Just proposed to my future wife with the help of Rory. I had a proposal plan that fell through at…read morethe last minute. I gave Rory a call just a few days prior to the day I was planning on popping the question. Not only did he learn the song(O.A.R.-Peace), which he played during the proposal, but he put his own spin on it that was absolutely incredible. What an awesome person and an extremely talented artist. Can't express enough gratitude and thanks.

From the owner: Instructor Rory Barber gives beginner through advanced guitar and bass guitar lessons to kids and…read moreadults throughout Williamsburg, VA and the Hampton Roads area.

This is a family owned business. When entering, someone will always give me a nice welcome. They…read morehave always been able to answer any question I have. A family member would help me find what I came for. If it is not in stock, they will be able to help me obtain it. I am very pleased with the operation is Amery Armory and will continue to return. Mr. Amery Son is proficient with repairing all types of musical in strums. I highly recommend this business.

This place should receive a community service award for providing local students with the joys of…read morelearning a musical instrument and bearing with their stressed out parents. Not many communities have such a store anymore. In many ways it's a thankless job, as you can read from the poor, incinvenienced parents who have to wait in a long line with the rest of the town to receive a student instrument. Used to be the kids waited. Alternatively, the local music community is thankful for a place that repairs and provides supplied for instruments. No, it's not fancy, but not every store wants to be a boutique.

As a music lover there is nothing better than to find a hidden treasure. As you enter in there is…read moreguitar heaven. Here a guitar, there a guitar... everywhere a guitar!! To the novice , you can even take lessons, I was truly impressed with the selection and vast knowledge of owner.

From the owner: River City Guitars is a family owned music store focusing on customer service and a great…read moreselection. We cater to all levels from beginner to advanced, ensuring a positive and memorable experience. A place where customers can buy, sell, trade, take private lessons, and have their guitar serviced on site. River City Guitars is family friendly and has the best selection of used gear in the Richmond area!

I was interested in learning various instruments, the music school teacher, is a choir member at…read morethe church I attend. His back ground is 20+ years experience in music, past member of a R&B group, who's fluent on various instruments from wood winds, piano and the guitar. The teachings I have received have been great. From history, to writing to playing. If you want to learn to write, understand music or play instruments correctly this is the the place for you! (space available)!

I am so very impressed with the expertise and professionalism of this wonderful, family owned…read morebusiness. My first experience at Wholesale Guitars was renting a trumpet for my rising 6th grader last summer. I was so impressed that Steve took the time to make eye contact with my daughter and carefully explained the seriousness of the responsibility of caring for an instrument. Then, when we returned her trumpet this summer (my daughter was ready to try something else), we signed her up for weekly guitar lessons. The lessons are very affordable and her evening class worked perfectly with my work schedule. I COULD NOT BE MORE HAPPY that Steve is teaching guitar to my daughter. Without getting too personal, I will say this - I believe this incredibly talented, sensitive, generous professional young man would be an excellent teacher for ANY child or adult. Anyone who has the opportunity to study here will be better for it!

From the owner: Specializing in: - Musical Instrument Rental…read more- Music Schools - Music Stores - Music Instruction-Instrumental - Musical Instruments-Repair - Guitars & Amplifiers

Russell is the man! I feel blessed to have stumbled upon this shop. It's local and better than some…read morenationwide store. He helped me a lot with just one simple gesture of guidance and I can't thank him enough. I will be back and others should come here too, always good to learn some wisdom.

Small, intimate place with the best staff. It's usually Russell at the counter. There's a limited,…read morebut interesting selection of mostly used stuff if you're a guitarist. Sometimes there are some wildly cool guitars on the wall. I've always found what I needed when I went there. His inventory isn't huge, but it's very well thought out. If you're a drummer, you'll love the place even more. This is always the first place I'll go if I need anything musical. Strings, tuners, tambourines, amps, parts, or just a couple minutes shooting the shit with the cool, knowledgeable musician/proprietor. Also, if you're looking for a luthier, they outsource to a skilled and straight-up honest guy. I've brought my acoustic and electrics there several times for work. Always happy with the results and feedback about my instruments. Forget the big chains and give Russell's a visit. Support local business, especially when the local business kicks butt like Russell's does!

Was a great shop, it appears they are temporarily closed due to illness and subsequent death of the…read moreowner. This store has alway been a fabulous shop and I've bought one of my Taylor's there. I hope the owner's wife opens it back up.

Brought my Fender Starcaster in for a service and it was out with 10 mins. I appreciate the great…read morecustomer service will be coming back in the future!

I sent Richie and whoever works for him a old prewar 3 that just needed a ton of work. They reset…read morethe tonering, did a neck reset, fret job, the fifth string tuner was falling out just a bunch of stuff and I received the banjo and everything is perfect and I can truly say it's one of the best prewar banjos I've ever owned, the action is perfect and it sounds incredible, thanks guys, Tony Arcuri

Ritchie did a much needed professional set up on new Deering White Lotus banjo. Ritchie has a good…read moreear to determine proper adjustments. He and Will work very well together. He tried his Dotson bridge on it that made a tremendous difference and also he was able to custom design and make a new truss rod cover while Will finished up the banjo. Prices are very reasonable, Highly recommend.

Can service almost every instrument. Since Moe is a musician himself, for over 35 years, he's great…read moreto get ideas from. Reasonable prices. Good location. Varied selection to choose from or he can special order.

First trip here today browsing for mandolins, thinking there was no way we'd find an affordable one…read morefor a beginner. SO glad we stopped in here. Chuck is so friendly and knowledgeable. There was absolutely no pressure to buy at all, but it was a great deal. Our kid is thrilled! We'll be back - the kid needs lessons! Support your local small business!

They were reasonably priced, very fast and did a great job restoring an old trombone. The customer…read moreservice was excellent!! We will use them again and we highly rated them!

Friendly and knowledgeable staff that made fixes for me on the spot! They made local…read morerecommendations and seemed to be in the vein of the local music spots.