Mike is a great guitar teacher. Casual environment and his dedication to excellent teaching make it…read morea true musical experience.

From the owner: I teach beginning guitar up to intermediate level. Once a student graduates (usually in 1 to 2…read moreyears) they are offered the opportunity to continue, but as a "performance level" student, with emphasis on performing songs at a higher level, utilizing microphones, monitors, and a PA system.

Friendly, honest, and helpful staff. Trustworthy experience. They take consignments. Very helpful.read more

Service is good but with a limited selection of instruments. If you are looking for something a…read morelittle special look elsewhere.

The Musicians Toy Store on Western Boulevard in Jacksonville, NC has lot of instruments and music…read morebooks to help you along your journey to becoming a musician. The Staff is awesome and knowledgeable. Check them out for any equipment you might need.

Wonderful. I had to get a neckstrap as I forgot mine at home. They helped me out quickly over the…read morephone.

If you need work on your guitar, DON'T bring it here. I brought a 12 string acoustic in for a set…read moreup and went home with a dislodged bridge and a guitar that CAN'T be tuned!. Very unprofessional workmanship and attitude.

The staff are so nice! They're very helpful. They have an amazing selection of instrument.read more

Ms. Christina is AWESOME! I purchased guitar lessons for my husband as a birthday present. It was…read moreworth every penny. He has learned so much and progressed so well. We are continuing lessons even over here in Okinawa, Japan. HIGHLY recommend her. She is super nice as well.

From the owner: Our music school provides private electric and acoustic guitar lessons, piano lessons, violin,…read morecello and more. Each lesson is personalized and tailored to meet the needs of the individual. Our philosophy is making music fun while instilling a strong foundation of music theory, technique and music notation. Contact or visit for more information.

The staff at Musicraft are the best in the land. I stopped by today Oct 30, 2025, and they did an…read morein-depth evaluation of my alto sax in a short period of time. I would definitely recommend this company for all your repair needs. You will be treated well and they explain everything they do in language you can understand.

The owner is extremely friendly. My son dropped his clarinet and broke the mouthpiece. He looked…read moreover the clarinet and found issues I would never have known about and also led me in the right direction for affordable and quality parts that he doesn't carry. I didn't really expect any type of experience but I was given a great experience by a knowledgeable professional. Very trusted local business. There's nowhere else I will go now.

The coyote music den was a great night. We enjoyed Martin Garrish, a local musician who was very…read moreentertaining and gave wonderful local history.

From the owner: Live music concerts, Music Lessons, Songwriting/Publishing, Open Jams, Open Mics and Ocracoke…read moreEscape Room

He surprised me, "How's your foot, because we are going dancing tonight." Immediately visions of…read moreStrictly Ballroom, sequins, and intense instruction dedicated to preserving the age old craft came to mind, however Rivertown Ballroom is decidedly (and thankfully) casual and ever so slightly romantic. We paid $15 for 2 for an hour group foxtrot lesson. We started out learning "the basic" slow, slow, quick quick step which progressed further into a box step and eventually we added the turning dance move the twinkle. I started out with two clumsy left feet and awkward, stiff body positioning, "frame" as they called it. But as the class went on I eventually smoothed out the steps and looked somewhat proficient with my dance partners and was fairly comfortable with the three basic steps we learned. I enjoyed myself thoroughly and would recommend this class or the studio itself to anyone interested in learning just the basics of Ballroom dance. I'd definitely come back to Foxtrot or try some of the other dances they offer like the Waltz or even Belly Dancing!

I'm new to the area and wanted to get back into ballroom dancing after 10+ year hiatus. Great…read moreinstructors, nice group of class attendees. Highly recommend.

Finding something dependable in today's world can be challenging. Far too many believe that larger…read moreis better. The big box store or internet giant music emporium has all the answer you're looking for. That is exactly the opposite of what I discovered in Guitar's Etc, in Havelock, NC. I have an old friend, a 90's era, Guild F4CE acoustic/electric six string, that I am quite fond of. We've gone through a lot of string changes over these many years and I am very careful when it comes to who fiddles with my guitar. Like all things man made, stuff wears out. This was the case for the Fishman Transducer. The original had failed years ago but I was lucky to find a new/old stock exact replacement. Not so this time. At Fishman suggestion, I located a new pickup but, being 71 years old, I didn't feel as comfortable doing the swap so I decided to ask Pete at Guitar's Etc. The first thing I noticed was theor business hours, Monday through Saturday, 10-6 (except Saturday, then it's 10-4). I found that very reassuring. On Monday morning, I showed Pete the problem and he simply replied, "no problem. Ready Wednesday or Thursday." Finally, the last question, "How much". I watched him doa bit of mental calculations and he replied, "$50 bucks." I'm sure I looked stunned for a minute, then calmly replied, "What year is it!" To my thinking, that was a bargain. Of course I needed new strings which they also had so, I gave him the go-ahead and left the guitar in his capable hands. That evening, around 6:00, I received a text telling me the job was finished and to come pick up my guitar. it's now Tuesday evening and I've just finished checking out Pete's work - perfect!! Nice tight fit with the action being exactly as it was. Nice job Pete, thanks. While I was there I checked the prices for new stuff and it's comparable to the big stores. There's a very good reason they've been around all these years. Dependable, steadfast, solid service. Do yourself a favor and drop by. Tell them JC sent you.

This store has been here since the 80's for a reason. I recently gave my buddy an old electric…read moreguitar that needed some electronic work done. It was a cheap Epiphone, but he was just learning. I told him to take it here. They didn't tell him it was a cheap guitar, they fixed it and set it up for him. So I stopped in there today because I needed a new guitar cable. The owner was so helpful and we had a really good conversation about equipment and a future amp purchase. If you are looking for a local business with a proven track record and someone who will tell you the truth and not treat you like a new player this place is legit. I highly recommend.