Been taking lessons from James for a few months now. He is very patient and upbeat. Very easy to…read moredeal with. I am already making progress and look forward to my lessons. He comes to your house as well, and his rates are very reasonable. Highly recommend.

James has been working with our 8yr old son for about 2 months now and he is progressing so nicely!…read more James is very patient and kind and relates very well to our son. It is also very convenient that he comes to our home, which works well with our busy schedule. We would highly recommend James!

They take care of my guitars like they own them. They care about what they do. Very Knowledgable…read moreand helpful. Let me add friendly too

Any guitarists or bassists in Pinellas county should consider Hanks for instrument repair. Great…read moreCustomer Service, great work and advice, and at least competitively priced, if not cheaper. The big box stores will always be around.... we need to support stores like Hanks who go the extra mile and earn your respect and trust. Also...some interesting guitars and basses on the wall, setup and ready to go... Pay them a visit.

Honest owners and great prices. Quality music instructors that are affordable. Quick repairs at…read morefair prices.

The absolutely best! I called to ask a technical question and Steve talked to me like I was the…read moremost important person in the store! He recommended that I come in to see the Luther Jimmy. The next day, even though he was busy, Jimmy stopped what he was doing and made me feel like I was his most respected customer. He had me taken care of in five minutes. I drive an hour each way to go to this Guitar Center and it is absolutely worth it!

Fred and Steve in the Clearwater store did a great job for us this week. Having called ahead to…read moreconfirm inventory, they were ready for us when we arrived and set up in a private studio room both a white Music Man Kaizen and a Gibson J-45 I had asked about (pretty diverse, huh?). Then Fred did a great job ordering the "Kryptonite" color Kaizen for us and in particular was able to secure the lighter weight guitar from the two on hand in the warehouse. Then the day the guitar arrived the store manager, Jim, called to make sure we were all good! Yes, yes we are ALL good. Truthfully, some Guitar Center stores have a spotty reputation but the Clearwater store is top shelf with us and I am here to spread the word!

I came in on a vacation to the states and went in looking for a mouthpiece for my flute and the…read moreowner was very rude and kept hitting on me. Honestly I think he was a bit tipsy. A man came out of the back in his undies like nobody else was around. The owner said it was his son that lived in the back with him and he apologized but it was so unprofessional for Christ's sakes.

The store is horrible. These people are cons. There music is no updated. They take your instruments…read moreand don't return them when you take them in for repair.

I took vocal and piano lessons with Bela for three years, and it was such a wonderful experience! I…read morelearned so much through my time with her and gained a new perspective on music. Bela takes the time to go through every part of the songs and music with you, and she is a very patient teacher. One of her best qualities is that she is not a quitter, and she will keep working with you until the song is perfect! She is very motivational, and she understands her students interests and needs. She always gives fun and silly exercises and encourages us to always keep up our passions for music. She is the best!!!

From the owner: I am a professional singer and devoted music enthusiast, dedicated to sharing the profound joy that…read moremusic brings. My passion for music and performance has been a defining part of my life since the age of two. In addition to my performance career, I find great fulfillment in teaching, guiding students to deepen their appreciation for music while honing their unique talents. My commitment is to foster both a love for the art form and the development of individual skills in a supportive and inspiring environment.