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!

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...

Time after time,Bizarre Guitar has Proven to be an Exceptional Store to find your Dream…read moreGuitars.Don't pay any attention to these snippy wimpy negative people who make comments online.They don't have a Clue. No matter what you do-you can't make everyone happy all the time. They've treated me right,with respect & dignity,given me good deals & delivered on their promises.What more can you ask for? The Top Guitar players in the World shop at Bizarre Guitar,& everyday people too. I will Always check with them First to see what they have available at a reasonable price.Do your research,know your price range & let them help you.My first purchase from them was Great,so I came back again & again. Thanks to Bizarre Guitar,my Neighborhood Rocks & Jimi would be Proud

Initially I thought I was going to buy a used guitar. Tried several and fell in love with the…read moreTaylor 214e Special Edition Grand Auditorium. And I got a great price for it. Came back a few days later for a set up with Frank who helped me the first time. Fast, efficient and knowledgable. Love that the people who work here are so passionate about their music and accomplished musicians. It takes the experience to the next level. I'll be back!

If I could give Michelle 10/5 stars I sure would. She came by to inspect our piano and possibly…read moretune it after another service told us to condemn our spinet piano we had recently inherited. Luckily for us it was just quite out of tune and needed some love. Michelle was very professional, willing to explain and educate me on my piano and is an overall genuine sweet person. The piano sounds SO much better, she did a great job with the tuning. We plan to use Michelle in the future and highly recommend her.

I haven't had her over to tune my piano yet, but I had to applaud her on her care for my needs and…read moreresponsiveness. Also the knowledge she provided was fantastic!

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.

Just got my Telecaster back from T's Guitar Repair today. Let me tell you, Mike is a total…read moreprofessional, knows his stuff, and while everybody else in the world is out there gouging each other, Mike's prices are very reasonable. Oh, and he is the nicest guy you'd ever want to meet - humble, down to earth, and great to talk to. I cannot say enough about his work, his work ethic, and his personality. So, if ever you need repair on musical instruments, he is the one to see. P.S. This is my 46 years of being in this business talking. https://www.tsguitarrepair.com/