This is a wonderfully large store and I had no problem finding a knowledgeable employee to answer…read moresome questions about a guitar which I was interested in. I do wish they had a wider range of acoustic guitars, but they do have some nice Fenders and Yamahas and don't mind if you sit and play them for as long as you want. Of course I took advantage of this, and then just couldn't help myself and had to buy one. The price on the Yamaha was right on the nose of where it should have been, and it was set up perfectly right out of the store.

Adam did an amazing job setting up my Gibson SG. I'd bought it from a big box store and didn't…read morerealize it wasn't set up well until I messed up the bridge when changing the strings. I took it to Mad Music and in two days I got it back for a very reasonable fee, and it plays SO much better. I was so impressed with Adam, I went ahead and ordered a new Jackson from him. Looking forward to doing all my guitar shopping at Mad Music from now on!

My daughter is enjoying her piano classes. We just started last month, and really appreciate the…read morecommunication and friendliness of the staff.

This music studio is such a gem in Gilbert! My daughter enjoyed the singing camp and we are already…read moreplanning on continuing with lessons (instrument and voice) in future. Nice and wholesome environment which I prefer and everyone we came in contact with was super nice. My daughter looked forward to going every day and was practicing at home. Such a positive way to instruct music. Loved it!

I came to get my guitar fixed at the store and the guy told me he's a professional guitar tech and…read moreone of my strings are keep on breaking. I went in there over 20 times to fix my guitars and there's always happens to me. Do not come here.

So many great reasons to shop here! Years ago when we rented a violin, the customer service was on…read morethe slow side- However that has completely changed! The staff is very attentive and efficient, as well as super helpful! They didn't have the item we wanted in the store... so the personable young man helped us by showing us online options. We selected one we thought my daughter would like and he suggested having it shipped to the store when I mentioned my mail service is shoddy. Each time I called to check if it had arrived (we were anxious) they were polite and patient with me. It arrived when they said it would, and they called me as soon as it arrived. When we came in for pick up, the nice young man told my daughter if she opened it there, he would tune it for her. The ukulele is beautiful- even better than we expected! *see the photo we posted* We could not be more pleased with the new organized store layout and the caliber of employees at this location. I will definitely be back for our ongoing music needs. It is rare to run across service with such high standards- the young men are well trained and professional, it is a pleasure to do business there!

Teachers: top notch! Front desk: top notch! Price/Value: top notch! They have a wide variety to…read morechoose from vocals, drums to strings and probably more that I don't even know about. They are an approved ESA vendor with a wide range of hours and availability. They have given my kids confidence right away as they are beginners. Also they are very accommodating and kind in working with the kid's choice of music. Highly recommend Blackbird Music!

Wonderful spot for lessons for taking music! People are so nice here! They have instruments to rent…read moreand everything you need to start on an instrument!

Came here looking for a stand for my snare drum. Not only did I get one but also got me a cool…read moreshirt that says SUPPORT MUSICIANS. I also applied for & got a Guitar Center card so I'll earn rewards. Alex waited on me & was very nice & even funny. He does take his customer service very seriously too, going above & beyond. This Guitar Center is a cool store & not too far from my house. Their drum room could use some upkeep, however, because the cymbals were coated in dust.

First, we came in 2 days ago, to look at a keyboard we're interested in purchasing. NOONE came to…read morehelp get it started..NOONE came to see if we needed assistance ~ after 30 minutes we walked out. Today, we tried again ~ Why have a keyboard on display, when NOONE knows how to get it turned on OR how it works!? Talk about LAME!! TRY hiring people who KNOW how to run certain instruments!! I'll NEVER go back to this location ~ first, they're standing around doing nothing & then they can't figure out how to turn on or run a keyboard. I figured GC hires musicians that know how to run instruments. Obviously they only hire lame sales people who know NOTHING!!

I recently took my "affordable" guitar to Kurt for a setup, which it badly needed, and I got it…read moreback with it playing like a dream. And he provided a really quick turn around time to boot! Kurt certainly puts a lot of care into his work, and takes pride in knowing he has satisfied a customer. He clearly gets my vote!

I recently purchased a new bass and could tell that it needed a good set up. I contact Kurt that…read moreevening and was about able to meet with him the next day. When We met he gave the bass a thorough inspection and walked me through the work that needed to be done. He also suggested that the bass be shielded to eliminate a really bad buzz. He was upfront about what NEEDED immediate attention vs. what he simply recommended. I ended going with all of his recommendations, but appreciated the fact that he didn't try to up sell me on unnecessary repairs. I also love the fact that he was able to complete the work in a couple of days. The sound and feel are A+++ and the buzz is now non existent. Kurt is knowledge, courteous, professional and very good at what he does. He's gained a customer for life in my and I would recommend him to anyone!

Bruce and his staff are terrific to deal with. I thought I needed a new fret job on my 60 year old…read moreRickenbacker. Bruce suggested that he could simply replace the "nut" which elevates the strings above the frets. Well, bingo he was right. Saved me some serious $. He and his team were a huge help when I was buying an additional guitar and amp setup. Brindleys is an honest to goodness music store! Thanks guys. - Mickey Keyes

I live super close to Brindleys, and I love supporting local! I have a professional model solid…read moresilver flute that I wanted to get overhauled, as it hasn't been played in several years. Everyone I spoke to was really nice, and I was able to get my flute serviced quickly. The instrument repair person is there on Wednesdays and Saturdays. They did a pretty good job, but definitely didn't polish my flute, which I was kind of disappointed about, especially since I asked it to be thoroughly cleaned (this was also indicated on my service ticket they typed up). I was able to polish it myself after I got it back with a silver polishing cloth that I had to purchase. They have a huge variety of instruments, accessories, and books! It does seem to be more catered to guitars/percussion, but they still had a decent selection for woodwinds and brass. They also have tons of teachers that do private lessons. I will definitely be returning if I need anymore repairs done, as they did a nice job with those!

This Mesa-based music store has been in business since 1946 & is family owned. This store is a very…read moreneatly-stocked store & has a large selection of instruments of all types for the every day musician. Very knowledgeable staff members on hand to assist you. On the main floor are the instruments, & upstairs you will find sheet music & an area for taking music lessons. Jon Milano, the grandson of the man who started this business, introduced himself to me & told me the history of this store. Very fascinating & if you walk through the back hallway of the store, you will see many photos of the various artists & celebrities who have visited this amazing music store! I'm a drummer so I will definitely return when I need something. I invite you to check this place out & say hello to my new friend Jon. Once you visit Milano's, you become part of the family!

String and keys player here, and they have plentiful amounts of both. Guitars are largely in the…read moreFender and Gibson realm; a huge variety of them, but limited other selections and not so many alternate brands. They try to do much in a limited space, and mostly, that works. Their wind and violin/viola/cello/bass/etc space is really nice, and their acoustical guitar and bass sections are strong. The keyboards area is sort of scrunched together but top brands and a bit of variety. I liked their synths, although not a crazy variety. Prices I heard seemed a bit higher, but there is added value here, too. Huge sheet music section. Much wind instrument variety, as well as mouthpieces, reeds/ligatures/etc. It has the widest and broadest inventory I've seen in Arizona. Worth a visit; musicians will appreciate the variety.

This is the perfect place to send your musically artistic and even challenged kiddos. The staff is…read moreso patient and will turn that kid into a vision of artistry in no time. The summer camps are a great way to start and music lessons are like therapy for anyone and the friendships created from the seasonal bands are forever! They have loads of times and options to work with your schedule and flexibility. They also offer sessions for adults... that way you never grow old! Highly recommend

We sent our child there every week for about five months. They never told us anything, other than…read moreshe's doing well. $230 for 45 minutes four times a months... They had a very quiet person teaching her. We found out after about two months that they were sending us emails with instructions to help her practice. after the 5 months and over $900 she's learned absolutely nothing! as a matter of fact, she was singing better before she was there and we have recordings to prove it.