These are my guy's. I'm unfortunately, only giving it 4 stars b/c there seems to be some unwritten…read morelaw that a music store has to employ a few rude jerks, that I simply refuse to do any business with. Fortunately, the majority of the staff are great, helpful, friendly and even have conversations on mutual recommendations. Also, credit must be given to one individual who has made up for an incident that goes beyond terrible service to neglectful, but the manager took care of that and he has proven to be more hospitable. They always encourage me to try out equipment that they truly think I'll dig. I just refuse to take advantage of their generous nature unless I'm able to make an actual purchase. I have made some exceptions however. I do wish their return policy wasn't so tight, but it's a simple case of "People ruining thing's for everybody else" that have compelled them do so. Great conversations, great prices. Anybody who is criticizing their price range I am compelled to ask where are you finding better? (Aside from one store that specializes in USED gear) Money's tight our economy is in shambles and these guys are doing the very best that they can to keep their stock affordable. I always say, these guys are my hombre's AND I HAVE NEVER USED THAT TERM IN MY LIFE!

A local music shop that allows people to come in and just enjoy the atmosphere. With well over 100…read moreinstruments on display, there is something for everyone. We were able to touch and play anything we wanted and the store employee Rob was out of this world helpful. He seemed to genuinely care about the instruments and the people he sold them to. He showed my son a few tricks for his newly purchased mandolin and he even made sure it was tuned perfectly for us before we left. We had such a good experience in this place, we made sure to visit it twice while we were in Ottawa. If you're an officionado of music, this is the place to go!!! If we ever come back to Ottawa, we will definitely come back here.

I attended a piano lesson here with my friend and her daughter (it was the daughter's lesson). I…read morehave to say that as a fellow music teacher, I was extremely impressed with the teaching style. The lesson was well rounded, including games, improvisation and theory, as well as the practical playing aspect. The teacher welcomed us to stay in on the lesson. The prices here are a bit lower than the average in the area and you can tell that the teachers love their jobs. Private or semi-private lessons are offered and available in several languages. There is also an option here to rent keyboards or violins if you don't have your own yet. The owners also perform and are available to provide music for special occasions.

Great experience with the teacher, horrible experience with administration and location. Lack of…read moreresponse from the owners when there are student issues. They are pushy, rude and quick to respond only when it is to their benefit. Definitely not a school for adult students with busy schedules. Make sure to read their whole website before agreeing to attend this school. Disappointing.

I got home after checking this place out, literally an hour after I wrote this review…read more And overall, I liked the place, the people were nice, I asked one of the guys If I could try out one of the SG/SG-Style guitars, it was fun. This may help me out if I decide to buy an SG, additionally, one of the other workers helped me out with how to figure out the amplifier for distortion and gain, very helpful. Another thing that's interesting is that I didn't necessarily have to them if they could bring one of the guitars down, which I guess is mid, because I was obviously not trying to drop a guitar while trying to be able to try playing it and see what it was like. But otherwise, it was fun, the place was nice and organized, I definitely look forward to coming again.

I would have preferred to give the men at Spaceman 7 stars.(representing perfection) The service…read morehere is incredible and so honest. I was told that the cost of repairing my acoustic guitar would exceed it's value which I agreed. although I did not get the work done, guess what the repairman did anyway? He did two different adjustments @ N/C and I notice that at least it plays better now and I can still enjoy getting some playing time out of it. I have been doing business with Spaceman/Songbird for years and will continue to do so and recommend them whenever and wherever I can. Chris(a happy customer)

Outstanding staff and service for string players at all levels. The go-to place for supplies,…read moreinstruments, and advice, or just to make connections. David Doyle is a very highly skilled violinist and luthier, and his staff are all players with a full understanding of their instruments. The Sound Post is well known and beloved in the Ottawa music community. They treat their customers with friendliness and respect.

The Sound Post was recommended by my child's violin instructor because of his own experience as…read moreboth a teacher and professional. My child was just 4 at the time and they made sure that the violin was the right size and took all precautions during covid. Because of her age and the small size of the instrument (1/10) we went with renting - she is now 6 and isn't big enough to go up in size just yet. At another point we needed to get a new bow because of an unfortunate accident and they were so helpful. While their rental rate is a bit more than some of the other music stores, it is worth it knowing that our daughter will always have the right size as all staff are fully experienced with stringed instruments. They also have cellos, violas, and basses for rent and sale; offer restoration/repair; music stands; music books; and all the other accessories you might need. The nice thing is that they do have the very small sizes, including the 1/32, I believe. Her ensemble instructor has also recommended going to this place. I completely recommend going to The Sound Post, especially if just starting out.

Love this luthier!…read more Full disclosure - I don't play an instrument! My review is based on experience I have as a parent of a music child and as a volunteer with a music organization where I have interacted with him via phone. I think very highly of Guy. He supports the music community, he gives honest opinions and good advise - and, from the reading I've done generally researching luthiers he also makes *wonderful* instruments. He also happens to have a beautiful selection of bows! Note: Check his website for hours - it may be best to book an appointment. Would I return: Yes Would I recommend: Yes

An excellent luthier and pleasant and professional…read more Guy and his colleagues do excellent restoration work but also make fine cellos. Strad magazine had a good write up of his workshop in the May 2017 issue, although I'm not sure if that's available online.

This drum store is absolutely fantastic. The best products (including used gear), excellent…read morecustomer service and fair pricing. If you're a pro or a beginner, this is the place to go!

Great local place to shop. Large selection, friendly staff & competitive pricing to boot. Starbucks…read moreof the drum world..

I have truely enjoyed my group guitar lessons with Rob! The class is paced just at my speed. I have…read morecome away with being able to know the core chords and even play some songs! Highly recommend for beginners!

Purchased an 8 class group introduction to guitar. I made 7 of 8 classes. Can safely say it was…read morethe best deal I have ever had. Great course...our Instructor Robert was a lot of fun. Highly recommend it!