Great customer service, went in to look at a certain guitar, they let me try it, answered all the…read morequestions i had and even gave some advice, they didn't try to sell me a bunch of stuff I didn't need. Where very nice and honest. Was in n out within 10min and i left very happy with my purchase! Definitely will be coming back when I decide to upgrade!

Staff is always friendly and helpful. Had an emergency when one of the cello strings snapped before…read morerehearsal. Immediately called them and they were able to help me 5 min before they closed! They stayed after closing just to make sure the job was done. They saved the evening! Thank you!

Wow, this is service at it's best. So the first time I experienced Windsmith Music my daughter and…read moreI were shopping for a violin for her. We came to try a few of the violins they had. They were great about explaining the different choices they had and talking about some of the different sounds each violin might produce. My daughter tried the four that were in our price range and didn't really experience anything remarkable. So ultimately we ended up playing a German Violin that had the sound she was looking for. Something about being made from wood from the Carpathian Forests, seemed to make a difference :) But I wouldn't hesitate to buy a violin from them. And personally, I'd love to do that b/c their service is so great (more about that next). So recently, we had a problem with our silent (electric) violin. One of the strings was starting to come apart a bit so we decided to get new strings thinking that would fix the problem. We brought the violin back and found out the problem was still there. So we called, and they said to bring the violin back and they'd take a look. We dropped it off and then about a day later they figured out it had to do with a finger guide we had wrapped around the neck which was coming up just enough to cause a problem w/ a couple of the strings. What impressed me though was how kind and helpful they were throughout the whole process. Cassie was the one helping us and she was AMAZING! So basically, the problem was all on us. We are the ones who caused this issue (not them). Yet they took the time to research the problem to try and figure out what it was, then figured out the issue and got us taken care of. Then on top of that we weren't charged anything. At one point they even offered to drop our violin off in Corvallis (where we live) to save us a trip back into Philomath. PRO TIP: If you're traveling from Corvallis, I recommend calling first depending on what you might need. For example, the person you may want to speak with or work with may not be there when you stop by so it might be wise to call again just to be sure. But they truly go above and beyond, give great service, their pricing is very fair and reasonable. We're fortunately to have such a great music business here in the area and I'm excited for the next time we'll be stopping by!

Very knowledgeable. Was helped with my grandsons guitar and multiple suggestions for lesson it was…read morea very pleasant surprise to find someone so knowledgeable and helpful

One of the best music teachers I've ever worked with. Patient and very easy going for an enjoyable…read morelesson and informative session. I've learned so much about music not just for singing but also for guitar and piano theory as well. He's extra talented to teach you and motivate you in all areas! 10/10 would recommend.

I can't say enough amazing things about working with Kevin! From day one, he has been incredibly…read morepatient, encouraging, and inspiring. Kevin has a gift for breaking down complex techniques into simple, easy-to-understand steps -- making both voice and guitar feel approachable and fun. I am sure it helps that Kevin has been a performer much of his life and takes absolute joy in what he does. His passion for music is contagious, and he brings so much energy and positivity into every session. I always leave lessons feeling not only more skilled but also more motivated and excited to practice. If you're looking for a knowledgeable, talented, and genuinely supportive instructor who will help you unlock your potential and fall even more in love with music, I can't recommend Kevin highly enough. He's the real deal! Love working with you Kevin!

So knowledgeable about pianos & very generous with his time and expertise…read more Thank you. Dino

From the owner: Established in 1999. Full service piano tuning, repair, restoration, moving and sales.read more

Knowledgeable, approachable, friendly and relaxed instruction from a very patient human being…read more Steve's been my 5 string banjo instructor for a few months. Highly recommended.

Steve is a great teacher! My 15 year old daughter takes online banjo lessons from here. He's very…read morepatient and flexible with her schedule too. She's already singing and playing and can learn right here from home, which makes it easier for me. If you're interested in banjo lessons, take them from here!

We love everything about RiverCity Rock Star Academy!…read more My daughter is about to start her 4th program with them, the Saturday Rockers. These programs run each season, with summer being a bit shorter than the others. She takes electric guitar lessons in the program, which teaches students not only how to play their instruments but also how to play together as a band. Each session includes one-on-one private lessons (which can be done anytime), then 2-hour band lessons (on Saturday in our case). So some students are learning guitar, others doing drums, bass, keyboard, or taking vocal lessons. They select a playlist of songs they want to learn and rehearse together, with full support from the instructors every step of the way. At the end of each program, they perform live in front of an audience. Sometimes it's mostly parents, other times they do shows in town, like at The Barn or Grand Theater. It's been very motivating for my daughter, and I started taking private lessons there myself recently. Every staff member and instructor genuinely cares about the success, safety, and satisfaction of the students and it shows. I think the pricing is very reasonable for everything you get, and there's not many places that do anything like this. It's a great location, too, because they can really play loud without disturbing anyone, yet it's also very close to downtown and lots of little restaurants to check out nearby. From the front, it may look small but once you go inside you and see how many rooms the place has, you'll see it's actually very spacious inside. There's also a good selection of guitars and gear to buy, with no pressure and very helpful staff. Check out their website and social media, or stop by and give them a try!

Am I the first person to review RiverCity Rock Star Academy on Yelp? That would be my honor…read more Why is a guy from Chicago raving about RiverCity Rock Star Academy? I could list 3 things but I'll focus on the third point. I purchased a beautiful white/white Jet JS-400 Guitar from Oregon, long distance. That process went great. 1) Timely updates in email. 2) Wonderfully packed. 3) Great SETUP of the guitar. I took the guitar out of the box and it was flawless. I tuned it, that was simple. The guitar played great out of the box. Normally you need to spend $50 getting a guitar "set up". Putting on new strings and making sure the "action" isn't too high. The "action" on my new Jet Guitar JS-400 was perfect. Let's call it medium. Too high and it's hard for a beginner to press down guitar strings. Strings too low and you get "fret buzz". My Jet guitar from RiverCity Rock Star Academy played great out of the box. Her Slovenian name is "Bela" pronounced "bay luh". (Jet Guitars are owned by Slovenians.) RiverCity Rock Star Academy staff are wonderful. Buy a guitar from them locally or long distance. Best Wishes from Chicago, IL Richard

Dillon was great from start to finish. He was very responsive to my inquiry and scheduled a meeting…read morein a very reasonable time frame. When he arrived, he introduced himself in a professional manner and got right to business. He was both efficient and thorough in his work. Our older upright piano sounded really great--like new--when he left. Our kids and their piano teacher all commented on how great it sounded after service. The price was competitive and acceptable given that we won't need a tuning again for quite some time. Thanks, Dillon!

Dillon is very knowledgeable and respectful and goes the extra mile to give great service and…read moreexplain some of the qualities of your piano to you. He has a love of what he does. I will definitely use him again for my personal piano and use him for our church pianos also.

There were several concerns not written in this review to limit its size…read more We had EZ Move pack and load a container for a move from Oregon to Hawaii. The estimation process was good, and we felt comfortable after reading five star reviews and with the costs. We were told they always bid high to avoid having to ask for more, but it would probably be less. We hired a 40-foot ocean container which was parked at the mover's location. They would load a box truck and transport our items from our house and pack them into the container. On the first day of the packing, we noticed a few things we thought were not normal. Only medium size boxes, no dish packs or wardrobe boxes. The packers roamed around from room to room not packing a whole room at a time. We asked and were advised it was to prevent heavy boxes. After the first load to the container we asked if all our items would fit and were assured there is plenty of room. We asked this same question with each truck load and were assured each time that it was all going into the container. Come the final day of loading we were informed there was not enough room and we needed to prioritize what we wanted to be left out. Of course, we were shocked but moved the items to be left behind into our garage and forged ahead. We would need to arrange a separate shipment. After they had loaded what they could, and it came time to pay we were handed a handwritten bill that was half again what the estimate was not less. We asked why since they had not even finished the entire house and were told there was more items than they thought. We asked how. Hadn't they walked through the house and looked everywhere when estimating. We felt we had no choice but to pay as the container was on their property and we were concerned if we said no they would not let it leave until we paid. Yes, this sounds paranoid, but this is where our confidence was after four days with the company. We hired a professional moving company on the other end to unload the container. As they were unloading, they and we were shocked to find a lot of items loaded into the container loosely several broken or dented. The unpackers asked if we had loaded the container ourselves as it was so poorly loaded and said if the container had been professionally packed, we would have had at least ten foot of room in the container. This would have held what we left behind and saved us thousands $$ for the second shipment. As we emptied boxes, we found most things placed in boxes not wrapped or padded also with some items broken or damaged. Boxes labeled by room were placed in the new corresponding rooms but are loaded with stuff from all over the house making unpacking a challenge. And try finding something you need. Forget about it. We still have not found our forks and spoons so we bought new ones. We called EZ Move to advise them about the loose packing and damage. They said send pictures because this never happens with them but never offered to compensate or in any way make it right. Our advice if you decide to use this company is don't be trusting, don't count on professionalism, be ready for curveballs, make sure you have a backup plan, prepared to pay a lot more than the estimate.

I highly recommend these movers. Our guys were Tim, Allen & Austin, all worked their butts off to…read moreget us relocated. Professional, courteous and hard working. I would recommend EZ Move to anyone looking for good movers at a reasonable rate. Thanks guys, you made our move smooth and trouble free!

Excellent customer service! Great communication and fair pricing…read more I highly recommend Brandon and his delivery service.

From the owner: With over 17 years of experience give us a call and se if we can help you with your delivery needs,…read moreantiques, pianos, storage, and haul away items