I dig Strait because it has a clean vibe and staff shoots straight. The only trouble I have, my own…read moreG.A.S. (gear acquisition syndrome). Very serious...I really try to keep my distance. Austin led me to the perfect Martin. I had to check around town, compare. This morning I went back to Strait...Be careful what you wish for. But, if it is an instrument check out Strait Music.

I was disappointed that Strait Music moved to Westlake, since their old location was so much closer…read moreto me, but my guitar needed repair and these guys have helped me before. New location is very nice! The technician repaired my guitar while I ran to nearby Trader Joe's. I hated the drive back home, but I'm really pleased with their service and prices. I'll be back.

Blue Frog School of Music is set on a beautiful campus and it is as beautiful inside as outside…read more Senora is an outstanding teacher that really cares about her student's progress and I feel very privileged to have a teacher of her caliber!

Our son has been taking piano lessons at Blue Frog for 1 year now and he absolutely loves it! He…read moreadores his teacher and his piano skills continue to improve every week. Blue Frog was recommended to us by a parent at our son's Waldorf-inspired micro school close by and we couldn't be happier! Miss Sonora has always been very helpful and quickly resolved a few minor issues and questions we have had over the course of the year. All in all, it's a great little music school with excellent teachers and reasonably priced as well. Highly recommend to anyone looking for music lessons for their child.

DO NOT take your instrument here for setups…read more I visited Musicians Woodshed last week and initially spoke with one of the guitar techs, Jett Boyd, who was polite and professional. We discussed my bass guitar and the possibility that some frets might need adjustment. When I returned the following week after noticing some fret buzz, I spoke with Miles Manglos. I explained that I prefer a very straight neck with low action and that I was not interested in adding more relief to the neck. Because of that, the logical solution would have been to address the fret work. Instead, he suggested doing a setup that would involve adding relief and raising the action--the exact opposite of what I had just explained I wanted. When I asked whether that meant adding neck relief and how that would affect the current setup, he couldn't clearly explain it. I also mentioned that at a different shop in another city, a tech had previously performed a setup even though I specifically asked him not to and only wanted the jack repaired. I brought this up simply to explain why I was trying to be very clear about the work I wanted done. Instead of addressing the issue professionally, Miles abruptly declined to work on the instrument and told me to leave. He was dismissive and repeatedly said he didn't understand what I was saying. A competent guitar tech or luthier should be able to translate what a musician is describing and communicate clearly about the work being recommended. If a shop cannot or does not want to perform a certain service, that's fine--but it should be handled respectfully and professionally. Unfortunately, this interaction came across as pretentious and unhelpful, and it left a very negative impression of the shop.

Miles and Alex were awesome to talk with. Super friendly and knowledgeable. I will definitely be…read moreback.

My husband and I run a small music school in Cedar Park, and have been trying to convince Wesley to…read morecome teach for us, but we haven't been lucky enough to get him yet. Perhaps the fact that we're forty minutes away has something to do with it? Anyway, Wes is a genuinely nice guy with a mean musical streak - he's played shows with my husband for a couple years now, and he's proficient in every style from R&B, to rock, to funk, to jazz. He has a good teaching demeanor: easy to talk to and a good listener. (If we could hire him, we would!)

From the owner: I teach piano lessons to all ages and levels. My teaching methods are tailored towards each…read morestudent, enabling them to have fun while progressing towards their own personal goals in music. I also tutor music school students in music theory, sight-reading and audition preparation. Students at all levels find me to be very patient and insightful towards their goals and challenges. Kids love me too!

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.

We have fallen in love with S&C! The instructors here truly value students' passion as well as…read moretheir education. You can feel the good energy as soon as you enter their building. There's nothing more worthwhile to invest in than your music education, at any age. They're easily the best music school in central Texas! My step-daughter has loved working with Ms Samantha. Samantha connects fun with work. Beyond having fun and learning something new, she cultivates my daughter's passion. It's also really nice to have someone else holding her accountable. Learning discipline and accountability are not skills we set out looking for in piano lessons, but have easily been worth the money just for those! Thank you for all you do Ms Samantha.

Max Mayson-Cleary has been such a wonderful teacher and has really helped to introduce my son to…read morethe bass guitar. The school is so well-run and it is so easy to manage lessons. Max is the best!

Great private lesson and class options! Awesome teachers, love this place and highly recommend to…read moreall parents

Our family have been part of the Armstrong community for many years and I just love what they do…read more We've done their music together classes, their little Mozart classes, and private lessons. During the pandemic we did their virtual classes and even had a virtual birthday party with one of their teachers facilitating the music activity. Their staff is warm, kind, and experienced.