some of the nicest people i know :) shy is a gift to the universe…read more they all know so much abt music n there really helpful can't say enough great things

Neat small guitar shop with a nice dog that roams the place…read more The stock is mostly classic and vintage guitars and amps. No Vs in sight though.

Joe has been a great teacher. When I went for my first lesson he listened to my goals and then…read morequizzed me on my knowledge and within 5 minutes I feel like he knew exactly what I needed to do to improve. Other teachers I've had pretty much just had a book they teach out of and kind of just make you go through it one page at a time, but Joe figured out some fun songs that were just enough to challenge me and helped me work through them and understand them. He also has a really infectious, enthusiastic attitude that is really genuine, and his piano skill is crazy. He literally listened to a song I wanted to learn for about 30 seconds and then just played the entire thing by ear.

Joe is an excellent teacher with a positive, upbeat personality. My son loves going to piano…read morelessons with him.

Ty Hurless has taught my son for about six months now, shepherding him patiently as he learns…read more electric guitar. My son loves it, and it's all due to Ty. He's a master teacher with a real gift for seeing asset in every student. He also takes kids seriously -- no question is too silly, no comment dismissed. I feel so lucky we found him!! Ty also sings lead in The Damn Torpedoes, a Tom Petty Tribute band. My son feels like he's famous every week, learning from Ty. And once he saw his teacher play live, he was hooked. Ty and Red Leaf are true South Austin gems!!

This review is specifically for Sarah - the Violin, Flute, and Piano teacher. She is fantastic! Our…read moredaughter has been working with Sarah on the piano for over a year now... and her skills have definitely improved with Sarah's expert guidance. Sarah's approach is very fun and inviting. You or your child will very much enjoy your time learning to read music and play one of these three instruments from Sarah. Sarah is a self-described Music "nerd", and her passion for music is contagious. You'll thank me later. Sarah is the best. Text her directly at 440-935-4599 to secure one of her spots afterschool on Mondays and Wednesdays. Special arrangements maybe available for Thursdays and the occasional Sunday... since Sarah performs professionally outside and only teaches part-time. Cheers!

Steven was my daughter's guitar teacher for about a year. He is great, very patient, and most…read moreimportantly, he taught my daughter how to play the guitar when that seemed like an impossible task. I would definitely recommend his services. We had a great experience with him.

Steve is an excellent teacher & musician. He has a wide breadth of knowledge, both practically and…read moretheoretically. His lessons are a great value relative to the quality of instruction you receive. I have made great progress in my playing throughout our lessons and would highly recommend him to anyone. Just ask him to rip it up and you will be in awe, feel inspired, and probably realize how far you have to go! Particularly helpful is his willingness to tailor learning pathways to your specific goals and tie in your favorite musicians and styles while also exposing you to cool, obscure, and interesting artists and genres. As a bonus, he will give you that good guitar wisdom, funny anecdotes, and show you that the instrument is a life-long passion project that requires curiosity about yourself and the world around you. Pretty helpful stuff!

The Wild About Music store is such an incredible and fun music store in the heart of downtown…read moreAustin :D ! It has such a vibrant and upbeat appeal, with quirky and meaningful souvenirs for either yourself or for friends and family :) ! And the employees are super friendly, warm and courteous :) ! My sister and I first visited this store at another location over a decade ago when Quincy was the music store cat :) ! Quincy has since passed away. And now, Louis, an adorable tuxedo cat, is the current store cat :) ! Louis has his own merch for fans like us who absolutely adore him :D ! My sister has frequented Austin more often than I have, and always makes an effort to stop by here when she is in town :) ! Ever since the store moved from its original location in downtown to its current location today :) ! There is even a section and a window display dedicated to the one and only Dolly Parton :) ! You can find all kinds of quirky merchandise items, like stylish and fun mugs, magnets, games, clothing, vinyl record decorations, miniature guitars, and art work :D ! You can never get bored in this store :) ! And amazingly, most of these quality items are very reasonably priced :) ! My sister thought a kitty record-designed scratch board for her friend that was only about $13. I found some cool piano socks and scarves to purchase for friends :) ! And we bought a lot of the tuxedo cat keychains and a plush animal because they were so cute and at such great prices :D ! We will definitely come back on subsequent trips to Austin :D !

Cute store, friendly staff, lots of gadgets to choose from for that great souvenir, gift or…read morepersonal purchase. Centrally located on Congress Ave, can't miss it while on your way to some of the local landmarks happening around town. Need a guitar? They got you!

In a sea of guitar players and teachers, Jake is superlative. Jake has an effortless style of…read moreteaching and can provide detailed instruction or laid back generalized teaching - he tailors each lesson to you, your wants and needs. Need a song transcribed? Got it. Need in-depth music theory? Yup, that too. How about a vague "Can I play like so-and-so?" lesson, yes!

I've been taking guitar lessons with Jake for over a year now. Very chill teaching style and always…read morewilling to accommodate my crazy schedule. I started lessons knowing only a few basic chords I'd taught myself from YouTube, and now I can play barre chords, songs with fingerpicking, and have learned lead improv patterns. Jake lets me choose the songs I want to learn each week and can write them out or simplify them for me within minutes. He always offers a good balance of positive feedback and constructive criticism/creative ways to improve my playing. Really cool guy and you can tell he loves what he does.

She is amazing. She is always smiling and encouraging. I loved working with her and she has…read moretaught me so much. I recommend her for breathing exercises as well as any preparation you may need to performing! I used others and but I have gone back to Larisa.

From the owner: I believe in an inclusive approach that supports singers as they grow, without sacrificing the…read morequality of instruction.  All healthy singing can be traced back to some basic skills - no matter what style of music is being sung.  I teach all skill levels and just about every style of singing.  I have taught at the university level, high school, middle school and elementary levels.