It has been an absolute pleasure working with Arthur Johnson! He was very easy to talk to And was…read moreable to accommodate my schedule with no problem! He has a great sense of humor and some really amazing stories. Arthur is a lovely man that I would have in my home, anytime.

Art is a gem! My rebuilt 1923 Christman New York grand was in bad need of tuning and some…read moreadjustments. It has a Dampp Chaser humidity control system, with which Art is familiar. Several keys were self sustaining. Art took this on as a personal challenge, even when he had to return on a second trip to finish the job. On his second trip, a string broke and Art restrung the key with new wire. He also inspected the humidity control system and confirmed it is working as intended. His prices are fair with a small $25 up charge to come to Carson City. He is not precisely punctual but his skill, knowledge, and demeanor more than compensate! I look forward to a long piano tuning relationship with Art.

Should have stumbled in here sooner. I have driven by it many times in the past but was always on…read morethe way to something else. This past weekend I was going to breakfast down the way, and had some time to kill with the wait so wondered on down. This is a GREAT local music shop with small venue in the back. So many instruments and a very cozy/warm atmosphere. The converted house is the perfect building for this type of business. The owner (or one of them?) was quick to greet us and show us around the place. I tried out a couple of vintage instruments when I was there and he was very knowledgeable and informative about what I was playing. Looking forward to coming back for a live performance at sometime. They seem to have routine jam sessions as well as touring musicians stopping by the place.

Truly a hidden gem in midtown! We stopped by Mountain Music Parlor one day on a quest for used…read morevinyl records. We rang the doorbell and were greeted by one of the owners, Don, and his dog LadyBug. Don informed us that if we were looking for records, we were in the wrong place but told us to come check out what they DID have. Mountain Music Parlor is a cute little shop filled with all sorts of instruments. So many that you'll have to go see for yourself including endless ukuleles, cricket violins, guitars, and more. The most amazing thing about Don was that no matter what obscure musical instrument or accessory we asked about, Don had it! From cajons to violin mutes. He also showed us the performance room where they have different jam sessions including Celtic nights, Old Time, Cowboy, Aloha Ukulele, Open Mic, and Bluegrass. They also have music lessons available for various instruments. I'm so glad to have stumbled upon Mountain Music Parlor and will definitely be getting all of my musical knick knacks from them for the foreseeable future. Always excited when I can support great local businesses like this!

Love love love Jampro! My daughter has been a student for almost 8 years now. She has taken voice,…read moreguitar, bass and piano lessons here, but has found her passions to be vocals and bass. She has been a part of several amazing bands through Jampro, playing both at their awesome on-site stage and at festivals and businesses here in town. The improvement in her musical talents has been a beautiful and impressive journey that continues to leave me in awe. All of the teachers have been excellent and top caliber musicians themselves. Jampro often served as a safe space for my daughter during some difficult times through the years. They treated her like family and I will forever be grateful. The facility is top notch and every thing you'd expect from a high end studio and more. They even have courses to learn audio production and DJ. I invite anyone to take a tour as you will be wowed by all they offer. The programs are not cheap, but I've found them to be worth every penny and a truly worthy investment in my daughter.

Let me ask you a few questions... Would you believe that…read morethere's a 10,000 square foot facility in South Reno that has a staff of masters level musicians with performance backgrounds that provide instruction on guitar, piano, voice, and stringed instruments in 11 monitored and sound proof practice studios? Would you believe in the same 10,000 sq ft. facility there's a full scale production studio complete with top of the line computers, mixing and sound boards, and an isolation room to record vocals? Would you believe that in that same 10,000 sq. ft. facility there's a 500 person capacity theater with a performance stage decked out with state-of-the-art lights, smoke, and sound that's used to host special events and provide student bands with the real deal experience of playing before a live audience? What about if I told you they also had a full scale production lab where you can learn how to produce music and even learn how to DJ on the best digital turntables available? And last but not least, would you believe me if I told you they also have a music retail store with everything you could possibly want or need, including exclusive brands of effects pedals and other equipment? Welcome to Jampro Music Factory. This is seriously a place like no other, with no detail spared, and a passion for providing the best music education experience you can imagine. Close your eyes and picture the quintessential Hollywood recording studio, complete with wood floors, beautifully decorated walls, and big open windows to see what's going on, and that's what you'll find at Jampro. To me it seems like the new businesses that have opened in the last year have really done a lot to elevate the standards of our community. From bars and restaurants, to our local farmers and artisans, and everything in between. It seems like each week I learn about one more business adding to this momentum, and this past week, it was Jampro Music Factory. Thanks to Robert and Ly S., their Yelp photos, check-ins, and reviews, I now know what it's all about and I can't wait to return!

I was looking for a guitar on Reverb and just happened to see a listing by Bizarre Guitar. They're…read morean authorized dealer for major brands, have a huge selection, prices are very competitive, and it was a nice surprise to realize they're local. Shipping was free, but some things are better picked up in person when you can. You can't really tell from outside that inside there's a really large, well laid out display of guitars and accessories. We had already purchased the guitar I wanted, but I asked to have it unboxed, and to take a closer look and try it out in person. They do individual listings by guitar, so the pictures you see online are of the actual guitar you're buying, which is great. Everything was exactly as shown, and again, it's a lucky find that Bizarre Guitar is local. The store has been in business and family-owned since 1974 (one of the people helping us said he'd been coming here since he was a kid)! Amazing to have such a long history for a music store, and to be able to survive after the emergence of chain stores. I did see that their online return policy was pretty strict, but it also explained that they're getting flooded with returns by people who just wanted to try a guitar out, and while some big box retailers can handle that, it's not sustainable for an independent owner. I am beyond happy with my purchase, and would 100% buy from them again. TIP: Check out their sales on Reverb...unbelievable prices.

Warning!! Spend your money elsewhere. I purchased 2 guitars and was very excited thinking I got a…read moregreat deal. Until I received them and the Gibson slash les Paul's low e string did not sit in the nut but sat on top of the nut. And had horrible fretbuzz. I contacted them and was told it's normal then was told Gibson plinks their instruments so it's sitting as designed. I contacted a couple of luthiers that said the nut needs to be replaced. So I contacted bizarre again and simply asked to exchange the guitar for one that didn't have the issue. They then told me they set the guitar up for low action and I should adjust the truss rod. Granted that may help the buzz but wouldn't correct the fact the string is still sitting on top of the nut and also if Gibson set it up what did they need to change it. The strap locks were also installed which is not from the factory. They refused to exchange the guitar even though it says there was 14 day return period. Now I'm stuck paying for a repair on a nut on a what's supposed to be a brand new guitar or waiting months for a warranty claim. Spend your money else where they appreciate your business. I wouldn't even spend 25 cent at this store for a pick.

This place in Reno is a gem. Dod, is a gem. I bought a violin from him in 2000, came back to have…read moreit repaired. His knowledge and passion about his profession is unmatched. He blew me away with his knowledge and recommendations. Even threw in a free viol lesson for me! It is very hard to find this type of quality and care and commitment to one's profession. For one, he answered his phone on a weekend outside of working hours. He was very flexible with meeting me, very friendly, and went out of his way to help me. His prices are probably lower than they should be, he really just cares about his work. He improved the sound of my violin, I didn't even know that could be done. The location threw me off, I wasn't expecting it to be inside of a house. Some of the older photos show it out all. It's no longer at the mall.

I received an electric viola and a carbon fiber viola for my birthday and asked Mr. Dodd to look…read moreat them for me. There were several issues that needed to be addressed (some of which I was unaware of until his discerning eye pointed them out). Mr. Dodd carefully showed me exactly what needed to be addressed, why, and how he proposed fixing it. About a week later (what?!?!, that never happens!), I picked up my violas and was surprised at how much their tone and action had improved. This is a shop of true professionals. As Mr. Dodd was showing me what work needed to be done on my violas, his associate was busy with a wood chisel, shaping a violin. I've asked various violin/viola players I know, (plus my amazing viola teacher), and they all share the same opinion. Mr. Dodd is a fine man - honest, objective, and trusting. And he runs his business that way. I found that to be true. Dodd Violin Shop has my business. 1. Honest. 2. Competent repair shop. 3. Passionate about their art. Very refreshing...

I called Mr Pierce after moving to a new home in Sparks, Nevada. He was extremely kind and…read moreaccommodating with scheduling my Service. Alan showed up at my home, as Promised, and Immediatley began working his 'Magic' !! Moving any piano can be detrimental to its ability to play and when Alan explained that my Baby Grand didn't Look like it had been 'tuned' since Abe Lincoln's Time, ‍ I Understood ! My piano had been Moved Five Times in it's Life of 28 Years and I only remember having it 'Tuned' Once Mr Pierce worked on my piano from 10 am until 12:30 and did an Amazing Job for a Great Price I am So Happy to have met Mr Pierce, to Have Heard Some of His Amazing Life Stories in Music and to Have a True Professional Work on My Precious Piano

A true gentleman, Alan was prompt and efficient. My piano is new again. He played a couple tunes…read moreto prove it.

Miss Shelby is a phenomenal music teacher, and our experience at Musicology has been nothing short…read moreof wonderful. I enrolled my daughter (3 years old) in the Winter Season starting in January, and we loved it so much that we signed up again for the Spring Season, which just wrapped up this last week of May. Each week was filled with engaging, sensory-rich activities; playing instruments, singing, and dancing. What really stood out was the variety in the program. Miss Shelby incorporated a diverse selection of musical styles and themes from imaginative safari adventures to cultural explorations like Irish music. Making each class feel fresh and exciting. This thoughtful selection kept my daughter and all other kids constantly curious and engaged. The class isn't just fun it's a great value, too. The pricing is very reasonable considering the number of classes included in each season and the quality of the experience. You can tell a lot of care goes into the planning and delivery of every session. Miss Shelby is incredibly patient and kind with every child, creating a warm, welcoming environment for both kids and parents. While my daughter has now aged out of the program, I wouldn't hesitate to return with future children and highly recommend Musicology to any family with kids ages 0-3.5. Miss Shelby truly is a gem.

Shelby puts on fantastic classes at Musicology! We did both infant rhythms and baby beats. Both…read morekept him so engaged and met him where he was at developmentally. I loved seeing him play with different instruments!

Great teacher, teaches you what you want to learn. Explains things clearly and easily. Eric is the…read moreteacher you want and need.

My 10 year old autistic son takes lessons from Eric. He has a lot of patience with him and is…read morehelping him learn how to play. It is pretty awesome watching his progress. Eric does a great job with him and he is learning how to play with private lessons and videos clips that Eric tailors to his needs. It has been a great experience for my son and I. I highly recommend Eric if you are looking for guitar lessons in this area. Update... Eric is still the best around. If you are in need of an instructor be sure to contact him.