My son has greatly enjoyed his guitar lessons with Kame Reidy, who is an excellent instructor. I…read morealso really appreciate the staff at School of Rock. They have been accommodating to our family's needs and schedules. Alex at the front desk is particularly kind and helpful, and very responsive to emails and phone calls. We are so thankful to have found the School of Rock for music lessons!

Bit of a disclaimer: I am not an employee, nor am I a stakeholder in the corporation behind this…read morebrainchild of rock & roll, and awesomeness. After my experience here, I want to open a franchise of my own one day soon! I am not exactly reflective of a typical student either - I'm in my mid 30s, where this school is clearly aimed at much younger students. Please don't be fooled though, it's not just for kids! If you've always wanted to learn an instrument, this is the place! If you're competent, but want to get better, guess what? They have you COVERED, my brother/sister of melting faces with godly rock. Let me tell you a little story, if you're entranced enough to absorb my words. When I started my tutelage at the Knoxville School of Rock, I was already fairly experienced - as I had been playing guitar, and playing it relatively well for 16 years, give or take a year. I have jammed with dozens of bands, recorded albums, played shows, and even zealously followed true masters of the instrument(guitar) like Buckethead, Richie Blackmore, Zakk Wylde, Joe Satriani, Steve Howe, and Yngwie Malmsteen. However, after all of my skill and experience, I managed to hit a wall. I was in a stylistic/creative and musical rut that I hadn't been able to break out of for years. Within a week or two, I was out of the rut, and I developed better abilities far faster than I had on my own while I was a student. That said, if you're into Nicki Minaj, or something similar, you'll be living your best life. Or whatever they say. If you dig Rush, Priest, and the Scorpions, you'll be living after midnight! Blues or jazz more your scene? You're all set. School of Rock paired me up with not one, but two highly competent teachers of a PERFECT skill level after talking with me on the phone for about ten minutes, if that. There is an unbelievable amount of skill and care taken in student placement, no matter your experience. As an aside for the parents who may be reading, the middle-school aged kids that had their own organized band practice sounded better than about 95% of the semi-professional bands that I have played in, so it's clear that the program works. Bottom line, if you're starting out, have kids, or have played live for years but want to get better, this is a company that cares, and they're worth the investment! Speaking of investment, the first lesson is free, so you know it's good stuff! :)

I used to love going to see David at Ciderville. I bought several Martin guitars and other…read moreinstruments from him. They always had a great selection and would treat you right. It was worth stopping by when I was in the area just to meet people and hear stories. It's a uniquely American place. Family owned. Operates with integrity. Most definitely a piece of East Tennessee culture and Bluegrass Music culture.

Buyer beware. Especially females. The big nearly bald guy is the worst to do business with. He…read morewouldn't stop flirting with my friend. He introduced himself as Anthony Lay. The other guy looks like he sleeps in the woods. Very non professional looking. My friend was looking to buy a NEW guitar, but this Anthony Lay person kept trying to get her to buy some high priced USED guitar. We ended up going to Knox Guitar on Emory Road. At least we weren't verbally assaulted. I was telling someone else about our experience there, and got an entire back story on the Anthony guy. He's not one I want to do business with.

Great mission and impressive kids that are full of talent. This is such a unique place not just…read morefor Knoxville, but for the entire country. A perfect example of what the arts can do in a community and how kids can blossom when their creativity is supported and nurtured. This really is a great model of something that we need to have in communities across the country. As our public schools fail and drop programs that encourage music and the arts these are the types of non-profits that will need to step in and fill the role.

As a musician and a broadcaster, the arts is very important to me. I have seen first hand the work…read morethat the Joy of Music School does in our community with kids who are underprivileged. Joy of Music School provides music lessons and instruments to children of families who cannot afford such luxuries. I use the term "luxury" because in most public school systems, the music and orchestra programs have been removed from the budget. I have personally visited Joy of Music School and have seen them in action. All the teachers are volunteers. The program has been life changing for many kids. Some students go on to major universities on music scholarships. For others it is an outlet from their daily lives, and for some it is simply a way to stay out of trouble. In any case, this is a cause worth funding. I would highly recommend The Joy of Music School on multiple levels. I am a proud supporter.

Two of my girls are getting lessons here (7 & 5). We've been here almost a year. Their instructors…read morehave worked well with them and they've made good progress. If only I could get them to practice consistently :)

My 5 year old takes piano lessons here and greatly enjoys it. The instructors adjust to the child's…read moreskill level and interest in order to teach them and maintain their passion for the instrument.

This is such an amazing Music Store. They deal mostly in instruments, and string instruments at…read morethat, but they also have a lot of other stuff including mixers, recorders, mics and more stuff I don't even know what is. The thing is, they have so much to chose from! I think the largest stores would be hard pressed to carry so much in stock. The place is messy. They don't deny it, and they apologize for it, but they are constantly getting stuff in and it all goes through the front door. So there is clutter. Get over it. It's not your home and the clutter won't hurt you. If you can't get over it, you will probably miss that really cool Uke or banjo tucked away underneath something that would have been your pride and joy. So, lots of stuff! The service is excellent. These are down home people and they want to make you happy! Imagine that these days. Profit isn't their only motive. They are knowledgeable and they don't pressure you. They are just as happy just talking about what they love; Music! These are nice people! If you are not a nice person; willing to accept them, then please act as though this review kills it for you. I wish nice customers on these folks! Yes, Yes, Yes, I recommend this Music Store to nice music people!

The team at Music Outlet was very helpful as I was looking around. They had a ton of Martin guitars…read morefor me to try out and a fantastic selection of accessories as well. I was very pleased with the price of my new D-35.

I visited this music store for the first time today and I'll definitely be back. Had a great…read moreconversation with the owner about local legends and legendary musicians we've met in the Knoxville area amongst other things. Incredibly prompt and professional service and an overall fairly priced guitar shop. If you are interested in buying or selling a stringed instrument, I highly suggest visiting here first.

Great friendly service! Found the ax I needed at a good price. Lo-key but totally professional!…read moreWill definitely recommend and return!

We've had a wonderful experience with Eun-Jin Chae these past two years. Both of my children…read morestarted as beginners, and Ms. Chae did a fantastic job of introducing them to Suzuki music. She was extremely patient, had a good sense of humor, and seemed to know how to motivate young kids to practice. She was also very consistent in her teaching and emphasized concepts routinely so that children would learn good habits. As a parent, I particularly enjoyed the group lessons and seeing my kids playing with fellow students. They learned how to constructively critique themselves and each other, as well as lead songs effectively. My kids also enjoyed the camaraderie they had with the other young students and it became something familiar that they looked forward to. We found the studio very organized and we enjoyed the studio recitals immensely. Ms. Chae is a very warm teacher and I would highly recommend her studio to anyone --particularly beginners-- wishing to learn violin.

My son began as a beginner with Ms. Chae, and three years later, he was accepted into an…read moreaccomplished regional orchestra (American Youth String Ensemble https://www.aypo.org/ ). As an educator myself, I witnessed firsthand Ms. Chae's excellence in teaching and modeling technique in a way that matched his needs. We really appreciated her video recordings and emphasis on developing strategies for good practicing.

Been visiting Stacey since I was a little kid growing up in Texas. She is constantly learning new…read moretechniques, which just proves how dedicated she is. She's helped me through prom with both hair and makeup, she's helped me donate my extra long locks to help make wigs for those in need, she even helps women who are losing their hair weave in new hair that looks completely natural and beautiful. She has an eye for making you feel special like no one I have ever met. The price is solid but really worth it, as my hair has looked good and lasted almost 4 months before I needed to go back. Truly amazing work and a wonderful location.