I bought my dulcimer 5/28/11, now in my late 80s I enjoy my quiet time playing my dulcimer…read more I just want to Thank you this fine instrument. I play other instruments including the guitar., and dobro slide guitar .7 months ago I lost the use of 2 fingers on my left hand the ring finger and pinky and was unable to play my guitar. Playing my dulcimer my fingers started to come alive and I was able play magor chords on my guitar. The dulcimer was good therapy. Now I am enjoying jamming with my friends and introducing people to the dulcimer. Richard Carpenter

If you play a dulcimer, or even if you don't, this is a stop that's well worth it. These are…read morehandmade instruments, Hammered Dulcimers, Lap Dulcimers, Psalteries, and Harps. Step inside to the sounds of Christmas and the music of the Romantic music era (ca. 1800-1910). Ok, let's say you can't afford to buy one of these wonderful instruments, they have CDs of songs played on Hammered Dulcimers, Lap Dulcimers, and Psalteries which will take you away to a different era.

I've been taking guitar lessons here for ~4 months now, which is oftentimes the highlight of my…read moreweek. I genuinely look forward to my weekly lesson with Austin because of his ability to balance structured, meaningful learnings with fun. The space itself is really neat and gets you in the right headspace to make/create music. The Sound Room's curriculum is great, because unlike many other lessons/schools, there is a well-defined progression for advancing from one level to the next--which gives students something concrete to strive for. Austin truly puts students in the driver's seat by having them define their goals, and revisiting them almost each class to ensure that the time together is being spent wisely. As an intermediate player myself, his ability to amp up and dive into complex topics--but also throttle it back when my brain hurts from the new concepts, is greatly appreciated. The building itself is easily accessible and parking is plentiful. If you're on the fence at all about lessons, do yourself a favor and take the plunge with The Sound Room!

From the owner: The Sound Room AVL offers personalized one on one music lessons to people of all ages, levels, and…read moreplaying styles. After over a decade of teaching lessons in Guitar, Piano, Mandolin, Banjo, Songwriting, and Music Theory, owner/operator Austin Barrett decided to put his knowledge down on paper and formulate a curriculum for The Sound Room. Two years in, and it's working! The Sound Room AVL's curriculum takes the student through a series of Levels, each specifically formulated to take a complete beginner toward confidence on their instrument. It works kind of like a karate belt system, and students test into levels once they prove a skill, which unlocks the following level. Prospective students of The Sound Room can sign up for a FREE consultation with one of our teachers directly on the website!

My husband purchased a custom banjo from Pisgah and we went to pick it up from out of town. The…read morepickup process was very smooth and we received a nice tour of the facility, which was very cool to see. Staff were very friendly.

A clean and efficient shop with custom banjos and a standard lineup made by a friendly and…read morecompetent crew. Pictures don't do justice to the craftsmanship and attention to detail. You can design/buy online and pick it up in person or have it shipped.

Talent and class. The music was just the perfect touch for our tiny, socially spaced wedding…read more Jessica is a beautiful woman and dresses so beautifully and appropriately. She did not add any work to the wedding, she took care of all of her own needs. She seamlessly added in a couple requests we gave to her.

WOW!!! What can I even say about Jessica to express how wonderful she was for my wedding in…read moreNovember?? I reached out to her with a vision for my wedding before I was even proposed to, and she supported me through the whole thing, and even got excited about my vision for the day when I pitched it to her. It was so fun working with her, kind of like working with a sweet friend who wants the best for you. She was extremely communicative throughout the whole process, and really fought to take as much off of my plate as possible, which meant so much to me as I was planning the whole wedding myself. Her playing was flawless, and she was very adaptable to the situation: She played before the ceremony, during the ceremony, and during cocktail hour and dinner. I had a HUGE wedding party, and she played Claire de Lune beautifully, seamlessly adding some fluff where needed so that I could walk out to the part I specifically wanted. Over all, she was just lovely, and my guests were so thrilled with the tone and ambience that she helped set. I would book her again for any event I have out that way!!!

Rennard has a nice, well-appointed shop and he's certainly knowledgeable about current trends,…read moreequipment new, used and vintage. Takes time with his customers in a no pressure, relaxed way. Certainly helped me out with plenty of information on a vintage bass I was considering selling. Great deals too! Highly recommended!