They went all out to trade me back and let me choose a more suitable instrument for me . I now have…read morea small parlor guitar and love it. Super nice people not pushy at all, lots of choices more than I have ever seen in one shop. Lessons- school rentals they do it all.

Great customer service, went in to look at a certain guitar, they let me try it, answered all the…read morequestions i had and even gave some advice, they didn't try to sell me a bunch of stuff I didn't need. Where very nice and honest. Was in n out within 10min and i left very happy with my purchase! Definitely will be coming back when I decide to upgrade!

We do piano lessons for my 8yrs old. Lana is great. They were always quick with a response and…read morepatient teaching children the intricacies of lessons and reading music.

That I had previously posted a review from this fall. I was contacted by the store regarding this…read morereview. Brian, the manager said some things out I really appreciate it.He was not defensive or combative and did not deflect my criticism. What he did do was offer me a chance to make it right. After some dialogue I agree I would give the store a chance Brian wanted to meet me so I arrange the time to visit the store when he'd be in. This experience was night and day from my first experience. From my interaction with Brian, I will venture to guess that can be music reflects a small town charm of the city of Camby which is one of the major reasons for us to move here. I would highly recommend giving Kandi music a shot for your music needs and support a small business

Quiet little shop. My son needed a reset on his guitar and major stores were quoting weeks and high…read moreprices. Music village was able to do it overnight and at a very reasonable price. My son is very happy with the reset and we were happy to support a local business.

I purchased a plectrum banjo off e-bay recently. It was made my Jim Cox, a Master Luthier from…read moreMaine, a custom order. The banjo is bird's eye maple with plenty of inlay and dressings. The head was badly worn and action was too high. It had been sitting in a closet for awhile and needed some help. Now a luthier may be fantastic with guitars, but banjo's are a different critter. You really have to know what you're doing. I own four banjo's so I found this out the hard way. Dan had a bit of trouble finding the proper head, but he persevered and obtained one. He installed the head, lowered the action and set up the instrument properly. This was not an easy repair and I would not trust just any luthier with it. Dan had the knowledge and expertise to do it right! Now this beautiful banjo sounds just as good as it looks, I am proud to add it to my collection. Thanks Dan, Del

Very helpful and supportive. Great advice as we worked through possibilities on instrument repair.read more

Wow, this is service at it's best. So the first time I experienced Windsmith Music my daughter and…read moreI were shopping for a violin for her. We came to try a few of the violins they had. They were great about explaining the different choices they had and talking about some of the different sounds each violin might produce. My daughter tried the four that were in our price range and didn't really experience anything remarkable. So ultimately we ended up playing a German Violin that had the sound she was looking for. Something about being made from wood from the Carpathian Forests, seemed to make a difference :) But I wouldn't hesitate to buy a violin from them. And personally, I'd love to do that b/c their service is so great (more about that next). So recently, we had a problem with our silent (electric) violin. One of the strings was starting to come apart a bit so we decided to get new strings thinking that would fix the problem. We brought the violin back and found out the problem was still there. So we called, and they said to bring the violin back and they'd take a look. We dropped it off and then about a day later they figured out it had to do with a finger guide we had wrapped around the neck which was coming up just enough to cause a problem w/ a couple of the strings. What impressed me though was how kind and helpful they were throughout the whole process. Cassie was the one helping us and she was AMAZING! So basically, the problem was all on us. We are the ones who caused this issue (not them). Yet they took the time to research the problem to try and figure out what it was, then figured out the issue and got us taken care of. Then on top of that we weren't charged anything. At one point they even offered to drop our violin off in Corvallis (where we live) to save us a trip back into Philomath. PRO TIP: If you're traveling from Corvallis, I recommend calling first depending on what you might need. For example, the person you may want to speak with or work with may not be there when you stop by so it might be wise to call again just to be sure. But they truly go above and beyond, give great service, their pricing is very fair and reasonable. We're fortunately to have such a great music business here in the area and I'm excited for the next time we'll be stopping by!

I rarely need to get my clarinet fixed but when I did I am glad to find Robert. Not only did he fix…read moremy A key but he also taught me some new tricks I can't wait to practice! Thank you Richard again and will definitely reach out next time I'm in Portland!

I recently started playing flute for my church again after a four year break. I was recommended…read morethis place to do some maintenance and repairs. My flute needed a lot of help. They did an excellent job as all the felts and some of the pads had to be replaced as well as the keys leveled. And when I went to pick it up, he was there to adjust some of the springs on the keys that I felt were not responding to my liking. Overall, very knowledgeable, friendly service.

Greg at Powell Baker guitars is great. I have had him work on 4 of my guitars, 1 of them he did a…read moreelectronics upgrade and a bridge over haul, and the other he did a partial restoration including fixing an issue with the fretboard that was delaminating from the neck. Greg's prices are always reasonable and fare. I have a couple more guitars that I will take to Greg and have him do a setup and adjustment on. I am also saving to have him build me a custom guitar that he and I have been talking about. If you are needing a good setup, a restoration, or want a custom guitar built I would definitely take the time to contact Greg and speak with him about your project.

From the owner: Full service guitar repair and sales of hand built custom guitars!read more

We love everything about RiverCity Rock Star Academy!…read more My daughter is about to start her 4th program with them, the Saturday Rockers. These programs run each season, with summer being a bit shorter than the others. She takes electric guitar lessons in the program, which teaches students not only how to play their instruments but also how to play together as a band. Each session includes one-on-one private lessons (which can be done anytime), then 2-hour band lessons (on Saturday in our case). So some students are learning guitar, others doing drums, bass, keyboard, or taking vocal lessons. They select a playlist of songs they want to learn and rehearse together, with full support from the instructors every step of the way. At the end of each program, they perform live in front of an audience. Sometimes it's mostly parents, other times they do shows in town, like at The Barn or Grand Theater. It's been very motivating for my daughter, and I started taking private lessons there myself recently. Every staff member and instructor genuinely cares about the success, safety, and satisfaction of the students and it shows. I think the pricing is very reasonable for everything you get, and there's not many places that do anything like this. It's a great location, too, because they can really play loud without disturbing anyone, yet it's also very close to downtown and lots of little restaurants to check out nearby. From the front, it may look small but once you go inside you and see how many rooms the place has, you'll see it's actually very spacious inside. There's also a good selection of guitars and gear to buy, with no pressure and very helpful staff. Check out their website and social media, or stop by and give them a try!

Am I the first person to review RiverCity Rock Star Academy on Yelp? That would be my honor…read more Why is a guy from Chicago raving about RiverCity Rock Star Academy? I could list 3 things but I'll focus on the third point. I purchased a beautiful white/white Jet JS-400 Guitar from Oregon, long distance. That process went great. 1) Timely updates in email. 2) Wonderfully packed. 3) Great SETUP of the guitar. I took the guitar out of the box and it was flawless. I tuned it, that was simple. The guitar played great out of the box. Normally you need to spend $50 getting a guitar "set up". Putting on new strings and making sure the "action" isn't too high. The "action" on my new Jet Guitar JS-400 was perfect. Let's call it medium. Too high and it's hard for a beginner to press down guitar strings. Strings too low and you get "fret buzz". My Jet guitar from RiverCity Rock Star Academy played great out of the box. Her Slovenian name is "Bela" pronounced "bay luh". (Jet Guitars are owned by Slovenians.) RiverCity Rock Star Academy staff are wonderful. Buy a guitar from them locally or long distance. Best Wishes from Chicago, IL Richard

One of the best music teachers I've ever worked with. Patient and very easy going for an enjoyable…read morelesson and informative session. I've learned so much about music not just for singing but also for guitar and piano theory as well. He's extra talented to teach you and motivate you in all areas! 10/10 would recommend.

Kevin is actually the best!! He is so kind, patient and really helped me improve my voice. He…read morereally tailors your experience to whatever your goals are. His feedback is constructive but encouraging and he really built my confidence preforming. 10/10 amazing vocal coach would recommend to anyone looking to any singer/song writers!!

Brought an old schoolhouse clock out that needed a bezel. Was told it wasnt much of a clock but it…read moreheld great sentimental value To me. I picked it up a month later for $150 and was told it was the best he could do. The bezel was a terrible fit and the glass i thought was gonna fall out. I took it and called with my concerns. He said bring it back. I took it to a shop in Sellwood. They did a great job. They told me if they couldn't make it better they would not charge me. Why would i bring it back to the same place if that was his best job? I have been going to antique stores since i was 10, over 60 years. I will never recommend that repair shop.

Took my clock there after they told me that they could restore it. We drove from Vancouver so it…read morewas a hour and a half round-trip for nothing. They could've told us over the phone, but I called twice and they said yes they could do it and the minute they looked at the clock they said no they can't fix it.

My daughter loves piano lessons with Ms. Greta! We have been with her for over a year and find her…read moreto be very professional and great with kids. Very warm and welcoming atmosphere as well.

From the owner: Greta offers voice lessons and piano lessons, in-person and online, for beginning to…read moreadvanced-level students, ages 5 - 95! Students compete successfully in competitions and scholarships through NATS, Solo & Ensemble, and OMTA, and on a semi-pro and professional level. Students focus on relaxed technique, musicality and student enjoyment using a range of musical styles. Music theory and sight-reading is available to those who need to prepare for AP Music Theory, college course work, or augment their private studies. Greta is also available for private parties, weddings, arts festivals, and other special events, as a soloists or as an ensemble with her husband and Grammy-winning guitarist, Mark Hanson.