Danger..warning..avoid repair service for guitar electrical equipment…read more THIS REPORT IS NOT BASED ON WALK IN, only phone/email. CLOWN CAR MANAGERIAL ARRANGEMENT, I.E store operatives refer to an ornery, non-stop talk to himself as "authority" in front of you non-manager, independent, who is arrogant, using false 'expert power'. This is the only business I have encountered in 50 years as consumer who requires you fill a separate "repair" form" in addition to their own internal email preliminaries. No doubt, the repairs aren't to be trusted without you paying many "In God We Trust" bills. In the repair call, the so called "expert" ((ho keeps legal retribution away from the store by this phony paperwork alliance)..the man's laughable words included "I work for a lot more than (customer suggested 50-100 FLEXIBLE usd for VERBAL analysi of old equipment). This so called professional seems anything but butt. AVOID, unless your kids want to play shuffleboard with your wallet!

Zero stars if I could. I needed to waste some time before going to an appointment so I checked out…read morea few basses. The owner is pushy, likes to handle the instruments himself, and consistently talks down to me. "I know the history of Fender" and "So you think I should ask more for it?" I'm sorry dude. The sale ain't happening.

Came here to purchase a music stand per recommendation of my family friend. The gentleman who…read moreassisted me was very knowledgeable and gave me real advice without being pushy or trying to upsell me, rather just educate me to help me make the right purchase. I didn't get his name but he was very kind. They also have music lessons here and sell instruments, and everything in between. Right in the heart of downtown Woburn with free, 2 hour street parking.

Great people, always satisfied with service. Great product line, if it's not already in the store,…read morethey can get it for you fast. I highly recommend National Music for all your needs.

The Music Shop is a great neighborhood music store focused on lessons with a retail and repair…read morebusiness on the side. We have taken guitar and piano lessons here for the last two years and could not be happier. The teachers are engaged and interested in teaching kids things that enhance their skills and keep them interested. The range of music you hear them teaching demonstrates their commitment to the student - not their own interests. I wish my parents sent me to this kind of place growing up instead of learning to read music for "Mary Had a Little Lamb". Bad enough for piano, imagine it for a kid that wanted to learn rock guitar. The space was recently spruced up and has a nice vibe. If you are interested in lessons for guitar, bass, uke, drums, piano and a few other instruments this place is definitely worth checking out.

Incredible sales folks ! Hard to find items . Prices are better than guitar center . What a neat…read moreplace to hang out and find your next guitar

I went in to buy a new Martin acoustic, but the staff's bored snarkiness made me think they learned…read moretheir social skills in high school, and stopped there. The good news is I bought exactly the guitar I was looking for, the bad news (for them) is that I bought it at a different guitar store that had much better service.

1. Illegal bait and switch 2. Complete incompetence…read more3. Unhinged rude attitude 1. Illegal bait and switch - I called and asked if I could bring a guitar for assessment. Guy on phone said I could bring in and they'd assess for free. After five minutes of my free assessment, the lady tried to charge me for it. The guy then changed his story and said he actually meant that they would assess it for free only if I dropped it off but not dropped by with it (which doesn't make much sense if you think about it) 2. Complete incompetence - A) I told her that the guitar frets were out of tune. She denied it and said nothing was wrong with the guitar. B) I told her I wanted to action lowered. She said it was impossible to lower it anymore without causing buzzing. C) I told her something was rattling when I played the open G string. She said it could be anything causing it, even a loose truss rod So I took it to Stubblebine lutherie. Without even playing it, he inspected everything about the guitar - he listed exactly what was causing it to be out of tune (mainly the nut grooves), exactly how the action could easily be lowered without causing buzzing (he said the action was actually pretty high), and exactly what was causing the rattling (loose tuner component), and offered to fix everything for 100 dollars 3. Unhinged attitude - She started making fun of me for the questions I was asking. When I handed her the tuner, a rubber piece fell off, and she blamed me for breaking it to her coworker. When I pointed out that some of the frets we're out of tune, she blamed it on how I tuned it. When I clarified that I was told on the phone that the assessment would be free, she started to try to guilt me into paying and trying to get me to tell her how much money I made in my job. When I eventually did offer money because I felt bad, she made fun of me again

During a recent visit to get my daughter's clarinet repaired, I encountered mean spiritedness and…read morehovering, (by two different people but still...)! The middle-aged woman who initially greeted me and looked at my instrument was helpful and kind but not as knowledgeable as the second, older woman who was clearly running the show and ended up helping me. A third and younger woman stood so close to me until she was sure I was acknowledged by the middle-aged woman, if we weren't wearing masks, I'm sure I would've felt her breath on the back of my neck. The initial impression was enough to make me want to leave and not return, but my daughter really needed a clarinet and time was not on my side. So I swallowed hard and tried to make the best of things by staying engaged in conversation with the kinder middle-aged woman.I made it through the ordeal and decided to vocalize my disappointment here because while I don't know the first thing about instruments, I do know good service, and I did not experience that here. So, despite the fact that I ended up getting a loaner from Wood & Strings, as my kid's clarinet was busted, I can't in good conscience recommend this place because the service was subpar. It's unfortunate too, because the shop is so close and my kids are really getting into instruments that I see myself investing lots of money. But the woman was just so snotty and condescending, (of course in a "no disrespect intended" sort of way), if I don't have a better experience upon returning the loaner, they're going to lose a good customer because I won't be going back. Even if the prices are good, it's just not worth the hassle!

My son loves his guitar and drum lessons with Joey! He's learning so much and having a great time!read more

I started taking piano lesson with Jason Mejia in January of this year. It has been a great…read moreexperience and fun. Lessons are challenging and structured. Jason has introduced me to new skills and has been building on these developing skills with relevant feedback. I really appreciate his patience as he makes an effort to explain things and answer any questions I have. I also think he is mindful of my learning style and that is greatly appreciated.

Rock 101 band got super big, like two of every instrument and super chaotic. We asked if they were…read moregoing to split it in two; first they blew us off and then they were sort of actively rude about our followup. After six weeks or so of our kid complaining that he only actually played for ten minutes per session, we sadly quit; owner Mark Abruzzese then wrote us a nasty email where he managed to insult us and our kid. It all felt really scammy tbh.

My 15 year old daughter had such a great experience at School of Rock (Burlington) summer camp last…read moreJune. She said the teachers are super nice and Mark, the owner who is also a music teacher, is awesome. Now she's in the performance program and is really enjoying that too! My daughter has enjoyed performing her entire life but since Covid it's been a real challenge getting her back into it. I am so grateful that School of Rock has changed that for her! If you are shopping for an innovative, fresh approach to learning music in a musically prolific environment that is "excitable and friendly" (my daughter's sentiments) you've gotta try this school. You will be so glad you did!

As an adult learner, I highly recommend WCMS. I retired over a year ago and decided to learn the…read morepiano. I devoted nine months to self study and after nearly six months of making very little progress, I decided that I needed a teacher. Initially, Laura focused on helping me correct the technical errors that prevented my progress and, before the semester ended, I saw that I was making real progress. I should note that I only stayed at WCMS for that one semester. Thanks to Laura, I saw enough improvement and enjoyed the experience enough to matriculate in the Associates in Music at Bunker Hill Community College. Had I not done that, I would have continued at WCMS and gotten a good workout, too (I took the train to Wedgemere).

I recently enrolled at a music school in Winchester hoping to improve my guitar skills…read more Unfortunately, my experience was a total letdown. The instructors seemed disinterested, the facilities were run down, and the classes felt disorganized. I left feeling frustrated and like I hadn't learned anything new. Definitely not worth the time and money Unfunniest thing I've ever seen holy crap you should be ashamed to show your face at school tomorrow.

I've been taking my two kids ages 10 & 13 to this place off and on for the past 2 years and felt…read morethe need to yelp about it. This place offers guitar, drums, bass, piano & vocals. In addition to private one on one teaching they offer ensemble classes as well. The studio is clean, modern and has a great decor. The whole aura/vibe is laid-back and casual. I really like that Greg the owner stays involved with the teaching and clearly has a passion for what he does. They are very flexible about scheduling and the prices are terrific. I've personally attended other schools and had other teachers, but none delved into theory and the history of whatever music it was you were learning. In addition they offer video recordings of your lesson, meaning you can revisit everything you just learned by popping it into your computer. Greg the owner is an apple lover, but the dvd's work in your pc as well! So if you are looking for lessons I suggest going no place but here.... Keep on rocking! Oh and you're welcome!!!!

My 10-year-old daughter has been taking voice lessons at GS Music Center for approx. 7 months…read more Jeanine the voice teacher has been fantastic!! She is well trained, professional, enthusiastic and great with my daughter. Greg the owner is very personable and accommodating. The studio is clean, organized and in a great location in Medford. I am extremely happy with the GS Music Center and would highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for music lessons for a child or an adult.