First trip here today browsing for mandolins, thinking there was no way we'd find an affordable one…read morefor a beginner. SO glad we stopped in here. Chuck is so friendly and knowledgeable. There was absolutely no pressure to buy at all, but it was a great deal. Our kid is thrilled! We'll be back - the kid needs lessons! Support your local small business!

Can service almost every instrument. Since Moe is a musician himself, for over 35 years, he's great…read moreto get ideas from. Reasonable prices. Good location. Varied selection to choose from or he can special order.

John Russ and Patrick Walsh are excellent guitar techs. Every time I bring one of my instruments in…read morethey always do a top-notch job. Great guys & experts in their craft. if you need guitar or bass work done in the Virginia Beach/ Chesapeake/ Norfolk area, bring it to those gentlemen.

Long story short: No customer service and a bunch of people who hate their jobs and don't have…read morepassion. Long story long: I'm a photographer and videographer that works for a nightclub and they sent me here to grab some fog machine fluid. I made the order online and came to pick it up just cause I live 30-35 minutes away and wanted to make a quick grab and go. As soon as I arrived, I went to the first person I saw and was told "Oh! I'm off already, I was supposed to leave an hour ago, go find another associate.." I then proceeded to walk in the DJ section side because I wasn't directed where the next associate was so I decided to get lost. I saw a gentleman at a counter and stood in front of him waiting to be acknowledged but he just stared at me blankly so I then proceeded to ask him which he huffed and puffed in annoyance. After giving him my name he walked off silently without a word and grabbed my things. When asked for an ID, I gave him a government issued ID and was told with attitude that it had to be a drivers license (this didn't make sense to me cause if my government issued ID gets me pass TSA, I didn't see why my ID couldn't get me pass fog machine fluid.)

Always helpful staff. Lots of instrument options and lesson availability. My children have rented…read moreinstruments, purchased instruments, and had lessons here.

My son looks forward to coming every week. Ms. Adrian is patient and thorough. He really enjoys…read moreplaying the piano. The only critique is the place itself is old and dated. It has a bit of a smell that they try to cover up with wall plug ins. I would recommend!

Hello I had a super…read moreexperience yesterday. I've been in several times but yesterday I made my first guitar purchase. Previously I have bought a compressor and some other things. But yesterday I made my very first purchase of a high quality instrument. I've been in guitar stores across the country. Alpha Music is a well led and helpful environment. No one looks down at older music fans who can't play well enough to warrant a high end instrument. I think I read the service people are not on commission. Even if so they are attentive and knowledgeable about the product. I initially thought I was going for a guitar around $1800. When I asked for the next one on my list he gently pointed out it was at a different price point. I appreciated that very much. I could buy a few but he wouldn't know and more importantly he was very polite and had no derision about it. At " the other store" the sales people are rude and pushy. In the end I bought a higher end instrument that was third on my list. I'd been researching and knew what I was going to look at. Thank you to everyone who has assisted me in all my visits. Well done!

If you are looking for an instrument for your high school student then this is the place…read more If you are a serious musician you will find the store is confusing, cluttered mess. The proprietor seem nice enough, if a bit eccentric, but hey, aren't most musicians?

I don't know how i missed reviewing my favorite Virginia beach shop. For the past several years i…read morehave shopped here for little whatnots each time i go to the shore. I picked up some jewelry and some grateful dead items each visit. There is always so much to look at and it's all unique to their shop. Nobody else on the oceanfront has such awesome hippie merch. The people hanging there are always friendly which is such a plus when you're on vacation. They have it all. Clothes, accessories, mugs, home fragrance, hippie decor....anything you can imagine. And good prices too! I heard they burned out in a fire a few years ago and i am sure glad they came back and rebuilt. I can't imagine the each without a visit to this shop. Walk in happy. Walk out happy. Worth a visit!

Love this store! Something here for everyone. Wide selection of Grateful Dead t-shirts, artwork,…read moreposters, tapestries, hippie clothes, spiritual items, purses, hats, candles, Buddha's, and much, much more! Love the energy put into the decor and the employees are exceptionally nice and inviting.

This is a great music store for bands. There are drums, guitars and keyboards. It's a store for…read moreadults, not quite for kids.

Prices aren't too bad. Not sure why the vibe is so strange though - I walked in to check out some…read morebasses, and just felt like I walked into somebody's house un-invited. I literally checked my face in the mirror when I got back to my car to make sure I didn't have a nosebleed or food on my face or something lol.

Russell is the man! I feel blessed to have stumbled upon this shop. It's local and better than some…read morenationwide store. He helped me a lot with just one simple gesture of guidance and I can't thank him enough. I will be back and others should come here too, always good to learn some wisdom.

Small, intimate place with the best staff. It's usually Russell at the counter. There's a limited,…read morebut interesting selection of mostly used stuff if you're a guitarist. Sometimes there are some wildly cool guitars on the wall. I've always found what I needed when I went there. His inventory isn't huge, but it's very well thought out. If you're a drummer, you'll love the place even more. This is always the first place I'll go if I need anything musical. Strings, tuners, tambourines, amps, parts, or just a couple minutes shooting the shit with the cool, knowledgeable musician/proprietor. Also, if you're looking for a luthier, they outsource to a skilled and straight-up honest guy. I've brought my acoustic and electrics there several times for work. Always happy with the results and feedback about my instruments. Forget the big chains and give Russell's a visit. Support local business, especially when the local business kicks butt like Russell's does!

I thoroughly enjoy my lessons at Music Makers! I am sad that I've only recently discovered it by…read moreway of a close friend. I have currently been taking lessons with Rebecca. I grew up singing most of my life, however I have done it less and less as an adult. Working with Rebecca has shown me that the music has not completely left. Rebecca shows excitement for her students and champions you as you go along with the lesson. The lessons are also very affordable as well. After attending in person sessions for over a month I was able to change my schedule slightly. Even during this time when my schedule was crazy she allowed me to do my lessons virtually. As an adult I cannot tell you how beneficial this is to have someone work with your crazy schedule. I was able to successfully change my lessons to biweekly in a virtual setting. I plan to do more at Music Makers as time and money allows, I really enjoy my time with Rebecca.

What an awe inspiring, talented and committed group! Their passion and drive really brings out the…read morebest in our musicians of tomorrow. The creativity and energy really lifts this business above any others I know! Highly encourage anyone who wants to develop their inner rocker to go to Music Makers!

Great communication. Amazing teachers. I love the notes the voice teacher sends. And my daughter…read moreloves how much she treats her like a responsible person - giving homework and letting her help decide songs/warm ups.

They really care about what my son learns and how he is learning. Making sure he is interested in…read morethe instrument that he chose to learn and keeping him interested when he gets discouraged. The most important thing is that he is having fun and that is encouraged as well.

Best piano and singing lessons in Hampton Roads!!! Fox Music is such a sweet family studio. My son…read morehas been in piano lessons for the past year and loves his teacher. His grandpa even signed up for voice lessons and piano as well, and is loving this as his retirement hobby! Highly recommend.

Fox Music has been phenomenal for my first time ever learning piano! In a few short months, I've…read moregone from not being able to play, to playing songs with both hands. Mr. and Mrs. Fox are always so welcoming and encouraging during the classes. It's very obvious that they have a love of piano. They'll work with you one on one when you're stuck, and help you break down technique and timing. I really enjoy how they do a mini music theory lesson and practice questions every class to help you learn how to read music. I'm learning a lot and I'm grateful for their support!