Really helped me get my daughter's guitar repaired and sounding great with some much needed…read moreupgrades.

Located in the st Mathews area of Louisville guitar center is a massive store that sells as the…read morestore name suggest "guitars". My oldest was wanting a guitar of any sort for Christmas this last holiday season. My wife or me neither have a musical bone in our bodies and have never played an instrument. So we were kinda lost in the sauce on what to do here. We walked in and was greeted immediately. We explained our situation and got some advice on acoustic vs electric for forts time learners. After getting some great advice and help the worker showed us some recommended guitars that fell inside the budget range we gave him. We wanted to get her a nice guitar but didn't want to get the nicest just in case it was just a teenage faze and became a Giant paper weight. After looking at a few options we picked out a beatific looking acoustic guitar. The tremendous customer service continued after that as the worker gave us advice on getting her started with tuner apps, etc etc. mainly stuff that confused a music novice like me but it was appreciated either way. She loved her gift. We have slacked and drug our feet a bit as we haven't gotten her lessons yet. But we will soon. They actually offer lessons up there and have a huge studio on site for it. It seems like the pricing for the studio lessons is roughly about a $1 per minute. Overall cool experience that ended up being a cool and memorable Christmas present.

I always love supporting neighborhood businesses, and Doo-Wop shop is truly both a neighborhood…read morebusiness and service. I have a 13 year old who rents an instrument and when we first went it, they treated my child like an adult and answered every possible question you couldn't imagine related to playing the clarinet, guitar, or singing emo punk music. Besides rentals, Doo-Wop also has an exceptional staff available for private instruction, and their rates and availabilty are great for working parents.

Great shop, awesome assistance EVERY time. I purchased my Yamaha on rental terms and the folks…read morethere were wonderful EVERY time I've interacted with them. Scott Inman

When we first moved to Kentucky from California my daughter was excited because she was going to be…read moreable to take band. (Our CA school district had already cut out band, art, theater, etc.) Our first interaction with Mel Owen Music was to rent a flute for our daughters use with the option to purchase it at the end of the year. Daughter loved the flute and instrument was purchased at the end of the lease. Fast forward several years to High School Marching Band with that same flute. Somehow, whether it was sat on or warped when the intruments got soaked in a torential rain storm the flute had a slight bow in it. We took it to Mel Owens and they were able to straighten it, changed all the pads and serviced it as if it were a new instrument again. Fast forward again... Our daughter wanted a piccolo for her December birthday. We knew just where to go. Mel Owens of course! That piccolo was quite the hit and our daughter will always remember her birthday was kept separate from Christmas with such a special gift.

The people at this music store always do a fantastic job. They are professional on the phone and in…read moreperson and always do an amazing job on instrument repair. And considering the times, they do a really nice job with keeping everyone safe by offering curbside service only, keeping their distance, and giving a wet wipe to clean your hands and your merchandise to make sure you do not get sick. They also use hospital grade disinfectants on anything that they give you and may need back. I highly recommend this music store to any musician in need of instrument service or repair. In my opinion they are the best in town.

Eric & the staff at First Quality are definitely 2 cuts above. The best service and turnaround…read moretime I've ever dealt with. Fair prices, quality accessories. The " old growth maple & roasted maple " are finest quality banjo bridges second to none. Every order , wood products or metal are excellent. Thanks Eric & staff for everything.

Beyond disappointed. I guess when Bill passed away the whole thing fell apart. Such a shame. No…read moreparts, they don't respond to e-mails or phone calls and that's never what they were about for years. They went from the go-to place to the can't work with place.

First time visit. Great customer service owner operated who…read moreoffers so many of your musical needs. I found exactly what I was looking for. Located in a small shopping center with plenty of parking and easy entrances. Christmas Eve I was on the hunt for my last stocking stuffers. The family has a few novice musicians who have fun picking guitars percussion and sing alongs. Love our music fun. Family music is a medium sized store offering many instruments as well as teachers for lessons. Support your local businesses. There are few remaining music stores located in Louisville. Keep up the great customer service. Definitely have become a future customer.

This gem is lot see a mile from my home. I've driven past it a million times. We had no idea we had…read moresuch an impressive music store right here. They give lessons and have ten rooms for private sessions. We came in for a few things for my sons new guitar. We bought a few accessories also signed him up for lessons. This place does not look like much from the outside but the inside, you will be. Loan away. We are excited to have found a super close option for music lessons for our son! He's really enjoying them, and gaining confidence.

My son had a wonderful experience at School of Rock. The instructors were great and the…read moreopportunities to perform were something you don't get other places. He made it into the All Stars group and played at lots of festivals and venues around Louisville. Since he's aged out, he has been signed by an agent and has over 62 thousand downloads on Spotify and just got back from a tour in Great Britain. Plus, he's still friends with lots of his old SOR bandmates. We highly recommend becoming part of this program to gain opportunities you will not find anywhere else!

My kiddo did a trial lesson here and had a blast. First was a sample 1:1 and then the Roolkies…read moreGroup. Both instructors were energetic and clearly geared towards giving the kids a fun experience. The staff by and large made the experienced personalized and frictionless. My child was beaming at the end and loved being part of a band. My only qualm is the site needs a bit of a cleanup. Overall it was a pleasant experience tho.

It's a good place to shop for gear, but you need to look closely and have a decent knowledge of the…read moregear you are seeking. Some examples, I recently looked at a Peavey 2x12 stereo chorus amp from the 1970's. The problem was that it was listed as that a 2x12... but it had been changed to a 1x12. This was apparently not caught when inspected and priced. Several times items are advertised as 1 model but are in reality another. Often the speaker size in amplifiers are wrong and the model of some guitars are incorrect. Take what's advertised with caution. Still, there are some good deals if you watch closely.

I've tried multiple times to try this place. HORRIBLE customer service. I drove over an hour and…read moregot there at 5:07 pm on Saturday. I asked Adam about selling some gear. He never moved off the stool. He seemed aggravated and said they stop buying gear an hour before closing. I explained about the drive. He asked what I had, and told me that people aren't buying the gear I was selling. Never even offered to look at it. I also asked about selling a Zoom R16 recorder. He said it would be cheap. Obviously didn't want to move off of his stool to even take a look. There wasn't a single person in line, and only a handful of folks in store looking around. Do yourself favor, and avoid this place and buy/sell your gear online from someone that appreciates your business. I didn't want cash. I would have either took an in store credit or just traded for drum gear, but I never was asked any of that.

This place is the coolest music store I've seen in quite some time! Located next to Maxwell's Drum…read moreShop, the brother store is the ultimate music hangout, with so many options: lessons, jam areas, practice rooms, & even a record listening area! The Maxwell Brothers own & run both these businesses. Great, very friendly guys, they welcome the customer & make them feel right at home, as do their staff members.

Enjoyed the music lessons for seniors program which offered introduction to keyboard, drum, and…read moreguitar and beginner instruction for several lessons. The store is easily accessible with large free parking lot and entrance. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Space is chock full of all types of product, including plenty of instruments and equipment.