This guitar store was discovered while waiting for my colleagues to arrive at a meeting in our…read moreoffice. I have wanted a guitar for many years and always felt it was such a luxury so I thought that day to throw caution to the wind and just go next door to peak. It doesn't hurt to browse. The owner there was so helpful; he explained that acoustic guitars were in the back room, in a special room that was acclimatized for the appropriate temperatures needed to house wooden guitars. Completely impressive! I walked to the room and saw them facing me in rows: Fenders, Washburn, Simon and Patricks and some of them almost winking at me. But what amazed me the most were the prices of the guitars. So well priced plus they also had tags of 10 or 20 percent discounts, I couldn't believe my eyes. I immediately needed to play each one, and listen to tone qualities, to feel how each guitar felt in my hands. The owner was so intuitive as well to give me space to experience this for myself and finally sensing I knew I had found one came back to the room and gave me an especially good price. When I left the guitar store, my colleagues had been waiting for me ouside the office door, as I guess I had been swept away with the time I spent in the store and I had the keys. It was obvious why I was late, they saw my new guitar purchase as we entered the office, I a little embarrassed at my shopping indulgence. I highly recommend this guitar store for your musical needs, extremely knowledgeable and friendly staff and the prices of wares their unbelievably affordable for the quality you are getting.

I've been drooling over the prospect of acquiring my first good quality instrument ever. And…read morerecently I mapped out a bunch of Calgary music shops for a Saturday "guitar quest". My first stop on my guitar tour was this Total Music Centre. I walked in and proceeded into the acoustic room, saw some interesting guitars, and decided to take my coat off (to avoid any zipper marks on the guitars) and try a few. I reached for one up high and was being careful as always. Well when I lifted it out of the hanger, the hanger lifted with it and then when I pulled the guitar away the hanger fell back into position and made a clunk. The guy working there, could have been the owner since I doubt staff would even care, came almost running in with a warning to be careful, thinking the noise he heard was me banging a guitar into something. I actually was so surprised that I wasn't even sure if I heard him right- I guess in my mind I knew I came with cash and intent to buy, that I'm a middle age family man in a decent income bracket, not some punk vandal. so I was probably in denial that he had actually greeted me with a warning. But it happened so quickly, and I had to gather my senses. Then he did that "can I help you with something" thing which is sort of a condescending hypnotic suggestion to get out of my store. The guy was very cold. And then he was ready to get back to the counter, he did it again- another warning. I'm thinking to myself, what is this guy's problem? And when I politely told him I was being very careful he just looked at me like he knew I was lying. I am not good in moments of confrontation like this. Let's just assume for a moment that I did accidentally bump guitars in the acoustic room (which I didn't)... The guitar I was trying out was a $500-ish made in China Washburn! First of all, it's not some rare vintage 1930s Gibson J45 or something. In fact I didn't see a single guitar in the room worth more than $700 or so- imagine if this guy worked at a real music store where they have $3000+ Martins and Taylors hanging on the wall. Secondly, it was a factory relic guitar! it was designed and built to look aged and distressed! So even if it had bumped into something, unless I el-kabonged it over an amplifier there's not a chance anyone would be able to tell. If he just properly assessed the situation and treated me like the potential customer I was, I might have actually bought something there. Instead I just was a bit shaken up so I decided to go back up front and try to talk to him before leaving. Maybe I could explain what the sound he heard was a bit better and he'll see in the short conversation that I am not some careless riff-raff. But as soon as he had returned to his counter, he picked up a phone call. I stood around waiting for a while by the counter, and I could hear from his end of the conversation that it obviously wasn't a customer. So, I waited there a while, maybe about 3 or 4 minutes, but he just kept talking on the phone, so I just left. I couldn't believe it. Anyways, I ended up buying a guitar later that same day at another store, so his loss. I very much go by feel when making any major purchases, and I think most other people do this too. When you are treated like dirt, they could have the nicest merchandise on earth, but there's no way you'd give them your business.

My daughters love coming for lessons. The staff are extremely knowledgeable, welcoming and fun! We…read morecome for piano and guitar lessons. Each week my daughter's get better and better!

About 17 years ago I brought our son to Discovery Music. The previous week he wanted to become a…read moreprofessional soccer player but this week he wanted to learn how to play a bass guitar. Discovery had a brilliant plan that provided a bass guitar, amp and ten lessons, payable in ten instalments. I figured in a couple of weeks my son would move on to his next career choice and I would be out only two payments. Instead, my son became absolutely committed to learning how to play and continued playing and learning, eventually graduating from the Victoria Conservatory of Music. I credit this largely to the quality of instruction at Discovery and their commitment to their students and to making good music. Last week I took our grandson to Discovery for his guitar lesson. Nothing has changed. Same great staff, same commitment to music and to their students. In summary, I can't think of a better place in Calgary to learn about music and how to play.

Highly recommend to anyone looking to get a keepsake for their loved one who has passed. Tracy was…read moreempathetic and understanding and handled everything with care. She kept in contact through the whole process, sharing photos and videos along the way, even playing music my brother liked while she worked on the pieces. I couldn't be happier with the final result, and I'm so thankful for the beautiful bracelet I can wear and take my brother with me wherever I go!

I had 5 violins repaired and a precious MARTIN OMJ headstock on a guitar. the work was wonderful…read moreand on time. their workshop is clean and organized. Vicki, Stephanie, and her luthiers are knowledgeable and caring, having had much experience in this city.

Purchased a higher end cello, Vicki spent alot of time with me. That was 2 years ago, my cello…read morestill sounds awesome and we play well together. If you are a serious string player, this store is a gem.

Just bid/bought an artwork at a spring auction hosted by Hodgins Art Auctions. This is an auction…read morehouse you can feel great buying from. I was so impressed by the ease of bidding, the professionalism and efficiency and the helpfulness of staff, especially manager Kevin King. If you aren't confident about buying at auction, or this is your first time, start with this establishment. It was a totally pleasurable experience!

Our clients' father passed away suddenly and without a Will. Your Senior's Concierge provided…read moreconsistent and thoughtful support, allowing us to focus on the legal complexities while Lisa handled the coordination services that helped our client navigate this emotional time.

I don't live in the same city as my loved one and having someone I trust - like Your Seniors…read moreConcierge - available to do the things I would do if I was there is so important. My loved one is an active and capable senior, who welcomes having the help navigating through home repairs/renos, dealing with tech/computer issues, and working through government paperwork. They have reduced all of our stressors. Customer services have often been reduced to a "bot" but this team offers personal services. The staff at Your Seniors Concierge are excellent and have become an extension to my family. Highly recommended.

Just opened box and upon inspection found damaged trem cover…read more Un attached bridge pickup. Scratched pic guard. Your "multi point inspection" seems to have missed several points This guitar appears to be a used returned one that was hastily boxed and shipped out. I had expected a new guitar in New condition.  Sent them a video of the pick up moving around ready to fall out and a Pic of the back cover where you can clearly see the corner missing. They responded with that the pickup leaning over is normal They didn't see any damage on the cover. Trying to get you not to believe your own lying eyes. Horrible way to treat a customer. So if you need an unplayable suposably new guitar go ahead and order from them.

Awful Company. Mark, the owner, is super rude. Not sure how this company is still in business. I…read moreprepaid for a guitar, when I went to pick it up they already sold it. Will never go back. Can't wait for them to close down.

I have learned that auctions are really freaking fun! WOW! What a great experience!…read more I discovered Rick's while I was walking towards East Village. It's a warehouse looking building near Confluence Way which is for the most part never open. However on Wednesday nights at 5 PM something magic happens. The doors open, the bidders get their numbers and the auction begins! Bidders have an opportunity to see the items up for auction beforehand which sprawl in piles around the room. From what I can gather the majority of the items are from closed estates. Dead people's treasure, or just someone's crap? Who am I to judge? I just like a good deal on neat stuff! I picked up some Stampede dollars from 1982 which are in mint condition. Nobody bid against my measly $10 and I felt like I had emerged victorious! I also picked up a marble top side table with brass base for the same price. No one could defeat my immense bidding skills! In all seriousness I think I'll come here with $40 in my wallet every other week. It's a heck of a lot of fun! Things that I didn't bid on but thought were cool: - An electric train set that went for $150 - An electric guitar with whammy for just over $100 - A WWII dagger that went for uner $20 - A really old fold up Kodak camera with accordion old timey lens for $17.50 (I was super tempted) - An arc welder for $40 - A handheld snowblower (roughly the size of a weed wacker) for $2.50 The auction lasts for roughly an hour and a half and they have a hot dog stand for coffee and snacks. Pro tip: Nobody bloody well bids on the furniture! It's really good furniture! You could seriously furnish an entire house for like.... $100. No lie.

An awful experience. I put in an absentee bid because I was not sure I could make it to the…read moreWednesday auction in time. As it turned out, I did make it and watched as Rick awarded the item to another bidder despite my absentee bid being much higher! When I protested and pointed out that I had an absentee bid much higher, he said "Sit down and shut up or get out!" What an arrogant a**hole!