These guys are so locked-in every time I've been here. They always have the right selection of…read moreservices and items, AND they've got INDIVIDUAL GUITAR PICKS (Guitar Center and Music & Arts sell bags only). They are also local, and have been my ideal instrument shop since I've moved to Stafford in 2022. The people who are usually there are respectful, kind, and overall friendly, and they even take the time to do menial tasks (that I myself would've been able to do, but I go here to do it all at once). Overall epic place, reasonably priced service, with a lot of friendly faces.

I am writing this review as I make the decision to no longer be a customer after more than one…read moreyear, in fact almost two years. We were very pleased with this store when my daughter began her saxaphone lessons. Her original instructor, Daniel, is awesome and for those continuing to do business with this store, I would highly recommend you seek Daniel out for saxaphone lessons. However, my daughter came home crying after her second lesson with a temporary instructor, Joshua Barnes, on 4/16. After getting her side of the story, confronting the instructor and speaking with management, we've made our decision to not return. I recognize that I may be biased and taking my daughter's side but knowing that we've never had any issues with other people, activities, business, or school, I find it hard to not believe my daughter. -She was talked down to, belittled, and made feel very uncomfortable. -Words that were used: "you should quit," "you need to quit," you're never going to learn" were used. -Tapping a pen/pencil on the easel consistently to create stress did not help out the situation. -Not giving her a break when she shed tears did not help the situation. -Extending her session in that environment did not help the situation. -Joshua's tone and actions were not conducive to a learning environment. While I can admit that this is a "he said, she said," situation, Joshua acknowledged that he constantly clapped his hands in my daughters face. When I questioned Joshua about this tactic, his response was that this method is used to get a student to change their behavior to learn the piece or words to that effect. The point was that he confirmed he clapped in my daughter's face. When Joshua was questioned about explaining why my daughter came home crying, his response was to point out that the piece was too difficult for her and that the band director or any band director should never give students at her level a piece that difficult and that's why she was struggling. If my daughter knew the piece, she wouldn't be taking lessons. It's also not his job to decide what students are given or not. Your job is to teach and his actions clearly showed he is not ready to teach young students. I should have also addressed why my daughter felt uneasy after their first session. I recognize that I cannot go back in time and I hope that my daughter isn't hiding anything from that session. When speaking with the store manager, his message was more along the lines of being concerned for his staff due to my actions in the store and not how things would be rectified or being concerned for how my daughter was impacted. Over the course of almost two years, we've never had an issue with the staff or Daniel, my daughter's original instructor. This new instructor shows up and we have issues. I'd second guess my decision of having hired Joshua. I am also now taking the position of empowering and encouraging my daughter to not ever let that happen again. She should have walked out of that session, but felt embarrassed or frightened. Do not let Joshua Barnes instruct your young children. I'd question management on who he really cares for.

Vintage Martin was listed as a 1926; it was a 1924. Asked about nut width and was told 1 & 13/16";…read moreit was 1 & 7/8". Description did not mention an extra slot in nut and hard to tell in poor pictures; acknowledged when I asked about it. On line description, emails, and phone description did not mention screw holes from a previously installed trapeze tailpiece. I was told that all notes at all frets played clearly. Buzzing at frets 8, 9, and 12 on various strings, and 2 strings played 13th fret when fretted at 12th.

I have two banjos, one of which needed to be almost completely rebuilt, and another that just…read moreneeded a checkup and TLC. Now, I have two awesome sounding banjos. The service was quick and reasonably priced.

The School of Rock Fredericksburg opened in March 2024. It has been an awesome ride working with…read morethe owners at this location. They truly care about the students and their experience. Our instructors are well versed in music and represent talent who've performed on the local, regional, and national level. The staff strives to provide mentorship, leadership, and professional standards on a daily basis. I was tasked with working with our student body and our awesome instructors to assist our student body in their pursuit to the stage! I would recommend the School of Rock Fredericksburg to any student or parent looking to assist their child or adolescent in achieving greatness as an individual, as a musician while learning the important team building skills to move ahead in life on our off stage! Our patented system of teaching is extremely immersive, and will provide years of skillsets your student will absorb. Your student will be transformed as he or she will studies. I have been privileged to be a part of their musical journey! Robbie Rodriguez Music Director / Drum Instructor School of Rock Fredericksburg

From the owner: School of Rock provides both in-person and online music lessons for students of all ages. Our…read moreprograms, camps and workshops for toddlers, kids, teens and adults make learning to play music fun and create great communities of musicians. School of Rock is the leader in performance-based music education. We combine one-on-one drum, bass, keyboard, vocal, and guitar lessons with group practices. Students learn to play music from day one and put on live performances at local venues. Our experienced instructors are local musicians themselves who combine the performance-based School of Rock Method and programs with individual music lessons to get results for your student.

Not often that you come across a real music store these days but this is one! Love this place.read more

By far my favorite place to buy guitar gear! Love all the people who work there, they're all super…read morekind and fun to know! All my guitars (Fenders, PRS, Seagull, Jasmine) have been purchased there, and they always make the payment plan process super easy. They also have amazing guitar instructors who will help you play very proficiently. It's a fun place to just hang out and try new stuff too. Absolutely recommend if you're local or in town visiting! Roger, Adam, Dylan, Cole, et al. are amazing folks who will help you get what you need.

Great place to take music lessons for the young and old alike! I've taken piano lessons here and my…read moreson takes guitar lessons. The teachers are musicians themselves and really patient. Their prices are very affordable and learning to play an instrument is an investment in yourself! If you always wanted to learn how to play an instrument, you should give them a try. It's easier and more affordable than you might think.

From the owner: Music instruction focusing on guitar, ukelele, bass, trumpet, violin, piano, and voiceread more

I had sorely neglected my Taylor 814ce for years, and it badly needed some love. I had also…read moreaccidently broken the electronics so I needed Taylor pro help. Tim & team brought my baby back into better than new playing condition. They repaired the electronics, and did a full setup, including a new bridge. I thought it needed some new frets as well, but they were able to level the ones I thought were bad for less $$ than new frets would have cost. Great work. Bravo!!

I am a new viola player and what they sell really helps. I've gotten both my violas, a tuner with a…read morebuilt in bridge clip, a cleaning cloth, and there is likely more I will need. Whenever they are unsure about what they are selling you, like if it has a bridge clip, they will try to find better alternatives for your convenience. Great music place.

We started drum lessons for my daughter six months ago and she is loving it. She even enjoys…read morepracticing which is very different from previous music lessons. The instructors make it fun to learn and the staff are pleasant and helpful. For more advanced students they offer performance groups which allows your child experience working with others to put on a concert. Your instructors will let you know when they feel your child is ready for this next step. Highly recommend giving them a try if your children are interested in music.

Awesome program. Their instructors are top-notch and the group lessons help the kids make an…read moreamazing amount of progress in such a short period of time because of the program. I'd recommend this to anyone looking for an awesome program for kids who want to learn an instrument :)

BUYERS BEWARE!! Greatly disappointed with how Island Music…read moreCo handles returns. Advertises 14-day return hassle free policy on Reverb.com. BUT offered no assistance when the item arrived damaged. Granted it was not their fault for the shipping damage, but instead of dealing with FedEx they put the responsibility on the buyer instead to resolve by suggesting to the buyer to utilize the manufacturer's product warranty and then stopped all communications with the buyer following this advice. After many failed attempts by buyer to get Island Guitars to honor the return and send buyer a return shipping label, Reverb was asked to step in (which they did luckily) and they had to force the return process. There was ZERO cooperation by Island Music Co and later Reverb issued the full refund once item was returned to seller.

found guitar online called store to let them know what i was intrested in 3 days before stopping in…read morefrom out of town. called day of visit to let them know when i will arrive and would like to look at one other guitar.When arrived guitars had not been pulled ,not set up,out of tune .1500 dollar fenders not cheap guitars .Did find cheaper mexican telecaster that was great. I did have two trade ins and there offers were very very low ,but at that point was not enjoying the experience.