Ramon is the best tuner ever. Truly an artist at his craft…read more He is SOOOO professional and takes his time for perfection.

BEST tech in Austin and greater Hill Country...I'm former Music Educator and and professional…read moreentertainer...Ramon was always able to help with pianos at the Venue as well as my home Grand. He truly is an artist and I absolutely think he has perfect pitch and keen ear! God Bless you Bobby West.

The owner is absolutely amazing and you can tell he cares about his clients. I highly recommend…read morethis shop to anyone.

Awesome mom & pop shop that really cares for their customers; especially their youth clients. Old…read moreschool customer service and will take care of you on the spot,

As a self taught musician and very novice piano player, I couldn't have imagined the impact that…read morethe piano phraseology method would have on my playing ability. In our first hour together I progressed by leaps and bounds. Alex showed me how to conjure an entire orchestral sound from the piano, emphasizing technique that invokes heart centered and meditative qualities. I felt like I walked away from the lesson with some new piano skills as well as medicine for the spirit! Thanks Alex!

Alex takes a holistic approach to music theory, blending concepts, ear training, and technique. He…read moretailors lessons to your ability level, always finding ways to keep them engaging and interesting, regardless of your starting point. After just one lesson, he can identify areas to improve your playing and uses a modern, well-equipped setup to clearly demonstrate techniques and share reference materials. Plus, he's a genuinely funny and wonderful person to learn from! If you're looking to elevate your musical skills and knowledge, I highly recommend taking lessons with Alex!

I contacted Brian Henselman again to tune Things Two's baby grand piano as it was recently moved as…read moreI purchased a new home. Its important to tune a piano after a move and on other occasions such as: 1- When a piano is not played, the strings will gradually stretch with the passage of time and the piano will fall out of tune. Pianos need regular tuning at least once a year to keep them up to pitch and playing the correct notes. 2- When fluctuations in temperature and humidity occur which cause the wooden parts of the piano to expand and contract, affecting string tension. 3- When a piano is not tuned regularly. Pianos get set in their ways as they age. A piano that hasn't been tuned in a long time will go out of tune again very quickly. Pianos are temperamental and should be tuned at least once per year. I like to think of a piano like a car in that, cars require regular tune ups, oil changes etc. Brian showed up on time, was efficient and gave some great tips on piano care. If you are seeking an honest and reliable piano tuner, Brian is the best bet! Total for tuning: 205.68 #supportlocal

I rented a piano from Brian for 6 months while taking piano lessons. The transaction was smooth…read moreand efficient. His movers showed up as scheduled both when moving the piano into the house and out. Brian was really informative when helping me out with choosing a piano. He offers both purchase and rental deals. If you're in the market for piano, I'd recommend checking out his gallery.

Good people who know guitars very well. Top quality workmanship. They took my broken guitar and…read moremade it as good as new. I cannot imagine how they do what they do.

Great customer service! Had two guitars brought in, and the owner made sure I left there completely…read moresatisfied with the work done. Would recommend! If you have special requests be sure to speak up and chat with the owner!

Tony's a fantastic teacher - I've been taking piano lessons from him for a little over a year and…read morehe's really helped me grow as a musician. I'm a producer who played a little piano as a kid but never was diligent about it, and he's made the process of learning very enjoyable. Thanks to him, my music has seen improvement faster than ever. Even though I'm still somewhat of a novice, he's a master pianist who can handle students of all skill levels - I'd wholeheartedly recommend his guidance to players much more skilled than I. He works with his students to meet them where they're at, and really tailors his teaching style to their needs. If you're serious about music, are looking for a creative instructor, and want to work with someone who deeply understands music and performance, look no further.

CW came recommended by a friend who is a formally educated musician. We are in our second year of…read moreprivate piano lessons for my now 7yo son and the experience has been very good. This is a place that takes music instruction seriously -- in addition to the lessons there is a weekly music theory lesson and a regular schedule of recitals and musicianship tests. Not being a music person myself, I was a bit concerned at the outset that this might be overkill, but in reality it has served our kiddo quite well and the progress both in his playing and his theoretical understanding is apparent and exciting to watch. I've also used them beginner adult lessons myself (now that I have a piano, why not?). On that side of things they have proven both helpful and highly flexible with respect to the fact that my availability for practice is not what I wish it could be. I've recommended CW to a number of fellow parents looking for lessons and wouldn't hesitate to do so again.

Looking for a piano school for your kid? Now that you are grown up - decided to take up piano?…read more This is a great place. Full disclosure - Both my daughters took piano here. It is a fairly large studio - I just looked it up and they now have about a dozen piano teachers - plus some guitar and a cello teacher. There are maybe 10 or so rooms and when there are several lessons going on - it is great to sit in the lobby and listen to all the beautiful music wafting out. Chances to perform at recitals and competitions are available. They also have master classes with really great pianists - from universities and these are for dedicated students at all levels. A great school. There are enough teachers that you will certainly find one to suit you. They have a theory lab for beginner students. The large parking lot makes for easy parking.

I wanted to home-record a doo-wop song as a gift to my father, singing all the backup parts. Since…read moreI have musical experience (keyboards) I thought it would be easy. Once I started I discovered I was out of my element and my first attempt sounded like crap. So I booked two lessons with Alyssa and that made all the difference. She had specific suggestions and tips that took my project to the next level. That was a lot of bang for the buck, and I'm grateful that Eastside Music and Alyssa were available to me.

I was a piano student at Eastside Music School for nearly 9 months. I joined the music school to…read morefind mentors to hold me accountable and keep me disciplined in my craft. I have never joined a music school before. My teacher at the music school was an incredible mentor. The music school is in the process of soundproofing some of their rooms, and the instructors schedule students back-to-back (which I'm aware is common). I voiced some frustrations when hearing a vocalist overpower the sound in my lesson. I expressed that it was difficult to focus as both me and my instructor were frustrated. I voiced frustrations about losing minutes when students are scheduled back-to-back. I have had minimal encounters with the owner, Alex, but my first impression of him was disappointing as he announced names at the recitals and completely butchered my name, calling me someone else. He responded to my email explaining that there will always be sounds in each room, which I can understand, and offered to speak with the instructor. In return, I asked him to allow for the person before me to have more time to transition out (built into her own lesson). She is new and her parents wanted a summary of the lesson at the end of each lesson. This somehow translated to him that I wanted him to change his entire business model and allow five minute breaks after each student. His solution was to cut my lesson time instead, which when asking for support on how to maximize my own time, felt like a slap in the face. When he asked me if that worked for me, I said no. His response was this: "Ok well. I'm not going to change my business model for you. I offered a compromise and you declined. At this point I think it's best to discontinue your lessons at Eastside Music School. I haven't charged you for May tuition. I won't charge you for yesterday to make up for all the time you didn't receive that you paid for. And I'll take you off the calendar moving forward. Best of luck to you." I immediately went to the music school to speak with him and his response was explaining that he had 300 students and 25 teachers and will not make any accommodations for me. His also stated that my instructor will be gone for two months anyway. As a person in a leadership role, mentoring students to be the best they can be, teaching others the importance of feedback, accountability, and compassion, I am so disappointed with my experience at Eastside Music. In his second response, he dismissed me, minimized my experience, and told me I'm the type of person who would be benefit from private lessons. Despite the mission statement "Find Your Voice," If you chose this school, do not voice any concerns or feedback to the owner unless you have a back up plan for lessons. Talk to the instructor directly. When I approached this, my intent was to feel heard and resolve a conflict that many students are experiencing, which at the time seemed like a simple fix. He took the opportunity to be a leader and mentor of one student that is enrolled at his school to learn and grow...1 of 300 he made clear.. to prioritize his own arrogance and disregard for students he does not know personally. Updating: adding screenshots. The first solution was talking to the instructor (which seemed like a solution I didn't even have the chance to accept since he was so quick to kick me out of the school), the second solution was reducing my time to accommodate the other students, and the third solution was terminating me from the music school.