Steve is an excellent teacher & musician. He has a wide breadth of knowledge, both practically and…read moretheoretically. His lessons are a great value relative to the quality of instruction you receive. I have made great progress in my playing throughout our lessons and would highly recommend him to anyone. Just ask him to rip it up and you will be in awe, feel inspired, and probably realize how far you have to go! Particularly helpful is his willingness to tailor learning pathways to your specific goals and tie in your favorite musicians and styles while also exposing you to cool, obscure, and interesting artists and genres. As a bonus, he will give you that good guitar wisdom, funny anecdotes, and show you that the instrument is a life-long passion project that requires curiosity about yourself and the world around you. Pretty helpful stuff!

Steven was my daughter's guitar teacher for about a year. He is great, very patient, and most…read moreimportantly, he taught my daughter how to play the guitar when that seemed like an impossible task. I would definitely recommend his services. We had a great experience with him.

Amazing place. If you're in Austin, go here--spend some time, spend some money, and enjoy checking…read moreout the incredible pieces they have on hand. We stopped in while visiting family and had a group of four adults along with my 12‑year‑old daughter. The staff was exceptional: friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely accommodating. Their inventory is impressive, with options across a wide range of price points, so there's truly something for everyone. They've built something special here. Highly recommended.

Neat small guitar shop with a nice dog that roams the place…read more The stock is mostly classic and vintage guitars and amps. No Vs in sight though.

We had a great experience here. The groups are always less than ten and the teachers are not only…read morecompassionate and good with kids but also highly talented musicians who are actively playing in Austin-area bands. Our daughter played piano her first semester, which ended with a live performance of three songs at the Saxon Pub, presenting to over 100. The next semester she switched to vocals, with a live performance at the Far Out Lounge with her super fun band buddies. The students and teachers take the lessons very seriously but also have a lot of fun. There is one on one instruction blended with small-group instruction. I would say that the instructions provided for instruments (guitar, bass, drums, piano) are a little stronger than the instructions provided for vocals. But no private/one-on-one instructor can provide the super fun, motivating experience of playing in front of a large audience in an iconic Austin venue. That's what makes School of Rock so special for its students.

My kids had summer camp at this location, and are signing up for private classes. The staff we…read moreencountered have been friendly and helpful. The teachers are cool and energetic, and my kids walk away excited to keep learning.

I've been taking lessons with Chris Bennett and David Spann at Austin School of Music for about 13…read moreyears, and I have to say this school has been one of the most important places in my life, not only as a musician, but as a person. The atmosphere, quality of education, and opportunities that can be found here are unparalleled! If you're looking to learn an instrument in Austin, there's really no other place to go if you ask me :)

I have been taking drum lessons from Chris Bennett since 2013 at North Austin School of Music!…read moreChris is a great teacher, friend and advisor! I formed my own Classic Rock band and we play around the Hill Country! Chris Bennett and ASM are the Best!

Best place in Tx I 've tried for me and my two kids for music lessons: voice and guitar!!!…read more Amazing teachers !!!!! Great atmosphere

We came in for a free trial lesson with our 8yo child, knowing next to absolutely nothing about the…read moreguitar. In just 30min., we had learned terminology, some fun + basic techniques to practice, and we had a realistic idea of what learning the guitar would entail. Most importantly, my child was excited to return for official lessons!! We're signing on for lessons; you should, too!

Cute store, friendly staff, lots of gadgets to choose from for that great souvenir, gift or…read morepersonal purchase. Centrally located on Congress Ave, can't miss it while on your way to some of the local landmarks happening around town. Need a guitar? They got you!

This is a MUST SEE in Austin. Shopped here upon our arrival to Austin. Brought our group back…read moreanother time, to visit Louis the resident kitty and to shop some more!!

Awesome mom & pop shop that really cares for their customers; especially their youth clients. Old…read moreschool customer service and will take care of you on the spot,

The best! Todd is so knowledgeable and engaging with the kids he rents out to. We've had a few…read moreyears of wonderful experiences with Westbank.

Great store. Vance the manager very nice and helpful. Would definitely recommend…read more They had a color of thumb-picks in stock that I had never in any other music store. Very cool

I went to Music & Arts last Saturday for my fiance to spend some of his tax refund. It's a nice,…read moresmaller music store that seems like it mostly caters to middle school and high school students who are looking for their band instruments. They also have a decent guitar selection. The associate was very helpful and friendly. We started talking about our own high school band days of yore and he took the time to look up french horn prices for me out of my own curiosity. The store can order pretty much anything you want and they are honest about price ranges for instruments. They won't try to pressure you into buying an instrument that is more expensive than what you need. I will definitely be back for more musical shopping!

I had a wonderful summer working with Icy to help me prepare to join a choir. Our sessions were fun…read moreand productive. Icy considers the whole person- the science of the body, the mind and spirit, when providing instruction and feedback. I've started my choir journey confident and prepared. I recommend Icy without reservation!

Working with and learning from Icy was a completely positive experience. She knows her craft front…read moreto back and she made me feel so confident in my ability to continue improving my vocal ability outside of lessons and beyond my time with her. We had so much fun together and she's always dropping insight and wisdom about how to come into one's own voice. I was with her every other week for three months practicing on my own for 10 mins three times a week and I cannot only hear the improvements but feel so much more relaxed and expressive. EXACTLY WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR! I WOULD RECOMMEND ICY TO ANYONE LOOKING TO COME INTO THEIR VOICE!

Joe is an excellent teacher with a positive, upbeat personality. My son loves going to piano…read morelessons with him.

Joe isn't just a proficient musician, he's also a wonderful teacher. He has great empathy and…read moreunderstands people's unique ways of learning. He's friendly, professional, and provides excellent customer service.