For years, in two homes and for two different grand pianos, David Weiss Piano Service has delivered…read moreimpeccable results and value to our family. Pianists who are recording artists with international reputations play our piano to rehearse upon and perform. We trust only David and his colleagues to tune this instrument!

What I liked about Silver Streak was the moments he captured and how beautifully he put them to…read moremusic. Then, I saw the price and I was like wow, one of the ones that I like the most is actually the most reasonable for a change. I thought that everything would go beautifully. Unfortunately, that is not how things went down. Jason, the videographer for my wedding, did a great job of being invisible. He captured all of the key moments. I felt like some of the decor shots could have been better but, overall, I was very pleased with what he captured. While the moments captured were nice, the quality was questionable. Even the website sample films looked grayed out and fuzzy. I noticed this, but I put it to the back of my mind in my pre-wedding euphoria. In retrospect, the video quality is not professional at all--the color is dark, there is a persistent gray haze and fuzziness over everything, even in bright sunlight. This is a question of equipment quality, which no amount of editing will fix. I would not make the same decision again based on this alone. Don't believe me? Look at his sample videos side-by-side with those of another videographer, and you'll see it. This is the HD age, and the videos do not even look as good as what you might get from still images from a cell phone. The problems came during the editing phase. I was well aware of the contract policy--1 hour of free revision, $50/hour subsequently. I don't expect anyone to work for free. Time is money. Well, ever notice how Silver Streak is the only one charging more for full-length videos than highlights. How does this make sense? The by-the-hour pricing is completely abused from the time you get your first cut. This way, the final price of the highlights video comes out to around the same as the full-length or more. Why so many edits? You tell me. My ceremony was well under an hour, yet the unity candle ceremony was not in my highlights video. We only had 7 people in our bridal party, yet not all of them appeared in the video. My brother escorting my mom down the aisle was absent. What was there were 3 shots of the cake table, 2 or 3 shots of the table décor, and a horrific clip of my dress hanging lifelessly in front of what looked like the door to a preschool classroom. The father-daughter dance clip was two seconds, none of it with my dad dipping me or spinning me, and he did an awesome job of making his dance very cinematic. It was fun, not just dancing around in a boring, endless circle. Why were these things curiously absent? It's elementary, you see--remember the $50/hour charge. Mike was not trustworthy in the end. He left out key moments intentionally, forcing you to buy more revision time. That is the story behind those videos that you do not see. Unfortunately, he was just out to take advantage of the wedding euphoria. You want the perfect video and you'll pay for it, whatever the cost.

Mike and his team did an excellent job shooting and editing the video of my daughter's wedding…read more They coordinated well with the photographers on scene and the drone shots they took were fantastic! His editing skills are very good, with smooth transitions and pacing, the music he chose worked well, he made excellent color corrections, and the audio track was moderated well. My only criticism was with his choice of clips selected. Key family members were omitted in the 1st draft of the highlight video, which had to be corrected in post. I notice this was a problem for another reviewer as well. Overall, we were quite pleased and would highly recommend Ike and his team!

Considering they are the second largest music store in the Commonwealth ,they do not have one…read moreleft-handed guitar. Went in looking for a guitar tuner..very poor selection and high prices.They wanted to sell me a tuner you put on an acoustic guitar..I told them my guitar has a built in tuner. They tried to tell the built in tuners are inaccurate... Not true ask anyone that has one. The place looks more like a furniture store than a music store. Save a trip and buy online

I have been there twice in the last 1.5 years and each time I received the most professional…read moreassistance that I have ever received any where. First time I needed a decent acoustic amp. They showed me several within my price range and did not try to sell me anything that I couldn't afford. Therefore, I made a good purchase. The second time, I was looking for a guitar that could come close to matching my (1976) Guild D50 in sound and playing quality. They set me up with a Taylor 710CE again within my price range. They do their best to help.

These guys are great. Very professional and tidy. We have used them for both moving and tuning.read more

Had an amateur team of movers show up that couldn't lift my antique baby grand, so I cancelled them…read moreand called Charlottesville Piano Movers instead. They were able to come the very next morning at 7AM. They lifted the baby grand off the truck no problem (buff dudes) and had it assembled in my conservatory before I had even come downstairs. Reasonably priced too, especially considering how last minute the booking was.

Update: After posting my review, the store manager called to offer a re-repair of my engagement…read morering. However, I have already had the repairs done elsewhere (as stated in my review) due to valid concerns over work quality. During the call, it was made clear that because the mistakes were fixed elsewhere, they would not be taking any further steps to make the situation right. This was a problem they created as what should have been a straightforward repair turned into significant damage that forced me to take matters into my own hands and seek repairs with another jeweler. While I appreciated the follow-up, it is clear that the situation will not be made right. Original review: I'm extremely disappointed in my recent experience with Schwarzschild Keller & George Jewelers. I brought in my engagement ring on June 20 for what should have been a simple and routine prong re-tipping, quoted at $100. When I finally picked it up on July 11 (after delays), the ring looked nothing like the one I had entrusted to them: the prongs were uneven, the center stone was crooked, there were visible solder marks, and the craftsmanship was shockingly poor. I was told the work would be redone at no charge, but the damage to my ring and the quality of the first repair made me uncomfortable entrusting it to them again. A second jeweler has since confirmed that the entire head of the ring now needs to be rebuilt, at a cost of $375, damage that would not have occurred had the original work been done properly. I first contacted Keith directly on July 16 to try and resolve this, and then submitted a message via the "Contact Us" form on their website on July 21 (which states someone will respond within 48 hours). As of today, I have received no response at all. The lack of accountability and total silence from the store is unacceptable. I now have to spend nearly four times the original estimate to fix damage caused by their own poor workmanship. I would not recommend this jeweler based on my experience.

Had an amazingly easygoing experience at Keller and George, as I waited my turn they patiently took…read morecare of every customer in order in a timely manner! Linda helped me with my watch so fast and was a joy to talk with! Another woman who works here offered me drinks snacks and a place to sit, while the manager briefly explained they were busy and how long it would be. Overall wonderful experience, I wouldn't go anywhere else to get my jewelry fixed!

I'm a recent UVA graduate that needed help printing and preparing letterhead. The staff were…read moreincredibly kind, attentive to detail, and professional. Genuinely blown away by their hospitality and services. Will be coming back!

I called and got a quote of $5.50 for binding 100 pages together (basic copy paper with a simple…read morespiral binding). When I arrived at the business that same afternoon, I was greeted rudely by an employee who was working on a project and acted as if I was disrupting his work. He barked some questions at me and then took my pages, binded them, and demanded $10.53 for his work and "labor". This was not the quote I was told over the phone and when I said this, he continued to talk down to me, and I payed the $10.53 to avoid any further conflict. Not a good way to be running a business with such rude and disrespectful employees who don't want to help. Better transparency with your quotes and pricing would also be beneficial.

A delightful shop with HANDMADE goods. It's like you're in Colonial Williamsburg but better!…read more Highly recommend a visit!

We recently visited Raindrops in Virginia while driving through Virginia. It is a delightful shop…read morewith home decor, beauty products, and chocolates. The owner was very friendly and the metal artwork done by her husband was beautiful. One of his cat doorstops is now gracing our home.

Moved to Charlottesville (never lived in VA in my life) right before the pandemic, so we all know…read morehow crazy the following years have been. Every single step of the way the staff helped me secure really good jobs and every new job was a step up into building my portfolio or a direction I wanted to go. They learn all of your skills and really pair you with jobs that they think you would do great in or even something they know you can do well in even if you never thought about it. This was my first experience with an agency like this and they've set the bar so high! I can't thank you all enough for the time and effort you put in! Especially Holly B for always going above and beyond for the new person in town and making me feel super welcomed! I genuinely appreciate all you do!

Holly and the Robbins staff are lovely - prompt, communicative, and effective. We went over my…read moreskills and resume together and while I wasn't matched with anything specifically in my target industry, I quickly landed in a satisfying role that offered plenty of options for movement. I would highly recommend Robbins to anyone having trouble getting a foot in a door.