We've had a really positive experience with MACSA. My son takes music lessons with Dr. Jimmy Cheung…read moreand it's been such a great fit for him. Dr. Cheung is incredibly patient, enthusiastic and clearly passionate about teaching. He takes the time to meet my son where he is which has made a big difference in both his confidence and consistency. My son has made leaps and bounds since starting lessons with him and it's been really rewarding to watch that progress. My son has had a few injuries from BJJ and wrestling and Dr. Cheung worked with him to adapt lessons so he could continue practicing using one hand. That level of support and problem solving meant a lot. One thing I especially appreciate about MACSA is how many opportunities they offer beyond weekly lessons. There are regular performance opportunities and competitions, which give students a chance to grow, build confidence and apply what they're learning in a meaningful way. The pianos the students get to practice on are also beautiful which adds to the overall experience and makes it feel even more special. It feels like a place that truly supports both skill development and a genuine love for music. I'm really glad we found it.

NO TEACHERS AVAILABLE???? Firstly, they do seem to have…read morehighly qualified instructors for advanced-level piano students . . . however, we've been repeatedly informed that "advanced level instructors are currently at full capacity" . . .

Music shops always have their loyal customers and their "haters". I'm a longtime loyal customer of…read moreSpacetone. The owner has been a fixture in the musical community for decades and knows how to treat people to establish long term relationships. This is primarily a guitar shop and has a nice variety. Vintage to modern and inexpensive to "I may need to take out a loan". The prices are always competitive with the market norms. The vast majority of the stock is used gear. So, if they don't have what you're looking for today, it may be there tomorrow or next month.

These guys are really good! Great selection, service, and great prices. I wouldn't even consider…read moreshopping at the big box stores. Spacetone is simply the best!

I have purchased several acoustic guitars from Alamo Music through the years and each transaction…read morehas been smooth and flawless. My most recent purchase was for a used guitar with a face that only a mother would love, but that was okay with me. The entire purchase was done entirely by text and their representative, Cooper, answered all of my questions, some of them nitpicking, patiently and completely. The price was fair. Response timely. He even sent me pics and a video of him playing it. So helpful. While I have bought guitars and gear from other online outfits Alamo's service takes the prize. Highly recommended.

We decided to finally purchase a piano and while searching for a used piano, I came across this…read morestore as they had exactly what I was looking for and a very reasonable price. I never visited the store, but saw the photos. I initially spoke to Patrick who was very pleasant and helpful over the phone. It was quite a simple process. I put a deposit down to hold the piano until we could secure a rug to put under. Fortunately, we found a rug within days. I called back and spoke with Zachary who took care of the remaining balance and assured me someone would be in contact soon about delivery. This was right before the holiday weekend, but sure enough, right after the holiday, I received a text letting me know they could deliver the next day if I was available. As luck would have it, I was free that day. The delivery drivers gave me a delivery window and contacted me again when they were about 30 minutes away. Once they arrived, it was a very quick process. They brought everything in and assembled it quickly. They were very professional and cleaned up when they were finished. I have read some of the other reviews and I'm a bit confused. There was no price change... the price was listed on the website so I knew exactly how much this was going to cost. They delivered exactly what I had seen on the website and received a very good deal. The delivery people were very professional and it was overall a very easy experience. I wish more things were this professional and simple. I did look at other stores but mostly settled on Alamo Music because they had what I was looking for on hand. But if I were to buy anything else again, I would 100% go back to them. Patrick and Zachary were extremely helpful and easy to work with. I can't recommend this store enough.

Correction to review to 5 stars as MACSA went above and beyond to make the situation right…read more My son had been attending MACSA over 2 years. Recently, he was in a car accident a couple days after the monthly draft. Due to his injuries, he is unable to complete his lessons for the indefinite future. MACSA has a two lesson cancellation policy, which is fine. However, we have paid for 4 lessons that he will be missing and he has no foreseeable way to make them up. They refuse to refund our money for the second two lessons based on their no refund policy. I think it's sad when a business puts their "policies" over people, especially in situations such these.

I've taken piano, guitar, violin, and voice lessons here and my experience has always been stellar.read more

I really wanted this to be a positive experience because my grandson truly loved the class. He's…read moreonly 2 1/2 and is still learning how to be around other kids and follow structure, which is exactly why we enrolled him. Before signing up, I asked if the instructor would be able to handle a high-energy toddler and were reassured that it wouldn't be an issue. Unfortunately, that didn't seem to be the case. While I understand the importance of structure and rules, the approach taken didn't feel supportive or age-appropriate. There were moments where he seemed to be singled out or excluded--for example, when other children were given instruments and he was not. He was also removed from class, which for a 30-minute session means he missed the entire experience, without other options offered (like having a parent assist). I completely understand that not every class is the right fit for every child, but at this age, patience and redirection go a long way. It was disappointing because he genuinely enjoyed being there. I hope the program can consider a more supportive approach for younger children who are still learning how to navigate structured environments.

Music on Magnolia is a great music school to teach children and adults new instruments!…read more My kid is just over two years old and he attended Music on Magnolia for their toddler classes in which they play with rhythms and sounds. This class was just 30 minutes every Saturday morning and my kiddo absolutely loved it. The teacher was super patient with the little ones, and made it a very fun experience for everyone. Unfortunately the class was removed off the program and he will no longer be able to attend. However, I look forward to coming back to Music on Magnolias once he is older and he can attend their Music Exploration classes.

Avoid This Shop - Total Waste of Money and Five Months of Headaches…read more Do NOT waste your money or time at this place. Back in October, I dropped off my Chauvet DJ GigBAR lighting system for a simple power supply repair. What should have been a quick fix turned into five months of nonstop runaround. They kept giving excuses: "ordering the wrong parts," "just found out about this," same BS every single time I called. Zero progress, zero updates unless I chased them down. When I finally had enough and demanded my equipment back along with a refund, the owner himself got on the phone and told me he "doesn't have time to listen to whining and complaints." Real professional. He only refunded the rush fee out of the full upfront payment I made--because apparently he "invested time." Meanwhile, my GigBAR sat there collecting dust for months, unusable for gigs, while I lost bookings and had to scramble with backups. The whole team comes off as incompetent and straight-up rude. No accountability, no communication, no respect for customers' time or money. If you're in San Antonio and need lighting or AV gear repaired, go literally anywhere else. These guys don't fix equipment--they hold it hostage and disrespect you while doing it. Save yourself the headache and the cash. 0 stars if Yelp allowed it.

Went in not knowing anything about this place. Owner took a look at my hardware and fixed it within…read moreminutes. Not only did they fix it but they made it easy for me to keep up with the maintenance. A+++

Perfect stop after a nice brunch. My son was looking to restring a ukulele the gentleman we asked…read morefor help was very informative we bought the strings he chatted a bit more with my son as we paid and mentioned used ukulele's & woa and behold! We walked out with a ukulele as well! Biggest bummer was the cover that came with ukulele was too small. Overall a good experience.

Very nice store. Clean, organized nicely, very nice. The staff was very friendly and helpful to…read morecater to our needs as customers. They offered assistance with guitars frequently and kept the place tidy. They had a lot in stock with much to choose from. Overall prices aren't too crazy for a store like this. Edward was very funny and delightful during our visit making this a five star experience. Would recommend. They also offer a lot of services here which is very helpful for guitarist and percussionist alike.

Took my Fender PBass to Guitartex to adjust the action. They actually did it within an hour and…read moreit's perfect now! I highly recommend these nice folks.. they know what they are doing!

Guitar Tex is a small shop with a focus on traditional acoustic instruments in the country, folk…read moreand bluegrass genres (maybe even some gypsy jazz ). They also have a few electrics for a little variety. The owner has been a fixture in the musical community for decades and knows how to treat people to establish long term relationships. I've made several good deals with them over the years and am hoping for many more to come. Thanks Mark.

Clay is the only tech I've let repair my instruments for the last 2 decades. I've recommended him…read moredozens of times. I will continue doing business with him as long as he's working.

Great Luthier he can fix any guitar the right way. Dedicated to his profession. Try him and you…read morewon't be sorry.

11-12-2024 @ 10:38 am Arrived at this business to get our…read moreYamaha Guitar restringed! I was immediately greeted! Mr. Guzman inspected my Guitar and advised me that the Guitar was in good condition but the "Bridge" had a slight separation and would have to be repaired soon. He called over a Colleague who confirmed the assessment. Both showed me exactly where the bridge separation was located! Mr. Guzman gave me a recommendation of a business that could repair the Guitar! Instead of a full restring I asked to replace the one that was broken. Mr Guzman did a great job and retuned my Guitar. Great Customer Service, Expert free assessment of my Guitar! I highly recommend this business. PS: I have a Bachelor's Degree in Management plus I have been trained in two culinary schools, managed restaurants successfully, I've taught exemplary customer service to wait-staff, I've waited on tables and had my own successful catering business. I am now retired and look at things from the other side of the Apron. Blessings!

They did an excellent job of explaining & repairing my nieces flute. They also had a loaner that…read moreshe could use while it was being serviced.