Wow never even knew this store was here but with a child choosing to join band this year I was…read morecertainly out of my depth choosing the right items even with a list as a guide The gentleman that helped was extremely knowledgeable about all kinds of instruments and certainly the one she had picked and was able to quickly guide us through and even order the items that he did not have in stock to arrive prior to school starting. They sell and rent instruments and have basically any item you need to get going with home or school playing at very reasonable prices. They also offer all kinds of lessons - we have a bunch of Guitars at home so learning how to play will be next on my list. Great store, very helpful and will definitely be back for more music supplies

For the Stone Oak store in San Antonio, I can't speak to the products, but I can speak to the…read moreservice. It's mediocre, at best. We had been receiving private lessons and the instructor himself (Jorge) is great, the rest of the store is blah. Staff will generally not speak to you unless they have to. Management is non-existent. No voice mail, no email address, and the contact form only accepts a couple hundred characters. It's almost like they go out of their way to tell the client "We don't want to hear from you." Your lessons have an expiration date that they try to claim is to encourage people to stay current, which I don't buy. They also will charge you for about a month's worth of lessons at a time, so when you cancel, you're still on the hook for a bit longer. No business owner worth their salt accepts money for service they don't provide, or for poor service. Do better. We cancelled our private lessons and will drive past it to continue because of the apathetic service. Hard pass.

I've taken piano, guitar, violin, and voice lessons here and my experience has always been stellar.read more

Never did sign up with them, although I visited the north central and northwest locations, and had…read more"meet *& greet" with two different teachers. Instructors have excellent credentials, but be ready for some oversized egos. Price isn't to bad, but I felt MACSA staff was a bit stiff and the instructors kinda snobby.

Best used guitar and amp inventory in the city hands down…read more I can't believe some of the reviews I've read of people crying because they weren't treated like royalty upon entering the front door. These guys are professional musicians not McDonalds employees. They're here to deal and do serious business not wait on you hand and foot. Grow up. I've been coming here for years. Some days the customer service is better than other days, oh well. This bit of advice will go a long way when dealing with most mom and pop music stores. Do some research and have a fucking clue before waking in. This isn't a Burger King. You aren't going to "have it your way" here. Leave your entitlement at the door.

Music shops always have their loyal customers and their "haters". I'm a longtime loyal customer of…read moreSpacetone. The owner has been a fixture in the musical community for decades and knows how to treat people to establish long term relationships. This is primarily a guitar shop and has a nice variety. Vintage to modern and inexpensive to "I may need to take out a loan". The prices are always competitive with the market norms. The vast majority of the stock is used gear. So, if they don't have what you're looking for today, it may be there tomorrow or next month.

Guitar Tex is a small shop with a focus on traditional acoustic instruments in the country, folk…read moreand bluegrass genres (maybe even some gypsy jazz ). They also have a few electrics for a little variety. The owner has been a fixture in the musical community for decades and knows how to treat people to establish long term relationships. I've made several good deals with them over the years and am hoping for many more to come. Thanks Mark.

Professional, knowledgeable, courteous staff willing to take time to find right instrument match…read morefor customer.

If you are looking for a new guitar to buy online, the first place you should checkout is Alamo…read moreMusic Center out of San Antonio, TX. Let me tell you why. There are so many things to consider when buying online. You need to know that the people you are dealing with are honest and honorable. You will not find better people than Chris McKee and Cooper Greenberg. They are the best. You also want to make sure the people that you talk to are guitar experts. Just check out Chris' and Coopers' You Tube channel, Alamo Music Center, and watch their informative and entertaining guitar review videos. You will come away impressed by their expertise and knowledge. They want to make sure you select a guitar that meets your criteria and your needs rather than just trying to sell you a guitar. You want a store that treats the customer with respect and bends over backwards to make sure a customer is satisfied. I can vouch from personal experience that they know how to treat a customer right. I have purchased guitars from some of the biggest guitar places in the US and none of them come even close to meeting all of the criteria I have listed above, except for Alamo Music Center. I have purchased my last two guitars from them and will always go to Alamo Music Center first. Check them out and maybe like me Alamo Music Center will become your favorite and go to guitar store. Pro Tip: When they have a sale pay attention and peruse the inventory for your next guitar. Their deals are fantastic! Thank you, Alamo Music Center!

Great place to look for a new instrument. Purchased a new acoustic guitar and the store had a great…read moreselection, gear was in good shape, and Cooper was great to work with. Very happy with my purchase and would come back and shop there again.

We've had a really positive experience with MACSA. My son takes music lessons with Dr. Jimmy Cheung…read moreand it's been such a great fit for him. Dr. Cheung is incredibly patient, enthusiastic and clearly passionate about teaching. He takes the time to meet my son where he is which has made a big difference in both his confidence and consistency. My son has made leaps and bounds since starting lessons with him and it's been really rewarding to watch that progress. My son has had a few injuries from BJJ and wrestling and Dr. Cheung worked with him to adapt lessons so he could continue practicing using one hand. That level of support and problem solving meant a lot. One thing I especially appreciate about MACSA is how many opportunities they offer beyond weekly lessons. There are regular performance opportunities and competitions, which give students a chance to grow, build confidence and apply what they're learning in a meaningful way. The pianos the students get to practice on are also beautiful which adds to the overall experience and makes it feel even more special. It feels like a place that truly supports both skill development and a genuine love for music. I'm really glad we found it.

NO TEACHERS AVAILABLE???? Firstly, they do seem to have…read morehighly qualified instructors for advanced-level piano students . . . however, we've been repeatedly informed that "advanced level instructors are currently at full capacity" . . .

Great with kiddos! Great all around instructors. Very…read morefriendly and punctual.

I practiced electric guitar with Art for 8 months and it was always a great and fun learning…read moreexperience. He was always flexible if my schedule changed and keeps his patience. He knows how to play like I've never seen before. He can be more than a guitar teacher as well, he gave me life advice and would pick me up if I was feeling down a little bit. His teaching style is laid back but makes sure if notices the slightest thing you can improve on, he'll bring it to your attention. I had a unique request to learn a mix of rock and rap style of guitar. He made a specific learning plan for me and it was exactly my taste. He even gave me notes right away to a song that I asked for on the spot. I genuinely highly suggest Art as a teacher, and a mentor in a way. Yall will have fun and learn a lot. Thanks, Art. I miss jamming out, learning, and having some laughs with ya. -Aspen Plummer

I cannot say enough good things about the instructors here, they work so hard to help their…read morestudents to reach their full potential!

I have received nothing but excellent customer service from the store manager, Vincent. I've been…read moreshopping here for years and it means so much to be greeted with a smile and him knowing my name every time I return to the shop. He is kind and always willing to answer any questions I have. I can tell he has such heart put into his work. It's truly refreshing to see someone so passionate about music in the store and wanting to share the gift with others! I highly recommend this store if you want excellent service. He truly cares!