I was recently searching for a guitar repair shop to help properly set up my Fender EVH guitar's…read moreD-Tuna device (it was not working adequately and causing strings to go slightly out of tune). My first call was to 12th Fret on Hawthorne... they had done some fret work for me 20 years ago, and I was impressed with their service and capabilities. However, I didn't get a call back after leaving a voicemail with my service details. I called a few of the other "boutique" repair shops around town, and left voicemails... but again, no call back. I finally found a shop that picked up the phone, but when he said he had never heard of the D-Tuna device, I said never mind. Then I remembered local Tigard Music had a repair shop. I called and spoke with Mark, and felt really good about the conversation, and brought my guitar in. While my request was not a common service request, Mark did some research and came up with a solution that worked perfectly. He also addressed a fret issue for me, and did both services for a great price. He even gave me advice on some other minor fixes I could do myself without spending a lot of money. I was very impressed. I will definitely be bringing my guitars for repair/upgrades to Mark and Tigard Music in the future! P.S. While I am primarily a guitar player, I bought a ukulele from them recently, and the selection/prices were great! Aloha!

Newbie here and really to retire but with a strong desire to keep the brain active. I'm done with…read moremeaningless searching on Instagram. Done with random YouTube searches. Evan helped me pick out a recorder, electric piano, and sheet music. Very sincere and most helpful. Can't decide if I want to rent or buy a flute and they have options for that when I'm ready. Most don't rent any longer. Must say this is my new favorite shopping experience! An exciting journey and first time in years my head hurt. I'm actually learning! How long has it been for you and why are you missing out?!

I attended SOR for a few years when I was in middle school and had the absolute best time of my…read morelife. Fast forward 10 years later and now my little sister attends SOR for drum lessons. The staff is truly a family and is super inviting to new musicians who are looking to get started on the right foot. I have nothing but positive things to say about School of Rock!

School of Rock Lake O has been a part of my family's life since we arrived in Portland in 2014. My…read moreson, in particular, has benefitted so much from participating in lessons and shows there. Kathy and Jon are the best of the best when it comes to owners who care about making a community of people who care about music and each other.

The teachers have been so wonderful! Both of our children have excelled in learning piano. They…read moreare organized and well run but also fun and personable. So glad we found Oregon Music Academy and worth the cost (I had looked around and found their price comparable to others).

I have had an excellent experience here. I started in October 2018 with Cello lessons and I have…read morelearned so much in a short period of time. McKenna is a great teacher. I highly reccommend OMA for music lessons for adults as well as children. Thank you OMA!

Don't hesitate to try this business. Owner is willing to work with anyone to learn guitar. He…read moreaccommodates your style and will teach, rock, classics, pop. I unfortunately had circumstances beyond my control and had to quit, but I will go back to enhance my skills and training sessions. Look forward to a great lesson.

Five stars for the price of a trumpet for under $500 which should last my kid through high school…read more The rental through the school was over $20 dollars a month plus insurance so it made sense to buy one. it's great because I didn't have to get a questionable instrument online, and the place the school recommended had a $2000++ trumpet and that's outside my budget Communication is challenging. Not straightforward and definitely not as quick and easy as online shopping. We signed up for lessons. Had a bit of communication issues and the owner stepped in to help move the way since summer schedule is different than school schedule. ( aka travel and camps mess up a regular class time). For $129/ 4 lessons 30 min other friends say this is a great deal. I have no idea if it's a good deal or not, but I really like the teacher. Lots of other great teachers here. I think the retail store at the teaching area should be two different reviews but alas ( dated decor but worth it for the price. I'd hate try pay more for a glam studios which does nothing to teach my kid) Again communication is an issue. Patience and patience and it's worth it

Took in an old banjo for restringing and repair. Patrick at the front was super helpful and…read morefriendly. I got it a few days later (because I couldn't make it in right) it looks amazing. Not sure about the other reviews here, but I was quite happy with my experience.

Interesting that these clowns advertise both online and even on the door that they buy, trade or…read moreconsign musical instruments. Last week I took two mid-level guitars in to do consignment. I've never been so insulted. These clowns must have assumed they were stolen. "Where'd you get them? Why are you selling?..." Hey pal, I have multiple instruments and these were two I almost never play (as if it's any of their business). They claimed there were problems with both and weren't interested. Now, I have done business with them multiple times, but they can kiss this customer goodbye! I'm not a thief, but these guys are jerks. To prove these were from my personal collection, I've included a picture of my remaining guitars. I ended up gifting the guitars to my niece.

True to form, this time the whole store was closed with not even so much as a note on the door…read more They are closed for lunch from 2 to 2:30 pm, yes. But I came at about 2:45 and the whole place was still dark. Just a thought - maybe have enough staff around at all times that some of your employees can take lunch while others are still on shift? Were they closed for summer vacation again and just didn't tell anyone? Sorry, but I'm all done here. You've wasted enough of my time. At one time Portland Music Co. was the best in the city. Those days are gone. It's better to buy music online nowadays anyway. The prices are often marked down by 20% or more if you get in on a holiday sale or something.

My child attends this school, she also gets bored easily, she has Olly as her music teacher, and…read moreshe is so wonderful always coming up with ways not only for my child to thrive, but to really bring out her individual creative side. I recommend this school to anyone who wants there kid to thrive in an amazing environment!

Hello, I started playing the Violin in the 4th. grade at Gilham Elementary school in Eugene,…read moreOre.Later, I moved to Salem, Ore. I got in a fairly severe auto accident 4 months later. Forcing me to relearn everything. At first, I had to string my Violin/Fiddle backwards and played it that way. The Orchestra teacher at Sprague high was so jealous that I had successfully done this he told me "You are not good enough for my Orchestra." So, I did not play in High school. However, I had a surgery usually only done on Parkensens Patients where, there is a lesion in my brain so, yep, now I can and do play the correct way again. I originally learned in Eugene, Ore. the Suzuki method so, I won't be near as difficult to teach. Just please let me know about how much it may cost and any other info you may feel I need to know. Thank-you very much!!!!

I've done all my music shopping and selling and ALL the people at this location have been…read moreincredibly kind, honest and helpful. Recently did a trade in for a PRS Silver Sky SE and Dan was super helpful. Prior to this, I've sold a number of things and worked with the manager Kona and a few others and also found him to be incredibly knowledgeable, up front and kind. All in all it's been my go to music shop for buying and selling gear. And I can't recommend them enough. Oh and don't forget to ask for the trade-up offer. I've done it for years now where you sell your used gear and get 10% off something new.

Stay away from Mitchell guitars. They are the stores Brand guitars. Although they look good, hit…read moremany quality points except setup. One of the kids purchased a beautiful guitar that sounded ok for the sale price, the quality was good and the looks was very nice. The kid bought it using her own money. But there was buzzing from the 4 string at 9th fret. After two days she took it back for warranty repairs. The guitar repair person tried three times to fix it but couldn't. Sales people wanted her to exchange it for a same model but they had the same problem. We took it to the Clackamas store open the people there could repair it, but after a week it was still the same. We ended up trading it for a Washburn guitar. That Washburn is way better than the Mitchell. And sounded great, much better than the Mitchell. I highly recommend not to buy a Mitchell guitar. They're pretty much unplayable and the stores will not do a set up unless you spend $175 extra for set up.

I was visiting Beaverton Oregon and the first music store I went into recommended Five Star…read moreGuitars. I immediately liked the selection of instruments and amplifiers. Michael was quick to help me find the perfect Mesa Boogie and brought down some custom PRS guitars so I could rock out and relax. I had a great time playing for a couple of hours. I returned the next day and continued to play and chat with the great staff. Geoff introduced himself and asked what I was interested in. He brought me a few high quality guitars until I couldn't resist. He made me a smoking deal on the JP Mesa Boogie and a beautiful purple mist PRS. I recommend FSG's and will definitely continue business with them even though I am from the Central Valley in California.

I went in to buy a bass and a practice amp. I got talked into buying this little…read morerecording/headphone device for the same price I wanted the amp ($160). I was told I had 30 days to return it. I didn't like it and tried to return it a few weeks later. What I wasn't told was that I'd only get $50 as in store credit if the box was damaged (just the box, not the actual product itself). The worst part was the guy looked up the resell price on a used version and it came to about $80, but he then took 35% off even though it's a return. I then wanted to buy an amp (What I originally wanted before I was talked into something else) and asked for something around the $150 mark. He then tried to talk me into an amp without telling me the price. I had to firmly ask what the price was twice before he told me it's $300. Even though I was visibly upset from losing $100 from a product I bought from them because the box was damaged. I finally got him to show me exactly what I wanted. If you go here, know exactly what you want and be firm about it so you're not talked into getting something you don't want that costs more money. Also know that the boxes their products are in are worth $100 so you can't return a perfect condition product, within their return window, if the box is damaged.