Stopped by Beacock Music and Education Center to pick up a recorder for my son and had a great…read moreexperience. I was immediately greeted and assisted, found exactly what I needed, and was probably in and out within five minutes! Quick, friendly, and efficient service. Exactly what I needed for a simple errand, and I'd definitely come back for future music needs.

Came in to get some help for the fret buzz on my new beginner bass from amazon. Help was offered as…read moresoon as I walked in the door and the employee immediately got to work after quickly diagnosing the issue. He told me it wouldn't be perfect since it is a very affordable bass and that I could purchase a full set up, but that it'd probably be a better investment to put that cost toward an instrument upgrade down the line instead. After a few minutes of adjustments, I was offered a cable to hook up to one of the in store amps to try it out. SO much of an improvement! I wasn't even charged for the service. I wanted to look at gig bags afterward but noticed they seemed to all be in an employee only area. A staff member almost immediately noticed me and showed me their options. When I said I'd do some more shopping around and would keep theirs in mind, there was absolutely 0 pressure to try to make a sale. The customer service was fantastic and felt very genuine--no pushing to make a sale or upsell something I didn't really need. Especially as a beginner who wouldn't necessarily know better, it's so valuable to feel like the person helping you actually cares about your best interest as opposed to just making a sale. Super happy with my experience and I'll definitely be back in the future for any of my musical needs!

Chris is one of the most down-to-earth people I've ever met. I'm really sad to see these negative…read morereviews, and some of them seem to be because of circumstances, not for lack of effort. In my experience of almost 8 years now (time really flies), not only Chris but the entire staff has been nothing but friendly and accommodating. They were flexible when I wanted to try something new, and totally supportive of how I went about it. They really are fantastic teachers, and the results speak for themselves. if you are considering Perfect Harmony, I say sign up in a heartbeat. You won't regret it!

My son has been taking lessons from Chris for about 7 years now and progressed into an incredible…read moremusician (guitarist) through his instruction, encouragement and feedback. He is so dedicated to his students and passionate about music. My son would tell you he is a wonderful mentor and has become a good friend. I highly recommend Chris and his crew to anyone wanting to learn guitar specifically (I think that is what he is best at personally).

I am working on a film, doing Voice Over and I did my preliminary recordings here. Great place…read more Nice guys and definitely focused on the work rather than the BS. I would recommend Rob and Haywire highly.

This is a great studio for all the right reasons. First of all, Rob Bartleson, the guy who runs the…read morestudio, knows what he is doing. Rob has 20 years of experience in the business, and handles it with professionalism and knowledge. Second, the equipment is excellent. Great microphones, great mixers, and so forth. Third, the prices are very reasonable and affordable. I had a productive experience at Haywire and I'll go back. Yes, the studios are in a house, and the decor may not be new, but don't let that throw you. You'll walk away with a quality product.

I've recorded with Matt Greco at the Rye Room several times and have had both engineering and…read moreproduction work done for multiple projects. Matt is easy to work with, flexible and brings great ideas to the table. He's attentive to his artists' needs and is willing to step outside of the box to help you and your project sound perfect. Matt has an amazing ear for female vocalists as well and time and time again has found that perfect balance between clarity and richness on the vocal tracks of the albums he's produced for me. The Rye Room is cozy, warm and an easy place to relax for a day of recording. My band loves working with Matt and will continue to work with him for many projects to come!

I can absolutely guarantee you will not find a better recording studio anywhere in Oregon. Other…read morestudios around the Portland area will try to lure clientele in with a lot of bs and hype, but while they're out promoting themselves the folks at Black Diamond are mastering their craft. They have you covered no matter what style of music you play and will invest themselves 100% into every project whether it's a single, an demo CD, or a full length. Matt Jefferson took care of us through the entire process: acting as producer, musician, and coach while never over stepping potential boundaries. If you are looking to record anywhere in the Northwest, go here. You will not be disappointed.

Love this place!! Great people for starts! Candy land selection of guitars and amps. Would highly…read morerecommend!

Traded in some guitars awhile back and was happy with the compensation for trade in. Pain free…read moreexperience. Guitar I traded some stuff in for was perfectly set up and haven't had any issues with it. Will be a repeat customer for life

I was VERY impressed with my visit to Centaur Guitar! Selection is HUGE (much larger than one…read morewould expect when looking at it from the outside), the staff is EXTREMELY knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly, and prices are LOW. They carry a huge variety of electric guitars, acoustic guitars, amplifiers, and accessories. They also offer setup and repair services. They sell both new and used items. Their used items were unanimously in extremely great condition, and did not appear to be used. A few things to note if you visit: *There is a small, private parking lot *The entrance on the building that is on the same side of the gate as the parking lot is not actually for Centaur Guitar, it is for an amplifier repair service that shares the building. *The entrance for Centaur Guitar is on the street side of the building, past the parking lot gate. *To enter, one must ring the doorbell, and an employee will open the door to let you in *There are no centaurs available for sale

What a great place! I start my guitar class tonight and I completely spaced on procuring a guitar…read moreuntil today. I forgot the name of the kind person who helped me. They took the time to go over several guitars with me so that I walked out with something that was usable, nice sounding and not intimidating. I can't wait to use my new guitar tonight.

Super helpful,friendly and knowledgeable staff. They'll answer any questions you have about your…read moreinstrument and never felt rushed, I'll always choose this store over the others in the area.

I am from out of town and had an amazing experience coming here. When I walked in I was immediately…read morewelcomed by Jim who helped explain with his expertise the different guitars and their differences. He was super fun to talk to and the overall atmosphere was welcoming and authentic. The guitars were very fairly priced. With Jim's help I was able to pick out a couple of guitars that worked for me, and it really made my day.