If you're around Salem, VA and interested in playing classic guitar, electric guitar, banjo,…read moreMadeline, bass guitar he is your man. Excellent teacher, supper friendly, and fun to learn from. Basically, if it has a string on it he can play it.

This music school has been wonderful for teaching my son French Horn. He has made so much progress…read moresince starting lessons here!

While exploring downtown Roanoke I stumbled upon Fret Mill Music. The display windows of guitars…read moredrew me in. Even though I don't play guitar I appreciate the instrument and did once play an instrument. The owner was strumming a guitar and asked if I needed help. The store is packed full of guitars floor to ceiling, They also have two rooms for lessons or demonstrations. They also have wall displays of guitars. The store had brisk business on a Saturday which I was delighted to see. A very, very cool store and my guess is the best in the area.

I'm from out of town and popped in to check the place out Talked guitars with Mickey. Very…read moreinformative and knowledgeable. They have a great selection of Acoustic guitars (my primary interest) but some nice electrics as well. I have plans to add another Martin or Taylor to my collection and will absolutely buy from this shop as opposed to the big box.

Today was our second visit to Star City Music. Last year we purchased a used clarinet for my…read moredaughter (her old one was well loved for over 40+ years) and desperately needed a break. We have had 0 issues with it, it has had a successful marching and concert band season. Because our kid loves music (plays multiple instruments), we decided to purchase a used base clarinet too (this one by far was the most affordable option, we tried it before we bought it as well). She has played base clarinet for over 2 years now. She has used the schools, it was ok, but could probably use a bit of TLC itself. Star City Music by far had the best prices on instruments and reeds. I definitely recommend the trip--I'm told they can even deliver to local schools for reeds, repairs, etc. Both encounters have been knowledgeable and helpful.

This place is great always has what we need at a better than internet price. Fast repairs too.read more

fantastic service. profession and efficient. highly…read morerecommend. I will definitely use again.

I have an old farm house (111 years old) that needed to have an updated electric panel moved…read moreinside, new range circuit and outlet installed, and four new dedicated electrical circuits installed in the kitchen and dinning room. The crawl space was very small. So small I had three companies turn me down due to the restricted crawl space. Coates Electrical didn't flinch at the crawl space size and did an excellent job. They completed everything in just a day. James Coates, the owner, is very friendly, courteous, and thorough. After I explained what I needed he walked me through how he would accomplish the job. There were no surprises and I got exactly what I wanted. I feel James truly cares about his customers and doing things the right way; even if it is the more difficult way. I would highly recommend Coates Electrical! They will get all my futures business. Thank you gentlemen for a fantastic job!

Scott (who answered his own calls) went out of his way to respond quickly to check the washing…read moremachine at my rental house in Harrisonburg--at a time when others were having me wait a week, two weeks, three weeks. He came at the appointed time and diagnosed the problem (I was not there; my tenant was.) He called me later that day to discuss it with me. Since it would be an expensive repair for an inexpensive, older unit, he suggested I buy one rather than have him (or anyone else) fix it. He also explained carefully what was wrong. He was always very pleasant and professional. It's hard to find a workman who communicates so well and so quickly! I can't imagine how any experience with a repairman could have been better, especially in this post-COVID world. I will be hiring him any time I need help with an appliance!

This man knows what he is doing! If you're looking for a repair man Who won't charge an arm and a…read moreleg, then this is the company you want to use!

David West did a great job of tuning our old baby grand. He carefully explained some pin tightening…read morework that needed to precede the tuning, too. We recommend him.

They rebuilt a piano for me that I thought was unfixable, and after that was the tuner. Piano…read moreworked great and looks beautiful. The piano is well over a hundred years old. Closing in on 150. Great service and great product at a good price. Can't ask for more than that.

Excellent professional & thorough service in a timely manner. Highly recommend. They did an…read moreexcellent job cleaning my dryer vent that was king overdue