Visited Metro a couple times since I have lived in Dothan. There staff is knowledgable and possess a unique technique of helping a customer (that may not be as knowledgable) that doesn’t leave them feeling stupid and frustrated!! They have a great selection of guitars and their prices are fair. By a long shot, in both quality of the product and level of skill, I would say Metro is the best shop that I have visited period. There is a humble quality about the store coupled with talent that makes it a great experience all the way around. I would highly recommend this store (and I do) to anyone that is looking for high quality service and gear, from beginner to expert these are your guys.
It was a Fantastic experience!! Met the owner and had a very nice conversation and spent to much Money
Great staff, beautiful wood interior. They said it used to be a microbrewery and had a creepy basement. I loved the sound of people playing the acoustic instruments.
Fun friendly staff
Only giving 4 stars because l never give 5. In the event I’m ever truly blown away by a business where am l to go if I’ve already peppered 5 stars everywhere…
That being said, I do repairs and mods from the house. So l usually order my supplies online. I was pleasantly surprised that metro had everything I needed to finish a job in a pinch. They hat the exact 500k pots and capacitors l needed in stock. Knew exactly what l was talking about and had it in my hand and out the door in less than five minutes. At a reasonable price too…
Not very well stocked. Had to go to a different music store for the rest of what my son needed for band, or I could wait a week.
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3. Art’s Music Shop, Inc
Address: 1001 Commons Dr #2, Dothan, AL 36303 , Houston County , Alabama , United States
Outstanding customer service! Beautiful selections. Love this place because I feel like they listen to hear me instead of just to tell me what they think. I appreciated the great conversations.
They help me pick out a ukulele for my daughter very knowledgeable and friendly
Ok
Best music store in Dothan
Repair service is reliable, but prices for band instrument rentals are twice what Playground charges ($99/mo vs. $45/mo. for the cheapest option on my daughter’s french horn), and Art’s does a hard credit pull. Playground is fine with having a credit card on file, no ding on your credit score for a hard pull.
Prices were high
Didn’t care for them
Way over priced.shop at Mike’s music or online.
Do not recommend purchasing or renting your instrument through Arts. Their website tells the tale. No band instruments to browse or buy. Just links to credit applications.
Somewhere between the 90s when I got my first Trumpet and wife got her flute from them and now, they became a secured loan company that services instruments.
Their focus during our shopping experience was more on getting our bank account info and social security number in case we were to default on the loan. With questions like are you local? Oh your military? Do you have any relatives nearby? Leading to well we can’t accept just a debit card on file for this rental agreement.
It seemed apparent that not being local and being military is an issue for them. I have bought a trumpet outright cash from them recently and found it odd they kept pushing their rent to own program despite me buying outright that time. I now understand why. It is because they make more money through financing a beginner instrument at a padded mid range to proffesional price. Further they collect copius amounts of personal and financial information without providing full financial disclosures or truth in lending disclosures. I’m not a lawyer though so we’ll leave that for litigation.
If you need to purchase an instrument for your kid. You are better off getting financing through a credit union and purchasing out right. DO NOT give your information to Arts they are acting as a bad faith lender. This is predatory lending practices towards those who have no option but to finance their childs instrument. Pay attention to the fine print and lack of disclosures such as interest rates. Most importantly get the instrument model information and price it elsewhere. You do not have to succumb to pressure of buying at your school’s band night.
The most disappointing thing here is a business dishonestly leveraging schools, teachers and children to make a buck. Fortunately I have other options and means with more honest music shops.
4. Carousel Music LLC
Address: 418 Westgate Pkwy, Dothan, AL 36303 , Houston County , Alabama , United States
They have very friendly staff and atmosphere. Excellent music instruments at an affordable price, great quality.
If they don’t have the instrument that you’re looking for in stock, Carousel Music will order it for you.
Excellent help and advice, the prices are great too
Great
Great experience
I brought a subwoofer to be repaired here and after many attempts are retrieval, the company “lost it” and wouldn’t call me back. If you like having your nice stuff misplaced and companies not willing to help you find it or replace it, then Carousel is your place!
5. Mikes Music
Address: 2922 Ross Clark Cir, Dothan, AL 36301 , Houston County , Alabama , United States
Mr Mike was such a pleasure to work with. I came in looking for a pick Gaurd for my acoustic and left with that, three stands, and a slider! His store has such a wide variety of amazing products.
My wife I really appreciate Mike!
He gave us an incredible deal on 12 string guitar and took my used case as trade in on new 12 string guitar case!
Customer service is outstanding, he is a people person and remembered my name.
Thanks again Mike,
Paul
Great customer service and selection. We highly recommend Mike’s music. We have purchased several items and will be returning.
Came back for a second time hoping that it was better than a previous visit which occurred maybe a year ago. Nothing changed! Had a sarcastic attitude and told jokes. This guy has poor customer service. I wouldn’t dare step foot in there again after today.
Will never shop there again. He doesn’t stand behind his product. Brought a brand new keyboard from him and didn’t even have it for 2 months. All of the A#’s/Bb’s went out and he wouldn’t even take a look at it or even offer anything to help fix his shady product. Thought I found a place to get good quality instruments at a reasonable price but definitely was wrong. Now I have to spend more money on a new keyboard. I will never shop at Mike’s Music ever again.
I was 56 years old when I decided to take guitar lessons. After reading reviews it was obvious who stood out. Mr. Lucci is a hidden gem down here in the Wiregrass and my experience this last year has been incredible. He has all the necessary tools to guide you through your musical journey, and it can go far further than you can imagine. First he can flat out play and has an ear like I have never experienced. Add his calm and cool nature learning and understanding come easily. Highly recommend if your looking to learn music…I believe he does guitar, piano, and voice.
Best decision we’ve ever made for our son’s music passion. Lucci came highly recommended to us after a frustrating experience with another instructor left our son discouraged and disinterested. We knew right away that Lucci was the real deal and have never looked back. After three years with Lucci our son is more in love with music than we ever thought possible and has a lifetime of skills that we are forever grateful for!
If your looking to become a well rounded musician. Lucci is the instructor to get you there. He has instructed my oldest daughter in voice, guitar and theory. He is also an Awesome person. I have known for over 25 years and am proud to call him my friend and brother in the Lord.
