1st timer here and they were awesome! Friendly and willing to assist. My son purchased his 1st…read moreguitar with strap and case. Thank you guys for taking your time on educating us.

Another cool music equipment store. They also buy & sell used equipment so if you can't afford…read morebrand new, there are other affordable options.

Great shop (really a house of neatly displayed guitar rooms). Very knowledgeable guys.read more

I can't kvell enough about this business! Stan Burgh is an amazing human being and has the best…read moreguitars in Albuquerque especially since other businesses had closed down. If you don't want to give your hard earned money to the corporate owned Guitar Center, go see Stan. Ian, who closed down his repair shop, is back to do repairs and Eli, Stan's son is also amazing! If you want to learn how to play a guitar or improve your skills, GV has the finest guitar musicians who teach there. They're all personable! We can use a bit of that in the world.

Saw an Affinity Pbass online that looked great at a great price. Went in to see it, and was not…read moredisapointed. Absolutely perfect condition-- zero scratches, etc. Salesperson, who turned out to be the manager, got me on an amp and said to have at it. A few minutes later, I'm out the door with my bass! When I lived in LA, I always used the GC store on Hollywood Blvd. During out move here a few years back, my guitar equipment was stolen. Taking up bass now, and my trip to the ABQ GC store was a good omen! Thank you to everyone at the store!

Stopped here on our way back from Nashville to home in Arizona. Love testing out the drum sets &…read moreseeing what this store has m. Well stocked with sticks, equipment, drum sets, & even apparel for us drummers!

I stumbled upon Baum's music store 2 1/2 years ago. They have music instructors who provide private…read moreinstruction there. I decided to start flute lessons with one of their instructors. I go into this store once a week for my lesson. The store is stocked with all sorts of musical supplies, books, and instruments. The store is always clean and the staff and owner have always been nothing but friendly. There have been times where my instrument needed some adjustments, and Miles has been right on whatever issue I may be having. Over the last year, they've made some expansions, especially in the service department. I've even bought two instruments from them, and I've sold back one instrument. I'm even grateful for the few restrooms that they have. They are always clean. It's a great store!

It's true ,these are honorable decent folk who live for…read moremusic . I have roamed far away,and they're worthy of my hard gotten musician dollar. Phone orders are welcome drop ship delivery.

I really like the instructor here, he's great with my daughter and she enjoys having him as her…read moreteacher. He's patient and kind. Never gets frustrated and makes learning easy. He teaches both bass and acoustic guitars and does either 30 minute or 45 minute lessons weekly. He teaches all ages, not just children.

Jay is a great instructor. I'm an older student and not necessarily the most gifted but I can tell…read morethat I'm improving with his help. I've had other music teachers and they can make you feel like a benighted orphan struggling for acceptance at the hands of an all-knowing master. How many times do you want to hear 'NO!'? Jay's not like that. Jay has the chops and he lets you learn in your own best way. I'm not super interested in learning lots of classic songs but I really dig learning about theory and song structures. He always fits the lesson to my interests in a way that is still challenging. I think music instruction is a really underappreciated skill and Jay deserves recognition for the way he helps us learners down the road. On a practical level I'll finish by saying that it's always a straightforward affair with regards to payment and scheduling. He's very professional in that regard as well.

My son decided he wanted to learn guitar, so I got him a Squire Telecaster as a starter guitar. Two…read moremonths later, the jack came loose. I decided to give Grumpy's a try. Kevin greeted us at the door. (He keeps the door locked during business hours due to some issues he had.) He took a look at the problem and fixed it on the spot, no charge. After we left, my son and I both had the same reaction: He's not grumpy at all. A few months later, the neck pickup on the same guitar wasn't working. We left it overnight at Grumpy's and Kevin replaced the selector switch with a higher quality one than what was originally in there. I'll soon be taking into Grumpy's a Les Paul of mine that has an issue with the bone nut that needs addressing. I have no reservations in recommending Grumpy's for guitar repair.

I love this store and prefer to shop at small business over the big corps…read more Kevin is extremely knowledgeable and goes the extra mile for his customers. Thank you!

We found this guitar shop online, as a "fun things to do in Albuquerque" listing... it was a…read moretotally unexpected delight! Rick was so accommodating with his time, showing us around the shop and speaking with a passion that is embodied in every instrument in the place. You don't have to be a guitarist or musician to enjoy and appreciate the Pimentel story... it's craftsmanship at its peak! Breathtaking!!

They did excellent work on the fretboard, neck, and bridge of my octave mandolin, all at a fair…read moreprice. They listened to my concerns. The instrument sounds great now.

As a joyful but reluctant singer, I found Cathleen. She is warm and friendly and well-trained…read more Those characteristics translate into bringing out the best in my voice. As her student, you work! She has developed vocal exercises that challenge breathing and sustaining notes, give my vocal chords a workout, and make me a better and more confident singer. And it isn't just me. I have seen other singers blossom. Private lessons are sprinkled with laughter and her performance classes are a treat. She fosters an environment of honest support among singers of all ability. It is exciting to watch others grow into happy self-assured singers. As a student I have developed the confidence to sing along at office birthday celebrations, and occasional public karaoke venues. I think maybe Cathleen gets as much pleasure out of teaching and seeing her students blossom as I do learning. I am happy with the investment in my joy through singing with Cathleen. Her rates are a bargain given her training, talent, and skillful teaching. If you want to learn to sing, she is the best option for in-person or Skype classes.

I cannot recommend this instructor, particularly for singers with powerful or naturally resonant…read morevoices. The home studio has a severe, overwhelming smell of cat urine. Inhaling these strong ammonia fumes is incredibly hazardous to respiratory health and dries out the vocal folds, making safe practice impossible. Furthermore, the teaching environment is highly unprofessional. Rather than providing technical guidance on dynamic control or managing airflow, the instructor routinely yelled at me to stop singing during emotional choruses because she claimed it was 'too loud' for her room. A master's degree does not excuse shouting at students or maintaining an unsanitary, toxic rehearsal space. Save your money and protect your vocal health elsewhere.

LOVE! This has been the best music experience. My children love it and look forward to going each…read moreweek. It's a different concept than your traditional classical music lessons, making it FUN and exciting. The instructors are all wonderful, the owner is awesome and they work with your schedule making it convenient to attend.

From the owner: School of Rock Albuquerque provides both in-person and online music lessons for students of all…read moreages. Our programs, camps and workshops for toddlers, kids, teens and adults make learning to play music fun and create great communities of musicians. School of Rock is the leader in performance-based music education. We combine one-on-one drum, bass, keyboard, vocal, and guitar lessons with group practices. Students learn to play music from day one and put on live performances at local venues. Our experienced instructors are local musicians themselves who combine the performance-based School of Rock Method and programs with individual music lessons to get results for your student.