Our daughter has been taking private piano lessons at Tacoma Music Academy for over 2 years. She…read morehas learned so much and really enjoys practicing and having lessons. Svitlana is a wonderful patient teacher and we highly recommend her.

I wish that I had the luck of having such a great teacher when I studying piano as a child. One can…read moretell immediately that she has had an excellent preparation not only as a pianist, but also as a pedagogue. Ms. Smaga pays attention not only to whether the notes my son plays are correct, but also to how he is playing, and all the other little details of how he approaches the piano, even from the first lesson. She provides him with useful exercises to develop his technique, and treats him like an equal. She is serious, but also fun. We love her.

Brought Rick a guitar to have new tuners installed and he did a great job. Recommend this man!…read moreThank you

I highly recommend Celestial Instruments! A few days ago, the business owner, Rick, helped me…read moreunderstand more about an accessory I needed for my acoustic guitar. He went above and beyond to assist me after regular business hours even though he knew I was not going to buy anything from his business. I truly appreciate Rick's friendliness, the education he provided me, and his willingness to help me understand more as a newbie. When I'm ready for additional or upgraded equipment, I will definitely seek him out!

I have to give major kudos to Brian Wesley who patiently worked with me today to find the perfect…read morefit for a new B-flat clarinet. I am returning to music after a near 17 year hiatus, and Brian was such a great help in finding me the clarinet of my dreams. He had me try several different brands and a couple of different mouth-pieces - and he even recommended ways to get me involved in the local music scene before I left. He was very knowledgeable, very kind, and committed to finding me the instrument setup that felt right for me. I highly recommend working with Brian if you get the chance, and I will most certainly be back at Ted Brown in Tacoma for any additional peripherals that I will surely need in the future!

I am happy with thr excellence customer service at Ted Brown Music in Tacoma. I needed my bass…read morerestrung and set up professionally. They did an amazing job! I highly recommend Ted Brown Music! They had a great selection of amps, guitars and everything you need for music. Shout out to Nicholas for his expertise and wonderful support.

Tacoma is so lucky to have such renowned talented luthiers locally! I have so much respect for what…read morethey do. The shop feels special from the moment you enter the space - its located in down town Tacoma. The building feels cozy/historical and you are immediately greeted with great energy from the staff, and see a beautiful selection of high end instruments from the moment you walk in. Having experts in the shop makes shopping fun and easy. Everyone that works here is so passionate about what they do. I find myself learning something new every time I visit and I absolutely love that. I've interacted with Ricardo the most and so happy he's worked on my cello. I'm set on coming here for all my cello needs. Cannot recommend this shop enough.

Repairs, components, replacement parts? YES! This is our go-to place for all things violin. Staff…read moreare either musicians or luthiers. They are very patient and knowledgeable. It's a beautiful shop.

Hey are you or your kids looking for music lessons over the summer or into the fall? If you like…read moresupporting local businesses and know how important music can be, I suggest this local business as it is Madison Valley's hidden gem. Here is a little bit about me. I have been a student of The Music Factory for 5 years. Here are three things that set them apart from the rest. One, they are super flexible. Lessons can be taken from The Music Factory, online, or even at your own house. Two, the staff are super kind and friendly. Every interaction I have had with them has been wonderful and supportive. Three, The Music Factory is located in a house. It feels like you are at home and the environment is really calming and warm. Click the link below to learn more! https://musicfactory.online/studentsignupgreen

You could not do better than Alex for learning how to play guitar. he's a brilliant musician, a…read morecompassionate coach, and will tell you what he sees directly and clearly. Every lesson my son or I have with him is a joy. Highly recommended.

Tim Bertsch is extremely experienced in both teaching and performance offering his students a multi…read morefaceted perspective. He is kind, professional and adaptive in accommodating various skill levels. This Sound Academy of Music's location is extra cool! The parking is safe and the location convenient and central. As an instructor, Tim is present, engaged and patient throughout the duration of your lesson so you receive the most effective return on your investment of time.

From the owner: Sound Academy of Music offers instruction on Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass, Mandolin and…read moreUkulele

This business appears to be permanently closed with no new or forwarding address. Owner Robert…read moreaccepted my gear for consignment sale and it appears I am now without recourse, other than thru legal action. I give this business a zero rating

This is the least professional business I have ever dealt with. I tried to consign some equipment…read morewith them and everything was shady at best: 1. I was never asked what I wanted to sell things for, only told that they would sell for x amount. 2. I was never notified when things sold unless I drove to the store (no one answers the phone, and I have multiple phone records to prove this) and physically waited for someone to show up. 3. I was never shown any receipts of what things were sold for just a "i think it sold for this much" 4. Their "business hours" are literally just numbers on a door, the doors never open on time. 5. There are 0 price tags on any of the items. This means they can sell things for what they want and turn around and tell folks that have equipment consigned they it sold for considerably less. They pocket the rest. 6. There is a wall of filled out consignment slips behind the cash register which means nothing consigned is getting sold! 7. One piece of equipment that I consigned that I noticed was no longer on the sales floor, the owner told me the sales guy was "borrowing" for a gig. He "does that from time to time with some of the equipment". 8. The consignment "paperwork" was initially done on the back of a business card. That should have been a warning sign for me, but I wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt. While I have to give the owner credit for being the shrewdest businessman I've ever dealt with (he undercut me by $150 when i needed to sell everything to them due to me moving) the whole experience cost me more in gas money and wasted time than what I was able to make from the equipment I tried to sell. It's very unfortunate that I have to write this, and also given the previous bad review on here, it makes complete sense. For anyone that wants to consign equipment, make the extra trip elsewhere. If you're looking to buy, I would definitely bring someone that can negotiate well. I genuinely think these people mean well, they just run a business that is all based on their "word".

Dear Guitar Center Team,…read more I wanted to take a moment to thank Guitar Center for something that has meant a great deal to me: helping open the door to a wonderful world of music. I was already a Guitar Center customer, having purchased some equipment and begun the journey of learning to play. Like many beginners, I was struggling along, trying to figure things out, and sometimes feeling as though I was in this all by myself. Then one day, something happened that changed the way I felt about your store. I was offered a free guitar. There was just one catch: I had to buy a set of strings. Naturally, I was skeptical. I remember thinking, "Okay, what's the catch? How is this deal going to screw me over?" But I agreed, purchased the strings, and sure enough, Guitar Center handed me a Rogue dreadnought acoustic guitar. No gimmicks, no surprises, just a guitar. I still have that guitar today. It's an inexpensive instrument, but I wouldn't part with it. What makes that guitar special isn't its monetary value. It's the goodwill attached to it. At a time when I was trying to find my way in music and feeling pretty much on my own, somebody at Guitar Center made me feel encouraged and appreciated. That meant something to me then, and it still does today. What your store probably didn't realize was that this simple gesture would have a lasting impact. Over the past two years, I have made 17 purchases at Guitar Center, totaling $19,061.63. Those purchases have included guitars, keyboards, speakers, and an assortment of other musical equipment that has brought me countless hours of enjoyment. I'm sharing those numbers not to boast about how much I've spent, but to illustrate something I believe every business should understand: goodwill creates loyalty, and loyalty creates lasting relationships. You didn't have to give me that guitar. You certainly didn't have to make a beginning musician feel like someone was in his corner. But you did, and I've never forgotten it. Today, I own some beautiful and considerably more expensive instruments. Yet that Rogue guitar still has a special place among them. It may be one of the least expensive guitars I own, but its sentimental value is something money simply cannot buy. When it comes to music, Guitar Center is my store. You've earned my loyalty, and I intend to remain a loyal customer for years to come. Thank you for helping me discover not just the joy of music, but the pleasure of knowing I wasn't entirely alone on that journey. Sincerely, Mike Hardy A Very Satisfied Guitar Center Customer

Today was Awesome, I went into G C to get my new guitar, One Of the Sales Guys Kevin, helped me out…read moreand went and got it out of the back for me, I was super excited, I am disabled, Kevin asked if I wanted help to my Car, But here is the best part, Kevin has been helping me out for at least 4 years now, well about a month ago, I traded a guitar and some pedals for a used guitar, I was so excited about how fair Kevin treated me, I left one of my pedals behind, didn't even think about it, well today when Kevin saw me, he said he had a surprise for me, it was a missed pedal that I left during my last transaction , I couldn't believe it, the honesty, the Awesome customer service, Kevin doesn't just care about the company only, he cares about the customer, And that's very rare these days Kevin made my day, He's The Man! He always helps me with Guitars, Pedals and Amps, when I am confused or have tons of questions, and that's all the time If you get a bad vibe or you are not getting the service you want ask for Kevin, Your day will be Awesome too