We had a great experience with Milano Music Center with an online rental for both a school band and…read morean orchestra instrument. We knew they had the best instrument rental plan in Arizona because they had so many 5 reviews. They carry all the major brass and woodwind brands like Yamaha, Bach, Selmer, Eastman, and Backun. For guitars they carry Fender guitars and Gibson guitars plus Martin guitars and Taylor guitars. Since their HUGE music store is in Mesa and we live in Glendale the best part was we used their online rental service and they had an option to pick up the saxophone rental and violin rental at one of their 23 partner rental stores all over Maricopa County or one of their Educational Representatives could drop it off at the school for us. SUPER CONVENIENT! I highly recommend Milano Music Center !

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.

Brindleys made it SO easy to rent my instrument online. When I came to pick it up Trinity and Brook…read more(I think and I'm so sad I don't remember because) they were SO SO WONDERFUL. With a quick tutorial and run down of my contract, instrument, and even making so suggestions on items to help me get started. It's been affordable and realistic both financially and care. Thank you for such a great start to my music journey, Brindleys!

Got my old trumpet repaired and am quite pleased with the results. Ask for Bruce (either one) but…read morebe prepared for the "Bruces" Monty Python routine if your name is also Bruce!

I went there after I read that Charles was a certified Taylor tech and that he had everything…read morenecessary to service my GS mini. My min had 11s on it and when I put the proper 13s on it, the action was way too high. I took it to Charles and he did a wonderful job setting it up. The 13s make the mini sing like it's supposed to. Thanks Charles for a great job.

Very good customer service, easy to reach per phone with professional workers. I received a message…read moreafter I ordered a guitar telling me that it was to be inspected, soon to be shipped, and I was even asked what brand and gauge of brand new strings I desired. I have absolutely no complaints and am very happy with my experience.

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.

This local business off of baseline rd and Dobson has been there for years…read more We recently started violin for our kid and this place was highly recommended for rentals, purchases and repairs. The price is very reasonable and they have two options where you can just rent or pay the portion of rental towards purchase. The customer service is really good and they measure the size in house for which an appointment can be made online. The instruments are of very good quality, we really enjoyed looking at all displays.

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!

Every time I stop by Bookmans Entertainment Exchange in Mesa, I manage to find at least one hidden…read moregem in the comic book section. In fact, I can usually find something to check off my ever-growing wish list--which is why I keep coming back. The catch? You're going to have to put in some serious time digging through the racks. The bagged-and-boarded comics are loosely organized by DC, Marvel, and Indie, with the individual titles generally alphabetized. They also have a section of bundles, which is always worth a look if you're hunting for complete runs. Unfortunately, nothing in the bundles made it onto my wish list this time. After spending a considerable amount of time working my way through the DC and Marvel sections, I wandered over to the magazine racks and discovered even more comics--some bagged and boarded, along with plenty of raw comics that were definitely in the low-grade, $1-bin neighborhood. The downside? This section appeared to have absolutely no organizational system. Consider it the comic-book equivalent of an archaeological dig. Bring patience. And possibly snacks. I also checked out the video game section to see if there were any must-haves hiding behind the glass. I found a few games in the locked cabinet, but some were priced about the same as buying a brand-new copy. I'm not really sure how that makes sense for a resale store. If I'm buying used, I'm expecting at least a little bit of a "used game" discount. Overall, Bookmans is worth checking out if you're hunting for comics, especially if you enjoy the thrill of the hunt. Don't expect everything to be perfectly organized or easy to find. Be prepared to spend some quality time flipping through racks, digging through the less-organized sections, and hoping the comic-book gods smile upon you. I didn't walk out with a massive haul, but I did find something worth adding to the collection--which makes the hunt worthwhile. Four stars for the potential, the selection, and those occasional hidden gems. ‍

I just left the Bookman's Store on Country Club and Southern, and I was abused and disrespected by…read moreone of their staff members. I was shopping, and waiting for my trade offer for some items I brought in. I asked to look at a Collector Comic Book that was locked in a case. I asked the staff member if I could take the book out and look a it because I wanted to make sure nothing was cut out of the comic. He immediately became defensive, and his attitude became hostile. I said "if there is anything cut out it's not worth $25 and I want to check. If I damage it while looking at it, I'll pay for it." His response wasn't helpful or understanding, it was pushy and abusive. "You should just get these while you see them. No one has these, and I've never seen one in our store since I've been here". I said "I have been collecting comics all of my life, and if there is anything cut out, it's not worth $10 to me". Again, instead of being friendly and asking anything helpful or asking questions, he was pushy and forceful, and became even more irritated when I pointed out the water damage on the back of the comic and told him I didn't want it. He was very unfriendly from the start. A toxic person, to be as kind as I can be. I received notice that my trade offer was ready, but I cancelled my trade offer, and walked out of the store with the items I had brought to trade. I WILL NEVER RETURN AS LONG AS THAT PERSON WORKS THERE. When I advised the staff of what happened, they seemed disinterested in doing anything. I asked them "how can you allow a person who treats customer this was to work here, and why would you want to work here if the business allows this?" They all looked at me with blank stares on their faces. A manager did talk to me, but it was the same attitude as the rude employee. He didn't introduce himself my name. He didn't try to find out the name of the employee. His attitude, like the rude staff member, was an attitude of not wanting to be there, an attitude of feeling irritated that they have to actually talk to a customer and assist them, an attitude of superiority and entitlement, an attitude that their customers do not matter to them and that they don't respect people in general. I advised their manager on duty that I work as a customer service consultant, and the employees treatment was unacceptable. He did offer complimentary credit, but did not indicate how much. I declined and told them honestly "I don't care if you pay me a Billion dollars in cash, I don't want it if that person works here. What he did was unacceptable and he should be fired". I am sure they won't do anything, and I want everyone to know that Bookman's is a TOXIC company who does not appreciate their customers, and they will screw you over and abuse you if you go there.

Matt is truly an exceptional teacher. I've been working with him for more than a year now…read more.. He pairs his deep expertise and experience with an incredible and personal teaching style. Not only is he remarkably patient, but he also knows exactly how to break down complex concepts into digestible, easy-to-learn chunks: I can't tell you how many times he's patiently broken down a riff or concept, helping me finally get it under my fingers. I cannot say enough good things about Matt and his school. If you are looking to learn guitar, drums, or bass, Matt and Music Lessons Arizona should be your first choice!

As a parent, I believe tuition, withdrawal, and refund policies should be clear from the beginning…read more Based on the owner's response, the agreement did not clearly explain how refunds and charges would be handled, which can create unnecessary confusion. I would recommend that parents ask detailed questions about cancellation and refund policies before enrolling.

So I've been using Guitar Center for years for my drum stuff. Ive always loved the place because of…read morepricing, selection, their used section, and mostly the people. I'm always able to step inside and rattle off some beats on a drum set and since they are all musicians, no one ever cares. So as a drummer, Its always been the drum section for me but today I came in because I want to start learning something new. Injuries to parts of my arms make it difficult to play guitar but since I've always loved piano, I decided that's what I would try. I first looked on line and found some used equipement but decided to stop in and see what Guitar Center had. Shayne was the first person I spoke to. He gave me a lot of great advice and really tried to educate me on the equipement I was looking at. He gave me all the pros and cons of each piece, he didn't try to over sell me, and he even told me how I COULD save some money finding something used on line or even on their web site. The thing I liked the most is how Shayne actually explained the pros and cons of buying used and gave me the perfect amount of information to make a very educated decision on what I ended up buying AFTER I was invited to take a day or two to do some research on my own before making any kind of purchase. I did buy new, and I did buy it from Guitar Center, and it was because of the service I received from Shayne during my two visits with him. The shop is one of my favorite places to shop but it was Shayne that captured the 5th star!

First time at this location. I've been to many Guitar Centers throughout the country & this one is…read morethe only one that I found the cymbal & drum room to be disappointing. As a drummer, I can tell when something isn't right. The cymbal area is disorganized & nerds improvement. Things are mislabeled. If you want to sell, you have to have your items labeled correctly. Other than this, the store looks fine.