I really wanted to like this place and rented from them for years, but my last (and now final)…read moreexperience with them was horrible. Just beware that their "rent to own" program is not flexible. If your student grows in the years that you're renting from them - which will happen with every young student - they'll tack on an additional $500 to the purchase price of the instrument. And that's if you just go up by a single size! Not to mention that the person I dealt with was quite rude from the get-go, hence the low rating.

I could be completely misreading the situation, but based on my brief encounter with the staff at…read morethis location, I would not rent from here. I called ahead to confirm they had a viola available--the gentleman I spoke with was very polite and helpful--and rushed over with my daughter after soccer practice, hoping to arrive before closing. We got there 10-15 minutes before 8 PM. As we pulled up, we saw two employees: one behind the register and one on the sales floor. The woman on the floor looked directly at us through the window, threw up her hands, and appeared to mouth something that resembled obscenities. Her gestures seemed to suggest we should "get the f*ck out," though I admit it's possible I misinterpreted her body language. Or maybe they were just lip-syncing to some hard rap music? Either way, the interaction felt hostile and confusing. I left without entering the store. And look -- I understand how frustrating it is for a customer to come in 10-15 minutes before closing but it still doesn't justify the behavior.

We had a good experience renting flute and then eventually buying the flute here. Rental was the…read morecheapest too compared to other places I reviewed. May need to rent a cello here soon too.

They have a nice stock of instruments at prices not much higher than online sources. Repair…read moreservices are slow. I brought in my saxophone for a tune up and it took them over two months to get it done. But it sounded better after so there IS that.

Hey are you or your kids looking for music lessons over the summer or into the fall? If you like…read moresupporting local businesses and know how important music can be, I suggest this local business as it is Madison Valley's hidden gem. Here is a little bit about me. I have been a student of The Music Factory for 5 years. Here are three things that set them apart from the rest. One, they are super flexible. Lessons can be taken from The Music Factory, online, or even at your own house. Two, the staff are super kind and friendly. Every interaction I have had with them has been wonderful and supportive. Three, The Music Factory is located in a house. It feels like you are at home and the environment is really calming and warm. Click the link below to learn more! https://musicfactory.online/studentsignupgreen

You could not do better than Alex for learning how to play guitar. he's a brilliant musician, a…read morecompassionate coach, and will tell you what he sees directly and clearly. Every lesson my son or I have with him is a joy. Highly recommended.

Ive had all of my guitars worked at this establishment and have always walked away completed…read moresatisfied with not only the service, but also about how i was treated. Preston and Spencer, the sons of founder Mike Lull, do an excellent job with customer service. They take the time to explain even the smallest detail, even if it seems like a stupid question. They always make a novice player like myself feel like seasoned pro, either by letting me "test drive" gear, or just talking shop. I highly recommend this shop to any guitarist looking to either buy a guitar or bass, or have their existing ones worked on. You won't be dissapointed Keep up thecgood work!!!!

Daaaang! Fender never really made the exact Telecaster I've always dreamed of, so I decided to…read moreassemble one myself based on the '70s Tele Custom using top-tier parts: Warmoth body, Lollar pickups, Mastery bridge, Hipshot tuners, and a Fender replacement neck. Over the years, I've spent hundreds and hundreds trying to dial in my own setups, only to end up taking the guitar to a mix of different shops to fix what I couldn't. Even then, the results were usually just "good enough," with tweaks still needed. But not this time. After putting all the parts together and making the adjustments I thought I had down, I took it to Spencer and the team at Mike Lull for final nut work and setup. I asked them to swap out the factory plastic nut for an unbleached bone one, and WOW - this guitar came back playing like an absolute dream. The action is insanely low with zero fret buzz, no nut sizzle, no weird spring vibrations. Absolutely perfect. Their attention to detail is unreal: the new nut is flawless, intonation is spot on, pickup balance is dialed-in, and they even clocked the screws on my pickguard!!! Who does that? Craftsmen do that. They treated my guitar like it was one of their own builds. This is, without a doubt, the best setup I've ever had and the customer service is on a whole other level compared to any other shop I've used. I'm officially a lifelong fan. Massive thanks to Spencer and the entire team at Mike Lull Guitar Works! You are the best!

As a new guitar player, I was pretty nervous about starting lessons. But that nervousness turned…read moreinto excitement durring my first lesson. My instructor was interested in what I wanted to play and is always excited about pieces I want to play. The homework was a great mix of exploration and practice. The music rooms are are not too small and fitted out with good gear: amps (Fender Mustang modeling amp) and keyboard. The only knock was the scheduling and payment system was largely phone based. The phone staff were always very nice and helpful, but I would prefer to manage this myself online.

I will say that your experience is dependent upon the teacher you have. We wanted our son, 6, to…read morebegin piano lessons. We tried two teachers at the school and both were just...not it. They seemed to lack understanding of how to teach young children--the patience and scaffolding required. We are stopping lessons today after the teacher asked my son essentially why he can't read music and if he's day dreaming. Mind you, several of his lessons were canceled because of teacher absence so today should have been a gentle reintroduction to material. But again, this is where having an understanding of teaching children is important. I would look elsewhere for younger kids.

Aaaahhhh!!! Chris at West Coast Drum Shop is THE BEST!!! A rare mixture of kindness, customer…read moreservice and knowledge! Great selection of sticks, cymbals, drum sets, percussion and accessories AND Chris went above and beyond to get specific parts for a drum set that I needed (He did at least six calls for me while I was in the shop!). Highly recommended and I'll be coming back again! Don't forget to look at Donn (Bennett's) Drum Vault while you're there. Well worth the trip!

They are the true drum pros! Very customer oriented and extremely knowledgeable. Great selection…read morethat is constantly changing. Alex has bent over backwards to answer my myriad questions! They have absolutely earned my business!

I took about 5 months of online vocal lessons with Kristin and it was really good. I wanted to…read moreimprove my singing skills to do a song at my wedding, and to improve my karaoke abilities in general. And I think it helped me tremendously. As a bonus, I also got an opportunity to perform in one of the recitals hosted by Kirsten and it was a great experience. She's very flexible and knowledgeable, and knows how to pace yourself to improve your skills over time.

It was a wonderful experience having Kristen as a vocal coach. The bottom line is that I improved…read morein my singing, my confidence increased significantly, and Kristen was a really multifaceted person with a lot of flexibility to meet my goals. I enjoyed my meetings with her. She always so the positives and the possibilities, even when it came to my own songs. She was extremely supportive of working on my original music and helped me feel confident with the few songs I wrote that were pretty high on my range. She's also a very real person, so we could focus but we could also laugh or acknowledge if we were struggling a bit that day. She offers all of her students, piano and singing, to participate in a recital that is hosted by an elderly care facility for which she volunteers her time, I believe to do singing or choir. I suggest for any potential student to take that opportunity in that low stress environment with Kristen's support and other supportive students to practice being in front of people. Also, the residents really appreciated it. While meeting in person would have been nice and probably has some advantages, working remotely was really convenient and still quite effective. I highly recommend Seattle City Music with Kristen for your vocal or piano lessons!

stay with HMSM for 3 yrs already and will keep doing... Love…read morethe concepts and hard work from instructors.

My kid has been studying piano with Lillian for more than 5 years. He started at a time when he was…read morelosing interest in playing piano and we were not even sure if he would like to continue. Now he is really passionate when he practices and is often quite proud of his work. What a difference taking lessons from Lillian had made! We are grateful that we had found Lillian 5 years ago and strongly recommend her to any kids who'd like to start playing piano.

I asked Jason to tune my first piano. He did an excellent job as a gentleman. Also, I would like to…read moreask for the next tuning.

After moving to Seattle less than a year ago, I had my piano tuned twice by another service and…read moredespite being highly recommended a well reviewed, he completely butchered the sound of my piano. The upper register was very sharp. I reached out to Jason and he has been my tuner ever since. His ear is incredible - he doesn't just listen for whether the notes are sharp or flat, but how each key sounds when compared to another ensuring that the piano sounds beautiful as a whole. Meticulous attention to detail - observing how each hammer strikes the strings, where they rest when not being played, etc. I cannot recommend him highly enough.