Just took a new to me tenor to Scott. First go-round with him…read more Definitely won't be my last. Fun hang - enjoyed the chat and always look forward to chatting with someone who is also an enthusiast. The horn didn't need major work so after making the appointment he fixed the leaks in no time and charged a more than fair rate for the work. Will be happy to return with more work for him as needed. 100% recommended.

It had been about 5 years since I last played my clarinet and I decided I wanted to start up again…read more My instrument needed an overhaul repair, BADLY. After doing some research online, I found Granlund Woodwind Repair. The owner, Scott Granlund, had a lot of recommendations from professional musicians in Seattle, so I decided his business seemed reputable enough for me to give him a shot. The shop is a bit confusing to find. It's a single room workshop located behind Clever Bottle in Belltown, and I mean literally. You actually have to enter the bar and walk through a door in the back to get to the place. The shop itself, though cluttered wall to wall with instruments, parts, and tools, is charming. Scott immediately plopped my instrument on a table and appraised the work needing to be done. He wrote up an estimate, told me it would take about a month and a half to completed everything, and I was in and out in about 10 minutes. Now I ran into problems when it came to the estimated time of completion. Though Scott had told me 6 weeks, 6 weeks turned into 8, which turned into 10. I was getting a bit frantic, but after several sessions of phone tag and some tense emails, we arranged a time for pick up. Overall, I was pretty happy with the repairs. His quality and craftsmanship were very good and I could definitely feel the difference when I started to play. It's a shame it took so long to have everything done, however. I would have given him 5 stars if it wasn't for that fact.

I've had them work on a couple of horns and they both turned out great. They're one of the only…read moreshops left that does valve plating, which is why I went there in the first place. I will definitely be back if I need more work done.

Dan and Steve are great. Been taking my horns there for years, and have always been satisfied with…read morethe service and workmanship. Usually able to walk in and get my horns diagnosed on the spot, and they're always right on with there estimates.

I recently decided to start playing the flute again after a 10-year hiatus, but unfortunately, I…read morenoticed that my flute was in really bad shape and borderline unplayable. I've had my flute for over 15 years, but I never got it professionally cleaned or maintained it properly... I found out about Mr. Eppler online and contacted him about getting my flute repaired. He got back to me immediately, and instead of shaming me for not taking care of my flute properly, he congratulated me on picking up playing the flute again. He and his assistant, James, who are both really friendly, worked on my flute over the weekend and fixed it up within a couple of days. I was amazed by how quickly they were able to turn it around, and how great my flute sounds now. Originally, it had so many problems including 6 big leaks and 5 bent keys, but It now plays better than when I first bought the flute. We are really lucky to have a professional like Mr. Eppler in the Seattle area! I would recommend him to anyone. I am SO excited to start playing the flute again!

Mr. Eppler and his co-worker James, have worked on my flute several times now. I just had a major…read moretune up, learned how I might avoid some wear and tear in the future, and am very happy with the results. Mr. Eppler also found this flute for me as an upgrade to a student flute I have had for more than thirty years. It has been a great investment.

Steve and Kristy Smith are great owners and really kind people. Steve is very knowledgable and his…read morejoy in helping his students succeed as drummers is apparent in every lesson. He is also an excellent player and that translates 200% into his teaching. In my years studying with him I learned an incredible amount in terms of complex musical concepts applied to percussion, simple straight ahead groove and feel, and the art and science of professionalism. Everything he taught me is extremely valuable and directly applicable to being a better drummer. 35+ years after taking my first lesson with him and I am still using his original material religiously in ways that I never dreamed of. I just can't offer enough praise.

I've been taking drum lessons here for years and love it!! Steve Smith is an amazing instructor!…read more He's a talented drummer and does an excellent job teaching and coaching me. I enjoy my lessons because Steve challenges me and my drumming skills have improved exponentially over the years. I recently started taking voice lessons with Natalie and she is also an awesome instructor! I've really enjoyed her teaching style. I'm not the most confident singer and was a bit nervous when I first started; however, Natalie has helped build my confidence. Even though It's only been a few months, I feel a lot more confident and am a better singer. The staff at the school is top-notch! KZ handles everything at the Georgetown location. She's very patient, super smart and funny! She adds a fun energy to the school.

I've repaired multiple items here he always takes 3 weeks or longer to get the job done. So if you…read moreneed your stuff fixed in a timely Manner this isn't the place. He does good with solid state amps and pretty good with tube amps as well. I had him repair a Macklemore 18" powered sub woofer and after 3 times and $200 it never got fixed. Took it to S&X and he found the problem right off the bat and fixed it in a week so my last experience was a waste of time and money. Not sure if he is even still in business

After researching amp repair places I chose Solid Repair based on proximity to my home, maybe not…read morethe best metric to use but it turned out to be an excellent choice! Kevin is a friendly and professional person and I felt very comfortable leaving my high-end amplifier for him to repair. I was impressed with how quickly he diagnosed the issue, I was also impressed at how well he dealt with this extremely complicated amplifier that I have. He had a couple issues with it, but was diligent and continued to work until he found the problem. I thought the charge to repair was extremely fair as well. I highly recommend Kevin and will be taking my other amps to him for any service they need.

Helpful, knowledgeable, good selection. It's been in Seattle for over 40 years for a reason.read more

Rosewood has an incredible classical guitar selection. It's great that such a specialized store…read morelike this exists in the neighborhood.

I look forward to my classes as much as a little girl looking forward to pony lessons. Yeah. That…read moremuch. I started classes two weeks ago, and am already waking up with drumming in my mind. Bill is an awesome teacher. Super supportive and inspiring, yet realistic and honest, and very clear in his instruction. A great balance. Bob is a kind and skilled teacher, who goes out of his way to be compassionate and helpful. Easygoing and easy to feel comfortable around, important when you're beginning. How I love this place!!

I've taken my fair share of recreational classes and Bill's classes are some of my favorite. He's…read moregreat at accommodating the players, getting a feel for where everyone in the class is at, and tailoring his lessons to the appropriate experience level. His knowledge of the art of drumming is extensive and his lessons are always as informative as they are fun. He's great at breaking down complex rhythms into digestible parts that even someone with no music experience can master. For those who are more musically inclined, his more advanced ensemble classes allow you to explore densely layered rhythms and different techniques. I'm also a big fan of the intensive weekend workshops, or urban retreats, he holds. I attended a workshop where we learned a Senegalese Bak, which was a very cool rhythm. It was neat to hear the story behind how he learned it and the significance of the rhythm.

Derek is a great drum teacher! Our son looks forward to lessons every Monday, thanks Derek for your…read morekindness!

Aaron B has been teaching bass guitar to my son for a few months now. My son is really enjoying…read moreit, and I appreciate Aaron's balance of discipline and fun.