Be prepared I am about to completely nerd out…read more Working in the entertainment industry a large majority wind up jaded and spit out the other end before they even knew what happend. Somewhat similar to waiting tables or working in a record store. Then there are the crazies like myself who at times become bored out of your minds but perpetually look for something either mischievous, mysterious, or even bizarre to keep ourselves preoccupied. In my niche of the industry being concert instrument rental and rehearsals one can find the eclectic and creative in dusty studios, off the radar warehouse spaces, and basements to name a few. Trust me it takes a special someone to understand a 70s amplifier schematic for realistic reasons, perform correct analog tube biasing, and how to rebuild vintage organs that look like furniture. That is exactly what Murph Wanca does at Nashville Pro Hammond (located in the mega complex that is Soundcheck). If you are not sure what a Hammond organ is just think bad to the sultry sounds of Al Green. You know that worbling warm percussive sound that compliments the Rev? That's a Hammond B3 and Leslie speaker cabinet. If you have ever been to one of those happy churches that reville in music you have heard it as well. Rarely made new these days and certainly not to the mastery they were 50 years ago the world has to rely on the beautifully maniacal folks like Murph to rebuild and repair these beasts and perpetuate the art. I had the wonderful opportunity to meet him personally for the first time a few weeks ago while picking up a rebuit organ and leslie for a friend that recently had one destroyed during an infamous stage collapse. Mr Wanca was a calm and personable guy who shared a couple of hours worth of his knowledge with me all the time managing a few phone calls and friends stopping by his clean and organized shop. For those of you in the industry who have made it this far into the review you know that calm/personable/clean describing an engineer and his shop sounds like a lie. Mind you I know very little about organs or keyed instruments as a whole. My skill set on 88 keys stops at Hot Crossed Buns. It was my pleasure to hang out with Murph and to explore the insight and learn a little from the guy who rebuilds and mods Everyones Hammonds and Leslies. Just google him and there are probably similar sentiments on the interwebs. If you need a C3 or B3 and are in the vicinity give him a shout.

If you want to learn how to play guitar then give this place a try. I've been going for 1 year and…read morehave learned a lot. Sam is my teacher and he's great. He can adapt the lesson to fit your needs and knows how to explain things without overwhelming you. I'm very glad I decided to take lessons here instead of picking up bad habits from my musician friends!!

They are completely fraudulent - they charged my credit card $1,200 without consent. RUN!!read more

Dana is an awesome vocal coach- Some of the best music lessons offered in Nashville!!read more

Dana is more than we could have hoped for in a beginners music teacher for our 5 and 8 year old…read more She has the upmost patience and is very good teacher/coach. We have loved working with her and the kids have learned so much.

Lance is not only one of the best guitar techs in the business, he is one of the most genuine,…read morefair, and straightforward businessmen you are likely to find. His work and resume speaks for itself (Alabama, Jason Isbell, John Prine), but do yourself a favor and get a guitar set up or repaired. You'll be happy you did!

I take my vintage guitars and basses to Lance and only Lance. I drive 4 hours each way and pass…read moreabout 30 other guitar shops in order to get there. If that doesn't tell you what you need to know, nothing will. I'll try anyway since you've read this much... Lance knows his stuff. He makes my gear sing and thus makes me a better player. On top of all that, he's a hell of a guy. Do yourself a favor and get to know this shop. Pro Tip: you never know who you might see there.

When I was in the horsetail hair (bow hair) trade, I had a regular, almost weekly chat with the…read morefolks at Nashville Violins. They are considered the best violin shop in the area, and service all of the top fiddlers we know and love including Sam Bush, Stuart Duncan and so on. They've always been super kind to me and I've heard nothing but stellar feedback from my clients.

I made an offer via Reverb on a Glasser carbon fiber violin from Nashville Violins, and received a…read morecounteroffer from Dave, the owner, which included $25 for shipping. We came to an agreement and I paid for the instrument on 6/25/18. It was shipped the same day from Nashville via USPS. Unfortunately, for me, the item was shipped USPS Parcel Select (the cheapest and slowest method of delivery). The violin sat in the Nashville USPS distribution center for several days, and then moved onto the USPS distribution center in Memphis for another day. All total, the violin spent three days in Tennessee before it moved on. I contacted Nashville Violins via Reverb's messaging service on June 28, 2018, concerned that it was now three days and the violin had not left Tennessee. Had I known that the store intended to ship the item via Parcel Select (which is what USPS calls their Parcel Post service now) I would never have made the purchase. Twenty-four hours later on the 29th, Dave, the shop owner contacted me via Reverb and explained that he was not in the shop, but was out at a trade show. However, he stated he would check on the status of my purchase. Unfortunately, It is now July 2nd, and no one from Nashville Violins has gotten back to me. The violin spent the past weekend somewhere in Western Massachusetts, and as of this morning it has finally made its way to Maine, but is at least another day from being delivered to our local Post Office. The USPS website states that it is tentatively scheduled to be delivered today, sometime before 8 pm. However, the website is emphatic that this is not a guaranteed delivery date, as they do not guarantee any delivery times on Parcel Select. So here it is, a week later, and no violin. While carbon fiber instruments are more durable than their wood counterparts, they are still susceptible to heat (and melting) and the soundpost and bridge are both made of wood (and susceptible to warping in extreme heat). Sadly, as of this morning I still have not heard from anyone at Nashville Violins. My issue with Nashville Violins is both their poor choice of shipping methods, as well as their terrible customer service. Communication with them is virtually non-existent, trade show or not. Over the last several decades I have spent tens of thousands of dollars on musical instruments, and have purchased and sold countless guitars and mandolins throughout these years. While I am fairly new to the violin world, I would think that small businesses of this kind would all operate in the same manner. It appears that they do not. Yes, $25 for shipping is not a lot, but at least warn your customers that you are sending their item via a slow boat, which might have some pitfalls. I would have gladly paid more for shipping to have had the violin shipped via UPS ground, which would have been to me in three days. Shame on me for taking them up on the "Make an Offer" option instead of picking up the phone and working out details. I will forever remember this horror story. I've learned my lesson, and no, if you hadn't already gleaned this from my review, I would not do business with Nashville Violins again, or recommend them to anyone.

Absolutely terrible experience at Ride 615. I dealt with the tall guy with long hair in a man bun…read moreboth on the phone and in person, and he was awful from the start. I already knew what specifications I needed for my triathlon bike, but he was sarcastic and told me to come in anyway. When I got there, he acted like it was an inconvenience to even talk to me, made a smart comment about, 'Oh, so I guess you just own your own bike shop then,' and tried to sell me a wheel for $3,000 when I can get it online for $2,000 from other small-buiz bike shops. Another employee was nice enough to apologize for the first guy being a dick and acknowledged that I knew what I was talking about, but the man-bun guy still gave me another sarcastic 'Thanks for supporting a small business' comment as I was leaving. I'll never go there again. Bad service, outrageous prices, avoid at all costs

I was in town for a few days of work...found Scott and he was amazing. I rented a bike at the…read morelocation by Cedar Hill. Super friendly and helpful - gave me trail knowledge and actually took my calls at the shop on a Sunday to give me trail guidance when I was "lost". The biking community is amazing and Ride615 and Scott are top notch. Stay for the cold beer and pizza - And maybe a few stories.