A band I occasionally rehearse with rents this space. It is beautiful and well equipped. The…read moresound stage is big and clean enough to film a music video. They have excellent backline for guitar and bass. I am not sure if the drums belong to the studio or the drummer. When I have interacted with the staff, they have been friendly and helpful. Parking is ample. Make sure someone knows to let you in after hours, as the doors lock from the outside. I've never been the one to rent the space myself but I believe the rates are reasonable. I will keep them in mind for my own uses.

The new Clutch studios is the best yet, bigger, better, stronger, faster everything!!!!read more

I am aghast at the review above, but see that Jake sensitively responded…read more I am a voice artist and musician working in this industry for over 25 years, and Jake is a consummate professional. His rates are reasonable, his guidance is sound. I would trust him with any large-scale production, mastering, or post-production projects. I wholeheartedly endorse this studio and its management.

I connected with owner, Jake Johnson, who listened patiently to what I was trying to accomplish. He…read moregave me some pointers, then put me in touch with Yeekeng, Sound Engineer to create my voice demo. He was very knowledgeable and helpful. The final product was great! I will definitely work with them again for future products as needed!

An authentic recording studio and musical instrument shop (something that is becoming a rarity),…read moreGemini has some of the coolest guitars for sale that I've seen anywhere and is an excellent place to try them out before making such a personal and significant investment. Derek (the owner) is a genuine music lover, a versatile, experienced musician as well as an incredible teacher. If there is a more laid-back, low-pressure way to buy an instrument I haven't seen it and it's clear that he is more interested in finding the right "fit" than pushing product. If you are an experienced musician looking for just the right instrument or a newcomer looking to learn, definitely check-out Gemini. If you are not local to the shop it is worth the trip, and they even offer remote lessons if you can't make it there in person.

Because Derek the owner is a lier, crook. Unless you want to get screwed then go there. He'll give…read moreyou the run around and never comes thru. Inventory sucks hardly any strings, ect. Guitars he sells are junk, if thinking about buying one open and check wiring, mine was all taped up and bad solder connection. Also Check body for paint touch up. See Photos.

Ralph is a fantastic luthier, and it's wonderful to have a specialist in town where I can take my…read moreprecious instruments. He runs the violin shop out of his house, so you need an appointment to stop by, but he's always been very accommodating when I need something. The cost to have get your bow rehaired is surprisingly good compared to places I've gone in other cities, and the quality of the rehairs is always great. His repair work is also high-quality, and I feel very comfortable leaving my violins in his care. Although it's called Ralph Rabin Violins, he also sells violas, cellos, and basses in a variety of sizes and price points, so you should definitely check out his inventory before looking outside of Madison.

Ralph Rabin believes that everyone should have access to a decent instrument. He is accommodating…read moreto the needs and budget of all who come to his shop. Ralph also does excellent repairs. If you need to have your precious instruments appraised, Ralph Rabin will give you an honest and fair provenance for your investment.

The director, Katie, is super friendly. Great new facility. Field trips once a month, a weekly…read moremusic teacher, and less expensive to boot (no add on fees)! We're overall, very happy.

I don't know a ton about record players as I've just started buying records and I bought a fairly…read morebasic player. But the needle broke and I needed a replacement and I stopped here. I didn't have an appointment but they let me in and they couldn't have been nicer. They had the part and showed me how to change it out. When I decide to upgrade my record player I'm coming back here. They earned my business. Thanks guys.

I've purchased multiple pieces of equipment, accessories, furniture and have also had my vintage…read morepreamp serviced by Russ. Russ and Calvin are very knowledgeable about vintage equipment. Talking with them takes me back to the 70's and 80's when I'd be reading Stereo Review magazine while dreaming about system upgrades. If you're interested in going the vintage route, and I think you should, these guys are a great resource.

I went in for some random bits and things for my senior project and got great customer service from…read moreKendra. She walked me through different types of drumsticks so I could pick the best one for what I was doing (it was a project on foley art) and was very conscious of my budget as a poor college student.

Ordered an item for delivery, it never showed up. A month later contacted them to ask if it…read moreshipped, got no response. Gave a poor review, they quickly reached out and completed the order.

I've been there 4 times over the years with 2 guitars. Perfect everytime. My WY-1 Yari is playing…read morebetter than ever. Worn frets making a horrible sound are smooth, reshaped and polished. Neck and action set perfectly. My Emerald carbon fiber plays great now too. Had the same worn frets problem. I'll be taking another guitar there soon for a tune up. Owner was great to me and made time for a pick up that matched my schedule. Schedule an appointment and get it fixed by a man with the knowledge and all the proper tools. I also noticed he has a great shop with really high end tools to match his work. Thank you again. See you back stage. ​