This Mesa-based music store has been in business since 1946 & is family owned. This store is a very…read moreneatly-stocked store & has a large selection of instruments of all types for the every day musician. Very knowledgeable staff members on hand to assist you. On the main floor are the instruments, & upstairs you will find sheet music & an area for taking music lessons. Jon Milano, the grandson of the man who started this business, introduced himself to me & told me the history of this store. Very fascinating & if you walk through the back hallway of the store, you will see many photos of the various artists & celebrities who have visited this amazing music store! I'm a drummer so I will definitely return when I need something. I invite you to check this place out & say hello to my new friend Jon. Once you visit Milano's, you become part of the family!

As the mother of a musician, I've learned far more about instruments and accessories than I ever…read moreknew before. I still may not be able to identify everything, but I'm getting better. While I was in town visiting my son, he mentioned that there was a music store not far from us that he'd like to visit. I wasn't prepared for the size of this place-it's far more than just a "music store." He had a gleeful look of awe as he admired the selection of brass instruments and was able to play a few of them too. He'll be ready to make a purchase soon, so he wants to know for sure which one is just right. If you don't quite know what you're looking for, or need some elevated service, you might find someone, you might not. It's a more laid-back approach to customer service-we had to seek someone out for help. But I suppose I prefer that over an in-your-face sales person trying to close a deal.

Bruce and his staff are terrific to deal with. I thought I needed a new fret job on my 60 year old…read moreRickenbacker. Bruce suggested that he could simply replace the "nut" which elevates the strings above the frets. Well, bingo he was right. Saved me some serious $. He and his team were a huge help when I was buying an additional guitar and amp setup. Brindleys is an honest to goodness music store! Thanks guys. - Mickey Keyes

I live super close to Brindleys, and I love supporting local! I have a professional model solid…read moresilver flute that I wanted to get overhauled, as it hasn't been played in several years. Everyone I spoke to was really nice, and I was able to get my flute serviced quickly. The instrument repair person is there on Wednesdays and Saturdays. They did a pretty good job, but definitely didn't polish my flute, which I was kind of disappointed about, especially since I asked it to be thoroughly cleaned (this was also indicated on my service ticket they typed up). I was able to polish it myself after I got it back with a silver polishing cloth that I had to purchase. They have a huge variety of instruments, accessories, and books! It does seem to be more catered to guitars/percussion, but they still had a decent selection for woodwinds and brass. They also have tons of teachers that do private lessons. I will definitely be returning if I need anymore repairs done, as they did a nice job with those!

I called to see if they would replace one broken string on my old acoustic guitar and they told me…read moreto bring it in. You wouldn't know this is one of the cheapest repair services possible, hardly worth the effort for them, because the guy that attended me treated me with such courtesy and respect, you'd think I was in for an expensive service. Really made me feel like a respected and valued customer, despite this being about a $5 fix. Given what they make on average for more significant repairs, they probably lost money on helping me, but he was fast, friendly, and kind. I will *definitely* be returning with any future repairs on my other instruments. Can't recommend them highly enough.

These guys are incredible. If you own any acoustic guitars that you truly care about, you HAVE to…read moretake them here. Daryk took care of me and my D18, HD28, & J45! Doing really great complementary stuff like drilling the strap button on all of em, adjusting neck pitch, to installing the anthem pick up! (Which is an incredibly scary process of drilling holes through the saddle, etc.) and on each guitar they talked me through some of the issues they saw and how they remedied them without adding to the price. Truly can't recommend these guys enough!

If you're looking for violins to rent or buy you can find it here. So many sizes from 1/32 (so…read morecute) to full size violins. They also rent and sell cellos, basses and violas. If you rent a violin it comes with rosin, shoulder rest and a shoulder strap to carry the violin case. If you know you want to have an instrument for years then buying it is the best option but if you're not sure then renting is the way to go, as well as rent to own. Their lobby area has a couch and a couple chairs. It can feel a bit cozy when there are many people. It seems like a popular place towards closing time on Saturday. Staff were friendly.

I was looking to purchase an upright bass and I found one here. The guy who helped me out was…read morekind/helpful and let me try out the bass before buying. I was able to buy a bow and case as well, and also got a discount. I love the bass I ended up buying and would definitely recommend coming here if you're thinking of purchasing a string instrument.

Mary knows her stuff! And better yet, she knows how to transfer that knowledge to her students. I'm…read moreblown away every time I hear my daughter play. I'm so so proud.

My 13yo has been taking lessons from Ms Cota for 3years and his piano has improved dramatically! Ms…read moreCota pushes students to improve in the best possible way, adapting her style to get the most from each student. I cannot say enough positive things about her. she's amazing and i am so very thankful!

Bookmans Mesa is the best. At least once a quarter we clean out our bookshelves, board games, and…read morepuzzles, pile everything into the car, and bring it in for trade. I always feel like they give a really fair amount in trade credit, and somehow we always find new treasures to bring home. I especially love the board game section. It's packed with great options, though I do wish it was organized a bit more because there's so much to dig through. The kids area is wonderful too. On our last visit my daughter spent a ton of time browsing the young adult aisles and discovering new books. I only wish there was a location a little closer to us because we'd probably go even more often. Also throwing this out there... if they ever started a kids or teen book club, we would be all over that!

Service was great! Employees helped cart the stuff from my car into the store and gave an…read moreapproximate time it would take to price my offerings. All employers were helpful and professional. I like that they offer to donate anything left over, so we don't have to shlep the stuff they don't want to pay for, back home. Even though I did leave a bunch of stuff there, I did take back a box of record albums and took them to Zia Records who promptly offered $140 for them. Okay, not so promptly, but for $140 I didn't mind the wait and was happy I chose to get a second opinion.

I decided to take piano lessons because I was looking for something more enriching than my usual…read moreroutine, something that would let me move away from just playing video games in my spare time. When I first walked into Music Lessons Arizona, I was a total beginner. I didn't know a thing about reading sheet music and didn't even own a piano or a keyboard. I was really starting from zero. The instructors were fantastic at guiding me through those first steps. They really emphasized why having a piano with weighted keys was important for building the right technique and finger strength, and they patiently taught me how to read music from the ground up. What I appreciated most was that they never made me feel rushed. They always made sure I understood each concept before moving on and offered practical tips that made learning enjoyable. I remember the first time I played at one of the school's workshops--it was incredibly exciting, and my instructor was right there cheering me on. In the end, I'd absolutely recommend Music Lessons Arizona to any adult who's thinking about learning piano. It's a really welcoming place, and the journey has been genuinely rewarding for me. I'm really glad I started here.

I was looking for vocal lessons for my 7 year old daughter and came across Music Lessons Arizona…read more We tried first 30 min lesson with Laura Cable and I realized this is the teacher we were looking for! We immediately extended the length of each lesson to 1 hour instead of 30 min. Laura is a true professional, she is attentive, sensible, playful, sincere, demanding and supportive! And overall the atmosphere in the school is warm and welcoming, it does not feel like studying. When we come there we learn and have fun in the same time! We are certainly to continue!

Danny was very helpful today with a trade in. Danny did a great job helping us and every team…read moremember in the store. He was knowledgeable and handled our gear/instruments with care. I appreciate his positive attitude and helpful information for getting the most out of our used gear.

after purchasing a Hy Vibe guitar and 2 year warranty I took it back to have the buzzing sound on…read morefrets 12, 13, 14 on the B, G and D strings. the tech did a quick fix it by placing a plastic strip under the saddle. I had to take it back when I changed the strings putting everything back the same way only to have the buzzing come back. second problem was the volume on the pick up was very low so I took it back. I was told by the tech that he couldn't do anything with it and doubt if the company would send a replace part. the guitar was manufactured in France so I guess he just didn't want to be bothered. I contacted the manufacturer and they sent the part with detailed instructions how to remove the old one and replace i. I did it myself taking about 30 minutes. i own a few guitars amp and other equipment i purchased from Guitar Center but never again. I had a pleasant experience years ago when I had a pickup installed on my Martin Guitar but that was a totally different luther. Had the Luther I felt with the last time been like the first young man I would have kept my business at The Guitar Center.