Tim was the absolute nicest, most informative, welcoming retail worker I've encountered in recent…read morememory. He answered our novice guitar questions, and then just kept going. Showed me how to adjust string height, then proceeded to explain and demonstrate the different effects from different picks for my daughter. 5/5 stars, this place is great. From here on out, anything guitar-related we get here.

Bought 12ax7 pre amp tubes from them, it blew out after a day, I called and explained that they…read moresold me a dud and they acted as if my amp was the problem lol after haggling back and forth and getting them to replace it, low and behold 2 days later it blew out! So they refused to make it right, I went to eurotubes and bought another 12ax7 and over a month later IT STILL WORKS! So I wouldn't recommend buying 12ax7 tubes from them, they buy the cheap low tested ones and then resale them. I looked into it myself from who they buy directly from.

The Community Music Center is perfectly Portland. This old firehouse is a small reasonably priced…read morenon profit music school for children and adults. They have a concert space to rent and free concerts all the time. If you are a recently arrived music teacher, they are an easy start point to teach. If you are looking for music lessons, especially group lessons, they are a great resource. Childrens' music lessons. Good spot to bring children to hear free concerts. They also have instrument rental. They are partnered with the City of Portland Parks and Recreation department, another stellar example of your government at work. In the Peoples' Republic of Portland, this is the place of the people's, your, music!

Do not call yourselves "Community Music Center" If you're not going to serve the community. I…read morewalked in this place, and someone rudely greeted me with "uhhhh, can I help you?" I checked back later, there was a sign that said "no walk-ins" I called, asked about practice rooms or rehearsal space. "oh no, we don't rent out space to other organizations." Totally fine, unLESS you're called COMMUNITY MUSIC CENTER. Guys, rebrand.

Really inviting and welcoming…read more Each employee has a different perspective so know what you are looking for There are plenty of instruments looking for homes I was looking for a guitar and found a decent one for a hundred dollars It's a very respectable store in my humble opinion

Small, intimate venue for great music. There's a bar with limited bottled beers, cider and soft…read moredrinks. Small bar-nuts kind of snacks are available for purchase but no other "food"; however you are welcome to bring in your own snacks/food (and you can have food delivered there too!) The artists booked here are good quality, there's a sound guy (to be sure you have a good sound experience), and the sound actually IS good.

Peter Tsiorba is a phenomenon when it comes to build a classical and flamenco guitar…read more I would not trust anyone else to build for me a guitar but Peter Tsiorba. Peter built for me 3 flamenco guitars in 2005 in 2010 and in 2021 from top woods like German spruce grade AAA+ top for all the 3 guitars. 2 guitars with Brazilian rosewood back & sides and 1 guitar with a Pau Ferro wood back and sides. And these guitars sounds great and easy to play. I am playing the guitar close to 53 years now and was playing many guitars in my life. I can tell very fast the quality of a flamenco guitar. I would buy only a handmade Peter Tsiorba guitar not a factory made guitar! I have compared Peter`s Tsiorba guitars that I own with world famous guitar luthiers who cost much more than Peter Tsiorba guitars and man ,, I must say I am so happy I choose Peter Tsiorba. Thank you Peter!

Peter did a great job tracking down and fixing the source of several buzzing issues on my…read moreguitar...he also did a great setup to make it play much nicer. His hand made instruments also look and sound beautiful.

Brian is a Wonderful teacher. For two years I was self-taught on the Ukulele and developed some…read morereally bad habits. Having seen Brian's YouTube videos, I decided to hire him for four lessons and get unstuck. Wow! I'm really glad I did. He corrected my posture and playing style, gave me the confidence to learn new and challenging songs, and I picked up some great new skill-building exercises. If you're a beginner or an advanced player, Brian can really help move your forward.

I have only been taking lessons with Brian for a couple of months, but in that short time I've…read morenoticed a significant improvement in my playing. Brian is an excellent teacher with a vast knowledge of music theory and techniques. I enjoy the way he tailors the lessons to address the interests of each student. He is truly passionate about music and teaching. I also appreciate that he is very positive and supportive regardless of playing ability or prior knowledge of music. I'm having so much fun playing now and feel more and more confident in my abilities week by week. If you are interested in learning how to play the ukulele, or are wanting to improve after years of trying to teach yourself from YouTube, I highly recommend you go see Brian at Woodstock Ukulele Studio.

Ray is an outstanding human who gives tailored piano instruction to adults and children alike! They…read morehave a unique teaching style that centers creativity and fun. Their rates are affordable and the home they teach out of is cozy and cute! I highly recommend learning piano from Ray. Ray is an outstanding human who gives tailored piano instruction to adults and children alike! They have a unique teaching style that centers creativity and fun. Their rates are affordable and the home they teach out of is cozy and cute! They are very knowledgeable about ways to work with children, including autistic children. They offer free trial lessons and provide a contract that outlines their policies. I highly recommend learning piano from Ray!

Sunshine Ray is a charismatic and talented musician. He has some background in childhood education…read moreas well. He is very popular with children. He charges $30 dollars for a 30 minute piano lesson in his home studio. All good. But this cannot be a good review because of his obnoxious and rude business practices. He will cancel at the last minute (more than once). Also, although he is a self employed piano teacher, he expects to receive PTO for his "vacation " days. Yes, if he remembers to cancel with proper notice, he expects to be paid for a lesson...that he...cancels....Just putting this out there to parents who might be considering this immature man as a potential piano teacher.

Chris is a great guitar teacher. Very knowledgeable and encouraging. I have been learning a lot…read morefrom him even as an advanced player.

Chris is an awesome teacher! He is so positive and encouraging. I chose him for my guitar teacher…read moreafter reading his introduction on yelp. He truly has a gift for playing AND teaching! He packs each lesson with as much instruction and practice as possible. He provides a folder and has handouts for everything including a weekly practice plan which is so helpful. All in all: very organized, enthusiastic and a natural teacher.