This was one of the most frustrating customer experiences I've had. My credit was not the issue,…read moreyet this company still acted like I was unworthy of basic service and tried to force a $600 deposit on top of monthly rental charges. I had already been a customer for a year, paid every bill on time, paid a deposit at the very beginning of my account with them although my credit was GOOD. Not fair, not poor, GOOD, and still got a nonsense explanation that made it clear they either don't value repeat customers or don't know how to apply their own policies consistently. I walked away and found another company (Blackerby) with far better service, better rates, a $125 deposit, and no credit check. The difference was night and day. This company's deposit policy feels arbitrary, their pricing is excessive, and their treatment of customers is flat-out poor. I would not recommend them to anyone. By the way I paid for an entire year of rental upfront with the other company and still paid less than the $600 deposit fee that Strait Music tried to play in my face with.

My daughter and I came in looking for a case for an acoustic guitar. We interacted with several of…read morethe staff and they were all helpful and great people, but they noticed that the acoustic we had was very large for my daughter and showed us some smaller options. We came in looking for a case, but Rodrigo recommended the South store that had a better selection of smaller acoustics and we bought one the next day. Good call, Rodrigo! She is having a much easier time playing now.

I have had the pleasure of learning piano under Neli and I cannot recommend her highly enough. Her…read moretalent is evident from the very first lesson, with a deep understanding of music and a remarkable ability to convey complex concepts in an accessible way. What truly sets Neli apart, though, is her patience and passion for teaching. She creates a warm, encouraging environment that makes each lesson something to look forward to. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, Neli has the expertise and dedication to help you achieve your musical goals. BTW all of my family members have been her student at some point of time. So that speaks volumes about how great she is!

Neli is a truly wonderful teacher that I cannot recommend highly enough! My two kids have taken…read moreyears of classes with her and so have I, starting as a total adult beginner. She is able to adjust her teaching style based on the student's maturity level and interests. Neli is constantly pushing you to improve but in a patient and nurturing way. What impresses me every time is comparing where I start with a piece of music and where I end up. The understanding of the piece, the subtle refinement, and the growth that I experience with every piece of music is truly inspiring. She encourages her students to record themselves playing the same piece at different times to witness that growth, and that is amazing to see. Students can participate in two recitals a year and those recitals are so, so amazing to watch and speak to her talent to develop her students' talents. Many of her students go on to compete at various levels and regularly earn highest awards. Some have even gone to college to major in music because of the love and understanding of music she helped develop. I can't recommend Neli highly enough for young kids, teens and adults!

My son has been attending Orpheus for 5 years and we love it. My son takes both classical guitar…read moreand cello lessons there. Mr. Jesse is his guitar teacher and Ms. Sara is his cello teacher. Both are gifted musicians and talented teachers. Having two locations also makes it convenient for the summer camps that are offered and also if we need to reschedule and get a makeup lesson at the other location. There are also several recitals throughout the year so my son has really learned the performance aspect of being a musician. My son has ADHD and his teachers are able to engage him throughout the lesson. As someone who is experienced in both adolescent development and pedagogy, Orpheus is, in my opinion, the best music school in central Texas.

Great teachers. I love the mix of learning music along with an instrument. The new location is…read morevery nice (and we drive a long way to get here because they are so good). Beginners and experience all can thrive in a supportive atmosphere.

DO NOT take your instrument here for setups…read more I visited Musicians Woodshed last week and initially spoke with one of the guitar techs, Jett Boyd, who was polite and professional. We discussed my bass guitar and the possibility that some frets might need adjustment. When I returned the following week after noticing some fret buzz, I spoke with Miles Manglos. I explained that I prefer a very straight neck with low action and that I was not interested in adding more relief to the neck. Because of that, the logical solution would have been to address the fret work. Instead, he suggested doing a setup that would involve adding relief and raising the action--the exact opposite of what I had just explained I wanted. When I asked whether that meant adding neck relief and how that would affect the current setup, he couldn't clearly explain it. I also mentioned that at a different shop in another city, a tech had previously performed a setup even though I specifically asked him not to and only wanted the jack repaired. I brought this up simply to explain why I was trying to be very clear about the work I wanted done. Instead of addressing the issue professionally, Miles abruptly declined to work on the instrument and told me to leave. He was dismissive and repeatedly said he didn't understand what I was saying. A competent guitar tech or luthier should be able to translate what a musician is describing and communicate clearly about the work being recommended. If a shop cannot or does not want to perform a certain service, that's fine--but it should be handled respectfully and professionally. Unfortunately, this interaction came across as pretentious and unhelpful, and it left a very negative impression of the shop.

Miles and Alex were awesome to talk with. Super friendly and knowledgeable. I will definitely be…read moreback.

No pressure, knowledgable, and friendly. Huge selection of electric guitars, just wish they had…read moremore acoustic guitars.

I walked in. I wandered around for 20 minutes and not one person talked to me. I left. I guess…read moreI'll order stuff online from Sweetwater Good job, Guitar Center.

My son and I have been taking lessons at RSM for the past 3 years and we've had so much fun! The…read moreteachers are awesome and really meet us where we're at while also pushing us and guiding us to improve and be the best versions of ourselves. Radha is a boss queen with such amazing artistic and musical ideas. Vyasa is an immensely patient and kind teacher. Zach rocks hardcore and is also such a great, patient teacher! It feels like a close knit family within the RSM walls! Also gives 'School Of Rock' vibes which IM HERE FOR.

Best in Town!!! Radha..has been teaching my son drums..for the last 6 months. Could not ask!! For a…read morebetter teacher.. Radha is great with kids..Makes learning fun..Radha is skilled in many different instruments.. Very talented.. and very patient with beginners to a new instrument..I feel this is very important.. IMO To a new student.. Never any pressure here.... Only positive vibes!! Here.. I recommend radha's School of Music 100%..Start your Music Journey here..

I came to this spot yesterday to buy yet another instrument for Thing One. This is now his third…read moreinstrument. He plays the guitar, tuba and now the doublebass. If he doesn't turn out to be some type of someone in the music industry when he's older, lawd help me..he's gonna be disowned! However, I have been communicating with this business via text for about a month now to get a doublebass ready for Thing One. In the communications, we have discussed the required height, type of bow, and type of use this instrument would get to determine which base would be the right fit. When we arrived to pick up the bass, we were greeted warmly and given a quick lesson on the proper care of the instrument. This process took no longer than 30 minutes from arrival to signing the paperwork. I am looking forward to hearing the tones of this beautiful instrument in my home.

I came here to get a violin restrung and bow rehaired after my parents found my old childhood…read moreviolin. I had no idea what to expect since I stopped playing a long time ago, but Russell and Derek were so helpful! I was completely out of my element, but they explained everything patiently and I felt so welcomed and at ease after talking to them. When I said that a friend was going to use the violin to help her little sister practice, Russell mentioned that they have bright colors for bow hair! I chose purple hair and was so excited even though I'm not even the one playing the violin. I wish it had been an option back when I played!

My husband and I run a small music school in Cedar Park, and have been trying to convince Wesley to…read morecome teach for us, but we haven't been lucky enough to get him yet. Perhaps the fact that we're forty minutes away has something to do with it? Anyway, Wes is a genuinely nice guy with a mean musical streak - he's played shows with my husband for a couple years now, and he's proficient in every style from R&B, to rock, to funk, to jazz. He has a good teaching demeanor: easy to talk to and a good listener. (If we could hire him, we would!)

From the owner: I teach piano lessons to all ages and levels. My teaching methods are tailored towards each…read morestudent, enabling them to have fun while progressing towards their own personal goals in music. I also tutor music school students in music theory, sight-reading and audition preparation. Students at all levels find me to be very patient and insightful towards their goals and challenges. Kids love me too!

I'm writing this review after my son has taken a full year of music lessons and participated in…read morefour music camps. As a musician myself, it was very important to me that my son's first music teacher (and a coach) knew how to engage kids, meet him where he was, and bring out the best in him (easier said than done). Fortunately, everyone we've met at Dolce has been absolutely fantastic. Our family truly feels blessed to have found this place. A special thanks to Brenda and Jack. Thank to you, we're watched our son fall more in love with music.

My 12 year old daughter has been taking violin lessons since she was 6 and we have moved to several…read moredifferent music studios. She says without a doubt that Stephen at Dolce is her favorite instructor of all those she has had. She enjoys her lessons and he is really good at communicating with her. The only thing I would like to see as an improvement is a good way to motivate her to practice. She has joined the Youth Chamber Orchestra at Dolce and that has helped a lot because there are other kids her age that she plays with and she doesn't want to be embarrassed by not knowing her part. Also, having performances to prepare for helps, but I wish they made a bigger deal about the performances approaching and perhaps had some system of accountability for the kids to work for, even if it was just a little prize. P.S. I save 5 star reviews for very few places, so 4 stars from me is pretty dang awesome!!

Wow! This is the place to go. I take lessons with Mr. Derek Halfmann. He is a fantastic teacher and…read moreinspiration to continue improving YOUR skill set as a musician. Something that is crucial in a GREAT teacher versus a good teacher. Derek is thorough and very easy to work with. So is the whole team. Traditional business. Call them up and schedule some lessons directly with your instructor. No middle man, no over board website to check payments and create a "social" account with all your information. I personally appreciate how easy and smooth it is to work with this company! Mr. Derek gives lessons to 3 of the 5 members of my band, Lime Creek, out of Northwest Arkansas. Thank you Derek and team!

When I decided that, at 30-something, I wanted learn how to play guitar, I was a little nervous…read morethat I would get lost in a sea of teenagers and treated that way too. I am happy to say that Austin School of Music has never made me feel that way. The front desk staff was so encouraging and supportive and Josh Perdue has been a phenomenal instructor. His balance of instruction, technique, music history, and theory all while catering to my needs and pace are incredible. I leave my weekly lessons feeling encouraged and so happy that I made the choice to start playing.