My husband is a guitar player and so we often go to Guitar Center. The one we regularly visit is…read morethe one in Warwick. My husband often brings in some gear to sell or trade (mainly guitar pedals), and being blind can be a challenge, but everyone is always kind and patients with us. We always have a great interaction with Chip, and last time we also had a great interaction with Cook. Being able to go to a place and feel welcome, particularly as a blind person, is so important for my husband. We love going to guitar center, and appreciate the mix of used and new gear, and if there's not something there, someone can look to see if it's online or in another store. I also love the ease of being able to return an online purchase in store, making it much easier than try to ship back.

Matt with long hair who plays bass taught my husband and I a lot about the different keytars and we…read moreare so happy we came in. Another employee helped us find an adapter. Everyone here is so nice and helpful and I'm glad we have one close to the house!

Review of Martin D35 Guitar, Sweetwater, and Dan's Music Center:…read moreI was a bit apprehensive when I decided to buy my first Martin D35 acoustic guitar online. After reading the posted reviews of the various online guitar stores, I settled on Sweetwater (Fort Wayne, IN). When I called, I got Jesse Duquette. Jesse had previously owned 50 guitars and it was comfortable speaking with him. He answered my questions and opened my eyes to other facts and styles I needed to consider with the guitar. Most important is that Jesse indicated that there is a 2-year warranty on the guitar, and that he and members of the Sweetwater team will be there anytime should I have a concern. When the guitar arrived, I had to wait 24 hours for the package to become acclimated to the temperature and humidity before taking out the guitar. When I finally opened the box, pulled out and tuned the guitar, I was absolutely delighted with the mellifluous sound of the Martin D35. The action was low, which I desired, but I had a vibration when I played the 5th (A) string. Jesse suggested I take the guitar to a luthier who could adjust the truss rod and that Sweetwater would reimburse me for the cost. I took my Martin D35 to Dan's Music Center (Warwick, RI) where I was greeted by Dan Ryder the owner and luthier. Dan was about to have a bite to eat but stopped, so he could assist me. Dan took the time to adjust the truss rod which cleared up the buzzing. Dan charged me nothing to fix the issue for I could tell he understood and respected the quality sound that comes with the Martin D35 guitar. In summary, although I had initial trepidation with the online purchase of my guitar, I was extremely happy with the service I received at Sweetwater (Fort Wayne, IN) and at Dan's Music Center (Warwick, RI) - and would recommend both companies without reservation. I also would highly recommend Jesse Duquette (of Sweetwater) and Dan Ryder - the owner and luthier of Dan's Music Center (Warwick, RI). Finally, thanks to Martin & Co for making my beautiful sounding Martin D35 guitar. Len in RI

This place is the "real deal." Dan is a superlative guitar player in his own right, and does…read morefirst-rate repairs and setups. His prices are excellent and he keeps a stock in the store that combines the expected high-volume (!) items with some lesser known gems. There is a nicely-curated selected of used guitar amps there with some superb treasures for those with a good eye. Dan does a great job listening to what you are looking for, guiding you to the "best fit," even if it is something he doesn't stock or sell -- he has the best interest of the customer in mind. I brought Dan a vintage Fender Jazzmaster (late 1960s) that has great sentimental value for me. One of the pickups had stopped working -- it turned out to be a break in the wire deep in the windings. Instead of doing the quick fix (swapping the pickup out for a new one), he arranged to have Lindy Fralin replace just the windings, keeping it as close to the original "vintage" as possible. Not as profitable for Dan as selling me a new pickup, but it was the right thing to do for the guitar. Like I said, this place is the "real deal"!

Well, Just-Off-Of-Main-St-Music…read more.. Great local music store...their teachers are real good with the kids...get your strings and tuneups here! I always feel welcome in here... bluegrass jam on the 3rd thursday of every month!

Great place for guitar lessons (other instruments too). Steve is a funny guy who runs a great…read moreshop. Myself and my daughter have taken lessons there. Nick is a great teacher!

I brought in my guitar, I've been playing for about a week or two so I obviously don't know much,…read morethey took a look at my guitar and helped me fix it and are just super informative and helpful I also bought some strings and a tuner while I was there and their employees are so amazing and super friendly and it was an amazing experience in general! They also have an amazing selection of guitars, pedals, etc. I definitely will be coming back next time I need something.

Nice guys, terrific selection of vintage and new instruments, and a friendly safe place to try them…read moreout...prices are reasonable, and being a pro studio player, I would NEVER purchase a musical instrument online or without seeing it and playing it...these guys are the real deal.

My go to place for woodwind services. Roberts has maintained my saxophones for several years and…read morethey do a great job. Repairs done on short notice at very reasonable prices. Special shout out to Jamie and the entire staff for my most recent repair and adjustment to my Alto. Plays as good as new. Thank you! Highly recommend there services They go above and beyond any other store I have done business with

I can't say enough about this business. I've had multiple instruments serviced at Roberts and…read morealways get a friendly greeting from all their employees. Going back to when I was a fifth grader all the way to this year when I brought my own children into the store, the vibe is positive and cheerful. Terri was extremely helpful as I placed an order and responsive to all selections I requested. What a value this business presents either to seasoned musicians or newbies alike. Roberts is simply the best!

Great spot for lessons, repairs, and accessories, and of course, guitars and amps. Friendly owner…read morewho doesn't try to upsell you on stuff you don't need. 5 stars!

Jim knows everything there is to know about equipment and is not pushy at all when it comes to…read moresales. Just full of information and anytime I describe a pedal/amp/sound I'm looking for he knows exactly what to suggest. I've also had my guitars set up by him and he does a great job with a quick turnaround time.

School of Rock has been amazing at not only teaching my daughter how to develop and improve her…read morevocals but has given her confidence that no other activity/sport or club has offered her...I couldn't be happier seeing that smile, especially on Tuesdays and Wednesdays after leaving her lesson and band practice!! Kudos to everyone at School of Rock...you truly do "Rock!"

Just started taking drum lessons in the adult program about a month ago. I've been playing guitar…read morelonger than some of these kids have been alive, and let me tell you, some of them would probably kick my butt in a shred-off. A real indictment to the ability and passion of the instructors here. Not to mention some of the kids here are really cool and a great place for other cool kids to make friends and probably start a band and become famous or something. Definitely going to send my kids here one day so I can live vicariously through their talent and fame.