Marty is the man behind SBME! He's friendly and knowledgable about music, instruments and many…read moreother things you'll learn when you start talking to him. The store is small and humble, but the inventory is abundant! "There's a guitar in every case", says Marty. Prices are very good, especially for South Beach. A wide range of brands too. Many stores like SBME are going away due to box stores like Sam Ash and Guitar Center taking over, but luckily a few shops like this are still around. Here is something that would never happen in a large chain music store: I picked up a bass and started thumping, my friend said he played drums so Marty told him to get on the kit which was set up in the room. Next thing we know, Marty is grabbing a guitar and setting up a mic and we started jamming! It was so awesome, I loved it. We played 3 songs together. So fun! Note: He keeps night owl hours. 9pm-3am.

I have been living in South Beach for over 25 years. I am a professional musician and I play…read moreguitar. Marty is super knowledgeable about repairing and setting up the action on any number of musical instruments. He takes much pride in his work and is very meticulous in making sure any repairs he does are done correctly. I highly recommend the South Beach Music exchange and I am sure you will be extremely satisfied with anything you need done from intricate repairs on many various instruments to guitar action setups or just general maintenance. Marty is definitely qualified and if he cannot perform whatever task needed he will know someone who does. Amazingly fair pricing as well ! A true Gem of a place for the amateur or professional musician ! Marty C

Usual Guitar Center vibe wherever we need to hit one…read more Think we needed some hardware for the axe before our show on Maxwell Cruise. Another day on the road... Live, love and laugh - Sha

I took my son their for his own guitar and we were able to browse and try a few. Lola introduced…read moreherself and asked if we had any questions to let her know and let us keep looking. She stopped back when she saw us really paying attention to a certain guitar and asked if we wanted to plug it in. We wound up purchasing it along with a strap and a capo. Prior to checking out, I checked the price of the strap and capo online to see if I could get it cheaper and I was quite shocked to see they were the same price. I purchased everything there. Lola was very friendly. The store was clean and the other employees were very polite. I will definitely return.

Johnny is very understanding and glad to help you with anything that you can ask for. I used to go…read moreto guitar center every time I had an issue which was a 20-30 minute drive every time. Ever since I found this place it's close to me and very convenient and I don't have to travel 30 minutes just to get strings. I took in my fender Meteora for an action adjustment and he helped me with it very quickly and professionally. The store itself is also very cozy and you can sit in there any play the instruments while something is being taken care of for you. Highly recommend.

Got my MIA Strat setup here. Very happy with the service…read more Also brought in acoustic with some refinishing work needed. Referred to a luthier more appropriate for the work which I appreciated honesty.

We first heard about this place when my wife got a call from a rep who had gotten her name from her…read moreschool. They called to tell us about the music school and set up an appointment for someone to come out and talk with us. At first we weren't sure about it and they talked about how it has helped a lot of kids develop in math and reading since they have to learn how to read music. 2 years later and it has proven to me true.

I have to admit that when we first started we were skeptical. We got a call from the office based…read moreon my daughter being the within the age range for the school. I am glad that she started lessons and has been here going on 2 years. Her reading and math has gotten better due to her learning to read music. I know that the Ladies up front can be blunt, but they mean well and are just like school teachers I remember. Lol They are just trying to get things in order and keep the flow going in the lobby. I'm the type of person that doesn't like people to beat around the bush with me or my kids. We are here to have her get in and learn and get out because she has other obligations as well. The teachers are all very friendly and knowledgeable. We really appreciate Ms. Jannette and the band directors.

I highly recommend SoFlo Music School to experienced players and first time players, including…read moreyoungsters. My wife Erica and I take music lessons at SoFlo every Saturday morning. We are in our sixties and have seen students as young as four years old. They tailor the lessons to the individual student no matter the age or experience level. What really makes SoFlo special is the fun atmosphere. The place just has an upbeat vibe. You can tell that the students and the teachers enjoy being there. Our instructor, Lauren (who co-owns the business), pushes each of us to play more challenging songs, but keeps it fun and interesting by working on songs that we like and want to learn how to play. The evening student recitals are fun. (I don't know who enjoys them more, the kids or the parents. - LOL) SoFlo is the music school for anyone looking for a nice clean safe facility, especially for first time students. For what it's worth I have seen kids start taking lessons and then a few months down the road see that their mom or dad are taking lessons too. It's just that kind of place.

Not the great place to commit but ok to try couple times. My son was doing drums 2 times are week…read moreand hey, it is $80, but when I asked to cancel because my son got sick, I was charged a lesson any way. Not my people. If I run a biz and somebody cancel on me because a kid for sick, I would never charge :( i will not bring my kid bag to people like that

The teachers are amazing, and well knowledgeable, i love that they're christ oriented as wellread more

Prestige Music Center is the Best Music school in Florida!!! So professional!!! Perfect place for…read morethe best singing lessons!!! Stephen is amazing!!!

My second home when i buy equipment The prices are great…read morethe equipment is quality! Good service

This store has actually been around for decades if you consider that it uses the same space where…read morethe legendary 70's store ACE Music was. Some of the staff remains, and they are truly knowledgeable having been in the business for decades. From guitars amps and PAs to accessories, this is the place to go if you want to avoid dealing with inexperienced staff and corporate stores.

Long time Tom Anderson player and happened to run into this shop online as they are on the Anderson…read moredealership list & Happy to give them my business. They had the Anderson I wanted and I don't BS around.......and bought it Some dudes want to dream & paw $4500.00 expensive guitars all day long, and turn the shops inventory into a used demo station ie: Sam Ash, Guitar Center's etc....... I'm very appreciative this guitar isn't one of them and they kept it new when purchased Thankyou Teddy. Straight up did me right

Wonderful place. You got your percussions on the 2nd floor and strings, pianos, sound system…read moreequipment on the bottom floor. They have books and charts and other educational material. They have experts in all sorts of areas here who are eager to help and be of service. I had a wonderful time here and will be back soon!