Returned a rented instrument and the owner of the store did not clearly communicate the return…read morepolicy. Tried discussing the return policy and the owner literally stopped talking when I was in the store. It was the strangest experience....I was simply asking for clarification (the owner was going to refund half a months rental fee and then abruptly said he'd decided to only do a quarter of it). It only was a difference of like $12 so not a huge deal. My issue is that when I was trying to understand what changed the owner just stopped talking. This place was not easy to work with and there are better options available elsewhere.

Great musical instrument store. Helpful and knowledgeable owners with years of industry experience.read more

I took some classes from Mike covering the basics of Access databases. Not only did he cover the…read morematerial in a very straight-forward, step-by-step, clear way, he was also personable as well as patient and kind to people of all levels of experience and understanding. Before I had completed those classes, I was already planning to take some Excel sessions. I was definitely impressed that someone so knowledgeable could help people through introductory baby steps.

I call Mike Reis when ever I have a computer issue. Mike is very knowledgeable, explains what he's…read moredoing in easy-to-understand terms, and gets the work done quickly. This time Mike did the diagnosis and fix remotely. I highly recommend Mike Reis and the Nerd School for small business and home computer work and advice.

Brian is energetic, personable and an all around funny guy-just the person we wanted for our…read morewedding! His consultation was incredibly informative, especially since we were the type of couple who weren't really sure what we wanted. Brain laid it out, which is great! The night of the event was AMAZING! The music was just what we wanted with some great surprises! Our guests had a great time-even those who didn't dance praised him for his music selections! If I had to do it all over again, I'd definitely go with BGlad!

Brian DJ'd, emcee'd, AND did videography for our wedding last fall! He crushed it in all areas…read more Everyone had a blast dancing the night away, and we're so happy with how our video turned out! We highly recommend Brian Glad/MVP Weddings for your wedding/event entertainment needs!!

I was a student at MacPhail Center For the Arts for three years (2003-2005) where I took lessons…read morefrom percussion instructor, Bob Adney. Once a week my parents would drive me to their old location on Lasalle Ave in Minneapolis for my lesson. I loved the atmosphere of the old building and the fact that you could hear music throughout the building - which I enjoyed. At the time, it felt like one more thing my parents made me do but years later I am extremely thankful that I had the opportunity to learn at such a great establishment and from a wonderful instructor. I feel very lucky to have been able to learn so much from Bob - ranging from marimba, snare, drum set, and timpani. With each instrument I felt that every lessons was one of great quality - learning technique, theory, etc. It is not just a come in, sit down, speed through, and leave type of lesson. Bob held me accountable for practicing and would always go in-depth on what I was learning. He is a wonderful and talented instructor. When you are younger it is easy to feel as if you're being "bossed around" but with Bob it was a genuine desire to share, teach, and help the student learn and improve. He is very knowledgeable, positive, dependable, patient, and has such a strong passion for playing AND teaching. My mother (also with Bob Adney) and younger brother (children's group class) took lessons here as well. I highly recommend MacPhail for anyone who is serious - anyone, any age. If you are looking for private lessons in percussion- Bob Adney is the man.

MacPhail is the best! I took piano lessons there for years and it really upped my quality. Their…read moreteachers are the best, and they get results.