More sad news. I was very saddened to hear of the death of Dwight. I had just visited him the week…read morebefore and was asking what was going to happen with Tapps after Dana's passing. He was unsure ( I'm still not sure if it is still open as I haven't been there in months now ) and was trying to find a buyer for the business and the next thing I know, he passed. So very sad. Still best store for music lessons if it is still open.

Good Karma and good vibes all the way~~~ needed a two week rental and was offered a free loaner in…read moreperfect condition. Dana cares about people and sharing good vibes. Actually inspired a small piece of art from my grand daughter who was touched by the generosity of his spirit. Thanks Dana! you are a good seed! With love and gratitude from the Armendariz and Otis family

I had been a student with the Mel Booker establishment for over a year and a half and was taught by…read moreJeff, who is absolutely amazing and this review does not reflect the wonderful lessons by Jeff. My issue with Mel Booker Music is the lack of customer service. Ever since the front staff had changed from Megan and Debbie, to the new staff today, my experiences with the front desk went downhill. I am a school teacher and my schedule can change frequently due to impromptu/emergency meetings which can interfere with my lessons scheduled. My lesson was on a Monday and they're closed Sunday which kept me from being able to notify 24 hours before. I would call days before at times and be told by the new front staff that I would be called back, but never would receive anything even if I wanted to reschedule a week in advance. I would be told that an opening would open that same week, but again, I would not receive a call back. Megan and Debbie who used to work at the front desk were AMAZING and always willing to work with me on a reschedule and would always surely call me back if they said they would. My final straw here was a reschedule I had requested 3 hours before my lesson began due to an emergency meeting and the new front desk staff said they would not reschedule and my lesson would be wasted and that same day cancellations will not be rescheduled. This was new to me and when this would occur, Megan or Debbie would always find a way to make it work on a later date. With these occurrence, I since have requested to resign from Mel Booker and never received a call back or anything to see how this could be rectified which shows lack of appreciation to loyalty by patrons. The instructors here are excellent, but again my qualms are with the handling of scheduling and services by the front desk staff.

My son has been taking piano lessons at Mel Booker Music for almost a year now with Javier. Javier…read moreis amazing, he is a passionate teacher who has nurtured my sons love of music. If you are looking to take lessons or start your child on a music instrument I highly recommend Mel Booker Music. Everyone here is great!

Great great collection. The best shop in the AV !! The owner is very nice and informative,…read moreespecially if you're a jazz lover like myself !!!

The Best Music Store In The AV…read more Vinyls, CDs, DVDs, Posters, Equipment and More The owner Wayne, is hands down, The Best I will keep coming back to give him business Forever

We absolutely love Mrs.Zsofia. My daughter looks forward to art class all the time and has grown so…read moremuch in both her skills and confidence. The lessons are fun and creative and I love that my child gets to learn different mediums like water color, graphite, and ink. Zsofia is very kind and caring and my daughter loves spending time there- you can tell she genuinely cares about her students and wants them to enjoy the process of creating. Highly recommend for any child who loves to be creative and wants to gain new skills in different types of art styles!

My daughter Emily had a private piano teacher for a couple of years but never really showed much…read moreprogress. After joining this academy, she since then has really grown as a pianist and has also enjoyed it more at a personal level. Highly recommended.

Ric is absolutely amazing and patient! My son took lessons with him in 2015 and he was diligent…read moreabout making sure he understood each and every step. He started with the guitar but ended up playing the drums and loving it! Unfortunately life happened and I could no longer take him to lessons but I would highly recommend any and everyone to Ric!

Ric couples the know-how with unmatched enthusiasm, keeping the learning process fun no matter how…read moreexperienced you are. I'm 50, and have played in several bands, performed in several venues...but Ric found ways to improve what I already had, caused me to reach, and turned me into a better guitarist and vocalist. I really can't overstate how important enthusiasm is in the learning process...he was highly recommended to me, and now I highly recommend him to everyone else!

Nine months ago I started private lessons with David.  All I had was a couple of guitars to make…read morecome alive and a desire to learn.  I knew absolutely nothing.  I wanted quality private instruction so that I could avoid learning bad habits or techniques that I knew I would pick up watching videos or online courses.  I choose David and couldn't be happier with that choice.  David is patient and teaches in a way that makes it easy to understand not just what proper technique is, but why it is important.  He introduces the application of music theory behind things in just the right times to make it all come together.  David is such an amazing and talented player and teacher.  His passion for playing shows through and is fun to learn from.  I look forward to every lesson.  He pushes and encourages me to do my best and really apply myself.  In less than 10 months I am playing real music - not just simplified beginner versions either.  If you are looking for an ethical high quality guitar teacher who can teach you from the beginning or take you to the next level of playing I couldn't recommend him any higher.  He is truly one of the best.

David Paul has been my guitar teacher for over 3 years. In that time he has taught me everything…read morei've wanted to learn and more. I'm very satisfied with my progress and can't wait to go further on my journey with him. David has been there for me emotinally on top of the lessons and is always a friend without breaking the teacher student barrier. David is able to adapt to any type of lesson and is the perfect teacher for anyone looking to pick up the guitar. You will see massive progress. I started in person wirh David and eventually went online. He is just as effective online because of his amazing guitar and teaching skills. If you wanna become a guitar master like this man you found the right place. You will not regret these lessons

I just bought my first electric guitar in 8 years from here, and the experience was top-tier. I've…read morebeen looking for the right fit for a while, and the team at Nick Rail Music really knows their stuff. They were super knowledgeable and didn't pressure me at all. One of the best parts was that they actually let me try the guitar out in their studio space so I could really hear the tone and get a feel for it before committing. It's rare to find a shop that still offers that kind of hands on, expert service. If you're in the SCV and looking for quality gear and people who actually understand instruments, this is the spot. Super happy with my new setup!

I went to Nick Rail today in need of my daughter's flute repair. The lady clerk at the shop was…read morevery courteous and helpful. Repair tech inspected and fixed the dent on the flute right away (it took less than 30min!). Repair cost was very reasonable as well! I am super impressed with their service and highly recommend this business. I'll definitely visit again!

I love this venue, we have been here so many times throughout the years. It's so clean, and…read morebeautiful. Staff are always so nice. We were lucky enough to see Tapestry Tribute the music of Carole king. We had great seats, and the show was outstanding. We just had an amazing time. I know I will return to see more shows or plays. They also have a membership program 2/5/24

Beware of Poor Service at Lancaster Performing Arts Center:…read more I had an unsettling experience with an older blonde employee wearing glasses at the ticket checkpoint. After scanning my ticket, she immediately forgot and demanded to see it again, then abruptly yelled at me to stop as if I hadn't gone through proper procedures. When I reminded her that she had just scanned my ticket, she simply said, "Oh," without any apology or acknowledgment of her mistake. Her poor memory and lack of professionalism raise concerns about whether she should be in this role--or if her behavior was influenced by bias. Either way, the staff should be trained to communicate more effectively and treat all guests with respect.