We had to pick up a friend's acoustic guitar that he was having re-strung and tuned. I don't play…read moreany instruments so I've never had any reason to go inside. I'm glad I did today though. So many people enjoying music and playing instruments. The selection of guitars and amps was off the hook. Drums, sheet music, accessories and everything in between. They even have areas for instrument repair and music lessons. Everyone seemed like they were happy and really enjoying being in the store. It's clearly a place people like to hang out. A social center of sorts. I liked the fact they had armed security in the parking lot and inside the front door. There simply can't be too much security these days. The parking lot was simple and wee maintained. The staff was friendly bordering on perky. Thumbs up for Guitar Center.

I've been to all the Guitar Centers in Colorado and this one is by far the best one. This is coming…read morefrom a drummer's perspective though so keep that in mind. The drum selection from sets, cymbals (especially cymbals), sticks, etc are the best here. They also have an isolated drum room with a sick DW kit with a bunch of cymbals. Please be mindful of others though when playing the kit in there and don't be obnoxious/play for a long period non stop especially if others are clearly trying to play. The icing on the cake is Jacob who is super knowledgeable about all things drums and will make sure to take care of you. I would drive out of my way just to buy from him.

Fantastic. I had my expensive banjo overhauled by Denver Folklore Center. I dropped off a horrible…read moresounding banjo with significant problems, including warped neck, misaligned bridge, torques not correct, frets needing adjustments, and more. In only a week and a half, I got back my banjo fixed and playing like new. They are great and did a wonderful job. I highly recommend Denver Folklore Center.

This wasn't the place it once was at its prior location! They used 2 sell lps & I got the now out…read moreof print Let it be Uk lp the((miltipaged coloured book from the original movie! (Worth over $100 plus $ now!)

Have drinks and play guitar with cool people. That's a good time! My playing has improved a lot…read moresince I started going. Give it a try!

I have wanted to learn to play guitar for years but the You Tube route didn't work for me. I saw a…read moreGroupon for Strum and Sip and took it as a sign that it was time to do it. There are different locations to make it convenient to find a class and they are a lot of fun. The instructors make it easy to learn and have you playing along with songs by the end of the second class. This is the best way for adults to learn to play.

I truly never write reviews but this local store sincerely deserves all the buzz. The variety of…read moreproducts are so unique and relatively affordable. The owner (I assume) is very knowledgeable and so friendly! I didn't bring any earmuffs with me to Denver, so I ended up buying one of the handmade (in Nepal) fleece-lined wool beanie animal hats. I do not wear hats, but I was desperate. It is the warmest hat I've ever worn, AND the fleece lining does not flatten my curls!! I got the lion beanie and want to wear it everywhere I go because it (mainly the lion's mane) brings me such joy. I can't tell whether the animal beanies are intended for children or not, but they fit adult heads -- the ear flaps (with attached tails!) make the beanie a bit wide so it doesn't totally ruin your hair day. I also bought a rastafarian animal beanie for my parents back in KC. I'm making my boyfriend go to the store with me once more before we leave Denver so I can buy at least five more beanies. They are truly so soft and warm (and less than $20!). I want one to go with every coat, and I'm going to get a few for my friends -- they may think they look a bit childish, but they won't care once they wear them.

Found a beautiful genuine moonstone ring for a very reasonable price. Owner was very helpful and…read morenot pushy to sell you something just because. I'll visit again next time I'm back in Denver.

Returned with the goods, but it did me no good, 4 the drums! They didn't even offer me 1/2 of what…read moreI paid 4 them, like all the rest of the used music shops I'd been 2 However, when it came 2 the cymbals, I got 1 big & 1 small avedis Zildjian cymbals, superb shape, & I sold them a large holey practice cymbal & a small off brand cymbal, but had 2 pay A little extra 2 cover the 2 name brand cymbals. Butt what I really disliked is that they made me fill out forms & Fingerprinted me, as if I'd stolen them! No other used music store does this either

This is a really cool shop with a lot of great stuff beyond just musical instruments. I would come…read morehere more often and spend money, however, the reason I'm giving two stars is because everytime I go in there, it feels awkward, like I'm a burden for even showing up and I don't feel welcomed. I understand the employees are busy, and that it's a pawn shop, but the last two times I've been there, no one was in the shop and the two guys there weren't on the phone and didn't even acknowledge me when I walked in. One guy by the front kind of gave me a weird look and didn't even say hello. I don't need some jolly fellow to loudly greet me and talk my ear off. But a simple acknowledgment that I'm there and a quick "Hey, welcome to our shop, let me know if I can answer any questions" goes a long way. Cool shop, bad customer service.

I brought in a 1971 Martin 000-18 to have a new pick guard put on and the bridge glued. They cut a…read morenew pick guard and glued it on. It looks kind of amateurish done and has sharp edges. You can also see where the old pick guard was and when you lay the old pickguard on top of the new they are not the same size. First time I've came here and I came because of all of the reviews. I need to have tuners replaced. I won't have them do it. It cost $410. I also failed to mention that when they repaired the cracked bridge, they put in new pins and kept the originals. That is on me for not noticing and asking about them. I don't play and I inherited this guitar from an old friend who just passed away. They did leave me the old original pick guard. I am now going to have the guitar completely refurbished.

Whoops. The suggestion one should first learn on the instrument of a neophyte might best be kept to…read moreoneself. I'd have visited a toy store if that quality is what I was seeking. Purchasing determinations are the customer's. Unfortunate they lost a sale in the first minute from input that wasn't fine tuned to our inquiry.

Great venue and super fun! It's was an intimate setting and we were up close to the artist. I can't…read morewait to find another artist there that interests me. Easy parking and there are drinks and snacks available downstairs if you'd like. A great evening of music.

Great classes! Ive been taking the adult singing class for 6 months and its been a great valueread more

I cannot speak highly enough about this place for instrument repair. I have a background in music…read moreeducation and am extremely picky about who fixes my instruments. I hadn't played flute in many years but was asked to at church and could tell my instrument needed some adjustments. These guys have my utmost confidence from here on out-I drove up from centennial and the way their shop is set up, the knowledge base of their staff, and the professionalism are all well worth the drive. I won't go anywhere else.

Informative, helpful, and friendly. Great folks over at Flesher-Hinton…read more Highly recommend equipment rentals and lessons.

We rent a violin for my daughter from Golden Music. After her first year we wanted to know if her…read moregrowth spurt warranted changing from a 3/4 to a Full sized violin. The staff could not have been nicer. First person to help thought she should move up a size but got another employee with more experience to confirm. They helped her pick out just the right violin and case. They were low on their bow inventory due to the back to school time of year. We were told to come back at any time and swap out for any other bow if we like. Great service and knowledgeable staff

We rented my 4th grader's clarinet from Golden Music this school year for about $42 per month. When…read morewe were given a working hand-me-down clarinet from a friend, we returned the rental and asked Golden Music about having the other clarinet checked over. I was surprised to learn that Golden Music wanted $25 just to look at the instrument and tell me what repairs it might need. Even before a full evaluation, I was told it likely needed between $600 and $800 worth of work, but I would have to pay the $25 fee to find out exactly what was needed. I also asked what it would cost to purchase the rental clarinet we had been using and was quoted $587. At $42 per month, we had already paid approximately $378 in rental fees, so purchasing the instrument would have brought our total cost to nearly $1,000 for a student clarinet, even with the "buy it now" discount. I was also told that if we stopped renting over the summer, we would lose any credit toward purchasing the instrument, which felt unnecessarily pressure-filled. Something about the experience didn't sit right with me, so I decided to get a second opinion. I called around and took the clarinet to Flesher-Hinton Music in Wheat Ridge. They looked at it for free and told me that not all of the corks and pads needed to be replaced. Instead, they recommended a cleaning and replacing one cork joint, with a total estimate of $95. The difference between the two assessments was significant. Based on my experience, I strongly encourage parents to get a second opinion before agreeing to major repair work. Flesher-Hinton was knowledgeable, helpful, and transparent about what the instrument actually needed. I won't be returning to Golden Music and would not recommend them based on my experience.

My son has had Mr. James as his guitar teacher for six years…read more He's taught him so much more than just chords, music & music theory I couldn't recommend this institute more . It's huge and has every instrument. Every type of teacher. The staff is friendly. And we really look forward to coming here. Keep up the great work Colorado music Institute CME

Plain and simple - if you are looking for a professional, motivating and committed school for…read moremusic- Colorado Music Institute is THE REAL DEAL! I started my son Alexander who has a IEP in school and is on the spectrum (special needs) when he was 8years old playing ukelele. He since has continued playing uke and over the past 4 years has been taking lessons for piano to get ready for his next year marching band audition for Cherry Creek High School! He had held a A+in his middle school band all through 6th, 7th, and now 8th grade he's way ahead of his peers in so many areas of music. Fast forward to 2 years ago our oldest son wanted to audition and compete for first chair trumpet in his band class as a junior in high school at cherry creek high school. He felt he maxxed out with where he was at and needed that extra push and tutoring to acheive more. He asked me to sign him up for private trumpet lessons this past summer. Here we are in September of same year and after a summer of private lessons he auditioned and made FIRST CHAIR TRUMPET in his band class and for Cherry Creek Marching Band !!! (Did I mention CCHS ranked #1 for welcome week and in 5A tournament )!!! Wendy&Dale are the best ! All the instructors they hire are top notch and our invested in their students to succeed and not just in music but the why behind music , their self esteem, and technical skills that go along with it. I could t be more blessed to have found this school for my children. I have two other kids that will also play music this year. One more trumpet and one more piano or drums!!! This school has an amazing g new facility that they are in the process of moving into because they grew out of their old one ! They are so humble but I feel like if there is anyone out there that is looking for a true music school who will help their child learn music, love music appreciate music and embrace music this has to be the school they enroll in!!! Thank you CMI for all you have done and continue to do !! Congratulations on your award for National Music School of the Year!!!!!!!!