This place has every musical instrument you can think of and they have lessons for each them…read more Teachers prices vary but are fair. The staff are very friendly and ready to help. They also fix most each instrument and repair prices are fair Yeah I struggle to find a safe place that I would trust my violin to be fixed that. I took mine in and in two days it was fix and I was more than please with the cost

They've always been our go-to for youth instrument instruction and instruments. I've always been…read moresatisfied with this business and recommend it.

10x faster and 3x more affordable compared to any repair shop in LA or NYC while still being having…read morethe same top notch quality of work. I have my 3rd guitar there now getting setup after the first 2 went so well. All the people in the shop are cool and love to chat music.

They are VERY laid back, to the point that I wasn't sure about this place at first. Once you…read morerealize that they are musicians, not business people, you understand their approach. They took my young daughter, who had NO experience playing guitar or recording songs and they helped launch her musical career. Along the way they were VERY helpful and patient with all of our questions. When we told Chris that she was ceasing her sessions with him (to pursue music in Nashville), he was actually happy! Not happy that he was losing a customer, but happy because she was moving up in her progress. Their passion is music and people! They are the BEST at what they do and I would recommend them to anyone.

I just adore the woman that owns this store! She is so sweet. The store is unique and fun as well…read more Ive bought several guitars from them and they're awesome! Good prices as well. amy c

I stopped in on the Friday of Bluegrass and Brew Festival nearby. I was not impressed. First off I…read morewas not greeted when I walked in. I was only there for 5 minutes because at no point did the employee working there ever acknowledge my presence or offer help. I needed some guitar picks but left empty handed. I may stop in next year on the first Friday of August when The Bluegrass And Brew Festival returns to Fairborn.

Friendly staff and they were helpful to guide us even though it didn't make a sale. They do buy old…read moreinstruments for credit and even though I didn't have experience with it, my wife told me it was efficient, fair and painless. My son also got a guitar there. All around, definitely recommend if you have kids and need a gently used instrument or if you have no idea what you are doing.

Horrible customer service. Just mean. Made it clear as soon as we walked in that they were not…read moregoing to be helpful and wanted us to leave. Sold broken equiptment too. Never been to a music store that so hostile to musicians lol. Go to Guitar Center.

The only place where I bought all my musical instruments and gear. %Took lessons for over a year…read moreand feel like am one of there most important customers (I know I'm not).

New owners doing set up and repair work. I took my Friedman guitar in recently to have them look at…read morethe the high E saddle because I was breaking strings. I got the guitar back after a $70 set up and it's not breaking strings but it won't stay in tune (has an original factory Floyd, not the lower end model trems) and the high E sounds dull when played open. They took out a spring (not sure why) and i am just disappointed in the work. Considering taking it back, but afraid they will do more damage.

I took guitar lessons from Mike Overly in the early/mid 1980s when he was in Kailua, Hawaii. Just…read morehappened to look to see how he was doing. Michael Overly is without a doubt one of the finest private music teachers in the country, particularly for guitar. I didn't realize it at the time (I was terrible about practicing what I was supposed to practice and Mike used to call me "Space Case!"), but his method and instruction gave me the theoretical and intellectual foundation to set me up as a pro player. He had an early handwritten version of his own method book at that time, and it was far superior to anything I have seen on the market since. I later used that book as a foundation for my own guitar teaching and when I lost the old book I did my best to recreate it. I can absolutely recommend him to any parent looking for a serious teacher for their own child. He also has the experience and theoretical knowledge to be a terrific resource for any adult player looking to expand his or her horizons to the pro level. Mike did a lot for me more than 30 years ago as a musician, and I'm very glad to have a chance to return the favor by writing this short review.

Mike is arguably the best guitar teacher in the world. Not content to use the stock "guitar method"…read more books abundant from Mel Bay & Hal Leonard, he instead has created the first music method for the guitar. I started playing and taking lessons as a 12 year old and now in my 60's I'm finally really learning how to play guitar. And I take lessons with my 7 year old Grandson, who is fortunate to begin lessons with a method that will allow him to advance so much further then I ever did as a kid. Anyone in the Dayton area who is serious about learning how to play guitar should immediately sign up for lessons with Mike. You won't believe how much you will learn about music and be able to apply it to playing the guitar.

Sound Force has been 100% professional and friendly as the International Peace Museum needed…read moreguidance in creating an AV plan to equip our new stage and podcasting studio. Mike, who handles the on-site work and installation made several post-installation visits when we had technical questions and was happy to spend time helping us get more comfortable with a host of new gear and equipment. You might save a few bucks on AMZ here and there, but having local and reputable help is worth much more.

I've stopped in Sound Force a few times over the years and experienced a significant issue today. I…read morehad a gig which was going to require a direct box today. I've not had a need for one yet but knew it was a good investment. Normally, I order from Sweetwater, but I needed the box immediately as a last minute purchase. First, their hours on Saturday are from 11-2. I arrived at 1:40. On the front door was a sign which said please call this number to enter which was strange and inconvenient to me. I entered and someone greeted me, I assume one of the owners. I heard his voice, but he was not visible until I walked back to the show floor where he was sitting at a desk. He didn't get up which was somewhat unprofessional to me. I asked him to show me the passive direct boxes which he was very knowledgeable about his various models. I was set on purchasing a stereo LTI-1 Rapco Horizon. It was priced at $109.95. I asked to see some XLR cables (30 ft. Rapco Horizons priced at $21.99 each) and a RCA male to 1/8 inch ($8.99) cable for the box. A quick check on my phone identified the same model box for $95 and the cables for $18.84 a piece. A difference of $21.25. I asked for a price break of $5-$10 which I thought was more than fair. He said, "No I gotta be there." He provided me a different option for mono which was cheaper, but based off of our conversation, he knew I wanted stereo and was in a bind. I said let me think about it for a minute. He walked away and came back about 3 minutes later. It was now 2:00 on the dot and said well were closed now. Again since I was in a bind, I went ahead and made the purchase. He came across very arrogant. On my way out, I explained his behavior was a bit unprofessional for me spending $175 (after tax). He stated well me and the guys (which there was only one) have been here all day so we've got to go. I said, "You're only open for three hours today." He then continued by saying they worked long hours all week (normal hours are from 12-6) - not long in my book. When I go to a non-corporate business my expectation is for all the employees to have a little more finesse with their overall communication and not try to rush me out the moment the second hand hits 2:00. I won't be back. The arrogant attitude he had was more than enough to write this review. I was ok with the prices after considering it was small business, but was really put off by him rushing me out. If I would have had more time, I would have went somewhere else.

I have going to Kincaid's for many years. I rented instruments from them for my children who are…read morenow adults and have recently bought clarinet reeds and a mouthpiece from them. I needed a repair on my clarinet and it was done promptly and well. I find the staff there to be kind and accomodating.

Leslie Arndt is an Amazing guitar teacher. She is so patient and encouraging to our young student…read more She is the sweetest. So glad we found her for our 9 year old grandson