I am working on a film, doing Voice Over and I did my preliminary recordings here. Great place…read more Nice guys and definitely focused on the work rather than the BS. I would recommend Rob and Haywire highly.

This is a great studio for all the right reasons. First of all, Rob Bartleson, the guy who runs the…read morestudio, knows what he is doing. Rob has 20 years of experience in the business, and handles it with professionalism and knowledge. Second, the equipment is excellent. Great microphones, great mixers, and so forth. Third, the prices are very reasonable and affordable. I had a productive experience at Haywire and I'll go back. Yes, the studios are in a house, and the decor may not be new, but don't let that throw you. You'll walk away with a quality product.

The Sound Stage is a wonderful resource for budding and established artists alike. If you're…read moredipping your toes into the world of VO, this is a great place to get started! The weekly workouts are so much fun. The rates are super reasonable, and Jessica is so kind and encouraging. I'd give double stars if I could :) They currently offer a ton of services that are not limited to just VO. You can get a self-tape recorded, edited, and sent out. You can reserve time in the podcast studio to record a podcast during your own time, and more! Check it out as soon as inspiration strikes.

Love Sound Stage NW! Awesome classes, well designed space, professional equipment and genuinely…read morecaring expertise from Jessica. Cannit recommend this enough.

Booked a record release party for our band and it was the greatest party ever!!! Everyone was…read moreincredibly professional and worked hard to make the event memorable. I look forward to planning our next event there soon!

I've been wandering Portland for months trying to find a musical gem like this literal musicians…read morehaven, the place is a god damn battle drum, I love it and so should anyone who stops by, just be patient, this place is the future, so yeah there's a waitlist, where do you think all the school kids are trying to go, this is the up and coming scene of Portland, hang loose you crazy diamond!

I've had a half dozen guitars rewired and set up by Sam and Roy at Portland Fret Works - Teles,…read more335s, Martins. I'll be bringing in a Taylor this week. There are no better guitar techs in Portland. I'll be a customer for life. - Mike Rodrigues, Portland

I brought in a couple of guitars, one for a setup and pickup swap and one for a SS refret. Very…read morehappy with how both turned out! My 80's Charvel plays better than I could've hoped for. I can't recommend PFW enough, I definitely got my moneys worth

Mike has single-handedly kept my guitars in shape for over a decade…read more I wouldn't consider letting anyone else touch them. We've all had our bad experiences with instrument repair, not many things can be so frustrating and demoralizing, which is why I've stuck with Mike and followed him through his many stops. He takes extra care to make sure I'm happy with the work, from explaining what I'll need upfront, to minor tweaks to suit my needs before the guitar leaves the shop. He even helped me figure out a few songs my cement fingers were having trouble with. I am fully confident in recommending Sound Service to you.

If you're wondering why most of Mike's reviews are from California, it's because that's where he…read morewas established for many years and built up quite the reputation and has now relocated to PDX. California's loss, our gain! I decided to give him a call after reading the stellar reviews. They do not exaggerate. My guitar needed a set up and had the dreaded fret buzz. He responds right away and communicates every step of the way. His turn around time is fast! I didn't have to be parted from my guitar for even a week. Most other places are backed up and take at least 2 weeks before they can get to your instrument. He really knows his stuff, all the ins and outs, not just on guitars but also on recording music. I will definitely use him again. Don't hesitate to contact Mike. I definitely feel like we've found THE guy for our gear.

Full disclosure- I am not a musician and I don't know anything about drums so I can't comment on…read morethe quality of the selection or the knowledge of the staff in that regard but popped in to get a new pair of concert ear buds before a show. The lovely human working that day was so kind and helpful. As someone who is making an effort to buy things at locally owned places instead of big box retailers, I appreciated that while they did not have a large selection they did have some variation and the $20 pair I bought was much cheaper than what you see online and they worked so well. So if you ever find yourself in Portland for a show and need a pair- Rhythm Traders has you covered.

I can't say enough great things about Rhythm Traders! I was helped by two different employees who…read moreenabled me to close deals on a used cymbal stand and used hardware case. Being a musician and writer, I'm always on a tight budget, so I appreciate their recommendations.

This place is great! They have a huge selection of different types of musical instruments. They…read morealso have a diverse range of priced instruments, it's not just the really expensive ones. They also do music lessons. I have interacted with three different teachers and all have been fantastic. The service is top notch and they also have a little café in the middle to get coffee. Highly recommended if you are in the market for an instrument, lessons or just want to go and look.

Came in to get some help for the fret buzz on my new beginner bass from amazon. Help was offered as…read moresoon as I walked in the door and the employee immediately got to work after quickly diagnosing the issue. He told me it wouldn't be perfect since it is a very affordable bass and that I could purchase a full set up, but that it'd probably be a better investment to put that cost toward an instrument upgrade down the line instead. After a few minutes of adjustments, I was offered a cable to hook up to one of the in store amps to try it out. SO much of an improvement! I wasn't even charged for the service. I wanted to look at gig bags afterward but noticed they seemed to all be in an employee only area. A staff member almost immediately noticed me and showed me their options. When I said I'd do some more shopping around and would keep theirs in mind, there was absolutely 0 pressure to try to make a sale. The customer service was fantastic and felt very genuine--no pushing to make a sale or upsell something I didn't really need. Especially as a beginner who wouldn't necessarily know better, it's so valuable to feel like the person helping you actually cares about your best interest as opposed to just making a sale. Super happy with my experience and I'll definitely be back in the future for any of my musical needs!

I am from out of town and had an amazing experience coming here. When I walked in I was immediately…read morewelcomed by Jim who helped explain with his expertise the different guitars and their differences. He was super fun to talk to and the overall atmosphere was welcoming and authentic. The guitars were very fairly priced. With Jim's help I was able to pick out a couple of guitars that worked for me, and it really made my day.

Super helpful,friendly and knowledgeable staff. They'll answer any questions you have about your…read moreinstrument and never felt rushed, I'll always choose this store over the others in the area.