If you have a tube amp, sooner or later you will need maintenance or repair. Lowell has made a…read moreserious reputation in the Southwest US for being "the man who will fix it completely and give you the fairest deal possible". That being said, this makes my 4th visit to Hunt Amplification for amp repairs, since I buy and sell them locally in the used market. His shop is filled with amps from all over from owners who know that his skills are of the highest caliber and business practices the very best! I'd recommend him, but you've probably already heard of his fantastic business, and if you haven't heard of him and not sure what you do, you can always try GC, LOLZ

I brought my Fender Deluxe Reverb amp to Lowell after I turned it on and no sound. He quickly…read moresurmised that the power supply capacitors went bad based on his years of experience. Within about a week he had confirmed that and replaced them all. Just walking into his repair shop I knew he was the right choice . So glad I brought my amp to him and I highly recommend him to others.

Went to a jazz show here The sound was excellent, seating was intimate and the live band was great…read more I was a little hesitant to go solo but so glad I went.

After restarting my music interests after retirement, I was fortunate to find Mitch at the Pinnacle…read morePeak Music Lab. He is a superb teacher, patient and knowledgeable, with a very broad background in music. He teaches all styles across numerous instruments and voice. My playing has improved significantly while working with him along with my understanding of music concepts. Nice guy as well. Highly recommended.

Excellent place to get in-studio drum lessons with Bryan All-ages and all levels welcome.read more

Brandon is an incredible guitar player. My husband wanted to learn guitar so I set up lessons for…read moreChristmas one year. He is a great and fun teacher! Would highly recommend.

My child and I attended the trial class for the K-Pop Music program featuring K-Pop Demon Hunters,…read moreand while we truly appreciate the creativity behind offering a class inspired by K-Pop and love seeing how popular the genre has become with younger students, I wanted to share some honest feedback. Although the theme and the advertisement of K-Pop is great, the class itself did not include any actual Korean elements. The "K" in K-Pop stands for Korean, yet the song sheets handed out were entirely in English, and students were specifically instructed to sing only the English versions and not the Korean lyrics. This makes the class feel misaligned with what K-Pop actually is, and in that sense, calling it a K-Pop class feels like unintentional false advertising. I feel advertising it as a vocal class featuring hit songs from the movie K-Pop Demon Hunters (English Version) would be better than calling it a "K-Pop Class." To give one example, I overheard a student telling her mom afterward that all the Korean parts had been replaced with English words and she excitedly said she now "knows Korean," which highlights the confusion this can create. We genuinely appreciate the effort to bring modern music into the curriculum, and we think a class inspired by K-Pop could be wonderful with some adjustments. We simply wanted to share this feedback in case it helps refine the program. Thank you for taking the time to read this, and we wish you the best with your classes.

I've been bringing my daughter here for 6 months now & we're really happy with everything! She…read morestarted piano here a month before she turned 4. We did a meet-and-greet at another music academy & it did not go well! Not sure how your almost 4 year old was/is but mine can be pretty stubborn. Without getting into it, I knew finding a teacher that worked well with younger kids would be so important! I initially reached out to Desert Ridge Music Academy via email & they responded the same day! They were thorough & answered all my questions, as well as worked with me on a class time & the instructor I wanted. Before I get into how much we love our instructor, I have to talk about the lady who runs the front & answers the phones...she's amazing! She's a grandma & acts like the grandma of all the kids! She's so warm & fun! She really helped my sometimes brutally shy daughter, feel comfortable! We look forward to seeing her every week! Now, as far as our piano instructor - Yarou - she's outstanding! Clearly a talented, renowned pianist, but also a really great teacher! She's patient with my daughter while still being consistent & continually finding ways to reach her on her level. I really appreciate her effort, which is totally paying off! It's amazing to see my now 4 & a half year old reading basic notes, playing "Mary Had A Little Lamb" on our grand piano & even toy pianos, and being excited to continue to learn!

This owner did not protect my kid after the instructor initiated a discussion about sex which…read morebreaks their code of conduct and employment contracts they use to earn your business. An adult male guitar instructor at the Gilbert location read an article called "Are Guitarists Good in Bed?" to my 13 year old daughter who was taking private guitar lessons for the past 4 months. The instructor admitted to reading the article and was temporarily suspended but did keep his job, and has been offered professional development as a consequence. The manager of the Gilbert location and the owner (who also owns the site in Scottsdale) said they believed the instructor who said he was sorry and that he read this article as a joke, but had no bad intent. Management's solutions were to implement professional development for all staff (great for staff and future kids) and keep this instructor as a vital member to their business (great for his career). I am told he teaches 20+ kids up to 4 days a week and "deserves a second chance". We were told we could pick a new instructor, pick a different day, call to make sure he wasn't staffing whatever she wants to participate in, and if she really wanted to attend something he was staffing that they'd move him if they could, or attend the Scottsdale site. All of these solutions put the burden on the victim when the consequences should be placed on the adult who made the decision. When I offered these as solutions for the instructor to bear it was repeatedly rejected. When I inquired about the steps that were taken during his suspension and how they cleared him to return to work, I was accused of "going on a witch hunt" by the owner instead of being informed on their process and efforts to restore my broken trust and that of my daughter. I believe this instructor should have been fired on the spot for his behavior, and at the very least if he were to remain employed, that he would bear the brunt of the changes needed to care for the intent as perceived by the child who was brave enough to speak up before things got dangerous despite knowing it meant she could lose the opportunity to join the performance group with her piers. Which it has because our final two lessons were refunded.

Best best best music school for your kid! Very warm and friendly staff. Kids are rad, and expect…read moreto be in tears how quickly they become incredible musicians. Can't say enough, about SOR Scottsdale

Been taking lessons with Brandon for a few months now and he's absolutely amazing! A chill guy with…read morelots of knowledge, always willing to work with me to get better. All for a reasonable price!

Brandon has continued the amazing legacy of teaching drum lessons that his dad Brett started. He…read moredoes an excellent job teaching my son, and his love of music is contagious. I would highly recommend Drummer's Rule!

I started taking drum lessons here towards the end of last year and it has been the best experience…read moreever so far! Every teacher I have encountered while waiting for my lesson has been super friendly and willing to strike up conversation. My teacher, Kash, is very encouraging and patient and makes sure I understand everything he's teaching me. Signing up was extremely easy and the owner is wonderful! They have live showcases and jam sessions if you are interested in participating as well. If you're considering singing up for lessons, just do it! :)

After attempting to learn guitar on my own, and watching YouTube videos for a few months, I decided…read moreit was time to take my guitar playing more seriously. Since signing up five months ago, I have developed faster than I ever thought possible. Kim is a great instructor, is very patient, and tailors the lessons to what I want to learn. She provides great feedback and pushes me to be better. Mike has been great in the optional Saturday Jam sessions and is a wizard with tailoring the sessions to the level of players that show up. Nick and Ashley are about the nicest and most encouraging people I have ever met. Overall, if your looking to get additional instruction in guitar, I highly recommend them! You won't be disappointed.

Dennis and the folks at The Bass Place are awesome! Over the past month and a half I have…read morepurchased 3 Spector Basses from the shop. Dennis worked some really great deals for me and was awesome to talk to each time. I started going to the shop back when they were in Tempe in the 90s. Even with the shop on the other side of the valley now it is well worth the drive. You will not find the quality service or instruments anywhere else as they deal exclusively with bass gear. I am sure to be back once my funds replenish from the recent spree :)

Fantastic specialty store that's tucked inside of a laser repair shop. Some of the coolest gear is…read morenestled inside all sort of expensive technical laser equipment. It's the exact opposite of big chain guitar stores. Very simple and to the point. The best part is the guys who own/operate the place are bassists, not salespeople. They are interested in the bass and the people who play it. Never have I felt so satisfied or listened to inside of a "instrument store". I'm extremely glad I purchased a dealer exclusive Warwick from them. Truly a gem that has earned my future business.