great music store big thumbs up. i bought my violin here and it's really good quality and the…read moreguitars are sick asf too

Received great service helping me fix a blow fuse on my guitar amp. Joe is extremely helpful and…read morekind. Would highly recommend this store. Good selection of high quality gear as well.

We have been in many times and they are always helpful and pleasant! Grateful to have this option…read moreavailable in Abilene!

I have had 3 kids go through middle school and/or high school band with the oldest now 23 and the…read moreyoungest 13. So I have been dealing with N Tunes for a long time. The staff is always very friendly and helpful. However, I recently took my daughter's sax in for repair. This should have been a free service because I pay an extra monthly maintenance fee. Unfortunately, I was charged $43.30 for the repair. After going home and reviewing my contract I contacted the store by phone the next day. At first I was told that I did not have the optional maintenance, but I had the original agreement, so I knew that I did have it. The cost for a new sax rental without the maintenance is 62.29+tax. The cost with the maintenance is 76.04, which is what I pay monthly. The person I was speaking to said he would look into it and call me back. I never received a call back. I went into the store a few days later. I spoke with 2 staffers who agreed I should not have been charged. I offered to take a store credit because we are in the store all the time for reeds and accessories. However, the staffer said no, I was owed a refund. The only problem was that she needed a manager's approval, and the manager was at lunch. I was told that he would contact me later. After a week of not hearing from the manager I called the store and asked to speak to him. He did not get on the phone, but I was told that he had turned the refund request in to the head office and it would be credited within 2 weeks Two weeks passed and nothing..... I forgot about it for a while about a month later I called and asked to speak to the manager again. The person on the phone (a fourth staffer at this point) decided he would look into it himself instead of passing me on to a manager. However, after looking, instead of them calling or doing whatever needed to be done to resolve the issue. I was given the number to Kelly in Odessa, Tx who handles all the rentals. I tried to call Kelly, but she was not in that day. She hadn't been in the day before, and no one could tell me when she would be in again. After that I just disputed the charge off my credit card. Everyone I spoke to was very nice. However, there was never any follow through. I feel I was being given the run around in the hopes that I would just forget.

Fast, Friendly, and Fair! Had my Amp repaired through them. ( BlackStar) which is supposed to be…read morerepaired by certified techs on it, I reckon. But they took a shot at it and nailed it!

This place is first rate. If you play in any kind of band this music store has what you need from…read moremainstream to eclectic. They also service the instruments and educate new musicians. For the more experienced they become a home for creativity and growth through jam nights and serving as a concert venue. You could conceivably buy your first instrument, learn to play it and have your first gig all in this one place. The owners are kind and the facility is indescribable, the term cool does not begin to do it justice If you are a musician and you find yourself in San Angelo, you would truly be missing out if you were to not visit this San Angelo community staple.

Do NOT buy from here! They accepted a payment $2,000 dollars from my roommate, and never sent her…read morethe instrument. After several months of trying to get the instrument, she tried to cancel the order, and they refused. 9 months later, she still does not have her money back, or the instrument. The owner has been very uncooperative and rude to her. PLEASE don't use Branin's! They are very student unfriendly.

This is a relatively new store in Abilene and I'm a relatively new resident to the area…read more HippyKritz carries good gear at reasonable prices. Guitars and basses from G&L (tribute series), Indie (UK company, made in Indonesia), & Takamine. Amps from Line 6. They also carry drums and keyboards. They have a nice selection of used gear on consignment, too. My experience was that I sold an amp on consignment there. It sold in two days! The owners and staff are great to work with. Personal, friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating -- never pushy or "arm-twisting" like some of the big box stores. They encourage their customers to try the products instead of locking them behind a counter so you can only look at them from afar. Besides providing lessons, they sponsor open mic nights and a weekly drum circle. They are building a wonder musician's community there -- how refreshing! Check 'em out!

From the owner: Music Instruments: Taylor acoustic guitars, Indie electric…read moreguitars & bass, G&L electric guitars & bass, Luna acoustic guitars, Hofner acoustic/electric guitars, Takamine acoustic guitars, Daisy Rock electric & acoustic guitars, Roland pianos & amps, Korg keyboards & synthesizers, Ludwig drums, Zildjian & Sabian cymbals, Boss pedals & effects, Line6 amps & effects. Music Accessories: Pickboy, Jim Dunlop, Jerry Garcia picks; Onori & Levy's Leather straps; Elixir, Martin, Ernie Ball, D'Addario, GHS strings; capos, harmonicas. World Instruments: Dulcimers, djembe & tongue drums, ukeleles, mandelins, dijideroos, melodicas. Sheet Music and Music Gifts LESSONS by highly qualified instructors in: guitar & bass, drums, piano, and violin

Sharla is a wonderful piano teacher I would recommend to anyone of any age. I took lessons from her…read morefor 15 years & so enjoy to this day my skills that I learned from her.

From the owner: Teaching the Students of Today to Become the Independent Musicians of Tomorrow…read more Students of all ages learn to play the piano with emphasis on reading accurately, understanding music theory and playing with expression. Focus is given on working to create a comfortable performance.

Had been in this store previously years ago and the owner was sincere and kind. I came back because…read morehe did a great job on a custom shop Les Paul of mine some time ago. I don't know if he was having a bad day, but this time he was rude and passive. It was really odd given how he was the last time I had gone in. Maybe he was overworked, but it was enough of an unpleasant interaction to keep me away from the place. Hope it's different for others, though.

juan did an amazing job putting a bone nut and saddle on my acoustic guitar…read more i have been playting for 35 years and i am extremely particular about the setup and playability of my instruments and obviously so is juan , my acoustic sounds like a new guitar. got a gig bag too, at a nice price, for the whole deal! encore music is a great locally owned music shop and i highly recommend for setup and /or repair, not to mention there is a cool vibe about the place, and a good selection of new and used gear. dont bother going across town , go to encore!