Excellent service, reliable advice, and friendly, personal connection every time I need something…read morefor one of my stringed instruments. So glad you guys exist!

Just really good knowledgeable people. I know nothing and brought in an old guitar I asked if it…read morecould be re-stringed and fixed up. They looked it over and let me know that it really wasn't worth it. No charge. Please utilize this great shop

I've been in here a few times for odds and ends; guitar strings, drum sticks, etc. It's always been…read morea pleasant experience and the staff is always helpful. Alexis helped me today and even took the time to show me how to get points from my purchase. I think the thing they have going for them is that the staff are music nerds (as they should be) and they are genuinely pleased to discuss anything music related. It shows in the interactions that I've had with them. As far as I can tell, their prices are similar (and sometimes identical) to online stores like Sweetwater and Guitar Center. Great place to stop in for questions, repairs, products, etc...

This was very helpful got exactly what I came for at a great price would absolutely go again for…read moremore gear

My husband and son (age six now) have been taking piano lessons at Musicologie from Kay Barker for…read morea little over a year now. I cannot believe how much they've learned in that time. Our house is full of music, they learn new pieces each week and work on recital pieces for months. The approach to learning at Musicologie is developmentally appropriate and very engaging. Lessons are half an hour each, which makes it affordable and easy to fit into busy schedules. We've met many of the other instructors at recital and free events (Guitar Happy Hour and various concerts), and they're all friendly, fun and knowledgable. The waiting room is comfortable, with a funky vibe, or you can stroll half a block to Grandview Avenue. We've referred friends here for voice, piano and other instruments, it's a great place! Their website is full of helpful information as well, especially about getting started in lessons.

From the owner: Musicologie provides simply delightful lessons to students of all ages. Founded by musicians and…read moreveteran music teachers Kay and Joseph Barker, Musicologie is a boutique music experience. We specialize in private one-on-one lessons for any age and ability. We are the most recommended studio in Columbus with over 50 five-star reviews and have been one of the top studios in Columbus Parents Magazine four years in a row.

I filled out their online form on which they say they will get back with you in 24 hours. They…read moredidn't. I followed up with three phone calls/voicemails. No response.

From the owner: At Upper Arlington Music Academy, we understand how critical it is for every student to have a…read morepositive educational experience. Our teachers are encouraging, positive, and have the skill and experience to teach you to play, read, and even write classical, folk, jazz, blues, country, pop or rock. If you're thinking about adding music to your life or your child's life, you've found the right place to keep you on track. Let our talented instructors help guide you to meeting your musical goals.

We came in there to browse - I have sold a couple guitars here in the past, and brought in one for…read morerepairs, and they've always been helpful and fun to talk to. This time, it was just to pick up guitar strings - and of course for the boys to browse. Someone was playing piano in one room, absolutely beautifully. My boys started jamming in another room - and Alex popped in to help sort out the amps and drums to improve the sound. Just letting the kids rock out and was friendly as hell. The staff was friendly, helped my boys out, didn't hassle us for playing or give us the side eye as we browsed. A pleasant shopping experience while we price out our next instruments.

Had my guitar for 2 weeks and no update on when they will get to it…read more I'm pretty new to the scene so I'm not sure how long a basic adjustment should take but this seems too long. And I wouldn't be upset if they said that upfront but there was no mention of that. Maybe it's my fault for not asking but I'm still disappointed.

Words can not describe the level of craftsmanship Bill puts into his instruments. I have never…read moreplayed a bass nor a guitar that has astounded me the way a Bill Foley Fine Instruments does. He has figured out the physics behind a crazy special resonating chamber so when you hit a note it rings forever. If you are serious about getting a custom setup, then you need to go see Bill. I am in line to get my custom jagbass right before Keith Richards and right after Santana. YES THAT IS FOR REAL. HE IS BUILDING GUITARS FOR KEITH RICHARDS AND SANTANA. If you want a nice guitar or bass, go see Bill. Without question. He can even fix up your old ones for you if you want and they'll play great!

Bill does an amazing job with instrument repair and is always a pleasure to visit with!read more

New and used instruments of all kinds are aplenty in this traditional bluegrass & country…read moreinstrument retailer. It's been around d for years, and is well-known in the musical community. Strings, cases, gig bags, and other musician supplies can be sourced here, as well as a small but interesting selection of recorded & sheet music. The staff & owners are friendly & knowledgable, and ready to talk a deal!

I've never played a string instrument before but had my heart set on learning the banjo. As a young…read morewoman of color, I was a bit nervous that I wouldn't fit into this store or be taken seriously without over-explaining myself and where I'm from. (Sadly have this experience very frequently where I'm from in bluegrass country.) But as soon as I walked in, I felt like I was in my pawpaw's garage, full of passion projects and home. John said, "If you can't find something... I'm sure I can't either. But holler anyway." All the pictures you'll find on Yelp are pretty much the whole store. You open the house door almost directly in front of the register, and all the merchandise is in the front and along one side. It's tiny but packed. This store has decades of stock and love in it. There are a ton of music books ranging from beginner to pro for all different styles, not just bluegrass. As John recommended, it's great to just flip through the books to see which style of writing and teaching makes the most sense to you. I picked out the cheapest open-back banjo, and John never tried to upsell me. In fact, he told me all the great things about the instrument I'd picked and walked me through the basics of the style I wanted to learn and even other ones in case I changed my mind. (Which I did lol.) This was all without me having to ask, with genuine excitement. He put so much care and attention into making sure the instrument and I were prepared. It's almost a month later, and I couldn't be happier with my purchase and experience. I will definitely be back for more supplies and recommend to anyone else looking for an instrument or supplies. I'm so grateful this is here in Columbus :)

I am 72 and have collected quite a few guitars over the years, acoustic and electric. I do have…read moresome nice ones, but I wanted one more. I wanted it to be the Premier. I chose a Martin OM-42. It is one of Martin's finest guitars. I wanted to get a professional setup done on this beautiful guitar. I am new in Ohio, having moved here just a year and a half ago. I did not do my homework as I should have, and I brought it to a repairman who did a bad job on it. I could see that he had replaced the nut for some reason and now the strings weren't lining up properly. I thought about bringing it back but I was just sick over it and didn't want him to touch it again, so it just sat in the case for months. Finally I'd had enough. I wanted my guitar back. I did do some homework this time and came across JThomasDavisGuitarMaker. I was hesitant to ask him to even look at another man's bad work. I know Tom is semi-retired from doing any repair work at all. I almost begged him I said there would be no hurry at all. He said he would repair it. And he did. He installed the proper Martin nut. (He told me he had a lot of trouble getting the other one out. The man had used too much glue and made a mess of it.) Besides Tom's expert repair work, I received the guitar like new and setup beautifully. Tom, this is the Martin I dreamed of having as my ultimate guitar. I can't thank you enough and I only wish you happiness in your future work. I'm very appreciative that you chose my guitar as your repair business is slowing down. Good luck and God bless you. Bob Sullivan.

I did some business with Mr. Davis a few years ago when I had purchased an acoustic guitar into…read morewhich I wanted a pickup and jack installed. He talked me into a passive piezo pickup (uses crystals to convert vibration to electricity and no battery), which I haven't been that happy with because of the high impedance, low output signal it generates, but that is not his fault. I knew what i was getting into. What is worthy of remarking on is how pleasant Mr. Davis' demeanor was and the neatness and precision of the work he executed on my guitar. He is indeed a very skilled luthier who has built guitars for major performers like Leo Kottke. And the price of the work he did for me was reasonable considering the care he took. Maybe someday I'll be able to afford to contract with him to build me a guitar.