I've had such a great experience with Music World in Hazel Dell. I originally came in to rent a…read moreviolin, and after almost half a year of renting, I ended up finding an Eastman violin on consignment that I absolutely loved. I'm really happy with my purchase, it was a great value, and it feels even better knowing I took the time to try different instruments before deciding. The staff has been incredibly helpful throughout the whole process. I never felt pressured to buy something, and they were happy to answer my questions and let me take my time figuring out what felt right. That made a huge difference as someone who wanted to make sure I was choosing an instrument I would actually enjoy playing. One thing I really appreciate is that you can use one of their practice rooms to try out instruments. If you're serious about buying, being able to actually sit down and play before committing is such a nice option. Great people, helpful service. I'm very happy I found my violin here, and if another instrument catches my eye in the future, I already know where I'll be looking first.

So kind and knowledgeable, and beyond helpful!! Got our violin case cleaned up and the instrument…read morewhipped into shape. These guys are great!

Super helpful,friendly and knowledgeable staff. They'll answer any questions you have about your…read moreinstrument and never felt rushed, I'll always choose this store over the others in the area.

I am from out of town and had an amazing experience coming here. When I walked in I was immediately…read morewelcomed by Jim who helped explain with his expertise the different guitars and their differences. He was super fun to talk to and the overall atmosphere was welcoming and authentic. The guitars were very fairly priced. With Jim's help I was able to pick out a couple of guitars that worked for me, and it really made my day.

Stopped by Beacock Music and Education Center to pick up a recorder for my son and had a great…read moreexperience. I was immediately greeted and assisted, found exactly what I needed, and was probably in and out within five minutes! Quick, friendly, and efficient service. Exactly what I needed for a simple errand, and I'd definitely come back for future music needs.

Came in to get some help for the fret buzz on my new beginner bass from amazon. Help was offered as…read moresoon as I walked in the door and the employee immediately got to work after quickly diagnosing the issue. He told me it wouldn't be perfect since it is a very affordable bass and that I could purchase a full set up, but that it'd probably be a better investment to put that cost toward an instrument upgrade down the line instead. After a few minutes of adjustments, I was offered a cable to hook up to one of the in store amps to try it out. SO much of an improvement! I wasn't even charged for the service. I wanted to look at gig bags afterward but noticed they seemed to all be in an employee only area. A staff member almost immediately noticed me and showed me their options. When I said I'd do some more shopping around and would keep theirs in mind, there was absolutely 0 pressure to try to make a sale. The customer service was fantastic and felt very genuine--no pushing to make a sale or upsell something I didn't really need. Especially as a beginner who wouldn't necessarily know better, it's so valuable to feel like the person helping you actually cares about your best interest as opposed to just making a sale. Super happy with my experience and I'll definitely be back in the future for any of my musical needs!

All 4 kids attend now! They have been going for years! Very skilled teachers and kind staff…read moreoverall. Love that they have the opportunity to do recitals.

My son takes piano lessons at VMA during the school year and we take breaks in the summer. They…read morehave always been super accommodating. My son is in first grade and he started with Nick in Kinder and he has learned so much. It is amazing how much he has learned and the level that he can read notes is also awesome. We have also found that his reading has improved since taking piano. Nick is kind and patient and my son adores him.

I had a really great and professional experience Advanced Guitar repair…read more Rick knowledgeably walked me through my issues, the options to repair and improve, and the costs associated with it. The end product was amazing with craftsmanship that is increasingly rare to find.

Just got my vintage lap-style acoustic guitar back from Advanced Guitar Repair…read more My guitar sounds great and functions properly. Up graded tuners, intonated the guitar. (this guitar was previously really bad) It was even polished and looked new! Extremely attentive to detail. Rick listens and is respectful of your needs. Enjoyable to work with, clearly explained the issues and then solutions to repair your instrument correctly. Highly recommended. Dennis

I worked with Isaac and Aaron to get an all-tube 5150 half stack ordered. Both were courteous and…read moreprofessional. They went out of their way to get me a special promotional deal and were flexible on negotiating shipping costs down as well. Grateful and excited for when the gear arrives for pickup.

This is a really great store. I ordered a used guitar and wanted to make sure it had a case. The…read moresales associate Sybil made it a point to take my number and call me back to check in. She was also personable and seemed to really care about getting an instrument into my hands. Bravo!

I brought in a couple of guitars, one for a setup and pickup swap and one for a SS refret. Very…read morehappy with how both turned out! My 80's Charvel plays better than I could've hoped for. I can't recommend PFW enough, I definitely got my moneys worth

I've had a half dozen guitars rewired and set up by Sam and Roy at Portland Fret Works - Teles,…read more335s, Martins. I'll be bringing in a Taylor this week. There are no better guitar techs in Portland. I'll be a customer for life. - Mike Rodrigues, Portland

So excited that there is a little music lesson business in town!…read more Just signed up my son for guitar lessons. And they were so nice when I walked in, took care of me right then and there. The place is very small with several small rooms where various lessons are happening, drums, guitar, ukulele, and more. They have 7 week lesson spirits for the students. And the prices were actually very reasonable. I was worried at first.... Because this can get expensive. Dropping off my son for his lessons and the owner was there, super nice man, very welcoming. Meet the instructor, as well, very nice. My son loved the lesson. He is excited to go again. He got homework to practice. We have a musician in the family

Rob and staff are the best. From beginner to expert they have instructors for everyone. Rob's…read moreencouraging style instills a love of music that will last a lifetime.

This shop is incredible!! The staff was very nice, knowledgeable and genuinely passionate about…read morehelping me find the right gear without feeling pressure to buy at all. They have an excellent selection of guitars, amps, and accessories. I'll definitely be back and highly recommend checking them out!

Looking for guitar specialists? Thunder Road is your place. They have a selection ranging from…read morerelatively inexpensive to "to die for" models. The best part is their service--these guys love guitars. They own them, play them, know them, and they will expertly guide you to the instrument best suited to your level of playing, size, and budget. Will, the owner, recently helped me with an issue I had with a Martin acoustic, and I walked away completely satisfied. It was a "win-win" solution. Great place for guitar aficionados as well as beginners who need guidance on finding the guitar of their dreams