Zach in audio was super helpful & friendly. Not only did he help me pick up some great gear for my…read morewedding coming up, but nerded out with me over a bunch of other stuff I've been looking into. Thanks again, will def be back

I'll start with reality: it's easy to give five stars when things go well…read more That's what happened this time out. They had a U.S. made Tele I was interested. It had been sitting, unloved and unwanted for a few weeks. I don't understand it- it should have been snatched up already. Pristine, US made, amazing price. But there she was, the wallflower needing a nice guy to dance with. I had to have her. The staff was great to work with. They let me use any amp I wanted, didn't hassle me on volume, even complimented a few of my licks. When it was time for purchase, they gave me a very fair trade value (exceeding the next closest GC by $150), got me out the door quickly, reminded me of the 45 day try out period, and wished me well. The Tele is a dream. I'm super happy. But this has been my typical experience with this GC location. They often have a good selection of used gear (though it's a bit sparse post the Memorial Day used gear blow out). And even when a little short staffed, they are polite. Their sister store could learn a lot from this...

The former Ken Stanton Music is now a Music & Arts. I was happy to see they are still a well…read morestocked full service music store. My son needed to pick up an acoustic guitar and the staff could not have been more helpful. They had a roomful of choices and expertise on each. Store manager Jon Bon insisted on restringing the floor model for him. He and Billy Darling have been on the staff for decades. Added a hard case and off we went. Great experiences like that you can't get online.

The selection in the store is good. But they have some big corporate issues. The phone system…read moregives an open message when the store is closed. Google hours are incorrect. There is no voice mail. Service phone often rings for 20 rings (gave up after then) and never is answered. The people in the store know about these problems, but the corporate office does nothing to fix it. The corporate call center went so far as to tell me they couldn't control the hours on Google. What? Again, less than stellar workers. Also, personnel is not properly trained. ie: I was told I could get a flute repair done in a week, then I found out it was a month...after I flew to the USA with my flute from another country. So, I bought a new flute. I asked the service department to check it over completely as I did not live in the USA and wanted to make sure there were no issues. Note this was a rather expensive silver flute. They gave it to me saying it was perfect. Well, it wasn't! The interior was filthy...used. The f# key leaks. I am flying back to the USA. It took me 12 phone calls including 2 useless calls to the call center before I could speak to someone. I was promised a call back from the call center in 40 minutes. Never called. Bottom line is, good selection, knowledgeable sales people, lousy service and not the brightest in the call center. I think some of the staff is good at some of the stores, but really, they need training.

Dirt Cheep Music has been around since the first lute to come across the ocean with the pilgrims…read moreneeded new strings. I had not been to Dirt Cheep Music in over 30 years (no kidding!) and I had been keeping my eyes open for a small, solid state guitar amp that I could leave at a remote location for playing in case I got bored there. Lo and behold, I happened to be on S. Cobb so I whipped it in to DCM to see if they had something for me. Bingo! Steve put me on an 80's model Peavey Bandit, made in USA, and perfect for what I need for under $90. Exactly what I needed and it was indeed Dirt Cheep. THANKS STEVE!!!!

I've been dealing with the crew at DirtCheep literally for decades on and off. They are not a big…read morebox store now but carry all the essentials and keep an eclectic mix of new and used gear. (Including band instruments and pro audio) They are happy to trade and we generally always work out a deal fair for both of us. And that's half the fun! The essentials like guitar strings, etc are always priced attractively. Most of the time similarly priced as Amazon or GC so you can grab them the same day and support a local family-owned business at the same time. If I need a suggestion their combined decades of experience as a family-owned business is always spot on. And unlike the corporate big box stores, every time you go in there you'll see the same crew. They'll know you by name, keep a list of things you're interested in and it's just a top notch experience.

What a lovely experience!! My 1-year old loves music and dancing, so The Music Class has been on…read moreour list of places to checkout for a while now, so I'm glad we took some time to go. On a windy Saturday I decided to start our day with an introductory class and it was such a great pick-me-up. Finding the place was incredibly easy and there was enough parking for a dozen or so cars in their lot. The biz is situated in a cute little house with a nice play area in the back for the kiddos to frolic in before/after class. We went in for the 10am class with Ms. Ryan and were joined by 5 or 6 other kids and their parents. We were the only newbies but Ms. Ryan made us both feel so comfortable. She put a sticker on my son's back to remember his name (lolol) and did a great job at doing so! The songs and dances were easy to pick up on, well, for me an adult lol. My son is in his clapping and dancing phase, so he enjoyed clapping along. I loved that there were moments when they could grab their own instruments and play along - he loved that so much! All in all, an absolutely wonderful experience for my little musician and I. We can't wait to go back!

My daughter loves the music class so much! She is not even a year old, but we play the songs for…read moreher at home as well as in class, and she starts panting with excitement when she hears them. I feel so lucky to have programming like this for littles in our area! We definitely want to sign her up for future sessions.

I am so happy to have The Music Studio at Vinings as a part of the community! After many years of…read morecar and shower singing, I decided to bite the bullet and start taking voice lessons. I was really nervous, but TMS made it fun and easy to find the best time for me each week and matched me with a teacher that I felt safe, comfortable and loved by! More than anything, my teacher has helped me gain confidence and stay inspired to keep practicing every week. We pick music that resonates with me and I stay excited about all of our material because we have chosen it together! Taking music lessons has been such a beautiful form of therapy and I am so grateful to have this place to grow and blossom with. I set a goal when I first started taking lessons six months ago to perform at least once in front of a crowd. I am terrified of public speaking, and taking voice lessons has helped me actively work to conquer this fear. I am proud to say, I was recently able to perform in front of a group and it was the best feeling to celebrate all of my hard work and dedication with my teacher! I also have been able to expand my range by multiple notes with techniques and guidance. I highly recommend this studio for adults interested in finding a new passion or revisiting an old love of music. It's wonderful for children as well and they make it easy for families to take lessons at the same time, together! I love supporting this family owned and managed company and can't say enough good things about the Director, Cecilia. She is so dedicated to her mission and leads with so much love and kindness, but also with decades of experience in music education. Stop by the studio for a tour 7 days a week and see for yourself why this place is a little slice of heaven!

Omg!!!! Love this place. I received a flyer in the mail shortly after purchasing a Ukulele via…read moreamazon on sale. I have never played and in a couple short months I have pretty decent skills. (Practice required). Karen at reception is a dream. She let me know about Adult "Happy Hour" with reduced pricing for adult students who take class when children are in school and a flex class pack to accommodate my work schedule. I love love love my teacher Emmy. She is not only a musical genius but she's energetic, enthusiastic, patient and kind. I would not have gotten to where I am with my instrument without her. Whether for an adult or child you will love the Music Studio and al they have to offer (recitals, rock bands, photos and more)

Taylor Robinson has matched me with the perfect instructor for me!! I am really learning how to use…read moremy voice again.

Great business concept. I had a little trouble getting a teacher scheduled but overall I am pleased…read morewith the organization. Teacher matched has been a good experience so far.

Sound Space and its incredible founder Nick is amazing. About 9 months ago, I wanted to start…read moretaking guitar lessons from someone who would connect with my vision of personal growth (I hoped one day to record my original music) and be patient with me. I'm not the best at practicing all the time and as a child I was notorious for quitting extracurriculars (classic Millennial). Well, almost a year later, I'm dedicated to my weekly lessons with Nick. His studio is an intimate space for fostering creativity and collaboration, and I can't say enough about his teaching style. He is encouraging, patient, talented, and depending on what you'd like to learn, he can run through heavy music theory or help you figure out how to play your own stuff. He really tailors lessons around your own goals. I brought in some difficult starter music and instead of telling me to start with something easier, he helped me pick it apart and take it piece by piece so I could eventually play what I wanted. I highly recommend Sound Space and hope to see Nick's business grow - it's so incredibly inspiring seeing someone so passionate about what he does (and a wonderful person, to boot) become a blossoming success at his dream. So well deserved; I'm privileged to be a part of it.

Sound Space is excellent! David is such a great and patient keyboard teacher. I played when I was a…read morekid but not since then and he really has helped me figure out how to get these skills back and beyond. So happy with my lessons at a great price in a really love space!