Metropolitan Music in Kirkland offers a charming mom-and-pop atmosphere with a wide selection…read more Renting and returning is a breeze, thanks to their knowledgeable staff, always ready with helpful tips.

Abusive staff and improper, unauthorized credit card charges: MM recently charged my credit card…read moremore than $1300 for a rental from more than 2 years ago -- without contacting me or explaining the charges. When I called, they were bizarrely rude and suggested *I* was to blame. I eventually got most of the charges reversed, but I had to endure bizarre hostility. I tried to reach out to the owner to discuss my experience, but she did not return my messages. Believe the other negative reviews, and monitor your credit card statement!

Had my 2 year old's birthday party at JamTown and it was wonderful! The space is large and open and…read moreJamTown John does a great job engaging the kids and adults in the music. Party window time is perfect: 30 minutes for set up, an hour or so of music and then time for cake and chatting/playing. Each child gets a party favor at the end of a "shaker" or a "handmade Peruvian whistle." We had adults from 16-65 years at our party and kids from 2-10 years old and the world music focus, space design and style of party worked great for that mix of ages, so that everyone was integrated into the fun. Logistics like parking, clean-up, online booking and payment are just the icing on the cake! Working with JamTown was a real treat!

Attended a birthday party here. It just wasn't a good place for us; however most of the other kids…read moreseemed to enjoy it. The space was a bit cramped for the number of kids and adults. Plus no table or place to put coats, bags, etc. Probably not the best place for kid(s) with any kind of sensory or developmental issues. But for older kids I could see it being fun though I still think you would need to limit the number of attendees. Parking can be tight but at least they do have some. Apparently parties are through word of mouth so the downside was that we didn't know what to expect-didn't see any info in their website. The other aspect that could be good or bad is that the kids didn't really have a space to burn off energy, so if you give them cake or candy be prepared for some hyper kids.

Steve and Kristy Smith are great owners and really kind people. Steve is very knowledgable and his…read morejoy in helping his students succeed as drummers is apparent in every lesson. He is also an excellent player and that translates 200% into his teaching. In my years studying with him I learned an incredible amount in terms of complex musical concepts applied to percussion, simple straight ahead groove and feel, and the art and science of professionalism. Everything he taught me is extremely valuable and directly applicable to being a better drummer. 35+ years after taking my first lesson with him and I am still using his original material religiously in ways that I never dreamed of. I just can't offer enough praise.

Our children have been attending Seattle Drum School for almost five years, and we couldn't be…read morehappier. The teachers are excellent and professional, and there's a wide variety of instruments to choose from. One of our children started with piano and has since branched out to violin and guitar.

King came into our lives when my son was 11y. King has not only taught my son to be a confident…read morebass player, but he has also covered music theory etc. King has become a mentor to my now almost 13y and simple put he has become apart of our family. King is punctual, caring, flexible to our schedule, and he communicates very well. P.S There were times when as a single mom working full-time, I was so exhausted. King would stay after his sessions with my son to play basketball or play a board game all at my sons request. For this experience I am forever grateful. King is priceless but worth every dollar. Thank you King your adopted family the Grangers & Cibinskas...

King is a very excellent Bass clinician I have hired to work with my bass section in my school…read moreOrchestras. His rates sre good and the kids enjoy working with him.

This DJ rocks the house & gets everyone groovin' on the dance floor! I love the mix of genres &…read moreMacKenzie is AWESOME. I'd definitely recommend him to all my friends & family.

From the owner: I specialize in Weddings with class. Celtic, Swedish, Funk, Disco and Reggae Parties. When you…read morehire me for your event you receive personalized service with a guarantee that I alone will be handling your event. I won't hire other dj's to show up in my place. DJ'ing for me is not just a "job to pay the bills" but a lifelong passion. The most important thing to me is that the music suits your event the way that you planned it. I'll keep the flow of your party going smoothly with continuous music and announcements when you need them.

I have taken singing lessons with Andy for many years, and it has brought me a lot of joy,…read morelearning, and growth both musical and personal. The combination of Andy's ability to help you grow in the technical and psychological aspects of improving your singing and his artful and skillful piano accompaniment (transposing on the fly into whatever key works best for you!), adds up to a great experience. I often push myself to go to a lesson, feeling tired after a long day at work, and leave feeling so much better physically and mentally. We laugh a lot while we work! I appreciate that Andy works with you to achieve your goals, and he will push you to stretch to make progress, but he's fundmentally there to hlep you get what you want from your lessons--the kind of music you want to sing, whether you want to perform, when you want to push yourself on technique and when you want to just relax and sing. And he realizes all that may change week to week and evolve over time. Perhaps the strongest proof of the trust I have in Andy and the growth I've experienced working with him over the years is that improvising is an incredbly vulnerable thing for me to do--mistakes, wrong notes, falling off the edge of the tune, eek! And I regularly improvise now at my lessons and it brings me a special kind of happiness to able to experiment, play, create beauty, and express myself. I'm grateful to be able to learn from and make music with Andy.

I've worked with Andy several times over the years including currently. He is very patient and kind…read morebut also ruthlessly honest in a good way about feedback on singing and technique. He has an incredible perception to how you are using your muscles , tongue, stomach etc by listening and watching and can diagnose what you're doing and how to improve. I have definitely noticed improvement over the years and have received positive feedback from others.

Brad is an exceptional teacher and he sets high standards for his students, pushing me to strive…read morefor excellence while also providing the support I need to improve. Whether we're working on a technique or a lesson, Brad makes the learning process engaging and fun.

I have been studying saxophone with Brad for nearly one year, preparing saxophone as a hobby in my…read moreretirement life. Brad is very nice, and always try to find ways to help me improve. There have been time that I felt frustrated. He would encourage me and found ways to overcome my frustration. He is also very thoughtful. He understands that I don't have much time to practice due to my tight schedule at work. He designs a way for me to practice more efficiently. He is very flexible for scheduling the lessons. There have been many interruptions of my saxophone because of my work schedule and travels. He understands it and never complains.

I've been going to Brian for over 15 years for my amp re-tubing and repairs. He's been the best…read moretechnician I've ever worked with. Fair pricing and very thorough. He's also very personable and loves to explain various options for the tubes and /or repairs.

From the owner: Music instrument amplifier repair, modification and restoration. Tubes and solid state. Fender,…read moreMarshall, Ampeg +many more