and accommodating, too. No doubt, this will always be our "go-to" place for all of our musical needs. We are lucky to have Blue Note B's here in Reno!

I had a terrible experience with Blue Note B's. When I signed a contract in March 2022 it was for a…read morerent to own trumpet. (Their rental program has since changed.) I was told I'd be charged 30 equal payments and the instrument would be paid off. They charged me 46 payments, an overcharge of nearly $500. As I was dealing with cancer treatment at the time, I didn't catch this until 2025. When I asked for a refund (based on original agreement) I was denied and told I could apply it toward an upgraded instrument (current policy). I'd give 0 stars for a deceptive trade practice if I could.

I couldn't love our sons' senior photos more! Chris Thigpen of Ace Studios did a REMARKABLE job…read morecapturing our boy. If you are looking for awesome senior photos with the utmost creativity, Chris has the eye for it! I also have mine and all of my management team and board members' headshots done by the Ace team and it has really freshened up our website and LinkedIn profiles. Ace created two beautiful commercials for my nonprofit that we get so much great feedback from. I can't say enough about Kurt, Chris, and their entire crew. They put so much passion and expertise into everything they do! They even all came out on a super hot Saturday to support our fundraising event! Community work is hard and my team has been incredibly grateful to know and partner with businesses like Ace Studios.

AboutTownDeb I've…read morehad the pleasure of working with Ace Studios for many years--both behind the scenes and in front of the camera. I've watched them work their magic for so many of their clients, many of whom are personal friends of mine, and I've always been impressed by their professionalism, creativity, and heart. As a Reno-based, family-owned studio, they truly embody what it means to give back to the community and uplift those they work with. I've now had the honor of modeling in two of their photo shoots, and each time I was blown away by the care, kindness, and encouragement they showed. I hadn't modeled in a while and was honestly a bit nervous, but they made me feel comfortable, confident, and celebrated every step of the way. Ace Studios has a way of seeing the best in people and bringing it out on camera--and that's a rare gift. I'm so grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with them, and I'm already hoping they'll ask me back again! Highly recommend them for photography, branding, and creative work of all kinds. They are truly a Reno treasure. -- AboutTownDeb