Incredible customer service! Very friendly and family oriented. Actually wants you to get the best…read moreout of your musical journey.

My children, like many of children in the area, have joined the public school orchestra. They…read moredecided on their instruments (which completely matched their personalities) and so we were directed to Uptown Music for rental and other equipment. Emmaly was amazing and took incredible care of me and my boys! The store was very busy, considering it was the weekend after Orchestra Parent night, but she greeted us immediately and was incredibly helpful in finding us what we needed. She sized up my one son immediately, as he played the same instrument she did, but she was quick to realize that my other son wanted to play an instrument that might be in short supply, so she rushed to check on that one first. She happened to get the very last one that was in stock and immediately claimed it for us. She then spent a great deal of time going over the entire instrument, ensuring that we had the right bow, rosin, and that the case fit correctly and had everything in it. She then set us up on the other instrument, and made sure it fit properly. She clearly explained all the rental rules and requirements and how it worked. I will say this; Uptown Music appears committed to keeping people playing music over maximizing overall profit. It's a rent-to-own system, and when a child sizes up out of an instrument, you can bring it back in and have the credit go immediately to the new one. If my children stay with these instruments, I won't have to constantly go back and buy a bigger size while being stuck with lost payments on an old one. I really appreciate that! They also operate on a month-to-month rental agreement, so if it doesn't work out, I'm not stuck with a long term contract. Music books were ready available, and despite the fact that all the schools in the area were starting up orchestra, they put $30 music stands on sale for $20. I had to drop some money to get my kids set up for this, but it could have been A LOT more. Then, because of all the confusion, there was a small error in the initial payment on the rental agreement. Emmaly gave us a call and the store was super accommodating in giving us time to get back in and catch up on the payment. I visited Uptown Music years and years ago, over eleven I'd have to say, and took some piano lessons here to try and build on what I learned as a kid. Going back with my kids now was a great experience, and made me get excited about music all over again. I'm really hoping my kids enjoy playing their instruments. I'd love to keep them playin for years and years. One of my sons is interested in the saxophone, so we're looking at that for a potential future option. If you're in need of musical instruments, I strongly urge you to avoid large national chains and check out this place. I had a great experience and felt very well taken care of!

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.

It took me awhile to find Yuliya, given I'm not originally from Washington, but I'm so glad my…read moreWashington native friend came across her website because she is a true gem. My Italian grandfather was a gifted violinist whose love of playing violin abruptly ended after a car accident resulting in a broken arm that never healed quite right. To honor him and his memory, I stressed to my partner the importance of finding an exceptional violinist to play for our wedding. Not only did Yuliya deliver a wonderful and beautiful performance, we didn't have a dry eye in the house from her playing (especially me). So much went wrong that day with other things at the venue, but I'm so grateful for Yuliya. Thank you so much for sharing your talent and making our wedding day even more special!

Yuliya is lovely to work with! She is a talented violinist and I would definitely recommend her…read more She was so accommodating at our wedding when the timing changed last minute, and she even learned a couple of new songs that I had requested that held meaning to us for our ceremony. We were in great hands and communication was clear and easy throughout the process. We would hire her in a heartbeat if we ever held another event with live music. Thank you, Yuliya!!

I love this place. Bought my first 12-string acoustic (Teton) here at a great price - beautiful…read moreinstrument! Also had my Fender Jazz bass and Ibanez mandolin both repaired / resurrected from the dead here. Solid selection of products and great tech/repair quality that I trust.

Some people might complain about the prices and how guitar center or online store are slightly…read morecheaper and that's why local music stores cease to exist.. obviously you can buy a guitar with poor setup online just like you can save 50 cents on a block of cheese at walmart.. if you can't stand to deal with a local company or someone knowledgeable with instruments.. I buy lots of guitars. If his guitar cost $30 more that's because he's going to let you play it first and take care of you later, when that guitar shows up in the mail and sounds or plays terrible it's going to be $50 to send it back they pay restock on it... you won't be happy Rick's great to work with and honest about the instruments he sells.. he doesn't pressure you and doesn't throw shade or bias.

Mir Music is a huge asset to downtown Hillsboro, and to anyone who needs musical instrument sales,…read moreservice, and instruction. They handle just about any musical instrument one can imagine, and their personable staff and service are top notch. My recent guitar repair was quick, effective, and very reasonably priced. Thanks!

The good folks at Mir music are awesome. They excel at helping young musicians find there voice…read more The repair staff do a wonderful job getting instruments back in the band. This should be every parent's first stop after their kid joins the band.

Overall great experience - no pressure - and left with what I was hoping for!…read more I called ahead of time searching for a new acoustic Stratocaster and had a great experience. I own a traditional, American made solid body Strat that I've enjoyed playing for years, plus an amazing acoustic Martin guitar that I love playing unplugged. But I wanted something more versatile I could take with me to jam bands and sound like a solid body guitar when I wanted, but also a true acoustic when I wanted. Called around and Portland Music Company had what I was looking for. We may the trip in from McMinnville. The salesman (or manager?) remembered me from the phone call and had several choices set aside and acoustic amps set up. He helped me home in on what I wanted and added no pressure to purchase. I played several different acoustic Strats on several different amps for the better part of an hour. The salesman was super helpful answering all of my questions. I decided to go for it and still love this guitar today, more than a year later. (I wrote most of this review right after I purchased, but the review got stuck in draft status, so I'm just now posting).

Interesting that these clowns advertise both online and even on the door that they buy, trade or…read moreconsign musical instruments. Last week I took two mid-level guitars in to do consignment. I've never been so insulted. These clowns must have assumed they were stolen. "Where'd you get them? Why are you selling?..." Hey pal, I have multiple instruments and these were two I almost never play (as if it's any of their business). They claimed there were problems with both and weren't interested. Now, I have done business with them multiple times, but they can kiss this customer goodbye! I'm not a thief, but these guys are jerks. To prove these were from my personal collection, I've included a picture of my remaining guitars. I ended up gifting the guitars to my niece.

Michael and his shop are adorable. We visited in early August of 2026 and chatted about music,…read moreinstruments, and a bit of music history. My family plays and we messed about for quite some time. Michael was welcoming and warm. He gave us a CD that he put together. We were lucky enough to have a CD player at our rental. It reminded me of the Hawaiian Slack Key that I grew up listening to and the virtuousity of some Christopher Parkening CDs I devoured in college. Go visit Michael. He's a gem.

Friendly service and great place to get a budget instrument. Wasn't even intending on buying a…read moreguitar but he sold us a t style guitar of a little known brand called Amati. I love finding hidden gems for cheap so was pleasantly surprised by this guitar.

A nice little shop. The proprietor had what I needed (electric guitar strings) and for a reasonable…read moreprice. Independent music stores are the best.

I was visiting Newport and needed a portable amplifier. The customer service was excellent and the…read moreproduct that was recommended is still in use many years later. I'm visiting Newport again this Fourth of July and will probably drop by to see if they have a mini guitar that I can purchase and fly back with.

I was recently searching for a guitar repair shop to help properly set up my Fender EVH guitar's…read moreD-Tuna device (it was not working adequately and causing strings to go slightly out of tune). My first call was to 12th Fret on Hawthorne... they had done some fret work for me 20 years ago, and I was impressed with their service and capabilities. However, I didn't get a call back after leaving a voicemail with my service details. I called a few of the other "boutique" repair shops around town, and left voicemails... but again, no call back. I finally found a shop that picked up the phone, but when he said he had never heard of the D-Tuna device, I said never mind. Then I remembered local Tigard Music had a repair shop. I called and spoke with Mark, and felt really good about the conversation, and brought my guitar in. While my request was not a common service request, Mark did some research and came up with a solution that worked perfectly. He also addressed a fret issue for me, and did both services for a great price. He even gave me advice on some other minor fixes I could do myself without spending a lot of money. I was very impressed. I will definitely be bringing my guitars for repair/upgrades to Mark and Tigard Music in the future! P.S. While I am primarily a guitar player, I bought a ukulele from them recently, and the selection/prices were great! Aloha!

Newbie here and really to retire but with a strong desire to keep the brain active. I'm done with…read moremeaningless searching on Instagram. Done with random YouTube searches. Evan helped me pick out a recorder, electric piano, and sheet music. Very sincere and most helpful. Can't decide if I want to rent or buy a flute and they have options for that when I'm ready. Most don't rent any longer. Must say this is my new favorite shopping experience! An exciting journey and first time in years my head hurt. I'm actually learning! How long has it been for you and why are you missing out?!