Garbage, after getting excited to see bins and bins, endless bins and boxes of records, records all…read morearound the store I slowly came to realize that literally every one is scratched to shit and not worth buying. Then I moved on to receivers and record players... literally everything here looks like it was picked up from the still good shed at the dump. Wasted over and hour to figure that out.

The guitar tech here is a magician-Attention to detail…read more Fixed an Ovation Balladeer with a separating bridge that other places wouldn't touch because of the curved back and special tools. Resurrected my old Les Paul--still looks all banged up but plays better than when it was new....Way better. Can't say enough about this dude. Wow.

This is for the Leominster Location... and Im a guitarist, so I can only speak to the guitar side…read moreof things. This is a nice music store, and the staff are great, not pushy - just helpful enough to make your own decision. Granted It doesn't have the charm of places that used to exist like the old music box in Fitchburg or Wurlitzer's but it has what you need and when you need it (and it is not guitar center thank god). Surprisingly it is THE place to get a pedal. They have everything you are looking for, other than Strymon and a few others. They probably could use a few less entry level guitars from china and have a few more options on the higher end side, you know something that keeps you coming in and saving your pennies for. Very glad that they give lessons. that only means that there will be more musicians! Information is not knowledge. Knowledge is not wisdom. Wisdom is not truth. Truth is not beauty. Beauty is not love. Love is not music. Music is THE BEST. FZ

Was great place until sold to father and son. If you just need to buy something, fine. But if…read moreyou're looking for lessons, better to go somewhere else. Mistakes in scheduling, lots of conflict and yelling between teachers and staff. The dad has real emotional problems. Quick to lose temper. Was much nicer when the lady owned it.

A fantastic resource for used records…read more Prices are fair, a regular influx of new arrivals and a great selection of used guitars if you'd like to play some music of your own.

I started taking piano lessons at John Hansen Music Studio, when I was fifty-seven years old. It…read morewas a "bucket list" item for me, always wanted to play piano but life got in the way, raising a family, work/career development and more. But then I stepped out of my comfort zone and found John on the internet. Really wasn't sure if I'd stick with it either. I remember thinking, as long as I'm having fun, I'll stay with it. In short, John made it fun for me, and still does. I had zero music experience, never played an instrument. John had patience with me and my learning ability. I asked a million question and John patiently answered them all. I take a lesson every week and this keeps me focused, and prevents me from procrastinating as I know I have a lesson coming up shortly. Seems like every time when I sit down at the piano, time flies by, and it's fun. John allowed me to pick the songs I liked to learn and play. This made practice more enjoyable for me. Sometimes the songs were too complex for my ability, and John would re-write them in the sections I had difficulty with, so I could play to my ability and continue learning. In addition to the songs I picked, John adds academic exercises, scales in different keys, and more. These allowed me to develop the skills needed to improve. I find these to be little puzzles to unlock, and these too are enjoyable in their own way. I just finished my third year taking lessons from John. I can read music and play at the same time, although not always perfect. Sometimes I record myself on my iPhone, and text it to family and friends, even put it on Facebook. Everyone is so supportive. I don't' have any lofty goals to become a concert pianist. I just want to have fun, continue to learn, and enjoy my time with the piano. Just remember this, you're never too old to learn something new. John Hansen was the key to unlocking my "bucket list", glad I connected with John.

My son took lessons here briefly in 2011 when we were still living in Massachusetts…read more The music studio where private lessons are held is in a renovated coal storage cellar and it reeks of coal fumes no matter how much Febreeze he may try to hide it with. Very little room in the waiting area, and while there are two studio rooms, only one is ever used; the second room is not open as a waiting area but it's never used for lessons because Mr. Hansen is the only instructor. He teaches piano, voice, bass, guitar and drums, but is only a professional on the piano and an amateur at best on voice. It seems his strategy for guitar, bass and drums (and even voice to a degree) is to stay at least a week's worth of material ahead of the student so as to give the illusion that he knows what he is doing, and isn't just trying to maximize profits for himself alone. The instruction quality is very basic, and lacking mostly in the finer points, especially in classical music where my own son ended up going to another instructor so that he could properly interpret and master those points of the style and others. But this isn't the most serious part. Mr. Hansen not only has an air of non-professionalism in this approach to instruction, and in the way he carries himself around his clients. He frequently flirted with my wife when she brought my son to his lessons and she was concerned that he may go so far as to ask her out in an attempt to begin an affair with her, or worse. He has no respect for women from what I had gathered and frequently speaks inappropriately with parents and students. After this unprofessional (and incredibly creepy) gesture, we withdrew our son and signed him up with someone who knows what they're doing musically and can act appropriately around parents and older students.

Overall fantastic concert (Nefesh Mountain Band) and beautiful venue WITH plenty of easy parking!…read more I arrived starving and could not find one place to grab some food on the way in, then learned that they had an in-house restaurant...Yay! Then learned they were a primarily reservation-based restaurant, BUT they were able to snag me a table...Yay! The restaurant was unusual in that it felt like a fake establishment, almost set up as a prop for a comedy skit. The server came over promptly and told me that all food arrived from outside, and they just heated things up, and that they may or may not have all things on the menu. Anyway, it all worked out, they had what I wanted, and it was all actually really good, and the concert was... AMAZING!!!

I'd never heard of this place but when a friend enticed me to a performance of classic R&B singer…read morePeabo Bryson I had to check it out. What a hidden gem! The venue is nestled in a wide expanse and there is plenty of parking. The building is gorgeious inside and out. You are able to order a meal ahead for dining before a show. I thought it would be chaos but it was well organized and the seatings timed in a way that you could have a leisurely meal. The concert hall is beautiful and I'm guessing there is not a bad seat in the house. I will be back!

Incredible sales folks ! Hard to find items . Prices are better than guitar center . What a neat…read moreplace to hang out and find your next guitar

I went in to buy a new Martin acoustic, but the staff's bored snarkiness made me think they learned…read moretheir social skills in high school, and stopped there. The good news is I bought exactly the guitar I was looking for, the bad news (for them) is that I bought it at a different guitar store that had much better service.

My son absolutely loves his lessons here. You can feel the passion that James has not only for…read moredrums but teaching and sharing his knowledge. Very supportive instructor. Highly recommend.

I've been a drummer off and on for 10 years. I started taking lessons with James about 3 months…read moreago. All too often, the barrier between learning and not learning can be ones approach to a problem. James provides advice tailored specific to his students' learning style. On many occasions James's advice has altered my approach and has made the process of learning drums easier. Learning is as much of a skill, as the skill you are trying to learn. The saying goes, "practice makes perfect". But practice only makes perfect if you practice correctly. James, through his own personal experience knows what it takes to be a master of drums. He has done it, and he is not afraid to share the tricks of the trade. Take a class with James. He is a top notch musician and a top notch instructor. James lives and breathes drums - this is what he does. If you are ready to learn, there's no better place to be than "The Drum Academy"

Honestly, the selection is pretty limited. The staff seem more interested in their performance…read morenights, where the staff plays shows after-hours, then in the customers. It's a small shop in a small town. Pretty much get what you expect. I like to give local shops my business, but this is too much of a sacrifice in quality, selection and price.