I just bought a 1908 refurbished Story & Clark upright piano from these guys, and I couldn't be…read morehappier. This is a small family-owned business with honest, reliable, and very friendly owners. Since we live on the same side of town as the music shop, the piano was tuned and then delivered for free. Curt (the owner) even came out later that day to fix some sticky keys that revealed themselves after extensive first-day-home playing. :)

Great owners, great instructors. Go learn to play an instrument, a fantastic life skill that will…read moreenrich your earthly experience! Very competitive pricing, many great teachers to choose from, many instruments taught. What more could you ask for?!

Not the uber classical experience I grew up with, but my kids are improving and enjoying itread more

I have two kids with two very different personalities taking piano lessons with Shawn. He does…read moregreat with both. He's patient and kind and recognizes when they take an interest in something. I like sitting in the building while they have lessons and listening to one of the very talented vocal teachers as well as the other instruments we have heard playing (guitar, flute, etc.). Convenient location and parking isn't hard to find. The building isn't shiny and new but it has what you need. :)

We have been with Sound Studios since the beginning and with Mr Meloy for 2 years now. My child…read morehas come so far in her piano playing and musicality. Mr. Meloy is patient and works hard to personalize the lessons and training to my child's needs. I highly recommend Sound Studios Olympia and Mr. Meloy.

Started with Rainier voice studio after experiencing some pain while singing. The professional…read moreassessment and plan to achieve the outcomes I desired was top notch. John is a rare gem when it comes to vocal coaches. Highly recommend Rainier Voice studio.

I keep meaning to write the review. I must tell you how wonderful of a school this is…read more Each and every teacher (Angela, Sarah, Trent, Eli) demonstrate conventional and non conventional teaching methods, kindness, warmth, approachability and passion. My daughters are all in piano and my littles picked up an additional instrument. My daughter is learning flute and loves it, even if right now it is just a year of learning to blow correctly. My five (now six) year old picked up drums and will randomly start beating a tune using different surfaces where ever we find ourselves. She is hearing music in everything around her. Music 1st/Tuned In also demonstrates grace when I have mommy meltdowns, when I am late on payment because I am waiting on paid medical, and when I try to work the schedule around a second job. It is a little cramped in that big house, but it is a house of love in our family. I can't thank you enough.

My kiddos take lessons for so many different instruments and they take all of them at Tuned in…read moreAcademy and their sister school Music 1st. They are the best! All of the instructors are knowledgeable about their music. Not only that but they are attentive to their students needs and learning style. If one strategy doesn't work, they try another. Lessons are fun and engaging for the whole family!

As a recreational player, the time had come to part with the big boy toys. Both vintage acoustics…read morewere appraised on the spot and consigned also with generous (up to comparison) figures. A solid business deal; ideal if they sell. Sad to let go but good things end too, just like us. Only drawback was the location, a trademark Tacoma style spot to this "northerner". The fact that St Helens Street splits by design was strange and unsettling. To the owner the location is prime property even next to the tavern dive next door. It works for him. No knocks, since parking was in front at no cost. Try that elsewhere! A great deal for guitar and band fans. Need more of these elsewhere in the vicinity.

Great experience. Amazing just to talk to the owner. My son lives the bass guitar we bought and the…read morehistory he learned.

Tacoma is so lucky to have such renowned talented luthiers locally! I have so much respect for what…read morethey do. The shop feels special from the moment you enter the space - its located in down town Tacoma. The building feels cozy/historical and you are immediately greeted with great energy from the staff, and see a beautiful selection of high end instruments from the moment you walk in. Having experts in the shop makes shopping fun and easy. Everyone that works here is so passionate about what they do. I find myself learning something new every time I visit and I absolutely love that. I've interacted with Ricardo the most and so happy he's worked on my cello. I'm set on coming here for all my cello needs. Cannot recommend this shop enough.

Repairs, components, replacement parts? YES! This is our go-to place for all things violin. Staff…read moreare either musicians or luthiers. They are very patient and knowledgeable. It's a beautiful shop.

I cannot say enough good things about this place. Rick was so incredibly kind to me each time I…read morecame in there and assaulted their ears for hours with my playing. They have some absolutely lovely pianos in there and every time I'm there I have such a good experience. Rick even picked out some music from the free box for me that he thought I would enjoy based on what I had been playing, which was such a kind gesture! Sometimes music and instrument stores can be so snotty but I always leave this place feeling so much better than when I came in due to the kind and attentive nature of the staff there. What an excellent place with superior service. I truly appreciate your kindness and experience!

Last May I went into Tacoma's Prosser Piano to replace my wonderful 1938 Baldwin Monarch that no…read morelonger held its tune well. After trying several used pianos, none of which had the sound I wanted, I played 3 different Kawai models--used and new--to compare how they sounded and their key action. I don't know how anyone can buy a piano without playing it or being able to compare it with others. I told Rick what I was looking for and he showed me the used pianos and the brands I was interested in, mainly Kawai and Yamaha. He was encouraging and helpful. I didn't feel pressured for time or to buy. Ultimately I chose a new Kawai 200. Rick and I agreed on a price and my piano was delivered within a week by the piano movers that Prosser uses. Fortunately Rick had prepared me that the piano would get increasingly out of tune until it was ready to be tuned 6 weeks after acclimating to my home. After it was tuned, I don't think I could have loved its sound more! Any of you with an instrument you have loved can understand how hard it is to finally give it up. I tried pianos at Tacoma's and Seattle's Prosser's but put the decision off for about 2 years because I was afraid I'd regret my purchase, that I wouldn't love its sound at least as much as the piano I'd played for 40 years. It's been a year and I couldn't be happier with my new Kawai 200! I made the perfect choice at Prossers and suggest the store's wide selection of new and used pianos where so many choices are at your fingertips literally. Celia