UPDATE: someone from Alamo Strings reached out to me to say the contracts are stored digitally and…read morethe originals are destroyed. Also that I can exit the contract with no penalty. I do believe at the store I was told the paper was securely kept at a different location and wasn't digital storage. I believe the person who contacted me about the digital storage is correct but that definitely wasn't fully explained. Also why can't I do it online if that is the case? I gave two additional stars on their review because of the quick outreach but still don't like giving my Social Security Number on top of all the other info. And have no idea why a third relative is necessary. Also if this was better explained at the point of sale it would have eased a lot of my frustration. ORIGINAL REVIEW This place is awful. We were sent there by my child's elementary school. It was the only choice we were given which makes it so much worse. They have very poor business practices. They require a social security number which they keep written down which is very poor security practice. Also they require spouses name address phone and an additional relative's name, address and phone. I understand checking my drivers license and keeping information including credit card on file but all of this is unreasonable. Further it definitely should not be kept on a single piece of paper. Further we are renting because my daughter has never played violin and she may hate it. But they require a 32 month contract! This is for fifth grade, yet the contract goes through the end of seventh grade. That is also not reasonable. The staff were also rude. When I complained and questioned these things I was told I could purchase the instrument out right if I didn't like it. Again this was the only option given to us by the school. The owner appeared on the parents meeting zoom call. If he is going to work directly with the school he should have better business practices.

We went here to look for a rental instrument for my son. He is just starting to play strings and…read moreneeded to try out the different instruments to make a choice and to have a viola for his lessons. We were helped right away and the person working was very knowledgeable. I was happy with the service overall and the expense of the rental versus having to buy outright. They have a great program in place for all the local schools.

Amazing staff and very professional. Very affordable drum lessons and lots of different equipment…read moreavailable for purchase.

Jeff Ryder Drums is a group of top notch professional and knowledgeable staff. They are very…read morehelpful and provide great customer service.

Paula was my instructor for the better part of a year. She was fantastic! I learned more than I…read morecould have expected, and lessons were surprisingly fun. Paula was respectful about my time in regard to scheduling and understanding that people learn at different paces. She was always patient. I would happily take lessons with her again!

Paula brings vibes from all over Brazil together in an eclectic and fun way. Her band can be as…read morelarge or small as the venue requires.

Friendly, professional, and willing to take on hard projects others rejected. My son had a Cornett…read morepassed down to him (1940s). It was hanging together by pieces of string. They restored the piece for us, and did a remarkable job. They are fairly priced too. We are taking a trumpet to them today. I will continue to use and brag about this business. Definitely should be your first choice. (I will post a finished product later)

Love these guys!!! Pete Rodriquez is the one of the most amazing musical instrument repair persons…read morein all of Texas. I don't know if there isn't anything he cannot repair. Great to have his grandson carry on one coolest places to take your instrument to be repaired.

I'm almost done recording my very first album and I know it is full of hits and has radio time…read morequality written all over it! The staff really went above and beyond to have my record be of the highest quality!

Amazing recording studio with amazing people! I was really impressed by this facility and would…read morerecommend it to anyone that needs studio time or is interested in becoming a music producer as they are also a recording school!

Puretone is a lifesaver! I got my daughter a Squire Strat for Hanukkah. I ordered it way in advance…read morefrom Fender but it took an unusually long time arriving. When it arrived, I could see it needed a good setup and some light fretwork. The tuners didn't inspire confidence and I found the ceramic humbuckers sounded a touch bright. Also, the guitar my daughter originally wanted was the Tom Morello start because of the mirror pickguard. I ordered a new pickguard, Seymour Duncan alnico humbuckers and locking tuners. I tried Alamo Music first and they said they could do the work for 350 and it would take three weeks. Hanukkah was a week away! Then I went to Puretone and they did the work in one week for over 200 bucks less! The neck feels great! The pickups sound great! It looks amazing! My daughter loves her guitar. She kisses it before she puts it away! Thank you Puretone for making this Hanukkah special.

Wbole i have not physically been to this store, I have worked with the staff foe years as they are…read moreall part of tht Robot Monster Guitars familia. Puretone focuses mainly on new retail and repairs rather than the used market RMG does. I woild eecom.end this store pyrely on the reputation of the staff alone.

The Texas Violin Shop is amazing!!! Samantha, Esteban, and Crisann made me feel like family right…read moreaway. I had not played my violin in years because it needed repair. I could not find someone I trusted to care for my very old instrument. I walked in to the shop to look around and was immediately inspired. Crisann helped me to get a rental so that I could try it out and they offer the first lesson for free which is amazing! Samantha was able to get my violin repaired and ready to play again! The prices here are unbeatable! Tal has been an inspiring instructor and I am learning a lot from him. He is a patient instructor and guides in a positive manner. Lessons are fun here. If you are looking for a new instrument, needing a repair or looking for lessons, this is your place. The shop is cute and lovely. Thank you to the Texas Violin Shop team for helping to open my heart again to playing the violin.

I have literally contacted and visited most of the violin stores in San Antonio, and wow! Texas…read moreViolin Shop is number one by a mile! Immediately when you walk in the door you realize this isn't your regular Violin Shop! Chris and Samantha made it the best experience for my daughter and I almost as if we were family. Their customer service, skillful knowledge, and unbeatable rental prices made it impossible to not leave without a violin! They teach lessons and are part of a music community! The terms for rental are not only extremely affordable, but they maintain your violin to make sure you sound your very best! They are a violin one stop shop!