First thoughts for those from the outer suburbs is 'since when is Cranbourne in the city?' It's…read moretrue, Cranbourne Music is and outer south eastern suburb, but the music shop was so good they decided inject a symbiotic piece of the store into Melbourne, kind of like a starfish regrowing a limb. The staff are not all the way from Cranbourne (most of the time) but do know their way around a guitar, it's many accessories and a decent PA. If you require assistance with yours or just some extra general knowledge about it, these people are more than willing to help out. The quality of wares sits well with most of what you can find in the city, and stocks several brands. Even to come here and get a feel of a few guitars then find out more later on works well too.

This is your one stop shop for most musical needs. I've…read morebeen in quite a few times since vowing never to set foot into Allans music again and ive noticed a few things: Staff are quite friendly and knowledgeable whether on the phone or at the counter (I was served by Matt, great guy and I imagine an even better muso!) The counter itself has a fabulous display of effects pedals to peruse at your leisure and there's a surprisingly wide array of instruments, gear, accessories and learning material all packed in one tight little spot. An incredibly tidy tight little spot. If you're looking for drums, I would recommend their other branch on their behalf as they do have another store outside of the city but I'm led to believe they can arrange for delivery and online booking. Very handy place to get what you need for music without having to travel out of town. Safe to say, this place is very dangerous for the wallet! 12 out of 10, I'm going back again

I was taking lessons for quite a while, loved my teacher to bits, but then decided to get more…read moreinvolved with the school by performing at a few of their open mic afternoons. It was there that I realised what the school was really about. To use the word "cult" would be an understatement. David Jaanz, or as he likes to call himself "Master", is nothing more than a business man preaching "love" through loads and loads of money making. To even get into their End Of Year Showcase Series, it was "favourable" for you to go to their 2 day camp for $595!! Not only that, their group lessons alone cost $50 per session, entry to their Open Mics are $15 per person, and their concert tickets are over $50 per person to see yourself, or the performer you go to watch, only perform one song for the whole night. And the amount of times that I would hear this man preach the word of God disgusted me. I myself am Catholic, but I am a strong believer of keeping your faith to yourself, and to not shove it down people's throats, especially in an environment such as that. The amount of people that get sucked into his rubbish astonished me. I felt like I was in an alternate universe at times. With saying that though, I do understand that people need a place to feel like they belong, and for some, that environment did appeal to them. I guess it just got to me that people thought this man was being genuine. He favours all that can bring him fame and fortune. He will not even notice you unless he sees the $$$$ in you. He got up on stage and complimented my performance once, and all I remember thinking was "you just said exactly the same thing to me as you did the person 3 acts before me". At that point I realised that he probably doesn't listen to any of the acts, just knows what to say as a business man. I hope this helps anyone reading this. I only just left the school so have quite a bit of frustrations built up inside. Good luck! I am on the lookout for another school, so if anyone has any suggestions, please let me know!

hands down the best & most successful singing school in…read morethe state/in the the nation if not the the whole world....david jaanz is a master in creating and raising up the stars of the future i have seen him do it for the past 30 years....ben louise kingdomwise records & promotions.....