Cute shop that has a lot of cool things. The owner, Pat, was very helpful and knowledgeable. They offer a lot more than I originally thought with lessons. I appreciate the rental program that allows you to put all the money from the first year rental towards the purchase of a new instrument. read more

My family and I shopped at the Music Suite for our special needs son's first band instrument. Miss Pat was so sweet, patient and helpful, and so was her associate, Miss Tammy. Our saxophone was purchased using a monthly payment plan and we paid it off with no issues. We would go in-person to make the payments because we loved the atmosphere of her store. Our family continued to frequent the Music Suite for supplies and to try their pianos; but also to visit with Miss Pat. She always had a sweet smile and encouraging word. If you stop in once, you'll want to visit again and again. read more

The woman that runs the shop for the last five years, from my personal experience has been rude to me every time I have been in the shop. She is older and I feel like it could be generational problem. I started teaching piano recently and I feel bad having to send my students to pick up lesson books from their company but that's their only saving grace is they have a good selection. I called ahead of making a trip to the store to make sure something was in stock and I was expected to know the ISBN number and was scoffed at when I didn't. It's not a fun place to buy music which is sad. read more

I buy all my student's piano books here! Pat, the owner has always been helpful, and has spent a lot of time answering questions, etc. for me. There is a great selection of music. It's nice to have a music store available to browse through the music rather than ordering off of Amazon or online. read more

This is a great business and the lady who runs it has always been helpful and pleasant to me and the customers I've seen come in. Their selection and service has been tremendous and they have many extras special cute little things, trinkets and so on. It's a really beautiful store and so many neat things to see. She teaches piano to kids, adults and challenged people from my understanding. Whatever I've needed she's offered to find and has offered special deals when appropriate. I'm wondering is these bad reviews are from the competition or other. And, if something did occur perhaps the elderly lady had a bad day or something difficult happen, which of course shouldn't be taken out on anyone else, especially in a business. Maybe a little more understanding would help matters. And, perhaps it would be nice and doing her a favor to let her know how you feel. read more

Sadly, we don't have a great local music store in Columbia. The Music Suite *should* be the place, but it is run by an older couple who are neither friendly nor accommodating--even *after* you spend thousands of dollars there. Prices are typically at least MSRP, and the female owner expects you to do a whole bunch of negotiating for a lower price, then will lay a guilt trip on you about it. I'd try Palen's first. read more

I would not recommend this place to anyone.Very rude. don't stand behind their policies. everytime I brought in clarinet when it was returned things were missing out of the case and they denied it,actually told me never to come back to their store after I spent $200.00 for maintence overhall which was good until Sept 2011. The first time I went in I got a very strange feeling about this old couple just can't put my finger on it, there just isn't something right about them, creepy. I would NOT recommend them to anyone! and I wouldn't let my daughter in a room alone with the old man either! Very rude. don't stand behind their policies. everytime I brought in clarinet when it was returned things were missing out of the case and they denied it,actually told me never to come back to their store after I spent $200.00 for maintence overhall which was good until Sept 2011. The first time I went in I got a very strange feeling about this old couple just can't put my finger on it, there just isn't something right about them, creepy. I would NOT recommend them to anyone! and I wouldn't let my daughter in a room alone with the old man either! read more