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    Portland Music Company

    Portland Music Company

    4.2(45 reviews)
    3.7 miSouthwest Portland
    $$$

    Interesting that these clowns advertise both online and even on the door that they buy, trade or…read moreconsign musical instruments. Last week I took two mid-level guitars in to do consignment. I've never been so insulted. These clowns must have assumed they were stolen. "Where'd you get them? Why are you selling?..." Hey pal, I have multiple instruments and these were two I almost never play (as if it's any of their business). They claimed there were problems with both and weren't interested. Now, I have done business with them multiple times, but they can kiss this customer goodbye! I'm not a thief, but these guys are jerks. To prove these were from my personal collection, I've included a picture of my remaining guitars. I ended up gifting the guitars to my niece.

    True to form, this time the whole store was closed with not even so much as a note on the door…read more They are closed for lunch from 2 to 2:30 pm, yes. But I came at about 2:45 and the whole place was still dark. Just a thought - maybe have enough staff around at all times that some of your employees can take lunch while others are still on shift? Were they closed for summer vacation again and just didn't tell anyone? Sorry, but I'm all done here. You've wasted enough of my time. At one time Portland Music Co. was the best in the city. Those days are gone. It's better to buy music online nowadays anyway. The prices are often marked down by 20% or more if you get in on a holiday sale or something.

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    Portland Music Company
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    Guitar Center

    Guitar Center

    3.6(83 reviews)
    4.0 miSouthwest Portland
    $$

    I've done all my music shopping and selling and ALL the people at this location have been…read moreincredibly kind, honest and helpful. Recently did a trade in for a PRS Silver Sky SE and Dan was super helpful. Prior to this, I've sold a number of things and worked with the manager Kona and a few others and also found him to be incredibly knowledgeable, up front and kind. All in all it's been my go to music shop for buying and selling gear. And I can't recommend them enough. Oh and don't forget to ask for the trade-up offer. I've done it for years now where you sell your used gear and get 10% off something new.

    Stay away from Mitchell guitars. They are the stores Brand guitars. Although they look good, hit…read moremany quality points except setup. One of the kids purchased a beautiful guitar that sounded ok for the sale price, the quality was good and the looks was very nice. The kid bought it using her own money. But there was buzzing from the 4 string at 9th fret. After two days she took it back for warranty repairs. The guitar repair person tried three times to fix it but couldn't. Sales people wanted her to exchange it for a same model but they had the same problem. We took it to the Clackamas store open the people there could repair it, but after a week it was still the same. We ended up trading it for a Washburn guitar. That Washburn is way better than the Mitchell. And sounded great, much better than the Mitchell. I highly recommend not to buy a Mitchell guitar. They're pretty much unplayable and the stores will not do a set up unless you spend $175 extra for set up.

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    Guitar Center - PRS Silver Sky SE

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    PRS Silver Sky SE

    Backbeat Music Academy - At Backbeat Music academy, students are encouraged to teach each other how to play because social learning helps cement their own knowledge.

    Backbeat Music Academy

    5.0(6 reviews)
    2.5 miSouthwest Portland

    We love Backbeat Music Academy! My daughter has been taking piano lessons there for over a year…read morenow, and we have had such a positive experience. She has worked with several instructors over time, including Bex, Ari, and Luciana, and every single one has been amazing. Right now she is taking lessons with Sam, and we highly recommend him! He is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and always brings such a great vibe to the lessons. We can clearly see my daughter's progress, and it is obvious that he genuinely cares and gets so excited seeing how much she has improved (whenever she learns something new or finally masters a piece they have been working on, you can see the joy on his face). If you are lucky, you may be able to get a spot with him! NOte: He occasionally goes on tour with his band (which I think is awesome), but even when substitute instructors step in, the experience has always been great.

    Great and highly experienced teaching staff who understand that, for many, music is a hobby rather…read morethan a way to get into Berklee. So if your kid didn't have time to practice that week, it's okay, there's no guilt trip. The emphasis is on fun and keeping kids interested in playing music. In fact, the teachers are multi-instrumentalists so students are free to explore many instruments.

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    A boy singing with a rock band at a summer camp at Backbeat Music Academy in Protland, OR

    Backbeat Music Academy - Students at Backbeat can try hundreds of instruments - and not just the standard ones!

    Students at Backbeat can try hundreds of instruments - and not just the standard ones!

    Backbeat Music Academy - The girls with their teachers after the show (John on the left & Sal on the right)

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    The girls with their teachers after the show (John on the left & Sal on the right)

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