I contacted Brian Henselman again to tune Things Two's baby grand piano as it was recently moved as…read moreI purchased a new home. Its important to tune a piano after a move and on other occasions such as: 1- When a piano is not played, the strings will gradually stretch with the passage of time and the piano will fall out of tune. Pianos need regular tuning at least once a year to keep them up to pitch and playing the correct notes. 2- When fluctuations in temperature and humidity occur which cause the wooden parts of the piano to expand and contract, affecting string tension. 3- When a piano is not tuned regularly. Pianos get set in their ways as they age. A piano that hasn't been tuned in a long time will go out of tune again very quickly. Pianos are temperamental and should be tuned at least once per year. I like to think of a piano like a car in that, cars require regular tune ups, oil changes etc. Brian showed up on time, was efficient and gave some great tips on piano care. If you are seeking an honest and reliable piano tuner, Brian is the best bet! Total for tuning: 205.68 #supportlocal

I rented a piano from Brian for 6 months while taking piano lessons. The transaction was smooth…read moreand efficient. His movers showed up as scheduled both when moving the piano into the house and out. Brian was really informative when helping me out with choosing a piano. He offers both purchase and rental deals. If you're in the market for piano, I'd recommend checking out his gallery.

Awesome mom & pop shop that really cares for their customers; especially their youth clients. Old…read moreschool customer service and will take care of you on the spot,

The best! Todd is so knowledgeable and engaging with the kids he rents out to. We've had a few…read moreyears of wonderful experiences with Westbank.

Shanik has been a God send. She helped me prepare for a musical here in the Central Texas area. If…read moreit wasn't for her I would have been a disaster. She has a way of building your confidence and making you believe in yourself. Shanik is a top notch voice coach. She stays focused and in scope yet has fun and is exciting. Shanik provides guidance, motivation, emotional support, and role modeling on a frequent basis.

From the owner: Welcome to my studio for Voice Lessons!…read more As a seasoned singer-songwriter who embarked on an entertainment journey at the tender age of 3, I'm thrilled to guide you on your own musical adventure. With fluency in two languages, I create a comfortable and inclusive environment for students of all backgrounds and levels. My Expertise: I specialize in nurturing the talents of children and teenagers, cultivating their potential while making learning a joyful experience. However, I'm equally enthusiastic about helping adults explore their vocal abilities and embrace their musical aspirations. What to Expect: Each lesson is a vibrant mix of personalized instruction, technique refinement, and creative exploration. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, I'm here to tailor lessons to your unique goals and aspirations. First Session Offer: Embarking on a vocal journey is a big step, which is why I offer your first session completely free of charge. This allows us to connect, assess your goals, and design a learning plan that suits you best. Join me in person at my studio in Austin Texas or video call for a musical experience that transcends language and age. Let's unlock the power of your voice and bring your musical dreams to life. Book your free session today! Let's harmonize, create, and make your voice soar!

I realize this location just opened, but it has the makings of greatness! The two ladies that…read moregreeted and helped us were beyond professional and inviting. They're only doing rentals there right now, but it will be a full service violin shop in short order. I can't overemphasize how great the space is. It really captures an old world vibe in a quaint but well used space. I'm also excited to have such a competent shop in this part of Austin. It's very helpful for my professional musician friends that live in the area. I'm also happy that the shop is committed to innovating in ways that are directly beneficial to their customers, like creating an online store so people don't always need to come in for accessories. As someone who runs a violin shop myself, I'm happy to recommend Blackerby Violin Shop.

Love this string shop. Such a warm and welcoming place. Excited for my son to start playing the…read morecello.

I called and left messages and never got a return call. Had…read moreto find someone else to work on my guitar.

Truly the best experience I've ever had with a luthier. Very honest and knows his worth. I took my…read moreTaylor Big Baby here for a setup and string change and he ended up charging me less than what he originally quoted me, knowing full well I was willing to pay the full amount, because it didn't take as long as he thought. The honestly alone is worthy of commendation, but his work is absolutely fantastic. You could not ask for a better person to work on your guitar. Disregard ANY big name store you've thought of bringing your guitar to and take it to Mr. Landis. He is an absolute gem and he will transform your playing experience from a couple hours of work. Thank you Sam!

I took my sax in to get it serviced and Micaiah Navarrete did an amazing job on my Alto Sax! I…read morewasn't sure if it was beyond repair, but he made this thing sound amazing!! I definitely recommend him to anyone needing work on their wind instrument!!

These guys are great! I was in a time crunch to get my son's cornet fixed before school started…read more Every other shop had long wait times. Better Than New got the repair done in less than 24 hours! They were quick, friendly and reasonably priced.

I bought a scrapper Les Paul on eBay that had all of the wiring ripped out except the pickups. I…read morehad no idea what this guitar would sound or play like, so I gave Andrew a call (he answered and I got a quote and appointment set up within 5 minutes) I got there and asked him if I needed a setup, and instead of being un-transparent like other repair places, he tested the intonation and sound right in front of me so that I could hear if it was sounding right. He seemed pretty busy this week and told me it would be about a week's wait for my work to be done. Well, Andrew called me in HALF the time he said it would take to finish the job. He let me play it in his home to make sure everything worked okay. Well, holy cow, this guitar sounds and plays better than the Gibson Les Paul classic I hawked a year ago! His prices are really great too. Definitely going back to Andrew in the future. Thanks!

Not what I expected. Seems like a rush job setting up my guitar…read more I think I'll do the next set up myself. Seems expensive for what I got.

Went in to buy a new guitar. This is my first guitar and I had no idea what I was exactly looking…read morefor. I was greeted by a couple of employees when I walked in. I went back to the room that had the acoustic guitars in. I looked around and kinda fiddled with a couple of them. Again, not knowing anything about guitars or what I was looking for. I came out of the room and an employee asked me if I needed help with anything. I explained to him that I wanted to possibly buy a guitar and that I didn't know anything about them and I've never played a guitar. I told him that I was interested in a couple of them based on looks and what I've been told. He hooked me up with his guitar salesman (Fernando). I explained to him my situation. We went into the acoustic guitar studio/room and I pointed out the guitars that I kinda liked. He took them down and played each one of them to see how they compared. While he was playing, he was explaining different things to me. He took his time with me and was very patient and understanding. He knows everyone is a beginner at some point and time. After about 2 1/2 - 3 hours of testing out various brands of acoustic guitars I was able to make a decision on the guitar that was best suited for me. Then he helped me pick out a guitar case, strap, tuner, stand, etc... I never felt rushed, dumb or an inconvenience to Fernando, he spent as much time as I needed from him. I also met the store manager (Daniel) who was very nice as well. I'll be going back to take guitar lessons from one of their instructors in the near future. All in all, I had a great experience dealing with everyone and buying my first guitar from Guitar Center. I highly recommend them for any and all of your musical needs. Great employees and customer service!

A simple purchase turned into a hostile and uncomfortable experience, all in front of my…read more3-year-old. I came into the store looking for a $400-$500 drum kit for my son. The salesperson I spoke with immediately told me nothing existed in that price range and that I had to look at an option closer to $1,000. The way he said it didn't sit right with me, so I stepped away for a moment and checked the Guitar Center website myself. In minutes, I found the exact type of drum kit I had originally asked him about. I walked back and showed him the listing. At that point, he changed his story and admitted it existed, though he claimed the store didn't have it in stock. What happened next was even worse: he started insisting he had to place the order for me because he needed the commission. I told him I wasn't comfortable doing that, especially after realizing he misled me. He kept pushing for the commission, and when I finally said no, he became openly hostile and told me to leave the store. This all happened with my 3-year-old next to me. I left feeling shocked and uncomfortable. This isn't how any business should treat customers, let alone families with small children.

Mark replied quickly to my inquiry and confirmed the appointment a few days before. He was friendly…read moreand professional, did a fantastic job tuning my 100 year old upright grand (which hadn't been tuned for years) and even did a repair for a small fee. He also sends out a yearly reminder. Highly recommend and I will be using him again!

Piano needed tuning....badly . Service was great. He was exactly on time, very friendly. He…read moredid a great job,..... it sounded a LOT better than before. The charge was very reasonable for the work done. Would use him again, if needed.