Any guitarists or bassists in Pinellas county should consider Hanks for instrument repair. Great…read moreCustomer Service, great work and advice, and at least competitively priced, if not cheaper. The big box stores will always be around.... we need to support stores like Hanks who go the extra mile and earn your respect and trust. Also...some interesting guitars and basses on the wall, setup and ready to go... Pay them a visit.

They take care of my guitars like they own them. They care about what they do. Very Knowledgable…read moreand helpful. Let me add friendly too

I came in on a vacation to the states and went in looking for a mouthpiece for my flute and the…read moreowner was very rude and kept hitting on me. Honestly I think he was a bit tipsy. A man came out of the back in his undies like nobody else was around. The owner said it was his son that lived in the back with him and he apologized but it was so unprofessional for Christ's sakes.

The store is horrible. These people are cons. There music is no updated. They take your instruments…read moreand don't return them when you take them in for repair.

Been taking lessons from James for a few months now. He is very patient and upbeat. Very easy to…read moredeal with. I am already making progress and look forward to my lessons. He comes to your house as well, and his rates are very reasonable. Highly recommend.

James has been working with our 8yr old son for about 2 months now and he is progressing so nicely!…read more James is very patient and kind and relates very well to our son. It is also very convenient that he comes to our home, which works well with our busy schedule. We would highly recommend James!

I had been stuck in a rut for years while playing drums. With one lesson, Glenn brought life to my…read moredrumming. Glenn provided clear instruction with easy to follow tricks and tips. It only took one of the four grooves he prescribed me to change my drumming forever. If you put in the work, what he gives you is the tools to be the the confident and creative drummer you watch from the crowd. From tips on stick handling, posture, and feel, he gave me the tools to take my drumming to the next level. Thank you Glenn! -Mike K.

From the owner: Beginner to advanced Drum set/ Percussion instruction. Drum machine programming.read more

Beautiful gallery with very knowledgable staff. I was looking for a durable upright/spinet piano…read morefor school-use and they took a lot of time and care helping me select the right one. Great location!

EDIT: Updating my review as Jonathan kept his word and fully refunded the piano after we weren't…read moreable to solve the issue. To their credit, they reached out to 3 different technicians in my local area and tried their best to remotely find a solution to the problem. They then offered to fly out their local trusted technician, but I declined. It was a frustrating overall experience for me, but they've been respectful in their communication and followed through in making sure I was either satisfied with my piano or got a full refund. ----- I'm in middle of a dispute with the owners Jonathan and Charlie. I purchased a piano last year from out of state and it's been nothing but trouble since the beginning. They've hired 3 different technicians and have visited my home 7 times and can't fix the dampening issue. I've asked for a refund which they've refused. This current technician has been unresponsive for over a month and Jonathan and Charlie can't seem bothered to resolve this. I'm filing a civil suit next week if there isn't any progress. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions. I have an email chain 40+ responses long and text proof with the technicians. Happy to chat with anyone about my experience.

Mow is very knowledgeable about musical instruments. He is also a cool guy. Checked out a mid…read more1900's C Melody Sax in pretty good condition. He even had the original mouthpiece! Didn't buy because of a few air leaks Moe said he would have fixed. Air leaks are sometimes hard to pin down because of the Bohm System of keys... hopefully a few replacement pads will work. Maybe in future I'll add a C Melody horn to my collection. Moe has moved to a new location. Also has new phone number and website. Added new details to Yelp with the edit business tab. Yelp page should be updated soon. Encouraged Moe to claim his business.

we walked in to look around. the owner was very rude to us just asking basic questions on some of…read morethe instruments. how do one know if you don't ask right? and it didn't help when he is picking his nose right in front of you. real dirt bag. do better.

We love it here. My kids take voice, guitar, piano, drums, and violin. My husband also takes drums…read more I couldn't choose a favorite teacher. They are all really good!!!! Kids are learning a lot and fast, they get a lot done in the 30 min class. Great atmosphere too!!

My daughter is taking piano lessons here and she loves it!! We have been going there for almost two…read moremonths now and the people are really nice and my daughter has done so well w the piano. My other daughter will begin flute lessons on Tuesday

My husband takes guitar lessons here and has nothing but great things to say, from the…read moreknowledgeable instructors to the general vibe of the place. I've been to a few of the events/concerts they've held and can see that the Music Box is unique in that Jim Chambers gives his students stage experience and exposure to the music scene that they wouldn't get elsewhere. Great place!

My children ages 5, 7 and 9 have been taking guitar and ukulele lessons at The Box for a year now…read more This place is funky and fantastic! The owner Jim is totally passionate about music and makes everyone feel completely welcome at the Box, like you are a guest in his home. Stix the Westie dog greets everyone at the door when you enter the orange musical paradise. The parents relax on the sofas while the students take their lessons. Adam teaches the string instruments - he is fun but firm, doesn't let the kids get away with too much but they are still having fun. He was able to get my somewhat shy 5 year old daughter to play her ukulele and sing in front of an audience of about 75 people! My oldest child just finished a week of Rock n Roll summer camp and he LOVED it. He felt like he was a big guy in a rock band. The kids put on performances regularly so they can learn about showmanship and it also builds their confidence. As a mom, it is important to me that the money we spend on music lessons is well spent and at The Box, I believe it is.