I've been here several times and have purchased multiple guitars, as have a couple of buddies. The…read morestaff is always fantastic -- knowledgeable, helpful, and never pushy. One of the things I love most is the freedom to pull almost any guitar off the wall and really spend time with it, which says a lot about the trust and culture of the shop. Prices are fair, the selection is outstanding, and the employees truly know their craft. Whether you're seriously buying or just soaking it all in, Gruhn Guitars is an excellent stop if you're anywhere near Nashville.

In 1970 George Gruhn established Gruhn Guitars, which is one of the largest dealers of vintage and…read moreused instruments in the world. The "guitar guru" also plays with some curious new equipment as well. This shop is basically George. The first floor is available to everyone. If you ever get a chance to follow someone who invites you to the upper levels, go do it no matter how not into guitars you might be. Up there you will see the collection only extremely serious buyers and collectors are interested in. This also includes George's personal collection. (and most likely George himself) Beyond that there is also the shop where people with immeasurable talent turn broken guitars into back to life masterpieces.

Went to the Paul Abrams jazz guitar class. Great workout for all levels, no place to hide so you…read moregotta just jump in and start working. Everyone is very helpful and a great atmosphere for all levels. I'll be back!

From the owner: Music Education through participation. Private lessons, classes, hosted jams & special traditional…read moremusic events

Have it all on the outer loop of Franklin's circle…read more Enjoyed playing the UBass, always wanted to try but never had Friendly staff at the ready to help, reassuring "you're welcome to try anything!" Nice!!

I wish I could give them higher than 5!!! I just got a new flute, beautiful and incredibly price,…read morelike insane everything. while I was cycling through a few and found one they gave a free kazoo!! And they stayed open 40 minutes past close specifically for me and my flute situation. incredible store, if your looking for any instrument go here!!!

Carter Vintage was so easy to work with in consigning and selling my Gibson '57 Les Paul R7 Custom…read moreReissue for the exact price we put on it. It took about 8 months to sell, which is a little longer than I thought it would take, but I am thrilled with the result. During that time they assured me that my guitar would be insured and taken good care of while it was in their showroom, and it was! To me it was well worth their reasonable commission to have my guitar professionally photographed and catalogued among the other fine instruments under their sales management. Carter Vintage is only getting bigger and more reputable.

Awesome experience and a must see! Allows you to see your wish list in person! A definite…read moreworthwhile visit when in the area for browsing or buying!

Inventory is delusionally overpriced. And forget bringing in a consignment, they stick it you ya…read morewith a high fee PLUS you have to pay them to set up your guitar so it's up to their " wall standards". And the WORST thing of all is the insulting offer you get for trade in , pawn shops and Guitar center offers more. Save your time and money and skip this place, it's not the Eastside of old when they use to be worth doing business with. 1/2 star rating .

Incredible music store filled with great people working there. Lots of heart. Brings me back to the…read moredays of my youth when mom & pop music shops were plentiful. Eastside is TOP tier in the entire USA. Support this business. They deserve to thrive, especially in a special place like Nashville.

I cannot say enough about Ernest and his musical teachings. I took lessons with Ernest for years…read morewhich lead up to my leaving for college to be a music therapy major. I felt extremely comfortable on piano and guitar, and with music theory and improvisation. As a teacher, he over prepares you so you feel more confident and comfortable. He also emphasizes the importance of being a solid person so that you can open yourself up to the music you make. Ernest has been a musical inspiration and a wonderful teacher and advisor over the years, and I have been very satisfied with his lessons.

The instructors and staff are very knowledgable and friendly. My kids love being able to perform…read moreonstage!

From the owner: School of Rock Franklin provides both in-person and online music lessons for students of all ages…read more Our programs, camps and workshops for toddlers, kids, teens and adults make learning to play music fun and create great communities of musicians. School of Rock is the leader in performance-based music education. We combine one-on-one drum, bass, keyboard, vocal, and guitar lessons with group practices. Students learn to play music from day one and put on live performances at local venues. Our experienced instructors are local musicians themselves who combine the performance-based School of Rock Method and programs with individual music lessons to get results for your student.

Just had an experience with Rumble Seat that made me question which year it was…read more Saw a guitar listed online that interested me, and then saw that it was not too far from me -- right here in Nashville. Called the store. A human answered, pretty quickly. I mentioned the guitar and my interest. He went and physically found the guitar, so that we could talk about it. My budget only allowed for a certain amount, so I made him an offer. He said yes, if I came in today, we could do that. When I came in, I found the guitar needed some work. Nothing too bad, but above my skill set to make it really shine. As I left, I thanked him. He thanked me also, and said, "Now you don't have to wonder about it!" The rest of the world may be somewhere between 2026 and 2097, but Rumble Seat Music is a portal back to my first music store experiences in the early 1990s.

Don't go here for guitar repairs. Doug charged me $200 for a setup on an electric guitar, and it…read morewasn't great. They do have a nice selection of guitars, though.