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    3.1 (170 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Dave T.

    Wow, I like this new location where they are now! I remember going to their old location and that store was small and crowded with instruments and the parking sucked. I was at the new store a few days ago and I was very comfortable and found what I was looking for and all the staff were very polite and available if, I needed help. So, Guitar Center carries really nice acoustic and electric guitars, budget-friendly to top-of-the-line friendly IMO! So, now I am looking into a new electric guitar "PRS Private Stock Custom. So, yes I recommend this store and location.

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    I of course know nothing about music, and the nice young man in the drum section helped me out so much.

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    This place is great for the sole purpose that it allows me to play music (especially drums!!) at…read morewhatever volume without anyone leaving me nasty anonymous notes on my door. So that's a plus. Additionally, the neighborhood is great. Super, super close to the brown line, plenty of street parking in the evenings and on weekends. And it's within walking distance to great bars and restaurants on Lincoln Ave. The guy who runs it is also a very nice guy. However, for what it is, the price is a bit much. The rooms are small and not nearly soundproofed enough. If the guys next door are playing, their bass causes me to have to play louder than I'd like. Additionally, since it's above a doggy day care place, every now and then the hallway reeks of dog urine. Oh, and you can't flush toilet paper down the toilet, not that you'd want to risk sitting on it anyway. Also unfortunate is the complete lack of temperature control--my space easily breaks 100 degrees in the summer months. It's not pleasant to have three sweaty dudes with a bunch of equipment in a 100+ degree glorified closet. Unfortunately this place seems to have a monopoly on music practice space in my neighborhood. It could definitely use some work, but for what it is it definitely gets the job done. My irritable neighbors and I greatly appreciate the service!

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    Mark is a gifted teacher. I'm coming back to the piano since I have retired. Even though I'm an…read moreolder student, I bring with me many scars from piano teachers at an early age. Mark is helping me undo the damage that was done with his sheer joy of teaching. I have a much better understanding of how to practice to improve all aspects of my playing starting with fingering, timing and hearing my music. I am now playing more with an understanding of how to improve leaving behind the desire to play with no mistakes. I am having more fun at playing the piano knowing I have a steady, gentle hand guiding my path. I highly recommend Mr Valenti if you are serious about the art of playing music. Dr Jeffrey Rouse

    It has been exactly three years since my last review. I would like to leave an updated review for…read moreMark. I am a community pharmacist. Since the pandemic started, working as a pharmacist has become a lot more challenging. I am at a high volume store juggling multiple responsibilities and on top of it all, I was also responsible for rolling out COVID testing and also multiple COVID vaccines at my location. I had the blessing of being able to administer vaccines and witnessing my patients in tears of being able to see their grandchildren again. One of my patients told me appreciably, "you are doing God's work". Understandably, I come home exhausted and mostly on the brink of passing out most days. Despite restrictions and added work stress, I chose to continue my lessons with Mark. The great thing about Mark is that his lessons via phone, via Skype or in person are equally world-class. He does not only treats problematic piano playing symptoms, he recognizes them and gives you suggestions on how to cure it. It is really up to you to do the rest of the work. During lessons, he does not gives you the answers to his questions easily, he makes you think hard. My piano playing has improved so much in a short period of time, my friends and my family were blown away at my recent recital. Mark is not only a wonderful piano teacher, he is also an amazing person. He is punctual, responsive and honest. He goes far above and beyond to accommodate my learning knowing the daunting demands of my work during this difficult time. For example, my store was the first to roll out COVID testing in the district, so I have to stay later than expected and will miss my lesson, Mark rescheduled me immediately without hesitation. Even though he is a concert level pianist, he treats me with respect and does what is best for my own musical growth. Thank you so much for everything, Mark.

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