Do this - buy your instruments here. Great service, low key and supportive. Great prices. No push,…read morepush, push like at you-know-where-Center.

My old bass amp died, and I've been wanting to upgrade for a while. this place if jam=packed with…read moreinstruments and musical gear, new and used. The staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and gave me time to try a few amps, Plus the price on what i bought was the same as the big national chain. And the new amp sounds so much better than the old--bigger speaker, more watts.

Peter Tsiorba is a phenomenon when it comes to build a classical and flamenco guitar…read more I would not trust anyone else to build for me a guitar but Peter Tsiorba. Peter built for me 3 flamenco guitars in 2005 in 2010 and in 2021 from top woods like German spruce grade AAA+ top for all the 3 guitars. 2 guitars with Brazilian rosewood back & sides and 1 guitar with a Pau Ferro wood back and sides. And these guitars sounds great and easy to play. I am playing the guitar close to 53 years now and was playing many guitars in my life. I can tell very fast the quality of a flamenco guitar. I would buy only a handmade Peter Tsiorba guitar not a factory made guitar! I have compared Peter`s Tsiorba guitars that I own with world famous guitar luthiers who cost much more than Peter Tsiorba guitars and man ,, I must say I am so happy I choose Peter Tsiorba. Thank you Peter!

Peter did a great job tracking down and fixing the source of several buzzing issues on my…read moreguitar...he also did a great setup to make it play much nicer. His hand made instruments also look and sound beautiful.

Really inviting and welcoming…read more Each employee has a different perspective so know what you are looking for There are plenty of instruments looking for homes I was looking for a guitar and found a decent one for a hundred dollars It's a very respectable store in my humble opinion

Small, intimate venue for great music. There's a bar with limited bottled beers, cider and soft…read moredrinks. Small bar-nuts kind of snacks are available for purchase but no other "food"; however you are welcome to bring in your own snacks/food (and you can have food delivered there too!) The artists booked here are good quality, there's a sound guy (to be sure you have a good sound experience), and the sound actually IS good.

The Community Music Center is perfectly Portland. This old firehouse is a small reasonably priced…read morenon profit music school for children and adults. They have a concert space to rent and free concerts all the time. If you are a recently arrived music teacher, they are an easy start point to teach. If you are looking for music lessons, especially group lessons, they are a great resource. Childrens' music lessons. Good spot to bring children to hear free concerts. They also have instrument rental. They are partnered with the City of Portland Parks and Recreation department, another stellar example of your government at work. In the Peoples' Republic of Portland, this is the place of the people's, your, music!

Do not call yourselves "Community Music Center" If you're not going to serve the community. I…read morewalked in this place, and someone rudely greeted me with "uhhhh, can I help you?" I checked back later, there was a sign that said "no walk-ins" I called, asked about practice rooms or rehearsal space. "oh no, we don't rent out space to other organizations." Totally fine, unLESS you're called COMMUNITY MUSIC CENTER. Guys, rebrand.

Brian is a Wonderful teacher. For two years I was self-taught on the Ukulele and developed some…read morereally bad habits. Having seen Brian's YouTube videos, I decided to hire him for four lessons and get unstuck. Wow! I'm really glad I did. He corrected my posture and playing style, gave me the confidence to learn new and challenging songs, and I picked up some great new skill-building exercises. If you're a beginner or an advanced player, Brian can really help move your forward.

I have only been taking lessons with Brian for a couple of months, but in that short time I've…read morenoticed a significant improvement in my playing. Brian is an excellent teacher with a vast knowledge of music theory and techniques. I enjoy the way he tailors the lessons to address the interests of each student. He is truly passionate about music and teaching. I also appreciate that he is very positive and supportive regardless of playing ability or prior knowledge of music. I'm having so much fun playing now and feel more and more confident in my abilities week by week. If you are interested in learning how to play the ukulele, or are wanting to improve after years of trying to teach yourself from YouTube, I highly recommend you go see Brian at Woodstock Ukulele Studio.

Michael rocks! What else can I say. I have never played an instrument and am now playing the…read moreguitar, all thanks to Michael.

Our son has been taking lessons with Michael for a year and a half and we could not be happier…read more His guitar skills and ability to read music have exploded under Michael's instruction. Michael's teaching has inspired him to practice every day and he truly enjoys his new found ability. Michael has extensive knowledge about guitars and helped us select a new one for our son. Michael is truly an outstanding teacher.

Wow. Anita is such a talent! As a teacher and facilitator, I have seen her transform individuals by…read morehelping them discover and unearth their deeply vibrant voices -- and, as a result truly come into themselves as stronger and more empowered people. Before working with Anita, I wasn't aware of how intimately connected my entire body was with my voice, but I have come to understand how important it is for me to connect my breath, core, lungs, and even hands and feet in order to find my deepest expression! Anita's approach is intuitive, grounded, playful, and wise. She attunes to the needs of her students and is able to tailor lessons and group classes to the people in attendance. I'd highly recommend Anita to anyone looking to enhance their singing abilities, confidence, and overall body and breath awareness. What a joy!

Anita is a skillful and compassionate teacher. I participated in a week end workshop connecting the…read morevoice with the second chakra. I received so much benefit. Very satisfied. I also love my private voice lesson/sessions with her. This is the best form of therapy for me! Yes! and it is fun.................

Tim seems to know synthesizers and especially the older vintage synths…read more His repair prices seem fair to me. It took months, however I was not in a hurry. Especially in an area where there are few knowledgeable synth guys. There used to be some knowledgeable guys even in Eugene, but they are long gone, just like disposable consumer audio equipment. I had a prior horrible experience at another Portland repair shop years ago. My attempts at just talking to someone knowledgeable about an Oberheim OB012 was futile. The problem is you have to go through the girl who answers the phone, and she isn't going to give you any information other than a time frame to open it up. That synth sat for months until I finally got a call saying they could not fix it. What did they do? Nothing other than what I had already attempted to do which was firmware updating. I sent the Oberheim to Viscount USA, the makers of the Oberheim OB-12, and it was fixed within 3 weeks. Imagine that! Back to Tim...yeah I would send him anything he says he is open to looking at.

I thought my 1950's microphone was beyond repair, but TIm brought it back to life. He is a wizard…read more And a really cool guy.