Sam Ash Guitar off Blanding/Lake Ray is an awesome store with great guys, always willing to help. They are knowledgeable and friendly. Red helped us on our last visit and he was amazing! It’s good to have a store like this in Jax.
Lorance, at the blanding blvd location, is the man. This guy is honest, knowledgable and enthusiastic. I’m just getting into playing bass guitar but he genuinely seemed excited for me to take it on. His advice led saved us money but we ended up going back and spending a lil more just because the guy made us excited about learning as well. Hes a fantastic ambassador to the world of music.
I went in expecting to leave my guitar there to have the electronics rewired. The guy that helped me busted it out in no time while I waited. Super cool & friendly folks there. I can’t remember his name but he had black hair & a beard. He was a wizard with the soldering gun! Thanks a lot, I will be back!
The associates were mildly helpful. Seemed a little distracted.
Staff was knowledgeable and helpful, though inventory was more limited than I would’ve liked. They let me play on for quite sometime which was excellent. I would definitely return.
Clerk was not helpful . Had zero product knowledge. Couldn’t answer my questions. His comments made me feel like he knew nothing about the item I was interested in. I left.
Everytime I try to sell something, they always avoid cash buys. It’s always in store credit. This makes the 4 time with different instruments/gear. Sam Ash’s website says “we pay top dollar for name brand used gear”
If I could, I would give it no stars. Went to the store on a Saturday looking to give my child an experience to buying her instrument we were met with a sales associate who appears to be a know it all. Before coming I did my own research and knew the price range I could afford. I was then met with, don’t purchase this new $189 flute because it’s a Amazon instrument and it won’t last. But they were quick to try to sell me a infinity rental agreement which I’m against. Well, I then went to Music and Arts and was meet with quality sales associate. The Experienced there was much better and I was able to purchase a quality instrument and also raised my budget, but not breaking the bank. I don’t recommend Sam ash because it appears they make enough money that they can afford to lose cash paying customers.
Great selection. Customer service is junk. I was in this store for 15 minutes and not one employee helped me. I even walked up to the counter where they were talking about their rigs to each other and no one even acknowledged me. I came down from Georgia to purchase a j45, a SG and possibly a new amp. Fix yourselves!
3. Guitar Center
Address: 6000 Lake Gray Blvd #45, Jacksonville, FL 32244 , Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace , Florida , United States
Needed repair for my acoustic electric guitar output jack and the guitar technician, Steve, was very friendly and fair with the pricing. He fixed my guitar in the same visit!
Laid back environment, always love trying out the new instruments that come in
My sons favorite store
Great store Cody is very helpful!
They don’t sale all brands. But mostly Ibanez and fender and ESP guitar
The staff is great. Very knowledgeable and prices are in line with competitors. Come in play music for free before you buy…. The internet can’t offer that!!!
Don’t start for 2 weeks
If I could leave 0 stars I would. I went to sell couple instruments and the employee acted very bothered having to help me while mumbling and sighing very loudly. The trade took over an hour of standing around while the employee walks off multiple times to do other tasks. Definitely go to Sam Ash across the street.
Poor customer service and extremely limited stock
4. TR Music & Voice Lessons
Address: 1336 Red Maple Ct, Orange Park, FL 32073 , Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace , Florida , United States
I celebrate three things emphatically about this place. 1) Reliably, on Saturday nights, their improv provides an in-person SNL atmosphere. This could be a good motivator to get off the proverbial couch and meet local comics. 2)The comedic genius of Noel, Peter Mahr, and Jannelys is appreciated on every occasion.
I should start by saying I am NOT a music person. I love to listen, can’t play to save my life. My husband had been wanting a new acoustic guitar for a while and so for his birthday I decided to surprise him with one! However, I didn’t even know what to buy. I came in rather nervous and intimidated but Lyle helped me pick out the perfect guitar and made me feel comfortable and relaxed. I was excited for the purchase and he told me all about the company the guitar was from. Fantastic customer service and very well organized and nice store. Extremely happy with my purchase!
My son has been taking drum lessons here with Brandon for about 2 years and it has been a fantastic experience! Brandon is very knowledgable and has a great repor with my 10 year old. They have a concert or 2 every couple months at a local pizza restaurant that the kids really enjoy performing in. Would 100% recommend. Now that we are all gone because of the pandemic, they’ve been holding lessons via Zoom and it seems to be working great.
He is amazing! My son has loved every lesson and has learned a lot in just a year!
Mr. Hanson is very professional and patient. He also makes learning fun. We are glad to have found him.
Joseph is an outstanding music instructor. He’s been teaching my son for two years on guitar and he has grown so much in that time with music theory, knowledge and self confidence. We are so happy we chose Joesph as his teacher.
6. Who has the number one band
Address: 1968 Blue Bird Run W, Orange Park, FL 32073 , Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace , Florida , United States
At the FOSCI event tonight and they are bringing it! #Partyinabox is Healing families through music.
They were on time, professional, polite, and extremely talented! I’ll definitely hire them again!! I hired them for my birthday party on 2/23/19 and my guests loved them!! I did too!
This band COMPLETELY SUCKS!! They were hired for New Year’s Eve at the Jacksonville Landing for New Year’s Eve. It was complete ridiculousness. They would stop the music to talk and sing about nonsense, play the same line dance songs several times and when they DID actually play something, they weren’t really that good. I will say, however, the sax player is outstanding. On two separate occasions one of the guys even got the time wrong. The worst thing was that just before midnight, they started playing “Bust a Move” and then just disappeared from the stage! As midnight approached, still nothing! The way that we realized that midnight was actually there was that the fireworks started. Everyone just looked at their phones and was like “uhh.. ok…HAPPY NEW YEAR!” One of the things that makes New Years special is the countdown. New Year’s was ruined. NEVER HIRE THESE PEOPLE!
This is my childhood piano teacher. She is a wonderful teacher and person.
I have had the pleasure of attending recitals of her students. The students were well trained, confident, and happy. I would recommend.
Carol Ann Para understands how to tailor each lesson to each student’s need and skill level. She is particularly good with children and knows how to break down complicated skills and concepts to a young child’s level. Every student has different playing styles and taste in music, so she adapts lessons to fit each individual, whether child or adult.
11. FYE
Address: 1910 Wells Rd Suite A04, Orange Park, FL 32073 , Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace , Florida , United States
There are so many things that I love that are there like so many things that I watched some of the things that I play and I love it so much I recommend it to anyone that’s trying to get a collection of figures and I will go back there sometime
Can wait to go back see what new.
The music collection is awesome!
Cool place! Reminds me of the record stores in the 80’s. They have DVDs, CD’S record album’s and everything collectable that goes with them. They are about 20 percent higher but have special offers like buy 2 get 1 free.
Lots of cool stuff. Look for clearance items.
Store always feels unorganized, but it’s always really fun to go in and look around with my friends.
Likes to put false price tags on merchandise, just to get them up to the register and try to over charge them.
I recognize the world is changing; but the ONE place i used to be able to buy cds from is now 60% clothing, 20% pop figures, 15% dvds, and 5% cds. Thus is coming from an ex-card holder (you know the weird card they try to sign you up for every time you buy something.). 2 star franchise.
Lady was no help
12. North Florida Music Academy
Address: 1999 Wells Rd suite a, Orange Park, FL 32073 , Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace , Florida , United States
Here you’ll find the friendliest instructors who are not only talented, but gifted in passing that on to their students. They take the time to work with their students through the many frustrations of learning new instruments while remaining compassionate and supportive. I’d recommend to anyone – whether you’re an adult looking for a new hobby or a parent looking to give your child the gift of music.
My child’s teacher Ms.Jennnifer is very patient and always prepared.
Affordable place for music lessons. Instructors are great, and help students get comfortable in front of an audience.
13. Orange Park School of Music
Address: 441 Stowe Ave, Orange Park, FL 32073 , Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace , Florida , United States
Todd is a wonderful teacher who’s very friendly and awesome at guitar. Lessons are very affordable and every class with him is invaluable, very unlikely to find another music teacher that does what he does.
Love this place.. great people… teaching our kids with quality and patience and love!
We have so many great things to say about Orange Park School of Music! Watching our 10 year old find her niche with the guidance of her guitar teacher has been an amazing experience for both her and us (parents). We started this spring and her transformation is unbelievable in 8 months. We have increased our number of weekly lessons and making that possible was easy scheduling wise. Her guitar teacher has a well thought out lesson plan with a reason for everything he teaches. He also takes requests from us to teach her our favorites, too. Her teacher recently introduced her to the drums – a big hit! In her first 2 lessons she was able to hold a beat and play along with her teacher keeping perfect time. Our daughter is learning musical skills she will have for a lifetime as well as gaining a new level of self confidence. Thank you Leos Crews and Orange Park School of Music for making us super proud parents!
14. Atomic Records and Skate
Address: 449 Kingsley Ave Suite D, Orange Park, FL 32073 , Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace , Florida , United States
Really good time there great selection’s I love how there trying to get on social media
Very knowledgeable people great record’s my nephew loves there skateboards.
Stopped in during the orange park fall festival, this place is nice! Haven’t seen a record store in a while. Nice selection of music and friendly staff!
The shops pretty cool for what it is.
Not super large or over the top. Very simple in design.
15. Kevin’s Musicians Superstore
Address: 5225 Lenox Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32205 , Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace , Florida , United States
I have been doing business with Kevin for a number of years and have never had any bad experience here. If Kevin doesn’t have it he can order it for you!!!
Great products.. I always shop here.
You need anything music related this is the place. The owner Kevin is a great christian man and very knowledgeable, also has good prices and doesn’t mind taking the time to talk to you and help you get what is right for you.
Nice small business, cares about the customer
A nice place! Good service
The most stocked music store I ever been in.
Limited variety in guitars and amps
Just to high in this place i would not tell my family about this place it’s just to much money a person has to spend in there…… just a big old rip off
Really busy place, and they buy used instruments. We went to sell a drum set. The owner said to bring it by the next day at the same time. We did, but he wasn’t there, and to please come back two hours later. So we did. Two hours later, and he still wasn’t there. We waited and his son came. He never looked at our drum set and said it wasn’t worth what his father had said it was
16. Best Buy
Address: 8151 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32244 , Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace , Florida , United States
Best buy is the best! If I can’t find what I’m looking for, any associate can usually find it. The associates are friendly and will carry on a conversation with you instead of just helping and running. This location is by far one of the best.
Lots of selection. Quick checkout.
Very helpful staff!
Customer service was great, did not have what I was looking for.
Nobody came over and asked me if I needed any help but other than that everything was fine.
Friendly sales. Some not all know there stuff. Bathrooms need cleaning and remodeling.
i don´t like it
I work in customer service so I get really offended by bad service, especially when I’m blatantly ignored so an employee can have a conversation. That is exactly what happened to me when I went o purchase a tv and needed help. The young lady pointed to a corner and like toddler I was told to go wait. I did, only to have her continue jovially talking to someone who looked like an off duty colleague because that person was behind the counter with her but not in uniform. I was heated. When she finally headed my way I waived her off but not before asking if it was my black skin color that made it ok for her to treat me that way. SHE LOST IT. Instantly started arguing and being defensive. I ended up grabbing the nearest tv and bolting just to be done with it. I spent $400 and I’m still regretting it. I should have just left. A manager approached me as left but it felt as though he was there to defend her from an unruly customer (me) not to find out how he could help me.
Pretty ridiculous to place an online order a day ahead of time and have to go and get it of the shelf and cancel the online order because they cannot pull it in a timely manner or when you are there! What year is it?
17. WorldOfRecording
Address: 6010 Duclay Rd # 1, Jacksonville, FL 32244 , Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace , Florida , United States
Love working with Jawad. We have been working on projects for years now and it’s always an excellent experience. His music is amazing and he’s always encouraging.
Very professional studio, great results, highly recommended. Thank you Jay.
This is the best studio in North Florida. I wish I knew this studio a long time ago
the “owner” rudely told me and my friend to leave because we were “not welcome because it isn’t a public parking lot” while I was letting my car cool down because it was over heating.
Do not like at all.
19. Lakeside School of Music
Address: 2821 Bolton Rd B, Orange Park, FL 32073 , Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace , Florida , United States
Lakeside School of Music has provided balanced piano tutoring to my daughter for just over one year. She has made much progress during this time. Having taken music lessons myself as a child, I wish some of the methods and music theory approaches they utilize had been available to me in my formative music years. I highly recommend.
My children started lessons here almost a year ago. I am so impressed with how much they have learned and how well they are playing. I truly believe it is because of the love and passion the instructors have for teaching and they are incredibly talented musicians! Lessons are affordable too. Seriously one of the best decisions we made was putting our children in lessons with this music school!
These teachers are amazing
20. A Unique Entertainment INC.
Address: 222 Industrial Loop, Orange Park, FL 32073 , Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace , Florida , United States
