I've been shopping at the GuitarMart since I was a wee lad. Wifey gifted me an instrument cable…read morefor my birthday . We came in today to trade that cable for some guitar strings and picks. Marie suggested I test this Jem out. Head over heals in love. Marie and Jamie were so awesome. Can't believe I have a 1950's Kay Archtop now. Thank you GC!!! **edit.... Also saw a lot of you young punks wearing rings and bracelets when testing out guitars.

One guy finally helped me. What I needed was in the glass cases. I purchased it but it wasn't what…read moreI needed. I took it back. Honestly, I'd rather buy online :( I only come here for urgent purchases otherwise I'll order it and wait to get it. Easier to price compare.

Best Guitar Shoo on the Planet !…read more Great people tambien ! I've been buying Guitars from Mike for 28 years, and counting.

Great selection, probably the best in Houston but man what a strange experience. I've had more fun…read moreshopping for coffins. maybe I was in too early, but the sole salesman did everything in dirge tempo in a vexed manner. Took his sweet assed time writing out the ticket for my small purchase. wanted to play an instrument; I waited at the rack per his instructions. and waited. when he came he told me to take it down myself then lurked like an anemic vulture as I played, a mute warning of the death that waits us all. Very creepy and not the sort of environment to road test an instrument, unless you play a lot of wakes.

Hello, my name is Clark and I am one of the students at School of Rock in the Heights, and I would…read morelike to say that the staff and service here are top-of-the-line, and very interactive They have multiple selections of music that you can try. I would say that the value of lessons are sometimes a little pricey, but definitely worth it! so, if you ever feel that this, School of Rock is not worth your money or time, don't knock it until you try it.

This is an honest review as a client of School of Rock from December 2023 - October 2024 and why I…read morewould never recommend this as a place for your child. My daughter was quickly praised for her talent and we started taking multiple lessons. She was invited to house band which is their second to highest performing band for their most talented students. She was going to lessons or rehearsals 3 times a week and was thoroughly enjoying having an outlet for her music, performing, making friends and continuing to learn. There were multiple times she was upset by one of her "friends" at the school and became miserable about something one of them said or did. She left her lesson early once because she was so upset by the way the other house band members were reacting to something. I trusted in the school's ability to handle it and overall she was enjoying it. She asked to be taken to school early several times because she enjoyed talking with Alan, the musical director and Adrian, the general manager. They were like father figures to her. Bonus since she has no living father. She spent time sharing concerns with them and always felt better. Fast forward. October 5 of this year, there was an event for house band. She had a GREAT first set, parents commented to me how well she was doing with her crowd work and her playing and vocals. During the intermission period, her friend, another guitarist with house band, said let me talk to you. In hindsight, I knew at that moment there was going to be drama. My daughter was instantly upset and felt betrayed by what had been communicated to her. I observed a group of 3 teenagers laughing and talking and looking at her while avoiding any eye contact with me. My child was visibly upset and we ended up leaving the show early. I expressed my disappointment at the time with how it was handled. No effort was made to de escalate or address why this particular conversation needed to happen during the show when the guitarist that spoke to her really wanted to sing a song my daughter was supposed to sing. This is not the first time this particular girl tried to get into my daughter's head. Remember I said she confided in the two managers frequently? Subseequently, I had a meeting with Adrian over the phone to discuss what actions had been taken to mitigate this situation so that my daughter and every other student would feel safe. I was told the following things: we were oblivious to this situation, this was the first we heard of it, we couldn't react because the civic club asked us to be there and we had too much going on, its October and we have told the kids all month not to bully, we can't talk to the kids about it because it's something that happened at school of rock but is not part of school of rock. Finally I was informed that while my daughter was furious because of what had happened yet again, she allegedly told a kid to shut the f up and other parents heard it and the sheriff heard it so she's kicked out of house band. So my concerns were illegitimate and nothing could be done, but other parents complained and their concerns are valid so my child was the only one facing a consequence. They don't care about people, they only care about their bottom line. I would recommend any other music school over one where bullying is tolerated and if someone is greatly upset by it, they will be punished. The staff, with the exception of Rebecca at the front desk, is quite frankly incompetent and should not be working with teenagers as they sorely lack leadership and de-escalation skills. Stay far away.

I've learned my lessons from this store, although the actual lessons seem good, if a little…read moreexpensive, but they're not a separate business from this one, you see. Same place, same management. As my Guitar Center gently weeps, I find myself writing a negative review for this place. Guitar Center will always be a little too expensive which it didn't used to be. Some of the employees here are really nice, but when it comes to return policies I'm not a fan. I'm aware that musicians probably take advantage of returns or maybe are shady a lot more than your average customer of another type of store does, but that just meant that when I was not trying to be shady and had genuine problems with my equipment I ran into major problems and restocking fees that just made me wonder why I bought it from here in the first place. And why do they make the restocking fees seem nonexistent or unimportant or avoidable until you actually need to return something. Shady AF.

I have been taking lessons from Luke and Guitar Center in the Heights for over a year. He is…read moreamazing knowledgeable and encouraging. I started taking guitar lessons when I was 61 years old. He has been extremely patient and has kept me motivated for over a year. Ayana is the lessons coordinator and she's awesome. She replaced Ross and she's doing an excellent job. Actually a better job than he did because she is actually there most of the time the employees in the store are mostly friendly and helpful. I have purchased two guitars from this location and they were knowledgeable with their recommendations. The lessons run approximately a dollar a minute you have an option of 30 minute or one hour slots.

You're never to old to learn a new hobby. I have zero musical skills but decided to learn my…read morefavorite piano melody, Claire De Lune. It's been 3 months and I can read notes and play with both hands. Keith is my teacher and he's extremely positive even when you know he wants to put plugs in his ears, lol. It's $40 each 30 min session. Follow a dream and check off playing the piano on your bucket. You will thank you!

I am in the market for a baby grand/grand piano. I visited Houston Piano Company (HPC) because a…read morefriend recommended this place. HPC was easy enough to find. It's tucked away a bit from the busy road, but you shouldn't have any problems. The parking lot was small. I visited on a Sunday afternoon so my car was the only car in the parking lot, but I was still thinking, "I better park in a way that I can easily backup or get out with my big SUV." The front door to the business was locked and you have to ring the doorbell. My first impression was, "it is wall-to-wall pianos. It was tight. There really was barely enough room to walk down the "aisle". Think of it as, if you're sitting at one of the pianos, people would have to jump over you like Super Marios Bros. style to get to the other side. They have more than one building and the other building wasn't as "tight". Our salesman, Larry, was quite knowledgeable. He asked us questions such as what we needed, price range, size, etc. He had us play on various pianos and explained to us the intricate details about each piano. Does Larry know pianos? Yes. Is Larry a salesman? Yes. We were in the market for a used piano, but they really didn't have used baby grands. Most of the used pianos were uprights. In the end, Larry helped us narrow our choices down to 3 pianos. Of course, the one that sounded the best was also the most expensive. In the end, we had to think about it. It is a big purchase and one that takes up a lot of physical space in your home so I urge everyone to sleep on this decision. What I appreciated about HPC is that they are knowledgeable about pianos. What I didn't appreciate was the fact they didn't tell me that the fancy piano I almost bought was not actually "German-made". It's made in China. Nothing wrong about Made in China, but if I'm spending this amount of money, I would like to know all the details. In the end, we decided to keep looking. Final verdict: I would not buy a piano from here.

Very good collection of music with good service. I just love it. I assure that I would visit again.read more

As a pianist, music scholar, theorist and teacher... this place can't be beat for any of your…read moremusical purchasing needs. I've been coming here for the past 12 years or so for books and sheet music. I was first introduced by an old teacher and I've been a patron ever since. This place is huge and has every piece of music you could think of. Many of the gems are hidden inside file cabinets. If you're lucky, you may be able to find first edition concertos. I shopped here during college for technical books and etudes. I now shop here for my own students and leisure. If there seems to be a tune you just do not know the name of, give it a quick hum and the staff will 99% of the time know exactly what you're talking about! They're great people, all musicians and vocalists. Not so much the musician? Just drop in and check out the bulletin board for teachers/lessons of all levels. Or give me a ring if you want to play some piano =)

Read the reviews here and decided to try them, we and our child ended up very disappointed…read more They act as an agency to contract local teachers and just want monthly subscriptions regardless of the actual lessons. No flexibility provided - their policy says rescheduling is no guarantee and at discretion. We didn't get any. Didn't give us much information about the teacher they contracted to at the beginning either. Their price point was high compared with local levels, it seems that their fee needs to be taken out before paying the teacher. My questions and later complaints were ignored, and upon repeated requests to cancel my subscription, they still charged me to the point of their response, not when I asked for it. I have since taken my recommendation of them to other families back. Use your local teachers instead!

Highly trained musicians with impressive portfolios and extensive knowledge will be teaching your…read morekiddos. We love our professional, talented, and kind piano/singing teacher Mrs. Nicole as well as our violin teacher Mrs. Emily. We love the added convenience that these humble musicians will come to you. Our 7 year old kids have both progressed and we could not feel more proud. They also both enjoy their lessons. We feel that management can come across as defensive only at times regarding questions with clients in our experience. Other than this, we have been happy. In saying that, your concerns will be addressed promptly. I would still highly recommend because the kids greatly benefit! Overall, it's a win.

The most pro experience I've had in quite some time. Expert customer service and an awesome staff…read moreof high level technicians. Thank you for being there for me gents!

Made an appointment with Elvis for my son to try out a few alto saxes. When we arrived, he had set…read moreup a private room for us. The pics attached are just a few of the saxes from that day. There were way more throughout the try out process. Elvis was so knowledgeable you'd think he himself was a sax player! He allowed my son all the time he needed to make an informed decision so we could buy the sax that is just right for him. Elvis came and went with different saxes offering us water as well. It was such a fun and relaxing event. My son was in awe of all the beautiful instruments--from vintage Selmers to average Yamahas and an out-of-this-world Yani! We couldn't have asked for a better way to make a life-long high-end purchase. No pressure tactics. No sales pushes. Just information and world-class customer service. We finally decided on a sax and Elvis gave us a great price. My son felt great as we left with his new Yani

Wow is how i will start this review!! Maria and David arent…read morejust Piano instructors....They are true Pianist with a clear understanding of Compsition. They are the Epidemy of True professionals and because of them i am now touring living my dreams!! The way they taught was Top Tier and i can now play with confidence!! I Highly Recommend them!!

From the owner: Welcome to Pro Piano Lessons Houston! Whether you’re a…read morecomplete beginner, a growing intermediate, or an advanced player preparing for performance, we offer high-quality, personalized piano lessons in the heart of Houston. We proudly teach students of all ages — from young children taking their very first steps in music, to adults reigniting their lifelong love for the piano. Beginner Piano Lessons Start your musical journey with a strong foundation. Our fun, engaging lessons help kids and adults build solid technique and musical confidence from the very first note. Intermediate Piano Lessons Ready to go beyond the basics? Expand your repertoire, refine your skills, and explore a variety of musical styles tailored to your interests and goals. Advanced Piano Lessons Take your artistry to the next level. Our advanced instruction focuses on performance, expression, and technique — ideal for serious pianists preparing for competitions and auditions. Adult Piano Lessons It’s never too late to learn! Whether you’re starting fresh or returning after years away, we create a supportive, inspiring space for adult learners. Join us at Pro Piano Lessons Houston and experience the joy of learning piano with a passionate, professional teacher who cares about your growth.