A fun store filled with international percussion instruments and other kinds of instruments as…read morewell. I found two small shakers that I had to add to my percussion collection (I am a musician) as well as a guitar pick. Prices vary depending on what you're getting, and it's located on Granville Island.

As a person who practices sound baths and has a sound healing nook that takes up a substantial part…read moreof my apartment, this place was heaven for me. I've never seen a store this good anywhere in the US or Canada. It's small, and yet it has so much, a great selection of gongs, chimes, and tibetan bowls, and a few crystal bowls as well as other percussion instruments. I like that they had a wide range of price points, including brand name products (Zaphir chimes, Meinl sound instruments, etc.) as well as lesser known and unbranded products. The guy working there was extremely knowledgeable and helpful, and he encouraged me to try out the instruments when I was shopping around. I've done most of my sound healing purchases online in the past, and it's really invaluable to have a place where you can try things out in person. A true gem!

When I first went to Play Musical I was going to buy a $ 800 guitar due to my lack of…read moreknowledge....after explaining my needs and wants in a guitar I was fitted with a gorgeous Washburn and saved over $300 .......I've been shopping at Longwade McQuade and Tommy Lee Music for years but after dealing with Playmusic I'm now in good hands!!!! YOU GUYS ROCK ROB URUSKI

The staff is very helpful and super kind, they really helped me get my first electric guitar giving…read moreme very good advice.

Ballet and piano this year. From the moment we walked through the doors, we felt welcomed. The…read moreinstructors are incredibly talented and genuinely care about their students' progress and look out for every kids needs. The variety of classes offered is impressive and there's lots of times and rooms to pick. and building is clean and professional. Feels like a place where creativity is inspired. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for music or dance for their kid too

I have taken classes here for over 10 years. I started lessons here in high school, and now my kids…read moretake dance in the Walnut Grove location as well! This school is like a second home to me, I have made so many friends here over the years and everyone here is like a big family. This environment is so supportive, all the teachers and staff are wonderful. Coming to classes here really helped me to build my confidence throughout high school. I have built my confidence so much through all my classes here over the years, and am glad to see that the school is helping to solidify my children's confidence as well. The School of Music and Dance has helped me to really connect to the arts and to make a place for myself in the community. To all of my teachers, and my children's teachers, at the School of Music and Dance, thank you for everything you do!

the staff are fantastic here, Geoff helped us with a firmware update on a pedal purchased from we…read morehad trouble doing at home. prices and selection are great and excellent staff.

When it gets busy there, expect to waste 30-45 mins just waiting for someone to help you. While I…read morewas there, the lone sales guy was nice enough to help a lady fill out an instrument rental form... but at the cost of making a room full of people wait. The lineup to simply pay for an item took 30 mins. Some advice to speed things up: No one wanders into a music store and spontaneously decides to rent an instrument. Most ppl will do research beforehand. Offer an incentive for ppl to fill out forms online or come WITH the paperwork already completed. If staff needs to walk costumers thru the process, have ppl book a time or charge an administration fee. When you've got customers with a product in hand, waiting to pay & leave, there is zero excuses to why they need to spend the next half hour listening to people fumble at filling out a simple form.

Be careful when you bring them something in for repair. I once bought a rare new Rickenbacker…read moreDakota solidbody guitar from them and one pickup stopped working so I brought it in for repair. When I inquired about it they said they sent it back, never to be seen again. Rickenbacker replacement pickups can be ordered. Another time I bought a new Firebird and it had fret sprout and they said they would fix that. It seemed to take forever and when I finally got it there was a ding in the back that wasn't there before. I brought in a keyboard for repair and they lost the case for the soundboard that was installed in the keyboard. When you bring something in for repair, bring it in bare bones, no strap, strings accessories in the case or they might lose them.

I'm sort of shocked at how bad the reviews for this place are. I'm not saying those experiences…read morearen't valid since they sound legitimate, but I've had good experiences so far at this location and have always had people who were willing to take time to patiently explain to me, a lay person, what I needed to know even when I'm doing things that don't generate a commission (like trying to set up something I ordered and paid for at a different store and had shipped here). I wish I made a note of who helped me so I could give them a shout out. My experience is with what I guess they call "Pro Audio & Recording" gear, maybe different departments are different or maybe I've just been lucky so far.

The studio has become one of my happiest places. Kaitlin, the owner, sets the tone with her…read morekindness, passion, and genuine care for every student. All the instructors are incredibly talented and supportive -- I'm taking guitar, vocals, and piano lessons, and each teacher brings out the best in me. There's a real sense of community here; you walk in feeling welcomed and walk out energized, inspired, and full of joy. Truly a special place!

"Mechanics of Music", owned, directed, inspired and energized by…read moreKaitlin has been a bonus to my life as a senior. Kaitlin has a contagious love for music that encompasses the theory and the practical side of music. I have often heard "Best Day Ever!" when leaving Kaitlin's Music Studio. Joy of life to be had while giving your brain the exercise it needs. and...add in those fingers, lungs and heart. Good spirit of life abides at Mechanics of Music while learning your favourite song and more!!

Both locations, Vancouver and Richmond provided us with exceptional service. We were given a…read moregenerous trade-in allowance for our old piano, and we are delighted with our new acquisition. Throughout the process, we received efficient and congenial service. We highly recommend Showcase Pianos! Jane & David Iwaasa

An excellent and highly positive experience!…read more I am pleased to leave a great review for Showcase Pianos and its owner Manuel where my family had purchased our first grand piano. Both stores are filled with a large variety of piano brands and Manuel was very patient who took the time to allow me time to demo any piano (even the Fazioli grands!) as long as I needed with no pressure at all. I was very satisfied with the staff and they are not only knowledgeable about their products, but are very polite and helpful. I told my friends to visit Showcase Pianos and they had a wonderful experience as well. The manager really listens to what my family's needs were and his staff were able to narrow down a few pianos for me to decide on based on my budget and piano skills. As an university student looking to replace an old piano, I was very keen on trying quality pianos that will not hurt my family's budget. I ultimately special ordered a piano that was fit for me and my sister's level of playing. Despite a delay, the piano arrived in perfect condition and Manuel was very pleasant to offer a slight compensation for the ordeal. Overall, my experience was very positive and I hold high regards for Manuel and his staff. My family is very happy with the piano and I highly recommend Showcase Pianos.

Sales person was extrely rude, I was interested in a Taylor guitar used…read more And really liked the sound of it , but this guy ( older guy) came and crab the guitar from me and told me , I had to ask him for assistant . When I told him , there wasn't any note on it , he said there are all over the store , but not that one . He lost a 3k sell . I went to long and Mc and bought a D18 Martin For 3999$ . even if I was wrong , he could have been much more accommodating I am a service engineer and I sm always nice to my customers even when they are wrong .

Nice music store with a wide variety of instruments from new to classic. I did want to purchase a…read morehat but they didn't have any but they gave me a couple picks.