Bill does an amazing job with instrument repair and is always a pleasure to visit with!read more

Bill is a true master and craftsman. And when someone like that does something simple like set-up (…read moreI prefer getting all guitar's taken care of at his shop) what you get back is your guitar at its finest artistic form. Thank you German Village Music Haus. Sincerely, Gregg S

My husband and son (age six now) have been taking piano lessons at Musicologie from Kay Barker for…read morea little over a year now. I cannot believe how much they've learned in that time. Our house is full of music, they learn new pieces each week and work on recital pieces for months. The approach to learning at Musicologie is developmentally appropriate and very engaging. Lessons are half an hour each, which makes it affordable and easy to fit into busy schedules. We've met many of the other instructors at recital and free events (Guitar Happy Hour and various concerts), and they're all friendly, fun and knowledgable. The waiting room is comfortable, with a funky vibe, or you can stroll half a block to Grandview Avenue. We've referred friends here for voice, piano and other instruments, it's a great place! Their website is full of helpful information as well, especially about getting started in lessons.

From the owner: Musicologie provides simply delightful lessons to students of all ages. Founded by musicians and…read moreveteran music teachers Kay and Joseph Barker, Musicologie is a boutique music experience. We specialize in private one-on-one lessons for any age and ability. We are the most recommended studio in Columbus with over 50 five-star reviews and have been one of the top studios in Columbus Parents Magazine four years in a row.

New and used instruments of all kinds are aplenty in this traditional bluegrass & country…read moreinstrument retailer. It's been around d for years, and is well-known in the musical community. Strings, cases, gig bags, and other musician supplies can be sourced here, as well as a small but interesting selection of recorded & sheet music. The staff & owners are friendly & knowledgable, and ready to talk a deal!

I've never played a string instrument before but had my heart set on learning the banjo. As a young…read morewoman of color, I was a bit nervous that I wouldn't fit into this store or be taken seriously without over-explaining myself and where I'm from. (Sadly have this experience very frequently where I'm from in bluegrass country.) But as soon as I walked in, I felt like I was in my pawpaw's garage, full of passion projects and home. John said, "If you can't find something... I'm sure I can't either. But holler anyway." All the pictures you'll find on Yelp are pretty much the whole store. You open the house door almost directly in front of the register, and all the merchandise is in the front and along one side. It's tiny but packed. This store has decades of stock and love in it. There are a ton of music books ranging from beginner to pro for all different styles, not just bluegrass. As John recommended, it's great to just flip through the books to see which style of writing and teaching makes the most sense to you. I picked out the cheapest open-back banjo, and John never tried to upsell me. In fact, he told me all the great things about the instrument I'd picked and walked me through the basics of the style I wanted to learn and even other ones in case I changed my mind. (Which I did lol.) This was all without me having to ask, with genuine excitement. He put so much care and attention into making sure the instrument and I were prepared. It's almost a month later, and I couldn't be happier with my purchase and experience. I will definitely be back for more supplies and recommend to anyone else looking for an instrument or supplies. I'm so grateful this is here in Columbus :)

Located in downtown Grove City music shop is definitely aimed at the junior high band crowd. Along…read morewith quite a few band instruments, Pontones stocks a surprising number of guitars. Closer inspection shows that the guitars are mostly Daisy Rock brand -- a brand known mainly for their guitars aimed for teenage girls. Not that there's anything wrong with that...guitar geeks just might be a little disappointed. The remainder of the store is filled with lots of junk (ugh) and some music accessories. A small selection of sheet music (Jonas Brothers and Hanna Montana -- teens still the focus), guitar strings, reeds and the like can be found. All-in-all, Pontones is an a-ok music shop. I just wish they would branch out a bit.

randy must have went on the wrong day. you can find some bargains on good guitars there. Yamaha,…read morewashburn etc... it is also a consignment shop, so you never know what you will find.

Great selection, great service. Good location. Old school. A musician's store…read more I tried Barnes & Noble's earlier. The customer service person didn't know what manuscript paper was.

Talk about service! I placed an online order with Stanton's for Adobe sheet music, but right around…read morethe time I did my credit union froze my cards and accounts due to suspected fraud. Turns out there WAS fraud in my accounts and I ended up having to cancel all my cards and get them reissued. Rather than having some automated system cancel my order because of this, Jennifer reached out to me personally to let me know what was going on - and in addition to giving me a link to re-enter my new card details, she also left me her contact info so I could get back in touch with her personally. When I called, she stayed on the phone with me until she was certain my payment has gone through. Thank you so much, Jennifer, for a wonderful experience!

As a certified audio engineer, I've seen many studios in Columbus, Nashville, Cleveland, and…read moreCincinnati. Vaughan Music Studios likely has the most premiere mixing environment of any facility I've seen. I had the pleasure of touring the music lessons spaces, performance hall, and studio at Vaughan, with Cindy Vaughan, who owns and manages the ins and outs. Her vision for this music school is all-encompassing, backed by years of experience, and equipped with the best gear in the land. Lookout for this place in the future- as it seems likely to become a staple in Columbus' music education and music scene as a whole.

Well, since my first review, VMS has completely redeemed itself. Perhaps it was just a coincidence…read morethat I finally received a return call from them the day after having posted my criticism, but regardless, I've now not only been taking voice lessons from them, but also drum, guitar, and ear training lessons (I do all of these in one spell over a couple of hours each Saturday afternoon), and am completely satisfied by the quality of instruction, the facility itself, and the friendliness of the staff. Columbus is fortunate to be able to claim a resource such as this one.

I've had a *lot* (let's call it two dozen; I've lost count) of vocal coaches over my many years of…read morelearning how to sing/perform, and I've seen it all in a field full of charlatans, pretenders, and general characters. That said, there are some very competent vocal coaches out there (I've had two or three), and Amy is certainly among them. She knows her craft, and is never at a loss for ideas on where to focus improvement or how to work through an issue. I've only been working with her for a couple of months, but in that short time she has already helped me identify and sort out a couple of key issues with my vocal technique.

From the owner: Classical/Traditional Vocal Technique…read more Contemporary Commercial Music (CCM) Vocal Technique - Musical Theater, Pop, Rock, Country, Folk Belting technique