If you have a tube amp, sooner or later you will need maintenance or repair. Lowell has made a…read moreserious reputation in the Southwest US for being "the man who will fix it completely and give you the fairest deal possible". That being said, this makes my 4th visit to Hunt Amplification for amp repairs, since I buy and sell them locally in the used market. His shop is filled with amps from all over from owners who know that his skills are of the highest caliber and business practices the very best! I'd recommend him, but you've probably already heard of his fantastic business, and if you haven't heard of him and not sure what you do, you can always try GC, LOLZ

I brought my Fender Deluxe Reverb amp to Lowell after I turned it on and no sound. He quickly…read moresurmised that the power supply capacitors went bad based on his years of experience. Within about a week he had confirmed that and replaced them all. Just walking into his repair shop I knew he was the right choice . So glad I brought my amp to him and I highly recommend him to others.

I started taking drum lessons here towards the end of last year and it has been the best experience…read moreever so far! Every teacher I have encountered while waiting for my lesson has been super friendly and willing to strike up conversation. My teacher, Kash, is very encouraging and patient and makes sure I understand everything he's teaching me. Signing up was extremely easy and the owner is wonderful! They have live showcases and jam sessions if you are interested in participating as well. If you're considering singing up for lessons, just do it! :)

I have been taking lessons at Strum University for about two years, with Nick, and I can't believe…read morewhat I have learned with him. I took two years of lessons at a "Big Name Store" in Phoenix and have learned 10 times more than I did there, studying with Nick. I was so impressed with Strum that I took an additional class called Rock Band Class with instructor Mike, and at the end of ten weeks actually performed with the class band in concert, and their Winter Showcase. That experience was so good I am now taking my second Rock Band Class. I have watched Strum expand their footprint into additional class space, and yet the personal attention does not go away. Can't say enough good things about Strum University! They also offer keyboard, drum, and signing lessons. Tina, the vocal teacher has a great voice.

Rory is a wonderful piano teacher. I took lessons as a kid and came back to the piano as an adult…read morebeginner under Rory's teaching about 9 months ago. I'm so glad I found Rory, as I have full confidence that he will guide me to become a well-rounded, skilled, and confident pianist. Rory has a way of making lessons and meetups non-intimidating. He truly listens to his students to align the student's goals with a path that he can lay a solid foundation and ensure the student doesn't miss vital concepts or skills. Rory provides positive feedback and gently encourages me to integrate things into my learning experience that I would not have considered otherwise. I believe Rory is a rarity and we are lucky to have him here in Arizona.

From the owner: Piano lessons in North Phoenix for kids and for adults with Rory. Conservatory-trained with a…read moreMaster's degree in Solo Piano Performance and 20+ years of piano teaching experience, Rory brings an infectious love for music to every lesson. Offering private piano instruction to motivated learners in an ideal studio environment with a grand piano, Rory's passionate and patient approach helps students discover their creative potential. Lessons are well-structured to build confidence, develop musicality, and establish strong technical foundations – all with personalized guidance for your creative goals. Book your introduction lesson with Rory and start building your musical legacy today!

We've been here several times in need of items for different kids and their different instruments…read more(guitar, percussion, piano). The staff have been very friendly and helpful. They've had what we needed and for a good price!

I walked in there as I needed just a couple guitar pics & I tried to be friendly but that isn't the…read morevibe I got. I was helped plenty fine but the second I said I didn't play the guitar I received the nastiest glance. Took me off guard. I tried to salvage the conversation but was met with pure distain. I purchased what I needed but can't imagine recommending them. Hopefully it was a rare bad day on their end.

Benjamin is great! Seriously he's so patient, personable, has the cutest kitty cat mascot ever, and…read moreis so accommodating ! I've only been to a lesson once and then have missed 2 due to being sick !! Boo!! BUT I'm so looking forward to my lesson on 8/1/2024 at 2pm!!

Ben is great!! He has so much patience with my 10 year old who is learning the guitar. Responsive…read moreand well versed in music theory and knowledgeable about the development of children's music abilities. Would recommend!

Billy, owner of B&D Guitar Repair, genuinely wants you to have the best guitar experience possible…read more He discusses with you what type of player you are, looks at your guitar and outlines the necessary steps to get your guitar where it should be. You get put on a waiting list as his expertise is in high demand. Trust his method and ability, you will not regret it!

Billy is the man! He setup my 20 year old strat and I had no idea what I was missing out on. Neck…read moreshim, frets all polished up / leveled and the action plays like a dream. Billy has opened up a whole new world on this guitar and I cannot thank / recommend him enough!

My child and I attended the trial class for the K-Pop Music program featuring K-Pop Demon Hunters,…read moreand while we truly appreciate the creativity behind offering a class inspired by K-Pop and love seeing how popular the genre has become with younger students, I wanted to share some honest feedback. Although the theme and the advertisement of K-Pop is great, the class itself did not include any actual Korean elements. The "K" in K-Pop stands for Korean, yet the song sheets handed out were entirely in English, and students were specifically instructed to sing only the English versions and not the Korean lyrics. This makes the class feel misaligned with what K-Pop actually is, and in that sense, calling it a K-Pop class feels like unintentional false advertising. I feel advertising it as a vocal class featuring hit songs from the movie K-Pop Demon Hunters (English Version) would be better than calling it a "K-Pop Class." To give one example, I overheard a student telling her mom afterward that all the Korean parts had been replaced with English words and she excitedly said she now "knows Korean," which highlights the confusion this can create. We genuinely appreciate the effort to bring modern music into the curriculum, and we think a class inspired by K-Pop could be wonderful with some adjustments. We simply wanted to share this feedback in case it helps refine the program. Thank you for taking the time to read this, and we wish you the best with your classes.

I've been bringing my daughter here for 6 months now & we're really happy with everything! She…read morestarted piano here a month before she turned 4. We did a meet-and-greet at another music academy & it did not go well! Not sure how your almost 4 year old was/is but mine can be pretty stubborn. Without getting into it, I knew finding a teacher that worked well with younger kids would be so important! I initially reached out to Desert Ridge Music Academy via email & they responded the same day! They were thorough & answered all my questions, as well as worked with me on a class time & the instructor I wanted. Before I get into how much we love our instructor, I have to talk about the lady who runs the front & answers the phones...she's amazing! She's a grandma & acts like the grandma of all the kids! She's so warm & fun! She really helped my sometimes brutally shy daughter, feel comfortable! We look forward to seeing her every week! Now, as far as our piano instructor - Yarou - she's outstanding! Clearly a talented, renowned pianist, but also a really great teacher! She's patient with my daughter while still being consistent & continually finding ways to reach her on her level. I really appreciate her effort, which is totally paying off! It's amazing to see my now 4 & a half year old reading basic notes, playing "Mary Had A Little Lamb" on our grand piano & even toy pianos, and being excited to continue to learn!

Most, if not all, locations are closed & nobody answers the phone (voicemail box is full so can't…read moreeven leave a message or talk to a real human being)?!?!?! VERY DISAPPOINTED as I drove ALL the way across town only to find out the 1 location the internet says is still open, only to find out it's not!!

there is something severely unethical happening with this business. I rented violins from them and…read morethen attempted to return these violins for months! after visiting the store several times which it was always closed, my calls and emails went unanswered. Finally, I received a call apologizing from the owner saying they sadly had to shut down their business and I could arrange to return these violins at no cost to myself due to this large inconvenience. Then I receive another call a week later repeating the same conversation as if the person had not already spoken with me. We were to arrange the return of the violins but they give me a residential address instead of a business address. I advised that I did not feel safe going to someone's home and I'd like to meet at the place of business and they claim they will meet me at the place of business however they will then have to charge me my "past due" fees even though they were the ones who went missing for months and already agreed twice that I am not responsibly for their business randomly closing with no word!!

Our son has been taking piano lessons here for over a year now, and he is doing great! My wife and…read moreI cannot say enough good things about this location and the staff therein. I would like to recognize one member of the staff. Adrian is an awesome individual, very friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. He also watches over the comings and goings of the younger students, ensuring that they're kept safe until their ride arrives. We love this Music and Arts location, and we feel that you would too. Give it a try!

It's so nice to have a music shop on the west side. It's not a large store, but they have a nice…read moreselection of instruments, strings, and accessories. The people who work there are very helpful.