I drove over an hour to get to this shop and it was worth it. Definitely the best shop I've found…read morein the area. They had everything I needed and the staff were super friendly and knowledgeable. Overall the pricing was fair too.

We walked in here having absolutely no clue what we were doing, only knowing we needed a guitar for…read moreschool. They were immediately helpful and more knowledgeable than I anticipated. They had a couple of guitars that would work for us and helped us weigh the pros and cons of each to see what would work better for our son. In the end we might have paid more than buying online, but it was absolutely worth it.

My son wanted to play the violin and after looking and looking for violin teachers that does…read morerecitals (I'm very big on recitals) ... I found Julie here on Yelp. Julie is amazing!! We go to one private lesson a week and she gives out two group lessons per month. After my son has been taking lessons from her for just six weeks, he has already done his first recital. Both Julie and I were both praised by other parents at how well he did in just the little time he had in learning a new instrument. I couldn't be more pleased! I'm just picturing how great he'll be with even more lessons from Julie!!! She's a wonderful teacher and you can tell that she loves to teach children.

Ms. Julie is a master of her craft! My daughter absolutely loves her weekly violin lessons! Thank…read moreyou, Ms. Julie!

My grandson asked for piano lessons as a gift last Christmas and I was fortunate enough to find Ms…read more Nancy at Hesperia Piano Lessons. He loves his lessons and has learned so much. He performed at his first recital last month and played well. The recital was very organized, and there were many great students who played. I highly recommend this business to anyone looking for piano lessons for their child.

Nancy is a wonderful piano teacher. We have been going to her for a few months now and my son has…read moreprogressed very well. My son is not the easiest child to teach, but she is very good with him. She is patient with him when he gets squirrelly. She works with his quirks and is able to get him to learn what he needs to learn. He loves going to piano lessons and looks forward to hearing what MissNancy will teach him next. I am so happy that we found her.

Service, selection, everything was great, wide variety of instruments and classes, very humble and…read morekind, best value, got a great deal to repair a 12 string guitar, recommend this business 10/10.

Mark does great work for a fair price. Had him set up my new Epiphone. Very knowledgeable. Fun to…read moretalk music with!

So sad to hear of both Dana and Dwite's passing! They were great people with an amazing passion for…read moremusic and you could really see that in that store!

More sad news. I was very saddened to hear of the death of Dwight. I had just visited him the week…read morebefore and was asking what was going to happen with Tapps after Dana's passing. He was unsure ( I'm still not sure if it is still open as I haven't been there in months now ) and was trying to find a buyer for the business and the next thing I know, he passed. So very sad. Still best store for music lessons if it is still open.

Village Music is one of those rare, old-school gems that's getting harder and harder to find. The…read moremoment you walk in, you feel that true family-run, mom-and-pop music shop vibe -- knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely passionate about music. They've got loads of vintage equipment, guitars, amps, and gear that you just don't see in big-box stores. If you're into classic tones and retro pieces, this place is a dream to browse. The vinyl selection is especially impressive -- a solid mix of classic rock, jazz, blues, and deep cuts that make crate-digging actually fun. You can tell real care goes into curating what's on the shelves. Bonus points for the location -- it's walking distance to the village, so it's easy to make this a stop while you're out exploring. Whether you're a serious musician, a vinyl collector, or just someone who appreciates a true old-school music store, Village Music is absolutely worth the visit. Highly recommend supporting this local staple!

Such a rare gem in an area filled with ice cream and gift shops. I did not expect the selection to…read morebe this good. Numerous jazz from Bob James, Ramsey Lewis to rare Miles! If it wasn't for the family outing, I would have stepped out with more records. The owners wife (I believe) was super kind and joked with me when i mentioned her how awesome the jazz selection was.

My son has been taking bass lessons 8 months. My son looks forward to his weekly lesson, and had…read morelearned so much in a short time. Ric is so encouraging and positive. The students concerts are the best!

Ric is absolutely amazing and patient! My son took lessons with him in 2015 and he was diligent…read moreabout making sure he understood each and every step. He started with the guitar but ended up playing the drums and loving it! Unfortunately life happened and I could no longer take him to lessons but I would highly recommend any and everyone to Ric!

My daughter takes lessons with Jason and she really enjoys her drum lessons. He is very kind and…read moremakes the lessons exciting and fun for her. He is a good instructor with a lot of knowledge and patience. I recommend getting lessons with Jason if you want to learn drums.

There are so many fantastic things about this business... my son takes drum lessons with Jason and…read morehe really is amazing. He's patient and very kind. My sons had been with Jason for over 3 years now and he is an excellent drummer! My daughter also goes to singing lessons with vocal coach Anjanique and I have no words to describe how amazing she is! She is so kind and so knowledgeable, she has made my daughter come out of her comfort and try bigger things. Honestly every teacher there is amazing and caring and I am glad we found a great place for our children to learn about music .

Rising Stars performing arts studio is an absolute GEM! Ms Aurora, Ms Lulu, and all the instructors…read moreare on point! Our daughter was enrolled in singing. One of the most valuable skills developed is to overcome stage fright. Ms Lulu encourages students to do self-introductions, modelling/cat-walk, sing, dance, and build overall stage presence. This may sound simple but can actually be quite challenging. Being able to confidently acquire this skill takes a dash of grit and more importantly - the opportunities to practice! Ms Lulu works hard to consistently create these opportunities for students in a wide variety of settings! From one-on-one voice lessons, to formal recitals, to community venues, to municipal events, to modelling at fashion shows, to filming music videos, to singing national anthems and performances at crowded sports stadiums, to highly advertised music events in crowded college campuses. Our daughter even got to experience singing in professional grade music recording studios! The value of these experiences in building a child's confidence is absolutely incredible! If your child is considering playing an instrument, sing, dance, or doing any sort of performing arts - This IS hands down the BEST studio! I highly recommend giving them a chance to help nurture and showcase your child's talents!

We Iove Rising Stars Studio so much! Our 10 year old…read moredaughter takes singing, dancing, and acting classes here. They have amazing teachers here- Ms. Aurora, Ms. Lulu, Ms. Teri, Ms. Chastity, Ms. Isis & many more! The teachers are kind, patient, and truly care about every student. We have seen our daughter grow so much in her skills and confidence. She looks forward to her classes every single week. We give this place and the learning experience they provide, 5 stars!

Love, Love, Love Mel Booker music. Specifically Vinny and Hayes!!…read more Vinny has taught my daughter piano for 2 years now. From the beginning, he has always been kind and patient with her as she learned. She started lessons at 4 1/2 years old, and was often times difficult to teach because she was so young. Her attention span was fleeting more often than not, but Vinny always knew exactly how to capture her attention again. She has had great improvement as a young pianist because of Vinny. He made it fun. The giggles coming from the room were contagious. We are forever grateful for her early music instruction from Vinny at Mel Booker Music!! Hayes has taught my son drums for 2 years. Impeccable instruction with a cool demeanor and attitude has made Hayes someone my son really looks up to. He has taken a young boy with some "okay" beats and has turned him into a drumming machine. My son being more mathematically minded, Hayes has helped him learn in ways that help him excel in his naturally gifted areas. He has always been encouraging of my son on the drums and extremely patient when he doesn't quite get something right..... Practicing over and over again, he will not move on until the concept at hand is learned. We appreciate that! We are grateful for these talented people at Mel Booker. All around best in town!!! We also love Monica at the reception desk. She is a sweet, smiling face. Interacting with customers as they come and go, she is a breath of fresh air in this community. She is kind and encouraging and does a great job keeping schedules and transactions in place and organized. Thank you Mel Booker!!

My son has been taking piano lessons at Mel Booker Music for almost a year now with Javier. Javier…read moreis amazing, he is a passionate teacher who has nurtured my sons love of music. If you are looking to take lessons or start your child on a music instrument I highly recommend Mel Booker Music. Everyone here is great!