Love this store!! So many cool instruments in here. The guy that works in there is always super…read morenice, knowledgeable, helpful, and has even done some adjustments on my instruments without charge. Such a fun store!

I highly recommend Play Your Own Music. Vince knows his stuff, and goes the extra mile--I had some…read morework done on my acoustic and when I got home realized he had repaired a couple things on the guitar case as well. Great value!

Our daughter's new music teacher is teaching their class violin and recommended the store as a…read moregreat place to rent or purchase. We were greeted right away and helped meet our needs. We had to fill out a credit check form for the rental program. They presented us with both a used and new violin option with reasonable pricing for renting and insurance. Their program is great where we can rent-to-own if we decide later to purchase it. All the rental payments are put towards the purchase which is awesome. They also allow you to switch it out if our child outgrows the size. It was a super easy process to pick up a rental instrument and seems like the store has quite the variety of supplies for both wind and string instruments.

After retiring, I decided to take out some music. I bought a classic guitar and asked who played…read morethe saxophone in high school if she wanted to start practicing together. After pulling out the saxophone 30 years, unused, the cork was decaying, crumbling, and dry . We called around a few places, and these guys were fast efficient and a good price. Around $30. I went in with my wife to pick it up, told the guy I was doing some classical guitar and I got an on the spot private tutor lesson lol. It was pretty awesome. All of the suggestions The guy had for me as a new guitar player were perfect. He recommended me a good book to start with. How to properly hold a guitar, etc.. I know things are cheaper on the Internet, and the two things that he recommended to me were definitely cheaper, however, you can't get this type of service from Amazon .

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.

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!

Had a 1oz. Bar of 999.9 fine gold for sale, they offered $2200 was insulting to say the least when…read morethe spot price of gold was $4216. What a ripoff I walk out!

Metro pawn is one of the best pawn shop you can talk to them easily…read more I bought a replacement for my wedding ring that was fantastic! They have a very good customer service and easy to deal with a bit of discount asked. Charina B.

What a wonderful little shop a short drive from the Lincoln area. Great service and gentle care of…read moremy vintage Martin guitar. The owner had answers to all my questions. The 65 year old instrument came back from his workbench looking brand new! Well... almost. Haha! Know that I'll be back. I highly recommend Auburn Strings as the place to shop for guitars and your string instrument needs. As a 75 year old player, I speak from experience!

Friendly knowledgeable people. Excellent customer service. Great selection of guitars and strings.read more

I met Benz in 2008 at a guitar festival and played an instrument he made at that time. I asked him…read moreto build one for me because I was interested in some new features including a double-top, elevated fingerboard and a sound port. I expected the guitar he built to feel basically the same as my others, but to sound louder because of the double-top. And louder it is!! But it is so much more than that! There is richness and purity in the tone that I have not experienced before. It projects very well with clarity in both the treble and bass. And it hasn't even 'opened up' yet! When it does, it will be even more amazing. In addition to the excellent tonal qualities, it is also easier and more comfortable to play. I requested a Hauser body style because they are a little smaller. Benz had the idea to try a wedge design that would make the guitar smaller on the lower bout where my arm crosses over it, but wider in other areas allowing for more projection. In addition, I requested an arm rest and a custom made rosette. These two features of the guitar are particularly eye-catching and evidence of the high level of craftsmanship of this instrument. In short, I just have to say that I love this guitar! - Andrea Cannon www.AndreaCannon.com

Benz crafts superb classical concert guitars, and in my opinion sells his instruments for far less…read morethan they are worth. I first played a Benz Tschannen at GSP in San Francisco and was blown away by the volume. Benz has shifted to making double-tops exclusively now, incorporating new design features such as adjustable truss rods, soundports, and elevated fingerboards. And they are loud! Still, very well balanced. He's been a joy to work with, very accomodating on my choice of woods and designs, and I'm eagerly awaiting delivery of my custom guitar. I'll update when I receive it but based on the other Benz Tschannen concert guitars I've played, I'll be keeping his review at 5 stars. For $6,200, it's a great deal when you consider other top quality double-tops from luthiers like Redgate and Dammann go for $10-$15k. Don't expect his guitars to stay this cheap for long.... ******************************** UPDATE: I received my guitar in late 2010 after a ~9month build time. Kudos to Benz for taking the time to drive out to San Francisco and hand-deliver my new guitar, and spending time with me setting it up and fine tuning to my playing. You can feel the passion for his craft just radiating from this guy! I'm obsessed! I've been playing it for 2 years now and it's starting to open up a little more. Regardless, it was fantastic on day 1. Benz has crafted a stunning instrument with amazing volume and tone. The range of timbre I can achieve with this guitar is fantastic, from muted to sharp in a just a minimal RH shift. The volume is incredible. Lots more I could say about his work, but I'll leave it at that. As promised, I'm leaving his review at 5 stars for both the incredible artistry and workmanship he delivered, and for the attention to details and service he provided in making sure my new guitar was truly 'MY' guitar. Awesome!

Very pleasant, and accommodating, and simply enjoyed the transaction. It was harmonious.read more

I brought a guitar in to Split Rock Music Co. to see if a luthier could adjust the action on it to…read moremake it suitable for my 12-year-old son to use for his lessons. Jake, the owner, took the time to explain that the guitar was not really appropriate, and even though he could charge me to work on it, no amount of adjusting would fix what was basically a flawed instrument to begin with. The store has a nice feel to it, with lots of instruments and several spaces to sit and try things out (plus a very sweet kid and a big friendly old dog). They offer all sorts of music lessons for all levels, ages, and styles. They also offer instruments to rent at very reasonable rates, so if you are only here seasonally, you can rent an instrument already adjusted to the Truckee climate.