I happened to be in Seattle in 2019 and also happened to know a friend the owner Joe grew up with,…read moreso I was invited to come and check out the archtops. I found one that was not cheap but still met my limited funds, a pre-war Gibson L-50. I still have it and it sits out ready to be picked up and played each day. We agreed on the selling price and I went away a happy man. But doing the buying via video calls is the usual norm, from what I gather. I would buy again from him when I am ready, more likely via video call and delivery since I'm now living out of WA state.

This guy is basically an Asshole!! If you read my review then you should understand my frustration…read morewith this clown!! While I admit that I dropped the ball by not being more meticulous with the video calls. And unfortunately taking his word that the guitar was in mint condition and was listed that way... nothing could have been further from the truth. The guitar was sold for $5,000.00. He did reimburse me $200.00 for fretwork and a setup. He can say whatever he wants but I won't ever consider doing business with this person ever again!!

Our 8 and 5 year olds have been taking lessons with Paul for the past six months. Paul is an…read moreexceptional instructor, both for piano and guitar (ukulele as well). Kids are having a blast and we couldn't be happier with their progress. Paul's fun and patient approach makes each lesson enjoyable and engaging for them. He's a very skilled musician who knows how to share his knowledge in a way that keeps kids interested and excited about learning. We 10/10 highly recommend to anyone looking for in-home music lessons.

I've been taking ukulele lessons from Jordan Brawner with Lessons in your Home for about a year now…read moreand I couldn't be happier. I'm an adult with hardly any music background, but I've always wanted to learn how to play the ukulele. Jordan has an incredible understanding of music theory and took the time to figure out how I learn best. I genuinely look forward to my lessons each week and appreciate how tailored to me the content is. Lessons in your Home has been very responsive, and worked with me when I was out of work earlier this year. I definitely recommend this service, and specifically Jordan.

I went to the Puyallup store with my grandson to purchase an Oboe after speaking to Jeff the day…read morebefore. Justin greeted us as we walked in the door. After telling him why we were there he brought Bradley into the conversation. They then brought Matt, the technician, from the back to explain to us the differences in the two models that they had to offer. What a pleasant way to spend an afternoon! So friendly, fun and knowledgeable! I didn't have the opportunity to meet Jeff but I spoken with him over the phone and he's so pleasant to talk to. I had a question today and when I called a young lady named Charlotte answered and true to form was as pleasant as everyone else in that store is. It's a long drive for me but very well worth it to receive that kind of exemplary customer service! Especially in a time where kindness and customer service seem to be at a minimum. Thank you again everyone. We look forward to coming and seeing you again.

I reached out to this local music store for advice on my two ukaleles. They are family heirlooms…read morethat I guess are each at least 70 years old. Since I don't know what I don't know, I was given information about them from two lovely gentlemen Jeff and Brian. Thank you both for your sense of humor, information on how to travel with them safely and also your outstanding customer service. Thank you again!

Derek is a great drum teacher! Our son looks forward to lessons every Monday, thanks Derek for your…read morekindness!

Aaron B has been teaching bass guitar to my son for a few months now. My son is really enjoying…read moreit, and I appreciate Aaron's balance of discipline and fun.

Go here!!!! Very very helpful and friendly staff. They…read moregenuinely wanted to help me get the best deal and did not try to upsell me on anything, which was a relief. They weren't condescending to me as a beginner either, and gave me the information I needed. Great atmosphere, super chill and laidback. Incredible prices too. I got a fender amp for half the price of what it would be at other shops.

I came in looking for a small travel size guitar. Hannah welcomed me with a smile and took time to…read morefind me exactly the guitar that would fit my needs. She (and Darren) gave me expert advice, and I ended up with a guitar that was great. They even did a pro set up on the guitar (awesome service BTW!!) Highly recommended!!!

I've been playing guitar for years and give lessons myself, but often check in with Ryan for more…read moreadvanced jazz lessons. As a fellow teacher and long time player, I can attest to his excellence in this field. He's very professional, and importantly, such a clear communicator. He'll ask you what you're interested in learning and guide you through it with patience and logic, asking you questions along the way to make sure you're on track. You're sure to grow as a musician if you meet with him, especially on a regular basis. I highly recommend him for beginners as well as folks who've been at the fretboard a while.

Ryan has been teaching guitar to my 9 year old son for over two years now. Ryan is a talented…read moremusician and a great teacher. He is patient and positive. He strikes the right balance between the technical stuff like reading music and understanding song structure, and the rocking guitar riffs that keep my son engaged and enthusiastic.

CLOSED The building was remodeled and the musical Discovery…read moreportion is gone. Save yourself the commute with kiddos in tow. Seems like it was probably a pretty cool place for kids.

With your Seattle Symphony Tiny Tots ticket, admission to Soundbridge is free and a welcome idea…read morebefore or after the performance. For us, it was before, we went in with the idea that the my daughter and her young guest for the show could play together before the concert, getting out some energy and that first half hour of pure joy of seeing each other outside of preschool. The space was fun, not huge, but really great options- an electronic piano (with headphones), a cello and stand up bass were the big hits for the two girls, with a drum game of trying to pound the little wooden frog off the top also winning repetitive play. One of the staff members was really nice and friendly with the girls, immediately learning their names and giving them tips and encouragement to play the cello and bass with the bow. Why not more stars? For us, at almost 5, the girls were bored after about 45 minutes, but younger kids could have likely stayed longer so if this had been last year, for our needs, it would have been bumped up. There was also a class being held but the door was open to it at one point so the girls wandered in, the teacher was pretty 'sharp' getting them to leave, he did apologize to us parents that they couldn't be in there but the harshness towards the kids wasn't required, as soon as we- the parents- realized it wasn't an open event, we moved them out quickly. The person at the front desk might have just told us there was a class going on as well as better signage so the girls didn't feel chastised for something that wasn't clearly communicated.