Amber started teaching our son to play piano at the age of 5 and she was very good with him and…read morevery accommodating with allowing us to sit in on the lessons. She made us very comfortable and we absolutely adore her irresistibly cute little puppy. Our son learned to play simple songs and read the basic notes very quickly but even when he didn't feel like learning Amber found ways to make it fun for him and motivate him to keep trying. I can highly recommend Amber to anyone who wants to learn music!

From the owner: Hello! My name is Amber. I am a multifaceted musician and educator in the state of Florida. I have…read morebeen in the music business since 2010 and have been playing piano and flute for over 20 years. I also teach other instruments such as violin, cello, and saxophone. I am classically trained and have a Masters Degree in Music Education and Performance. I taught band, orchestra, and chorus in NYS so I can teach most all Band and Orchestra instruments including vocals! I have never met a person who regretted taking music lessons! I cater my lessons to the needs of my students to be sure that they are having fun and enjoying themselves as well as getting the education they deserve with lessons. My background allows me to teach many different learning styles of all ages to fulfill the needs of my students. Having fun is an essential part of the structure of my lessons! I am a strong believer in learning the fundamentals and traditional skills of music while also learning the skills of pop and modern-culture music. Please contact me with any questions or concerns you may have!

Fogt's Music is an independent music store in a world where independent music stores are getting…read moremore difficult to find in a landscape filled with chain stores like Sam Ash and Guitar Center. This is a cool place and there is something definitely comforting about being in a music store surrounded by the instruments that open us to our artistic side. The staff was friendly and this was an overall great experience.

Helpful staff; great variety of hi quality, w ell known…read morebrands of instruments, every type of equipment, accessories in multiple types at reasonable prices; tutorial books and in store sessions by accomplished local musicians in many categories of instrument & musical styles.

My vocal teacher Natalie S. was abrupt at first but on my second lesson, she recognized where my…read morevoice was hitting troubled areas. She corrected them rapidly. If you can already sing and have good pitch, she is capable of getting you rapid progress if you are willing to do the work. I can confidently recommend her for voice training.

I have been going to music compound for almost 5 years now. they have amazing staff, awesome…read morelearning, and great performance options. one thing that I love about music compound is that they have one on one conversations with you when you first start, they ask you what instrument you want to play what extracurricular activities you want to be in, and they also set you up with one of the best instructors where you get your one-on-one time with them. many people say it's just a school, but I call it a family.

This store is improving!! Idk if it's the new manager whipping things into shape, or what, but they…read morehave something to prove: they want our return business and overall satisfaction! I went into each department to browse before I bought a piano from Bryan in pro audio - that guy is HILARIOUS and super friendly! His passion for keyboards and guitars really shines out in his sales! He spent time with us while also balancing two other customers who were looking for pianos as well as microphones and such. He made everyone feel attended to and made a few great sales in the process. We bought a Casio CDP S100 and are absolutely loving it! We moved over to Jason in drums and he was equally as warm and welcoming. He knew so much about drums and had no problem letting me and my family know all we had to ask. His input on which drums to go with, different brands and their customer service, and even tips for tuning and traveling! What a patient and kind man! Truly a gem in the sales world. Wealth of knowledge, that man is. When I passed through guitars, Mike G (seen him there many times, terrific guy) was helping some folks out but didn't ignore me, still said hello and offered help if I needed it. I then had a nice conversation with Caleb in guitars, he is very efficient and knowledgeable! Overall, I'd say this store has a sordid past. Maybe it was the manager before. But I see Rodrigo (new manager of store) all the time and he really does a good job of being present for the customers and offering help. He's got me convinced he wants to bring this store to a higher place. Give this store a chance, they've earned it! Kudos to Bryan (pro audio) Jason (drums) Mike G and Caleb (guitars) you guys made my experience great. See you next time!

I would like to give Ron F a huge shout out for helping me with trading my gear today, he was…read moreoutstanding to work with. We drive the extra mile to shop this store and will continue to do so. Thanks again Rob F and staff.

David did a tremendous job as a DJ and also played the Sax at our birthday celebration. He was very…read moreprofessional, knew when to engage the crowd, played everyone's favorite songs, and was flexible with his schedule as we extended his performance for an extra 3 hours. Highly recommend David for any parties.

From the owner: David Turner Music offers the best live music and DJ service solution for weddings and special…read moreevents in the Sarasota, Tampa, Orlando, Fort Myers and Naples area. We also offer private saxophone and violin lessons in Sarasota, taught by professional musicians David Turner and Shawna Trost.

Impara SRQ worked with Bayfront Piano to move an upright for a student who was being gifted an…read moreinstrument. Owner Anthony Duffy thoughtfully met with the donor in advance to assess the piano the student would be receiving. He conducted a thorough inspection and provided helpful background information about the piano maker and model, giving us a better understanding of the instrument. Anthony and his assistant John were a pleasure to work with throughout the process. On the day of the move, they took great care to ensure the piano would fit safely through the kitchen and in the elevator, paying close attention to wall and cabinet corners. The piano was secured and transported in a Bayfront Piano trailer outfitted exclusively for instrument moving. This is our second move this season, and we look forward to continuing to work with Bayfront Piano to support our students. Submitted by Monica Sirocchi, Owner of Impara SRQ

As I have said in a very few exceptions, I don't usually do Yelp Reviews for non-travel vendors and…read moresuppliers or services - EXCEPT when I have a notable and fantastic experience. As with Bayfront Piano!! We referred to Bayfront by our well regarded piano tuner. My wife's experience from setting up the appointment and scheduling in a tight moving window on short notice was pleasant and flawless. I must apologize I was under orders NOT to take pictures as my wife did not even want to be watching as her baby (claw & ball mahogany 2004 baby grand Pramberger I bought for her birthday - not saying which one :-) ) was being extracted from one home and delivered to the next about 2 miles away. (I had to take one just now as we are still un-packing and my wife is asleep (snicker) ) She was a wreck the whole time. I suspect the way I felt when my 7 ton sailboat was in the crane straps 30 feet in the air being splashed in the water each season - but I digress) Anthony and his crew skillfully and delicately/surgically maneuvered the 600+ pound instrument and transported it to our home. From tools, fixtures, transports/carts, handling mechanisms, trailer/hitch, vehicles - you can tell this is a well "tuned" mission with military precision, safety, and care. It was also the hottest day so far in 2022 with temps in the 90s and a heat index over 100. What a truly exceptional and wonderful experience. Great service, wonderful people and personality, and I can save you the many calls we made to "hope" we would find the right folks!!! HERE THEY ARE!!!

I was so impressed with the level of service. I like that I have the option to trade up (or down)…read moreif my music endevors go well. I was shown different price points. Things were set up for me to demo the instrument. I want to be clear, I never felt pressured. The clarity of their return and trade program was so refreshing. Update: I needed to go back on a small issue with the used instrument. I felt like I got the same level of service!

Amazing service! Very kind to me as a beginner without a lot to spend, I have them a disastrous…read moreattempt at a restringing that broke a bridge pin and they fixed it all up for the price of some guitar strings. Go to this place for your instrument needs !!

Judith was my salesperson. She took a lot of time to show me each pieces of jewelry I was…read moreinterested in. Very patient and sweet. Walked out buying a bracelet and earrings. Thank you Judith for all your help!

Rip-off! I told her I don't want insurance on several items, she put it on there anyway and told me…read more"it actually didn't add to it, it cancels out at the end"... they tried to overcharge me for it and then tried to disguise it! Don't go there!

They are great with kids. My oldest did not even want to do it but now he practices daily without…read moreeven being told to practice.

From the owner: Florida Enrichment Academy Foundation has been proudly teaching music in the Sarasota and Bradenton…read moreareas since 2009.