These guys are great. They take good care of my Collings guitars. I highly recommend them for all…read moreyour musical needs.

I recently took a mandolin to get a new set up. I could tell immediately that this was the right…read moreplace to go. When I got it back it sounded and played better than it has in years. I would definitely take my instruments here for set up or repairs.. five stars!!!I

I was looking for a new piano. I walked in, answered all my questions and did not pressure me at…read moreall. I made 3-5 visits before purchase. They were wonderful to work with and very knowledgeable! They delivered the piano. It was obvious they were well experienced! I highly recommend Ellis Piano!

Music is essential. At least that is what my family teaches so we all play an instrument. My…read moredaughter and I play the piano and my old one from childhood is worn out. So Jason and Cory Ellis (sons of the owner) let my daughter play almost every piano twice until we found the one for us this past weekend. They have been working with us and our budget and we couldn't ask for better customer service. Our new piano will be delivered next week and we can't wait. They also keep a lot of music books and pieces on hand for all the local students. Please go by and see them. This is the best representation of a small family owned business that needs our community support!

They had the violin bow resin I needed and helped apply it. Very helpful and great customer service.read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE I LOVE TO LOOK AT THEIR INSTRUMENTS ON FONEM (fire emoji fire emoji) also I got a…read morebass amp there for only 130 dollars they've always been so nice and always give good deals and DONT miss their CD collection fr... sometimes you find HEAT there and it'll be like 4 dollars there at MOST when online most CDs could go up to 30 bucks a piece

I would NEVER take from Krista Wendle. I was uncomfortable around her and missed too many lessons…read moreafter surgery and this is what she sent me: "Never call or text me again. You are irresponsible, rude, and not worthy of being my student. You are a burden on mankind. Good riddance! I will be calling every school in Birmingham to make sure you never have the opportunity to do this again. Ever." She has no idea what happened to me that last day! How dare she treat another human being like this!!!!

Duke's School of Music is one of the finest service provider business' I've ever had the pleasure…read moreof working with. This place is full of sincerely friendly people who love what they do. My son has been taking guitar lessons from Chase for a few years now. Chase is the living embodiment of patients and he demonstrates all other virtues associated with a quality instructor. The spectacular part about this establishment is that is nothing out of the ordinary. Wes, the drum instructor, could be one of the nicest individuals I've ever met. When my son had just started learning guitar in 3rd grade he participated in the schools talent show. Wes was there helping one of his students set up, so he naturally without being asked, walked over talked to my son talked him up, alleviated any nerves he had and helped him set up. After he was done Wes was the first person to hi five my son and tell him how great he did. Chase subsequently volunteered to come, on his own time, the following year to be there to support my son and help him set up. Trip the patriarch of the school is a very fortunate man to have such strong employees. However, it appears he leads by example as he is always positive and friendly and continues to give individual lessons himself. I could not ask for a better facility, more conducive to learning an instrument.

I have trusted Herb and Fretted Instruments with installing Fishman pickup years ago in my Alvarez…read moreYairi, and in 2001 he let me play his inventory until an HD28 showed up out of hiding in a corner and bonded with me. He put in a Fishman2 pickup in that one for me as well. What a joy to visit the shop.

Best guitar shop ever with a full spectrum of price ranges and quality…read more Understanding the complexity and time needed for an optimal selection, the owner (Herb) and staff never pressure customers to discover the guitar they might might love to own. Unbiased, expert advice and knowledge are always cheerfully, and respectfully given on request. Whenever I'm in Homewood, I try to drop in and listen to or play some of the best instruments around.

Paul Moore always seems to know what I need to take my playing to the next level. Really enjoyed…read moregetting to know him too. He cares about your child/you in ways that you don't expect. Paul is actually building confidence through his lessons and that really transcends the music. If you are considering this place, congratulations, you have found the right fit. Look no further.

In 20 years of dance, this is the best shop I've been to. They are so knowledgable about what…read morethey're doing. I walked in frazzled with a toddler in tow. All I knew was that my go-to Blochs were no longer cutting it for teaching or dancing. My needs have changed and I have difficult feet to fit: long, Egyptian-toed, flat foot but high arch (yes- that's possible), narrow heels...basically a big, fat, pink ballet nightmare. I have worn just about every brand over the years but favor Bloch. They really respected that and took my preference into consideration while trying to find a pair of pointes perfect for me. The ladies were so lovely. They baby-sat my son while simultaneously fitting myself and another young woman. I am just visiting but they were very, very knowledgable about what different studios, teachers, and companies in the area prefer for their dancers. A major point of frustration throughout the years has been salespeople at dance shops telling me what I SHOULD be wearing even though I know my body and my pointe and my personal preferences. I really appreciated the fact that these ladies, while chatting with me like old friends, asked questions and listened to what I had to say. They also immediately knew what would work for me based on my very specific needs. (I can not recommend the new Bloch Eurostretch enough if you have a hard-to-fit foot). I left feeling beautiful from my toes up to my calves! They even have a teacher discount. I appreciate a dance shop that understands no one goes into teaching dance for the money :) I don't live here (I live in Europe) but I will be back each and every time I am visiting my family here. I just love this place!

Dance N Things Two is my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE dancewear shop! Ms. Freddie is very nice. She went out…read moreof her way to make sure that I had the right character shoes! I am very happy with how helpful she was. When she didn't have something in stock she offered to order it. She also called another dancewear shop without hesitation when she found out that we needed a different shoe that she didn't have. She brought out about ten pairs of shoes for me to try on and I only ended up getting one pair. If you ever have questions you can just call and Ms. Freddie will do her best to help you over the phone. I definitely recommend going to Dance N Things Two!

Found out about this place after visiting their booth at the Folk Festival in Avondale Park…read more The people at the booth were super nice and their stuff is all handmade and really unique. Ended up with a nice little dish just the right size for a solo cheese session. Everyone needs that. After searching for them online and reading the flyer they'd handed me, I found out that they aren't just making nice pottery, but that they're doing it for a great cause. Top notch stuff really, and the kind of thing that anyone would want to support. If you're looking for something unique, handmade, of good quality, and that comes with the bonus of contributing to a great cause, look no further. 5 stars.