Neat small guitar shop with a nice dog that roams the place…read more The stock is mostly classic and vintage guitars and amps. No Vs in sight though.

Great variety of guitars packed neatly into a compact space with a unique atmosphere. Lots to…read morechoose from with a full range of prices. I was enjoying the art and memorabilia all over the walls while my husband tried out various instruments. Glad we stopped in while traveling through Austin. Friendly employees who were attentive, no-pressure and ready to help. Shop dogs were a total bonus!

Awesome mom & pop shop that really cares for their customers; especially their youth clients. Old…read moreschool customer service and will take care of you on the spot,

The best! Todd is so knowledgeable and engaging with the kids he rents out to. We've had a few…read moreyears of wonderful experiences with Westbank.

Steve is an excellent teacher & musician. He has a wide breadth of knowledge, both practically and…read moretheoretically. His lessons are a great value relative to the quality of instruction you receive. I have made great progress in my playing throughout our lessons and would highly recommend him to anyone. Just ask him to rip it up and you will be in awe, feel inspired, and probably realize how far you have to go! Particularly helpful is his willingness to tailor learning pathways to your specific goals and tie in your favorite musicians and styles while also exposing you to cool, obscure, and interesting artists and genres. As a bonus, he will give you that good guitar wisdom, funny anecdotes, and show you that the instrument is a life-long passion project that requires curiosity about yourself and the world around you. Pretty helpful stuff!

I've been playing guitar for ten years on and off, taking lessons from multiple instructors…read more However, my experience with Steve has been the most transformative. In just a year, I've felt the most improvement and confidence in my ability to move around my entire guitar neck and understand chord shapes, smaller shaped triads and basic soloing. Steve's approach is refreshing; he provides structured worksheets and theory concepts while allowing students to choose their own musical adventure. While I have been able to work on learning fun pop songs and songwriting under his wing, he still inserts mini lessons including bossy nova, travis picking, CAGED, and has introduced me to listening closer to prominent guitarists in jazz and pop history to perfect my sound. As a person who gets nervous to play and overwhelmed, I've never felt pressured during practice sessions to have prepared more. Steve always has a wide knowledge of concepts to talk about so I recommend staying consistent with lessons to see the most growth. Finally, Steve's background in music theory is evident in his teaching style as he's even helped me delve into songwriting and production techniques. His expertise extends beyond the fretboard, making him a well-rounded mentor for aspiring musicians. If you're seeking a guitar teacher who fosters growth, creativity, and a love for music, look no further than Steve. He's a true gem in the world of music education.

It's a shame I'm only limited to five stars! I have nothing but good things to say about the Austin…read moreSchool of Music. This is where I got started as a musician years ago, and half a decade of bass guitar, vocal, music theory, and music production instruction really made a mark on me as a player and person. The school is well staffed with friendly and knowledgeable professionals who have been helpful in all the styles I've over the years, from rock to classical to metal to jazz to funk. The fondest memories I have of my adolescence were at their summer camp program, Rock Camp USA, forming bands, writing, recording and performing. The friends I made there continue to play with me to this day in the professional music world, as well as the instructors and teachers when I'm lucky! This school had no small part in preparing me for music school and a music career. As for now, I study music business and jazz bass at UT Austin and continue to gig and record around Austin as an in-demand bass player. No matter how far up I move though, I never forget Dave Sebree (owner) and the rest of my friends at ASM that got me started.

I've been taking lessons with Chris Bennett and David Spann at Austin School of Music for about 13…read moreyears, and I have to say this school has been one of the most important places in my life, not only as a musician, but as a person. The atmosphere, quality of education, and opportunities that can be found here are unparalleled! If you're looking to learn an instrument in Austin, there's really no other place to go if you ask me :)

Joe is an excellent teacher with a positive, upbeat personality. My son loves going to piano…read morelessons with him.

Joe isn't just a proficient musician, he's also a wonderful teacher. He has great empathy and…read moreunderstands people's unique ways of learning. He's friendly, professional, and provides excellent customer service.

In a sea of guitar players and teachers, Jake is superlative. Jake has an effortless style of…read moreteaching and can provide detailed instruction or laid back generalized teaching - he tailors each lesson to you, your wants and needs. Need a song transcribed? Got it. Need in-depth music theory? Yup, that too. How about a vague "Can I play like so-and-so?" lesson, yes!

I've been taking guitar lessons with Jake for over a year now. Very chill teaching style and always…read morewilling to accommodate my crazy schedule. I started lessons knowing only a few basic chords I'd taught myself from YouTube, and now I can play barre chords, songs with fingerpicking, and have learned lead improv patterns. Jake lets me choose the songs I want to learn each week and can write them out or simplify them for me within minutes. He always offers a good balance of positive feedback and constructive criticism/creative ways to improve my playing. Really cool guy and you can tell he loves what he does.

Best place in Tx I 've tried for me and my two kids for music lessons: voice and guitar!!!…read more Amazing teachers !!!!! Great atmosphere

We came in for a free trial lesson with our 8yo child, knowing next to absolutely nothing about the…read moreguitar. In just 30min., we had learned terminology, some fun + basic techniques to practice, and we had a realistic idea of what learning the guitar would entail. Most importantly, my child was excited to return for official lessons!! We're signing on for lessons; you should, too!

We are so happy we hired Dionysus from Mount Olympus Music to perform at our wedding reception!…read more Leading up to the day, he worked with us to create a personalized list of songs that would be tailored to our event. During the party itself, he did an excellent job of matching the energy in the room and even played some accompanying piano music during our wedding party's speeches. When we asked our guests about their favorite part of the reception, the answer we consistently got was our music and musician! Not only does Dionysus have an amazing voice and stage presence--he is also a lovely, enthusiastic person who we were happy to have as part of our special day. If we were to do it all over again we would hire Mount Olympus Music in a heartbeat!

From the owner: Our business focuses on creative one of a kind music performances for each individual customers…read morepreferences. With over 20 years of experience in Jazz, Blues, Gospel, Classical, and Modern music there's not much ground we can't cover!

Andrew is the first clarinet teacher for my son in USA, my son loves his way so much for teaching,…read morepatience and always over-time but not charge extra fee etc . My son feels very good and start to touch blue music. It's a amazing experience for a Asian boy.

From the owner: Whether you want to take your playing to the next level or just get started, I can help you…read more I teach saxophone, clarinet and piano to all ages and all skill levels. I believe that we learn music by playing music, and I tailor my lessons to each student's musical interests and goals. I also host quarterly recitals and organize ensembles so that students have the opportunity to perform live with their peers. Music is an art form of expression and cooperation, and there is no substitute for one-on-one lessons -- not even YouTube. To prove it, I'll teach you the first lesson for free. I guarantee you won't be disappointed. I have 6-year-olds playing blues piano, 65-year-olds that can blow a mean jazz sax solo, and teenagers working their way through clarinet sonatas. Every time I see them play, I am reminded that life doesn't get much better than this.