Update 11/24 - I do not see how this place stays in business. Still - no synths. Still - the barest…read moreof stock. I don't even go in to browse. Not even worth a walk in.

Appreciate this being one of the few music stores around! Only complaints is that the concert band…read morestuff doesn't seem to be stocked up ever and wish they'd fix up the piano room, all the good pianos aren't on. But thanks for being a spot at least for musicians to swing by!

I'm a local client of the St. Petersburg shop…read more After a fine first experience (Ron responded promptly to my voicemail, and then quickly replaced my violin's tailpiece and adjusted my soundpost and bridge), my 2nd and 3rd outreaches to him were utter fails. I mean, no response to my phone calls at all. I left another voicemail a week later, and an assistant whom I'd not seen or heard of before, responded (but was unaware and unconcerned about the previous lost call). Ironically, the about-face in Ron came after my expressing an interest in working for him as office manager or assistant there, after seeing how challenged he was overseeing multiple shops, and more, across the Southeast. After all, I'd just left behind lifelong close relationships with a couple violin shops back in California, being a lifelong professional violinist and also a retired financial client manager, who specialized in delivering customer service, including to difficult or high net worth clients. I'm unpleasantly surprised that this shop, so promising at first and so convenient for my needs (as it's only a 6-7 minute drive from home) won't work for me, after all. I'll drive all the way to another violin shop in Tampa for my future violin needs, as they have been responsive, helpful and even proactive in serving me thus far.

Great treatment from all luthiers. I'm very happy with the advice I got and the purchase. I was…read morenervous to buy a new violin at first, but it was a wonderful experience at Ronald Sachs.

Amazing store. Employees are super friendly and helpful. They are happy to let you play instruments…read moreeven if they are boxed. They have a great selection of instruments, a repair center, and excellent prices.

I've been playing for the last 45 years, and have been to all  those stores where you either got…read moretoo much love, or could not find anyone.  I have 2 sons who both play in Athens bands and have been telling me about this place.  We were welcomed at the door, nicely, and were told to play around until something looks, feels, and sounds right.  We ended up trading in a bass (5 string) for a nice 4 string.  All the deals were fair and communicated well.  This place is highly recommended! Special thanks to Doug for the great service!

Love town Center Music!! Aaron and his staff have always been helpful, prompt, and so…read moreknowledgeable. Our family has been using them for 4 years for all things guitar and highly recommend them for your music needs. We rented through them for a middle school band instrument and buy all their "supplies" there. W rises them for lessons as well. I wouldn't go anywhere else!

So glad we finally went in to look around. We got our son a guitar that was used. It sounded very…read moreodd whenever he played it . When we brought it in Aaron (spelling) took a look and explained to us that a part of the guitar was actually broken. Aaron helped my son pick out a new beginner guitar. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and friendly and we will definitely be coming back for more as our son learns to play more. Thanks for all the help!

Jon has been teaching guitar lessons to my girlfriend for one year and my 8-year old daughter for…read moreabout 6 months. Both my girlfriend and daughter had no previous experience playing the guitar. Their progress has been amazing. My girlfriend can now play multiple songs including the Beatle's Blackbird, Elvis Presley's Can't Help Falling in Love, and Little Feet's Willing. My daughter is also making great strides in her guitar skills despite being very young. Jon is clearly a professional instructor who can successfully train people of different age groups and adjust his teaching method based on each individual student's needs. Based on our experience, I can enthusiastically recommend Jon to anyone seeking an outstanding guitar instructor.

From the owner: instrumental music instruction specializing in guitarread more

I'm a music student who plays Cello at Kennesaw State University. I went to John's Violin Company…read moreto get a posture peg installed on my cello, and for a sound adjustment. When I entered the shop, Diego was very inviting. Chris's communication, intelligence and honesty about what he needed to change on my instrument was comforting. He found some small and critical flaws in my instrument's body, and optimized them for a significantly more resonant sound. He even gave me a discount since I am a college student, and I am so thankful for their help!! Consider making a drive to John's Violin Company, as you will not regret it.

Gorgeous store and instruments. The owner, Chris, works everyday and has put his heart into this…read morestore, and it shows. Very knowledgeable and kind! Can't find better instruments in town!

Warning that this shop will NOT tune or help diagnose any issues with your piano if you decide to…read morebuy a piano elsewhere after visiting them. Sam called me a couple weeks after my visit to check if I was still interested in some grands I looked at and I told him that I had made a purchase elsewhere. He proceeded to use scare tactics to try to get to buy from him. Once he learned that I had already made the purchase and I asked for him to tune the piano he refused to send his technicians to tune or look at the piano. Not a good business model. You're better off buying a piano elsewhere and if you're forced to work with them, be very wary of their scare tactics. EDIT: After seeing the owner's response to my google review, I have removed an additional star. Anyone reading this review need not read further than the owner's response to see their attitude towards potential customers. Truly a shame as they have a lot of potential.

Highly recommended! Five-star rating! During my daughter's winter vacation, she came to the United…read moreStates looking for a place to practice piano. Chris and Carrie were extremely friendly and warm-hearted. They offered us a discounted rate and were very generous in allowing us to practice in the recital hall. We will definitely come back here to practice during the next vacation and will recommend it to friends who need a place to learn or practice piano or buy a piano.