Fantastic. My boys started with Colin when they were 5 and 7 on piano. One changed to guitar, and…read morelater they focused on their indie band that Hi-Note organizes and teaches. As teens, they now work with Steve, Clay, and Colin I can't thank them enough. These men fostered my boys' passion for music and honestly acted as super cool young male role models for my kids as they grew up. Hi-Note's rates are so low compared to other music teachers. It's clear that what they want to build is a PDX music nursery for kid musicians.

Colin and Steve are phenomenal instructors! Both have such passion for teaching and engaging their…read morestudents. I highly recommend Hi-Note Music!

The customer service wasn't so great and the main guy "helping" me had a stuck-up attitude and…read morewasn't very respectful to me or my needs. They seem to have a decent selection of brass and woodwind instruments as well, but lack basic or a variety of accessories for them.

We have been going to this shop for many years. The staff are enthusiastic about helping people…read morefind instruments that they love and they are incredibly helpful. We had an issue with one of the instruments we purchased (user error? manufacturing?) and they replaced it to make sure we were satisfied. While you can't expect that every time there's an issue it speaks to their desire to offer great service and to support their customer base. Plus their selection of beautiful instruments seems unmatched in the Portland area.

This is a review about the in-store experience, not any transactions or trades…read more We stopped in one September afternoon while we were wandering around the Alberta Arts District and wow - what a selection of guitars. My partner has been playing for nearly 25 years, and really enjoyed getting to try out different instruments. I have less interest in guitars, but even I loved walking around to see every shape and style, plus ukuleles. The shop is pretty huge, you feel like it just keeps going. The store is laid back and gives you a lot of space to try things out. Another customer was there and was chatting up everybody, telling stories about his time in bands and how his guitar teacher was Tom Morello. The store employee was very chill and welcoming, and chatted with us as well.

I had to downsize, which included finding someone to take my old folk guitar, to hopefully benefit…read morea new owner. They paid me $50.

I brought in a couple of guitars, one for a setup and pickup swap and one for a SS refret. Very…read morehappy with how both turned out! My 80's Charvel plays better than I could've hoped for. I can't recommend PFW enough, I definitely got my moneys worth

I've had a half dozen guitars rewired and set up by Sam and Roy at Portland Fret Works - Teles,…read more335s, Martins. I'll be bringing in a Taylor this week. There are no better guitar techs in Portland. I'll be a customer for life. - Mike Rodrigues, Portland

A local Vietnamese music store, it's been in this location for a long time. I like the service…read morestaff, they are very friendly.

Patient, and knowledgeable, Jonathan brings a lot of experience to the lessons. And he's in a…read morereally cool band. I was looking for a serious and experienced teacher working in an all-original alternative rock band, and I found that with Jonathan. Looking back, I'm struck by how much we've covered in a relatively short time. He can help you with composing, band and sound know-how, and has a gift at making you feel great after the smallest amount of improvement. He's also a whiz at math: just ask him about factorials! ;) If you're looking for guitar lessons, give him a call. You can't go wrong.

From the owner: If you're new to the guitar you'll start off by learning the key fundamentals and techniques of…read moreguitar and music through the songs of your favorite artists. For the advanced players who are tired of mindlessly riffing away in box patterns and feel locked down to one area of the fretboard, he'll give you the keys that will unlock the mystery behind modes, arpeggios, and chord structures. Jonathan will take your knowledge of theory to the next level through many compelling exercises and challenging examples that can be applied to any real life playing situation.