When the prices went up I found private lessons for half the price and instead of 30 minutes we get…read morean hour, when I asked to cancel I said we went with lessons elsewhere. Now I'm being charged fees for cancelling class when my child was ill. Other than the "late cancellation" charge of $50, and rising costs while being there less than a year, I have no complaints. Try at your own risk.

This place is pretty good, but pricey. There are no other options in Rio Rancho so they are the…read moreonly option though. My kids liked their teachers, but it seemed like a lot of money to see slow growth. Making up lessons was almost impossible due to the makeup times being when most kids are still in school (elementary schools in Rio get out at 4 but most of their makeups were at 4pm for example, so impossible to get to). And the one time we had a make up class on a Saturday they forgot about it so we waited but never got to do the makeup. When my oldest daughter started band at her school we decided to stop coming here. The place itself is cute and pretty. I would probably recommend to older children more than younger ones personally. Or maybe homeschooled children that don't have access to a band or orchestra program through a school.

Another cool music equipment store. They also buy & sell used equipment so if you can't afford…read morebrand new, there are other affordable options.

The sales staff, is not very engaged with the customer. They tend to be more pre-occupied with…read moreprepping the used instrument that come in also when you enquire about an item they say they don't know or you get ignored. Some but not all the staff have this rudeness to them. Not a very welcoming environment, because this is Albuquerque New Mexico your options in music instrument stores is very limited you only have two that have any inventory at all thats music go round and guitar center. I rather not spend my hard earned dollars there but sometimes you have no choice

My son decided he wanted to learn guitar, so I got him a Squire Telecaster as a starter guitar. Two…read moremonths later, the jack came loose. I decided to give Grumpy's a try. Kevin greeted us at the door. (He keeps the door locked during business hours due to some issues he had.) He took a look at the problem and fixed it on the spot, no charge. After we left, my son and I both had the same reaction: He's not grumpy at all. A few months later, the neck pickup on the same guitar wasn't working. We left it overnight at Grumpy's and Kevin replaced the selector switch with a higher quality one than what was originally in there. I'll soon be taking into Grumpy's a Les Paul of mine that has an issue with the bone nut that needs addressing. I have no reservations in recommending Grumpy's for guitar repair.

I love this store and prefer to shop at small business over the big corps…read more Kevin is extremely knowledgeable and goes the extra mile for his customers. Thank you!

Great shop (really a house of neatly displayed guitar rooms). Very knowledgeable guys.read more

I can't kvell enough about this business! Stan Burgh is an amazing human being and has the best…read moreguitars in Albuquerque especially since other businesses had closed down. If you don't want to give your hard earned money to the corporate owned Guitar Center, go see Stan. Ian, who closed down his repair shop, is back to do repairs and Eli, Stan's son is also amazing! If you want to learn how to play a guitar or improve your skills, GV has the finest guitar musicians who teach there. They're all personable! We can use a bit of that in the world.

Andy's did a fantastic job explaining the ukuleles he had available and his setup process. He made…read moresure I found the right one in my price range. I'm really happy with my purchase.

I waited over a year, it seems, to drive to Corrales to meet Andy. Oh why did I wait so long. Andy…read moreis a delightful, very knowledgeable person. He has an inventory that could be the best in the southwest. If you need a setup or repair, he did mine on the spot. If you want a new uke, he takes the time to help you acquire exactly what you need. I wish Andy had been in business fifteen years ago, but the Albuquerque uke scene is fortunate to have him know. Take the time, the trip is worth it. Gary Wells Abq Ukekopelli Festival

Saw an Affinity Pbass online that looked great at a great price. Went in to see it, and was not…read moredisapointed. Absolutely perfect condition-- zero scratches, etc. Salesperson, who turned out to be the manager, got me on an amp and said to have at it. A few minutes later, I'm out the door with my bass! When I lived in LA, I always used the GC store on Hollywood Blvd. During out move here a few years back, my guitar equipment was stolen. Taking up bass now, and my trip to the ABQ GC store was a good omen! Thank you to everyone at the store!

Stopped here on our way back from Nashville to home in Arizona. Love testing out the drum sets &…read moreseeing what this store has m. Well stocked with sticks, equipment, drum sets, & even apparel for us drummers!

We found this guitar shop online, as a "fun things to do in Albuquerque" listing... it was a…read moretotally unexpected delight! Rick was so accommodating with his time, showing us around the shop and speaking with a passion that is embodied in every instrument in the place. You don't have to be a guitarist or musician to enjoy and appreciate the Pimentel story... it's craftsmanship at its peak! Breathtaking!!

They did excellent work on the fretboard, neck, and bridge of my octave mandolin, all at a fair…read moreprice. They listened to my concerns. The instrument sounds great now.