I haven't been to Guitar Center in forever! There was an ad for a free guitar lesson/open house and…read moreI will forever do something random that is free. The air wasn't working and Jacob (my instructor) and I were definitely sweating like we were in a sauna. Lol He was great though as far as answering questions and being patient. I didn't necessarily get far, but I did get an idea of how to play a few notes on an electric guitar and I actually had fun learning. He also helped me pick out a couple of starter guitars that were cheap if I wanted to just grab something, but not feel like I wasted money if I didn't use it often. The manager, Brandon, checked in before my lesson and after. Both individuals were personable. Tip: Go ahead and have an idea of what you would like to play and have a song in mind. I was under the impression that they had select guitars that they would allow you to use and that there were set songs to choose from but I was wrong. It is nice that you have choices though!

For an update The Guitar Center manager call me shortly after my original post and said he would…read morehelp me if I would come in and see him. He said he had only been at that store a short while. To make a long story short I went in, and he was very nice and helped me pick out different guitar and I am very pleased with it and the service he gave. I'm sorry I forgot his name.

I recently took a mandolin to get a new set up. I could tell immediately that this was the right…read moreplace to go. When I got it back it sounded and played better than it has in years. I would definitely take my instruments here for set up or repairs.. five stars!!!I

I'm proud to be the first to review Homewood Music. From top to bottom, this place is amazing…read more The owner drives a model A Ford, not as a show piece, but as his everyday car. He and his one employee dress the part as well. While it sounds gimmicky, it's actually not. That is their honest style and it's reflected in all phases of the business. They specialize in stringed instruments and concertinas. Banjos, guitars, and mandolins adorn the walls in the main room. To the left of the cash register, you can peak into the workshop. You'll find some of the most beautiful banjos and guitars you've ever seen being made by hand. They don't just make instruments from scratch, but can repair your noisemaker, no matter what the damage. When you go by, be prepared to see cool sights, hear amazing stories, and pet a dog or two that has found a bed in a guitar case.

Guys up front helped me out tremendously with finding the best acoustic strings for the tone I…read morewanted! Would absolutely recommend to friends.

Bailey Brothers Music Company is an independent music store located in Inverness, Alabama. The…read morestaff was friendly and knowledgeable and overall, it is a cool music store to check out. Bailey Brothers Music Company is a welcoming business in a world where the monolith music companies are becoming the only game in every city or town. All in all, Bailey Brothers Music Company is a great place to check out and soak in the whole music store experience. I will give it five stars overall and I would definitely recommend Bailey Brothers Music Company. Go check it out.

I LOVE THIS PLACE I LOVE TO LOOK AT THEIR INSTRUMENTS ON FONEM (fire emoji fire emoji) also I got a…read morebass amp there for only 130 dollars they've always been so nice and always give good deals and DONT miss their CD collection fr... sometimes you find HEAT there and it'll be like 4 dollars there at MOST when online most CDs could go up to 30 bucks a piece

and more love. Awesome selection. Great staff. Great knowledge of music. Had a playboi Carti vinyl…read moreI had been searching for.

I have had Harold set up four guitars for me, and he's done a great job on every one. I have had…read moresome others in town do set up work. No complaints - they were fine. But Harold's work is just always exactly what I was looking for. I told someone a while back, "Take your guitar to Harold. After he gets done with it, you might drop it and break the neck, but it'll still be in tune and the action will still be lighting fast." His prices are fantastic and always gets me done within 48 hours of drop off. Harold is my official guitar tech.

Good selection with lots of cool stuff coming through…read more Harold is a wiz at all I've needed for setting up my boutique bass. Non pushy sales but they're there if you need help.

I love Stickandstrum! Although I live in California, Shane, the business owner, is the coolest,…read moremost down to earth owner I know. I just HAD to give them the thumbs up, even from all the way out here! Stickandstrum really builds a loving and caring community of Birmingham families who want the best music lessons for their kids. They already have a fantastic facility and a large following of students that continue to grow in numbers every day! As a music owner myself, I know that it's as difficult as it is important to build a supportive music community, especially for kids just starting out in music. Stickandstrum does exactly just that. Overall, give them a try! You won't regret it. :)

StickandStrum truly cares for their students and goes the extra mile to provide personalized…read moreinstruction. They are committed to continuously expanding their knowledge and work hard to give their students the best possible musical education. The care that they put into every lesson ensures that you are in good hands. StickandStrum is anything but boring and it's well worth the time to explore lessons through their studio. Highly recommend!!!

Step Birmingham has a solid lineup of teachers who care about their students and about music. Our…read moreson is taking violin lessons and it has been a great experience for us.

From the owner: We offer violin, viola, and cello lessons taught by teachers trained in the Suzuki method.read more

I don't understand these negative reviews. I was having a problem with my Les Paul guitar and after…read morespeaking with Arts on the phone I decided to take it to them and see what they thought. I arrived and was greeted by a very friendly and knowledgeable staff and as I was explaining my issue it seemed the whole staff was taking an interest and Jeff kind of took over and gave me some suggestions and I left the guitar. They set my guitar up and went above and beyond with correcting the issue with my guitar and the customer service and price was fantastic. If you're looking for a good place to take your instrument Arts would be the place. Barry. Satisfied customer

Rented a instrument for my child. School class. Be warned! This company wants in your wallet. We…read morewere charged for a full month of June on the 30th of May. Yes school was out and the instrument was returned. When asked about it, my wife was told, "There's nothing we can do. Payment has already gone thru". Really? There's nothing you can do? Pro rate? Refund? Sleezy company's like Arts should be banned from schools.

I take piano lessons here from Jay. I was pretty nervous when I first began (I came in knowing…read morealmost nothing), but he really makes the lessons fun and the theory aspect hasn't been the nightmare that I thought it would be. He offers lessons for either 45 minutes or an hour and he's really great about working around your schedule. He's one of those multi-talented musicians that can play somewhere around 50 instruments. I plan on bringing in bagpipes one day just to see if he can play them. (So..if anyone has some bagpipes laying around, let me know.) I believe he offers lessons for many different instruments, but I can only vouch for piano and guitar. The actual store is owned and run by his father, Steve. They sell all kinds of instruments and musical equipment. I've never actually purchased anything from them, but everyone has been really nice when I've come in for lessons.

From the owner: Music Alley has been around since 1974. Our store was founded with a musicians emphasis which makes…read moreus uniquely qualified to add a unique lens to our audio, video, and lighting designs. One of our specialties is to help you create a streaming video and audio mix that will meet your expectations! Call us at 205-988-3688 or email at stevegarrett@musicalleyonline.com or text to 205-936-3573. Thanks!