Everything you might need or want at a very reasonable price. The equipment is well kept for…read morerentals.

Not sure why the sole bearded (goatee) attendant chose to be surely towards me. No one else in the…read morestore but he and I. Came to pick up a repair and either he did not like that I was a person of color or he was just miserably depressed. Either case, he does not need to be dealing with the public with such an ugly demeanor. If you are the owner, hire somebody that can smile and show appreciation for your business. If not, owner needs to rid themselves of this dark cloud. I know a lot of musicians and will not refer them to this business.

What a pleasant experience I had while getting my daughter's trumpet repaired! Raleigh, the brass…read morerepair specialist, saw me right away and, after diagnosing the issue as a simple fix, completed it while I waited. Not only that, he chatted with me as he worked--I really enjoyed learning about his passion for brass instruments and the band he's part of. He even went the extra mile, fixing a few dents and adjusting a key that wasn't quite up to his standards. It was a great experience, and I will definitely be back for all of my family's instrument needs.

I have been buying from this shop for over 30 years. I've…read moreseen Vern there forever and he is still there. I like the variety and set up of the shop. My Excalibur guitar was purchased from the old shop in 1993. Good place for used gear and have always been treated well. I've only been yelled at once for playing too loud.....lol

I cannot recommend this business enough. This is a terrific place for young ones and young adults…read moretoo. Every person, no matter how severe the disability can be taught love of music and piano by Selena. There is love here!

With the pandemic, we were not yet ready for our son to return to preschool, but we were looking…read morefor a good in-person music program. Our son loved his preschool music program, but we had alot of trouble finding a program that promoted play-oriented learning with small class sizes that was safe. We signed up to the Preschool Summer Music Camp and he loved it. The space where they had classes was wide open and there were special ventilation units that sanitized the air. The instruments that the children used were sanitized and Teacher Victoria wore her mask at all times. I felt extremely safe. Teacher Victoria was an amazing teacher who could really get even the rowdiest of students engaged. Our son learned alot of songs, many of which he sings now to his younger sister. Rather than having my son start his musical journey taking lessons in an instrument, I wanted my son to start by developing a love for music. I really do believe that the Preschool Summer Music Camp helped instill that in him.

Our experience with the Music Place has been great so far. We brought our daughter in for the free…read moremusic assessment, and I was so impressed with how Ms. Janice was able to instantly connect and engage my daughter. She encouraged my daughter's excitement for beginning her musical instrument journey, and I was impressed with the insights and feedback she provided for me. My daughter just completed an instrument survey where she was able to try out over 8 different instruments, with different instructors over a few weeks; and the entire experience was so wonderful. Every instructor was so welcoming and encouraging to my daughter, where she was in most cases picking up this instrument for the first time. I was astonished as I watched her eyes light up playing an instrument I had not ever thought she would want to try. We look forward to continuing her lessons here. Thank you The Music Place!

Our experience at The Music Place has been absolutely amazing. One of the things I have loved is…read morethat they offer a free assessment to help place your child in the right class/lesson. My daughter has been taking piano lessons with Ms. Valery for a year and she has grown so much in her skill and confidence. My son is enrolled in the EMA class and he LOVES it. He has learned so much about music and different instruments. Their love of music has inspired my own journey with music and now we are learning things together. I also had the opportunity to help with summer camps and I can't say enough positive things about them. They offer a variety of camps for a variety of children and the teachers are enthusiastic, passionate, and skilled at teaching music. The Music Place has been a blessing to our family!

I popped in on a whim (I'd just dropped off my computer at Mobile Kangaroo across the street)…read morebecause, hey, music store! Ann was incredibly helpful. I had (at the time) a piano I was trying to sell, or even give away, because we're trying to get ready to move, and we couldn't justify hanging on to it any more. Despite the fact that I absolutely was not going to buy anything, she went out of her way to help me figure out how much our piano was worth, and gave me some suggestions on piano movers too.

Really odd shopping experience. We walked in and were told we needed an appointment to look around…read more Not one single customer was in the store. We told the lady we drove 40 miles to the store but she was oblivious. Not a great customer experience at all. Head on over to Colton Piano Gallery down the street. We were properly greeted and treated with respect.

Expert repair, sales, selection. I have found my archetier!…read more And next to delicious food in Japantown.

WARNING: DO NOT let the older lady touch your instrument case! She will just open it, touching your…read moreinstrument, and making (not needed) adjustments without asking. She doesn't know what she's doing (maybe she can do basic things like changing strings and tuning, but nothing more) and tried to move my bridge but obviously had no plans to move my soundpost or make my bridge higher which would have been needed with her move. She does not stop when you tell her to stop numerous times. I had to start yelling... The luthier found issues with my instruments which other shops were not able to diagnose, yay! However, my instruments were left scratched up (!) and very dirty after the work. They needed to be shaved/sanded and the dust was left all over the bridge, fingerboard, peg box, and instrument surface. One was damaged (chipped); they made no fuss when brought to their attention, immediately apologized, and fixed it. This shop came recommended by multiple professionals. Maybe they figured I wasn't a professional and thus treated my instruments poorly? On the plus side, the price for all work done were very reasonable. They also have parking in the back.

My son (now 5, started at 4) takes drum lessons with Chris. It's been so fun to see him develop a…read morelove for the instrument and a joy in learning. Love it here.

I can't say enough about they Rhythm Academy. I have been playing drums for over 45 years and…read morewanted to better my playing so I started studying with Jimmy Degrasso at the Academy. He is a professional touring drummer with a ton of experience and a knack for teaching. Whether you're a beginner or experienced the Rhythm Academy has a teacher for you!

Update: We absolutely love being part of the Music Place family! Our daughter has gotten really…read moregood at playing ukulele and has successfully completed 3 recitals where she confidently played some of her favorite songs she learnt and practiced with Mr. Chris. She has now transitioned over to learning guitar with Mr. Charles and is absolutely loving it! The teachers as well as the admin staff are very approachable and helpful. We look forward to seeing our daughter's musical skills grow even further.

Let me thank all of you at the music place whole heartedly for the enchanting experience for me and…read moreRudy on Jun 28 2022. It was an eye opening session for me to see Rudy feel at home with Piano and drums and his instinctive approach to music when Chris motivated him to join in to play the various instruments. For the whole session of half an hour Rudy was giggling, trying out every instrument given to him to try and participated wholly, but the drum set was what made the biggest impression on him. Chris could control his focus issues well and was able to bring him back to the music whenever he drifted away as he is certified in music therapy. Deep gratitude to Ms. Janice for giving Rudy this opportunity to help him with his behavior needs. Best Regards Cchavi

My kid has been learning music privately with Tim S. for almost 6 years. I just started in Nov…read more2025. We have fun learning a mix of theory and guitar. My kid started with ukulele and he seamlessly transitioned her to guitar about 2 years ago. He is the best at meeting students where they are while nurturing their talent and interest in music. We're fans of his teaching style. It's also nice to have a variety of options. There is always someone in the office ready to help. I'm not sure about value but I think it's standard pricing about $56.50 for 30-min lessons. Their recitals are chill and they sell instruments, books and anything else you need to learn!

I took lessons here a few years ago. Also came back for remote lessons after moving away…read more Great place and great teachers.

My 12-year-old daughter has taken singing lessons from Maestro Smirnov for nearly three years and…read morehas become a little diva. When she began lessons her upper range was extremely weak and I just wanted her to be able to audition better for school plays. Now, after what she's achieved, that seems like a trivial goal. She now confidently performs in talent shows and youth musical theater. Maestro Smirnov teaches classically and my daughter does her share of Ave Maria's but also sings musical theater and pop (think Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You"). Her lessons gave her the courage to audition for America's Got Talent and she even got a call from producer but alas she didn't get in. Maybe next year. My 15-year-old son has taken piano lessons from Maestro, for about a year and benefits from how Maestro weaves theory, technique and playing into one. This is still a relatively new effort and so it's too early to see full results but my son definitely plays with more feeling than he did a year ago. Maestro is a very knowledgeable musician and teacher. At first I thought his high-knowledge and style might be better for university students (and he teaches all levels of skill) but he's actually very engaging and warm with his younger students. Highly recommended.