My son loves going here to get all of his musical needs.
Awesome in and out no problem
Nice store. Nice folks. Good assortment of used and new guitars. I buy strings there all there time. They also carry band/ rock tees, albums, and dj/ dance floor lighting and PA equipment.
Been before years ago but when I went this time to sell, was really low balled and honestly talked out of a sale too. So normally good, but today was a confusing visit to say the least. However, the blonde girl who’s name is didn’t get working was very nice! Would go there just for her customer service again!
Could have more music techs. I came in and looked at some guitars and amps but no staff approached me. Merchandise was great though!
Great shop had lots of stuff new and used !! Good people great store!! A must stop kinda place !!
Seems like some decent prices but very stale service.the blonde at the front desk acts like it hurts her face to smile r speak someone done told her she cute 1 to many times
Over priced needed Reed’s and I can get them 10 for 28-32 dollars any where. Theirs was 10 bucks as. And I had to have them that day. Nope I’m done with them
Cool Music Store, great selection of sheet music, which is a rarity. Friendly & helpful staff too. They appear to be an Alvarez guitar dealer, which are great instruments, just not my brand. But, need a Uke? Or drum supplies, guitar strings? They got you covered with great prices.
They are so helpful and well informed about all music instruments.
They were so nice got everything we needed and more.
Quality equipment large selection of strings Price is Right
Service here is usually hit and miss. One day is fine, the next is worse.
This store offers everything you’d need for band (and some orchestra) including, but not limited to: mouthpieces, sticks, neck straps, lessons, practice pads, picks, amps, music books, cleaning supplies, and you can also (I believe) order instruments from a catalog.
To save yourself a lot of time and some irritation pointed at you, try to have a closer idea of what you want instead of just saying “I need reeds” or “I need drumsticks”. You will have a much better time there if you do.
The “here or there” aspect of the service as well as some questionable prices on a few items is the reason for my score. If you go in on a good day and don’t mind the prices, by all means, this is a 5 star place.
TL;DR: Whether you’re a band director in need of some instrument repairs before band camp or you need some cool sticks for your mallet recital, Alabama Music has got your back. Just keep on the lookout for good service and bad prices (not saying that it always happens, probably just a fluke)
Have a good day 🙂
Friendly staff
$35 for a flute cleaning kit? That says it all.
Researched music stores that “buy” instruments. This store popped up among others. Called store. A woman answered. She was cold & rude. I inquired & she said No. Their competitor also confirmed that they buy instruments.
5. Jerry’s Music
Address: 1140 25th St W, Jasper, AL 35501 , Cherokee , Alabama , United States
Nick has been fabulous as a guitar instructor for my son!
Nicholas is an exceptionally versatile musician and is extremely dedicated to the musical progression of his students!
Started to buy a more expensive guitar as gift but after owner ask me several questions realized it wasn’t right for my nephew. Got what I needed at a better price and my nephew was elated. Music lessons are customized to age, ability, and what kind of music you like. My nephew was playing a real song after a few lessons.
The music store had the banjo strings I needed.
8. Cherokee
Address: Alabama 35616 , Cherokee , Alabama , United States
9. Emiron Music Inc. dba The Yellow Guitar
Address: 806 Bank St NE, Decatur, AL 35601 , Cherokee , Alabama , United States
Great place! It has a wonderful, old-school music feel to it yet they had all the new stuff too, along with well kept used instruments and they were quick to get anything they didn’t carry. Fantastic atmosphere and awesome owner/employees
Down to earth people, they will there best to find what you need
Nice staff clean store and can stock items for regulars. Mostly past era guitars though. Otherwise it’d be 5 stars
My brother came down from Tennessee to visit and took me in here and suprised me by purchasing me an electric guitar, amplifier, and everything I needed to get started learning how to play guitar. The store has just about everything you need and the staff are very friendly and seem to know a lot about music supplies and accessories. Overall, was a great experience for the first time being in there and we came in close to their closing time but they weren’t trying to rush customers out of their store. Would recommend and come back again for anything else I need.
Very friendly place!
Exelente
There’s one guy there (Chet ? Chester?) who is really nice. The older gentleman comes across like he’d rather be in his office or something rather than dealing with the public. Seems he can’t keep young and talented help either, which may also be a result of his extremely unapproachable personality. I agree with the other reviewer … Decatur needs another music store.
It’s music for crying out loud … the atmosphere does not lend itself to the encouragement of instrument try out. It always seems so cold and uninviting. Not to mention that the selection is poor. No used instruments either.
Rude did not want to wait on customer like it was bothering them
10. Gadsden Music Company
Address: 607 Broad St, Gadsden, AL 35901 , Cherokee , Alabama , United States
Extremely helpful and quite efficient. Very pleased.
A place I have gone to for years.
Great selection and great service, everyone is very willing to help you
My son buys all of his music equipment here.
Very friendly and kind staff. Good selection of instruments.
Leaking like a seive from roof. Decent selection of all things band related.
Rediculously expensive
My son’s band director recommended this place. Staff was nice, and allowed my son to try out a couple of instruments. However, when I mentioned we wanted to do rent to own, they said they no longer do that. We could essentially only purchase outright or finance. When I asked about discounts, I was told they don’t do discounts, but it would be cheaper to just buy the instrument outright. As of today, they still have the rent to own program advertised on their website, along with discounts and advantages of the program, which is the main reason we made the 1.5 hour drive. I also found the exact same instrument for over $200 cheaper somewhere else. People seem nice, but this was really disappointing. Please don’t advertise if you can’t offer it.
