They are friendly and kind, but had to take my Taylor back because of some lazy work on their part…read morethat could have been done right the first time.

Sent my 810 taylor guitar in for some warranty clear coat repair. Clear coat was lifting at head…read moreof guitar buy tuners. Was at shop for four months. This is fotoes of there work​

Business model appears to be that of a trust funder not having to sell anything or pay bills?…read morePrices are beyond overpriced when coaxed from salesman. Beware of businesses that put codes instead of prices on the price tags. Looking for the uninformed shopper. Before paying bring an expert to check for refinish work, changed parts, repairs and damage to the guitars on display. Proceed with caution and facts.

An incredible shop if you're into rare vintage guitars. Owner Bruce is the most knowledgeable…read moreperson I've ever met when it comes to guitars. He has detailed knowledge of every year of every brand of guitar you could be looking for. A lot of the guitars are in the $6k to $12k range and some especially rare ones that are in the $50k-$100k+ range. The best vintage guitar store I've come across.

Nancy and Phil first and foremost put their customer needs first and have been a truly wonderful…read moreblessing for our son who is on the spectrum - they will go the distance to meet your needs. Their teachers go out of their way to help students that aren't even their own! Incredible atmosphere here. As a business owner myself, what I can tell you is that if you miss the days in which the business owners will try everything in their power to help you, and for them to actually care about you, the customer - this is the place for you. What you will ultimately get out of doing business with them will be the best you can hope to get anywhere nearby. The one negative review I see here - the writer strikes me as an impossible to please and/or passive/aggressive kind of person - my gut tells me he's crafted an intentionally exaggerated one-sided story because he was unhappy when he found out that his piano was not worth as much as he was hoping. Phil is in fact very polite, professional and upfront, so something doesn't add up in this story. When you come here and actually meet with Nancy and Phil, you'll understand. Other competitors in the area are also run by good folks, but Nancy and Phil are outstanding and are head and shoulders above. Check their Google Maps reviews and you'll see more praise for them. Highly recommended.

Phil with Maryland Piano was AWESOME! I contacted him on short notice to come assemble a Williams…read moreSymphony Grand II piano that I had ordered for a Birthday present. He drove out on June 26th and met my deadline for having it assembled in time for the surprise! Thanks again Phil! You were a lifesaver! I couldn't be more pleased. Hearing Phil play the newly assembled piano was an even greater treat! Maryland Piano definitely has all of my future business.

Baltimore Brass is a fantastic music shop. I sold a tuba though consignment and sold them several…read moretuba mouthpieces. The staff there are easy to work with, quite knowledgeable, and professional. I highly recommend them.

This is absolutely the coolest brass instrument shop that I have ever been to. They have an…read moreincredible selection of new and high quality used instruments. You want Tubas? They got them. You want trombones? They got them. You want euphoniums? They got them. You want trumpets? You know the deal! And the staff is super helpful and friendly! And apparently, Catonsville is known as "Music City, MD".

The Baltimore Music Company is an essential resource to me. Not only have I purchased high-quality,…read moretough-to-find guitars and amps from them, including a 1961 Gibson Falcon amp, I rely on their luthiers for the maintenance of my guitars. I entrusted them with my 1965 Fender Jazzmaster to add a Mastery bridge and tremolo, as well as Curtis Novak pickups, in addition to a setup using their state-of-the-art Plek machine. The guitar now plays and sounds perfectly. Steve Blake and his team are far more interested in helping a musician sound their best than making a sale. More than once, they've talked me out of purchasing something from Baltimore Music Company. I've also enlisted their perspective on purchases I've made from the likes of Gruhn Guitars, Matt Umanov, Wilcutt Guitars and others. They've earned my trust again and again and again. Finally, in a world where most music stores are strictly an online thing, the Baltimore Music Company is a great place to hang. You can noodle guitars, basses, amps and stomp boxes in what is easily the nicest, most well-appointed music store I've ever been in. More than once, I've visited the Baltimore Music Company with a friends to shoot the breeze with the gang there before grabbing a beer at Union Craft Brewery a few doors down.

Wow! Check out the over 6,500 square of heaven on earth for musicians!…read more Does your instrument need a repair? Are you in the market for a new guitar? Or do you want to design one and watch it being made! Or do you just need a feee lessons? Then THIS is the THE place for YOU! Come to the Baltimore Music Company, Located in the Union Collective ~ 1700 W 41st St, Suite 445, Baltimore, MD 21211 ~

Farrell's--more than just violins! Come here for violins, violas, basses, and 'cellos…read more My dad brought me here back in 4th grade when I first decided to start playing the violin. We teased him because he was only saving $100 by going there versus the other music stores, and it was a bit of a drive for us . . . but it saved a lot more in the long run! They used to have a deal that whatever money you spent while renting went towards your future violin that you would buy. I rented for about 8 years before buying, and I ended up not having to pay for anything except for maybe my case. They will let you play on instrument after instrument, talk to you about them, describe the sounds . . . needless to say, I spent hours here. : ) They do excellent repairs with excellent service, and even though I think they dropped the rental deal, their prices are still good. My violin was valued at somewhere around $1000 there, but it would cost so much more anywhere else. They're not after selling you the most expensive instrument, just the one you like the most. (Of course, the one I liked the most was the one the owner was making, but it was going to sell for $5000--boo!) Bonus throw-in . . . I'm apparently related to Mr. Farrell, and to his nephew who also works/worked there. It's like third/fourth cousin or something, but still random fun!

I've had a good experience at Studio 14's Bandland in Essex, MD for the past year and a half. The…read moremonthly rate for renting the practice room is very reasonable, the space is well maintained, and various requests that we had regarding the practice room were met, which left us very satisfied. For instance, we needed an AC unit for the room, let the owner know, and within a week or two had one in the room. We wanted a lock put on the practice room's door, and that was done promptly, along with getting a set of keys for it. The previous band in the room left the carpet musty, so that was taken out quickly as well. The space is secure and requires key cards to get into the main parking area. We never had any issues with other bands using the space, either. It was hassle-free getting to and from the practice room at any time of the day, and there's even a dope Mexican food place called Vargas that's only 5 minutes away that the band has been frequenting heavily. My one complaint - the soap in the bathroom should be changed more often. For that reason I'd give a 9/10, but I'll round up since we are doing a 5-star scale.

Studio 14 IS NOT CLOSED! We've been tenants with rehearsal space in various room for over 10 years…read more Keys, alarm codes and keycards provide 24 hour access to the site and to your space. Scotty's is fair to work with. There are also two new large rehearsal spaces available for show prep on a nightly rental basis. Check Studio 14 out and decide for your self! AW

Tom is patient! I have taken lessons with Tom for one year…read moreand I have learned an amazing amount of information. He takes all the ideas he presents during lessons and ties them together each week to allow a continual increase of learning. He provides a foundation and continues to build upon that foundation. I highly recommend Tom for lessons.

I've been taking lessons with Tom for over 2 years now and I would definitely recommend him to…read moreanyone looking to improve their guitar skills, regardless of playing ability or age. Tom has many years of experience as a professional musician and teacher to draw from and his lessons are focused on what you want to learn. If you just want to start with the basics and learn how to play your favorite songs, Tom has that covered. If you want to take a more regimented approach with theory and more technical skills involved, Tom is your man as well . Over the course of my lessons, we have done plenty of both. I consider myself a high-end intermediate player and I never leave a lesson without learning something new and useful to incorporate into my playing. I also appreciate the relaxed environment that Tom's in-house studio provides. Overall, my experience with Tom Lawrence has been excellent and I think you'll find him to be a great guitar teacher.