I'd been stopping in to MSM for years and was just waiting to find the right amp when one day I…read morestop in and there is this fantastic little Acoustic amp w inputs for guitar and mic. Great price. While I'm testing the amp I look up and see an Explorer w upgraded EMG pickups. John let me try it and wow...it's a growler and loud. No case for it but John made up for it w a few extras. Thanks, John!

We were looking for a guitar for my 7 year old grandson. We were thinking of getting a half size…read moreguitar. I called & they told me they had one & that it was used & also gave me the price. We went down to look at it. After seeing him with the guitar, my son (who plays guitar well) thought the guitar might be a little too small. We asked what the guy helping us thought. He honestly told us he thought a three quarter guitar would be a better choice. He did not have any but sent us to a nearby shop he said might have one. That is great customer service.

This is my new favorite music store in the Triangle. They've got an awesome selection of guitars,…read moreall of them are well set-up, and it's a super comfortable environment in which to try out instruments. If you're looking for a guitar in the Triangle, don't buy anything before you check out Twin House.

Below is a timeline of my experience with Twin House. To start on a positive note: the employees…read moreare very kind. The rest of my experience has been poor. December 6, 2023: I bring my bass in for a setup. I'm told it should be done in three weeks (before Christmas).  Some time after Christmas: I called to ask for an update. I'm told that, due to a backlog, it should be ready within the first week of January.  Some time after the first week of January, 2024: I call for an update (since Twin House does not provide updates; you have to ask for them). Twin House has had a chance to look at my bass now. The wiring is all funky; the pick-up doesn't seem to work. They need to get in touch with Ernie Ball to get their hands on schematics.  About two weeks later: I come into the store again. I don't need a cord, but I buy one to cover for the real reason I'm there: to get an update. I'm shown the schematics (the schematics arrived and this is another update I never received). We use an iPad to look up the parts that are needed. We find them. We discuss prices of parts plus labor. I'm given an estimate. We agree to move forward. I'm told the parts will be ordered the next day and should arrive in 7-10 days (but who knows when the order was actually put in). I'm also told that once the parts arrive, it should be a one-day turnaround to get them installed.   Maybe two weeks later: I ask about the parts. I'm told that whoever is shipping them had some kind of personal thing come up, so there was a delay in shipping the parts. February 7, 2024: I email Twin House about how I've had to leave town due to a death in the family and will not be back until February 15th, unable to pick up the bass until February 16th. I receive a kind reply, telling me there's no rush for me to pick it up.  February 8, 2024: I ask for a reminder of what parts were ordered. This was really me softballing in a question in hopes that I'll be provided an update.  February 11, 2024: Still no response. I remind Twin House that supposedly parts were ordered three weeks ago and I have to imagine they've arrived by now. I end the email telling them I'll be checking for updates. February 15, 2024: Due to the costs incurred from traveling to LA for the death in the family, I cannot afford this repair anymore. I communicate this via email. This finally prompts a response.  February 16, 2024: Twin House responds with a legitimate reason for why they've been incommunicado. They propose that I just pay for the parts since they're specialty items the store doesn't typically carry.  February 16, 2024: I respond a few hours later that, yes, I will find a way to cover the cost of the parts. We should move forward. February 16, 2024: Around 5:30 PM, I drive to Twin House. The technician is there. He says he hasn't started on it because he heard that maybe I couldn't pay for it. I reaffirm that I can pay for it and actually offer to pay before leaving. He says that isn't necessary. He tells me he'll get to work on it first thing Saturday morning.  February 17, 2024: Saturday. I call at 3 PM to see how it's going and am told it's going on the bench now. Not sure what happened to "first thing in the morning," which is 11 AM, but whatever. February 18, 2024: I call Twin House and ask to speak to the repair shop. I'm informed they don't come in on Sundays. I ask if he knows if my bass was completed the day before. He tells me it was not. I tell him I'm coming to take it back. I understand that I'm not the only customer Twin House is dealing with. I understand that getting the schematics was an ordeal. I understand that after the parts were finally ordered, it took longer than expected to receive them. Sometimes things are just out of our hands.  What I don't understand is why I was kept in the dark during the entire process, or why I was never given a realistic timeline for when my bass would be ready, or when the parts arrived, or any of that. The only ways I've ever been able to find out what was going on were when I called or physically entered the building and tried as politely and patiently as possible to ask for updates.  Everyone I've dealt with at Twin House has been super nice. I love the employees. What has absolutely driven me up a wall is the customer service. I've never felt there was any sense of urgency in completing a project. At this point, it kind of feels like I'm being pranked, or that this is some kind of sick social experiment to see how long they can make a customer wait without ever delivering anything, so I had to pull the plug and take my bass back nearly two and a half months after dropping it off. Twin House has amazing reviews and I was excited to do business with them. I was beyond excited to have found a place with passionate employees who seemed to genuinely care. Unfortunately, their lack of communication and urgency prevented me from doing that.

This is a great little place which has some extremely talented music instructors. Dan Hall is an…read moreamazing drummer and a truly fantastic drum teacher. His teaching style is laid back and always focused on enjoying the journey. My two sons and I have been working with Dan for nearly 2 years ... and I cannot recommend Dan highly enough for anyone, kids or adults, looking for a drum teacher that can take them all the way from lesson #1 to the stage ... or anywhere in between.

From the owner: For over 20 years CMI has offered quality music instruction to members of our community. We tailor…read moreprivate lessons to the needs and interests of each individual, and provide a friendly, relaxed atmosphere in which to learn.

Maurice is a thoughtful and committed guitar teacher. His approach is methodical, patient and…read moreresponsive to the individual skill level of the student. I know because I took lessons with Maurice for almost two years until I moved away from the area, and recommend his personal approach to any guitar player whatever level, if they have the desire to learn how to improve toward mastery the instrument. He is kind and agreeable, not at all weird. He taught from in a studio in a comfy home in Carrboro. As a teacher, he leaves room for the little quirks in everyone's way of handling a guitar, but tries to stamp out bad technique, posture or grip before it becomes ingrained as a habit. Every hand is different, and Maurice will use a physical therapist's instincts to help you find the best way for your fingers to make the chord sound right. When I took lessons with him, I was a 20-year old beginner with a full college course load. I am not an expert player and don't pretend to be, but things Maurice said and taught stuck with me for years after I moved away. He also gives printed exercises that familiarize the student with basic styles of playing (flat-picking, chomping, blues shuffles, staple licks and patterns) Some of these exercises are designed to emphasize an important skill (muting, skipping strings, pull-offs, etc.) and I think others are to give his student a greater vocabulary for the instrument and its history. Most of these exercises he has transcribed himself from the work of master guitar players in his large music library. He has also transcribed, not for note and bend for bend, some of the blistering solos of Duane Allman, Jimi Hendrix, Carlos Santana and other guitar gods. If you want someday to be able to play the hooks and solos of masters like Jimi and Duane, rhythm-guitar of Pete Townsend or Jimmy Reed, learn licks, riffs and runs, jazz chords, or learn how to improvise solos, Maurice will be your guide.

From the owner: Maurice attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston and graduated with a degree in Music…read moreEducation. He also holds a Fine Arts degree from Alfred University. He has been teaching guitar privately in Carrboro, North Carolina for the last 15 years. Among his accomplishments in music education, Maurice has been the guitar teacher for both the Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department and Chapel Hill Recreation and Parks Department for 15 years, designing the curriculum for both programs. Maurice is licensed to teach in the public school system in North Carolina, working in the Chapel Hill /Carrboro School district on occasion. Maurice performs locally with vocalist Mary Anne Defir-Patterson. His guitar playing blends the range of styles that he has passionately studied; Rock and Roll, Blues, Funk/Soul, Bluegrass, Country, and Jazz. Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, B.B. King, Buddy Guy and Carlos Santana are the guitarists whom Maurice credits as his primary influences. home-1 Studio,

This is one of the best violin shops I've been to. Shay is extremely fair and very talented at…read morehelping people pick out a violin that's right for them at their price point. He also restores old violins and does a fantastic job. My daughter bought one of his restored violins and the sound was incredible, so much better than a violin that she already had. She used it to play in the Enloe orchestra and got complimented on it. I also bought my Coda bow from Shay and the price was very fair. I would definitely go back to him... and probably will be soon to get my bow rehaired.

The sincerity of this small business is refreshing. It's located facing the Main Street of…read moredowntown Pittsboro so you can park anywhere and walk to it in a very short time frame. My son is 11 and joining orchestra for the first time. He was fitted properly for a violin and I felt confident in their hands. Some info: Rental: $25 a month and no contract. Debited or credited automatically each month. It came with violin, bow, chin rest, shoulder rest and a case. Not to mention ALL repairs are covered and tuning. The $25 also includes accidental break insurance. Value: 70% of each monthly fee is stored as credit on your account towards a brand new violin. They said it takes approximately 2 years worth to get one! By that time, my son will be able to know if he is committed to the violin and can get his very own. How awesome

You know those awkward moments when you're starting something new and you don't have a clue how to…read moreproceed? It's a dangerous time, when you can can simultaneously humiliate yourself and bleed your life savings dry. Tar Heel Guitar's Jason Derrick helped me avoid all of that on my latest life-enrichment venture. I am a man, therefore I hate to shop. Purchasing my first mandolin might as well have been like purchasing my first international space station. That is: I have no damn idea what to look for, except that both should be out of this world but easy enough for a chimp to manage. His recommendations were backed with reasoned explanations. In the end, I decided to forgo the mandolin and work on my grandfather's banjo, an instrument not touched for decades. Jason led me to the right local gentleman for the job of sprucing it up. Loose knobs and bridge fixed, it was time to play! I had two lessons with Jason. He was hospitable working out of his home studio, and had a plan for me, as well as homework assignments prepared. Money's worth, no doubt. If only I was a better student! Too many life distractions prevented me from returning, and I've since moved from the area. However, I am 100% confident that when I return to learning, I'll know exactly where to place my hands, how to hold a pick, how to strum, how to tune, and a few other essential beginner skills to perfect. All that in two lessons and some freebie time to get my banjo up to snuff. Folks young and old looking to learn, you'll go right by having lessons at Tar Heel Guitar.

After not playing guitar for many years but wanting to get back into taking lessons, I started…read moreexploring instructors in the Chapel Hill area; Jason was highly recommended to me from a friend and fellow guitar player and I cannot say enough positive things about my experience. Some of the features that stand out for me include: - Individualized instruction: Jason tailors the lessons for my personal goals and musical interests, including playing style, songs to learn, application of musical theory, etc. - Diversity of instructional content (e.g., guitar fundamentals, playing technique, music theory, songwriting, and more): I was seeking a well-rounded learning experience; Jason has tailored my learning plan accordingly so that I can learn everything from strumming and picking technique to complex concepts in music theory. - Flexibility - As an adult learner getting back into guitar lessons, being able to find a schedule that worked for me was incredibly important! Finally, Jason has an enthusiasm for music (and more importantly, for teaching music) that is encouraging and fun, making his lessons something that I look forward to every week. For these and many other reasons, I highly recommend Tar Heel Guitar Instruction.

My 13 year old daughter doesn't love much, but she loves Kathleen. Kathleen has taught her many…read morevaluable breathing and voice skills and given her "homework" to practice between lessons to strengthen her voice, but more importantly, she has given my daughter a warm and welcoming place where she really feels confident and comfortable and will willingly accept Kathleen's expert advice. Kathleen has helped her grow as a performer and also as a person. She's worth every penny.

My son (age 6) began piano lessons with Kathleen this past summer. We were AMAZED that he learned a…read moresong during the very first lesson. Since then his skills have grown by leaps and bounds. He truly enjoys the lessons and Kathleen is just a superb teacher all around. He loves her!

My son has been in piano lessons with Mr. Panos Messis for many many years in Chapel Hill Music…read moreSchool. He enjoyed his piano lessons very much and gradually playing as joy. we can see the big improvement in his skills as well. Thanks very much for Mr. panos great teaching. Really Appreciate the opportunity this music school offered to my kid. Thanks!

I did about two years of lessons with Panos Messis at CHSMA and learned tons about music theory and…read morehow to be a properly trained pianist after playing on my own for a while. Panos was extremely helpful in keeping me on track with my goals and supportive the entire time. I felt odd as an older person taking lessons but Panos didn't struggle at all to switch between giving his lessons to elementary school kids and myself back to back. He is a professional, a fantastic instructor, and a wonderful pianist. CHSMA staff were also easy to deal with and helped me get on my way.

I picked up a flute here that I ordered online, and the staff was helpful and friendly. They seem…read moreto have a wide selection of music, so I look forward to going back.

Started late: Age 50. Fell in love with the bari sax. Started lessons with Fred Jackobowitz and…read morethen Covid hit. I soldiered on for a few more months with online, but ended up having to stop until May of 2022. Now, I'm taking lessons with Jameson White at the Garner store, and I've had nothing but a mind-blowing experience with every lesson. I even took bass guitar lessons with Grady, and he is awesome too. The staff are friendly, caring, accommodating, and very knowledgeable. I never feel odd for being a 52 year-old guy learning music as a beginner. My only regret is that it took so long for me to wake up to the universe of music! Could not recommend Music and Arts highly enough!