I've come here for jam sessions, workshops, and just to plain shop for music supplies. The staff is…read moresuper friendly and helpful and the prices are reasonable. I've never done a lesson but from looking at their pricing and options as a musician myself, I think the variety of options and pricing is very fair. If you want to support a great local business, Lakewood Music Academy is the place.

I was disappointed at their rental services. My daughter has just started playing violin, so we…read morerented a 1/2 size violin there. Since we were not knowledgeable about violin, we completely trusted on them. However, I realized how bad the violin they rented was, and the strings and bow were old. Her tutor said that a rental store usually lends a violin with at least new strings and bow. It was a used Lark (brand). I found that the price for a used one was around $100 on ebay, but their selling price was more than $400. I terminated the contract after three months. It was not a pleasant experience.

I brought my antique horn to Moore Music Repair for a tune-up. It was in bad condition -- full of…read moretarnish, lots of small dents, and the valves were really noisy. Greg cleaned it, removed the small dents, realigned the valves, and made the valves operate smoothly and quietly. Then, he polished the silver so it looks as close to new as an antique horn could look. The tune-up took over a month, but it was definitely worth the wait. And, when I picked up the horn, he showed me where its previous owners had made modifications before I got it, which was very interesting.

We absolutely love Greg Moore and Moore Music Repair! We have been using him for over 2 years now,…read moreand he is always is quick to respond, and doesn't give us a quote until he has seen the trombones we bring him. He's given us great advice and taken the time to explain proper care of instruments and how to take playing to the next level. Top notch work, and we would never take our instruments to anyone else!

My cello's seams were coming apart and needed re gluing. I called, we set up an appointment, Chris…read morenoted several separations, quoted a price and availability. I picked the cello up in 2 days, it sounds great (no more rattling), the price was as quoted, and he cleaned up the cello, too. Very good!

Timely, professional, and execute their work with high standards. They took my son's cheap violin…read moreand enhanced it so nicely and affordably for us while also being able to provide him a better shoulder rest and lesson book, making it a perfect one-stop shop. Additionally, my son takes violin lessons and we feel Mr. Fayette is one of the best teachers we've ever come in contact with-- patient, encouraging, and goal-setting for the individual student's needs. Highly, highly recommend! Don't let the disgruntled review before mine deter you. I understand the frustration, but the men who run this shop have families and can obviously adjust their store hours as they need to. In my experience, calling ahead of time to check store is open before you make a long drive there is helpful!

GLSM is a wonderful place to learn an instrument! Their staff are so accommodating and friendly!read more

Cleveland Violins rehaired my violin bow beautifully and at a reasonable price. The work was…read morecompleted ahead of schedule.

I cannot recommend Cleveland Violins enough. If I could give them 10/5 stars I totally would!…read more I got my bass from Cleveland Violins around 2008, when I was in high school. She's been everywhere with me - the most recent move being to my new house this past summer. I've been in apartments the past 9 years, and now finally have plenty of space for a good set up for her. Problem is, our house is 150 years old, cold, and drafty. One night in February, my fiancé and I heard a loud noise upstairs, and didn't think much of it, since the house is usually pretty creaky...until the next morning when I realized what had happened. There was now a 6 inch crack down the front of my bass. I PANICKED - I had no idea what to do, or if it would be safe for me to move her without furthering the crack. So I reached out to Cleveland Violins, sent them a photo, and they told me they could fix it relatively inexpensively. THANK GOD. So I took her in. Two days later they called me to tell me that the damage was much more extensive than they initially thought. That they'd have to take the top off, and address a few other issues I hadn't noticed. That this type of fix would take a few weeks, and would typically cost $2,000. My heart SANK because I love my bass but in no way could afford to spend that much on a repair, I'd have to sell her. So I'm on the phone with CV, totally ready to bawl my eyes out, and then they decided to make me cry, but for a totally different reason - they told me they would consider this a warranty repair, at no cost to me, because, despite the time that had elapsed since I bought her, they stand by their product. I got my bass back this weekend, and she looks beautiful. I offered to pay CV something, but they wouldn't hear of it. So I left, crying again, and 100% a loyal lifetime customer. I cannot thank them enough and HIGHLY recommend them to anyone looking for a place to purchase or repair a stringed instrument. They do high quality work, and their customer service and passion for what they do is beyond excellent. I'm a very happy customer!

They don't know what's going on at all. We were just charged for a second month for a sax that NO…read moreONE has responded about lessons. We have called and went up there for a teacher to call us back. We bought reeds and everything . Absolutely no point in having it at all. We rented and wanted to get lessons before school started. This started the first week of July. Total joke.

My search for a Telecaster took me from South Florida all the to Sound Board. Courteous and quick…read moretransition on the exact piece I wanted. Fast shipping and expertly packed. Fair prices and excellent customer service. I will be back!

Brad the owner is an amazing musician and a special person. He is a dedicated teacher who creates…read moreskill and confidence in his students. My son started with Brad at the age of 10. He is now an amazing guitar player. He and Brad have become lifelong friends and they have played together in a band that Brad created. I can't recommend this business highly enough. If you're looking for an excellent person to work with you or your child Brad is the best you will find !

I've been playing for over 40 years and I've trusted Ron Zehel's since it was located in Amherst…read more I've gotten good deals and excellent advice. I recommend this store. Mike Walbom

What a find! You take an amazing selection and pair it with a friendly and knowledgeable staff…read morethat is filled with passion for not just music but the art and hardware that goes with it and you have The Vinyl Groove Records shop in Cleveland. Good stuff!! Go there!

do not visit this terrible little store. when i told a fellow customer, accurately, that a Frank…read moreOcean record was an "unofficial pressing," the clerk snapped at me after they left, "why say anything?!". he berated me until i put the armload of records i had planned to buy on the counter and walked out. all of this while a springsteen greatest hits comp blared over tinny speakers. on the shelves, there were a few values, because he doesn't know what he has in genres that aren't rock. but i am devoted to going to record stores, and i actually think this was the single worst experience i have ever had, number one.