From the moment that Mr. Warner walked in the door the entire event went from good to great. Ben is so talented at making people relax and enjoy themselves that he is really the only thing that any event needs in order to make sure that things go well. His live music was a hit as soon as people arrived, and his song selection was suburb. If I could give more than five stars I would. Ben played my wedding on August 1, 2015 and it could not have gone any better. I look forward to the day that I have another event where I can ask Benjamin T Warner Acoustic DJ to play again. If you are on the fence, don’t hesitate! Benjamin will exceed you expecations! Thanks Ben! You made our day very special!
My wife and I hired Benjamin T. and Kat Warner for DJ entertainment, Live Acoustic Music, Live Band Entertainment, as well for Lighting and Entertainment Experiences for our wedding at Brown Mountain Beach Resort in Lenoir, N.C.
Ben and Kat are a penultimate example of how a married couple can far exceed the conventions of atypical business partnerships. Every single experience we had with B&K was a perfect example of professionalism and dedication to customer service. From the first time we reached out to our final goodbyes, Ben and Kat surpassed every expectation and delivered undoubtedly the best wedding experience for our guests and ourselves that we could have possibly imagined.
From their well-designed website, attentively managed customer service portal, helpful and informative surveys, and personal communications, to the facilitation of custom musical experiences and flawless execution of their advertised services. My wife and I are in awe of Ben and Kat’s ability to manage their own business while seamlessly leading other vendors, without misstep, in a magnificently arranged ceremony performance, master of ceremonies experience, and coordination of live music and lighting.
Ben and Kat’s belief that “every wedding should be as unique as you are,” is not just a slogan or buzzwords meant to attract unwitting brides to be. B&K are the real deal, 100% authentic and genuine people, driven with the desire to make your special day or event a bespoke and memorable experience.
A review cannot describe how important a piece to our wedding’s success that was Ben and Kat’s services. Our vendor relationship with B&K was undoubtedly the most pleasant of dealings my wife and I had throughout the planning of our wedding, even drawing inspiration from them for my wife and I’s own small business.
One cannot gush and praise enough. Thank you, Ben and Kat, you made our dreams a reality.
Without hesitation, my wife and I recommend Ben and Kat for any event, wedding or elopement services which you may need.
Ben and Kat will forever remain unrivaled and unmatched in our minds and hearts.
An unprecedented experience was had by all. Bravo to this super duo!
If you are looking for an awesome DJ and musician, look no further! We are so thrilled we chose Ben for our wedding music!! He was so great to work with from the very beginning, always available via phone or email, and very accommodating. Ben met and chatted with us several times and met with us at the reception venue (he made it happen on a relatively strict time schedule!) to make sure our day went exactly as we wanted! He even handled last minute changes and surprise meetings with our priest with ease! The ceremony music was just as we imagined and he made the reception so much fun!!! We have gotten many compliments on our music choice and have been told that ours was the best reception they have been to. This is all thanks to Ben!! We cannot thank him enough for helping to make our day perfect and all the ways he went above and beyond for us and our friends! You will not be disappointed if you choose Ben!
Overall great DJ, tried his best during our rainy wedding, we had a great dance party and I would recommend.
Felt there was a lack of communication, including unanswered emails and our track for the daddy daughter dance didn’t get played correctly so I can’t give a perfect score.
Ben Warner failed to render agreed upon and contracted services and refused to refund any monies from deposit after he terminated.
On January 2019, we contracted services with a deposit for $627 for a June 2020 wedding. We had close communications during May 2020 to ensure Ben T Warner would be able to work the wedding worship with all of the uncertainties of the virus and executive orders of North Carolina. It appeared that they were noncommittal in April & May to the extent of recommending to us that we get another company to do the event. They canceled only 18 days prior to the event. At the time, NC actually had exceptions for weddings and funerals that allowed us to proceed. Fortunately we were able to scramble and find another vendor.
My husband and I booked Ben Warner for his services for our September 2020 wedding. We paid him for most of the services ahead of time. While COVID was still a large factor, we communicated with his business partner and wife through email in case anything were to fall through. We even discussed having him primarily play outside to stay safe. Up until a little over a month before our wedding, he cancelled on us- after several discussions leading us to believe that would not be the case.
While we totally understand a vendor cancelling for COVID reasons, we were not prepared for them to keep all of our money paid to them. They stated that because they had coordinated EMAILS to secure other musicians for our wedding, the fees we paid to them (>$800 if not more) would cover services rendered. These musicians were not going to be playing at our wedding so I’m not sure what services they meant.
All in all, I was devastated that Ben and his wife would take advantage of us and other people this way. It was heartbreaking to have to scramble and find someone else last minute when they had MONTHS to make the decision to cancel us.
I could even understand only giving us a partial refund, but they took every single penny. This was the only vendor that did this to us. Anyone else who canceled us, refunded us.
We were at fault in that our contract didn’t cover unexpected pandemics and there was no clause about them cancelling on us in the contract so we just lost our money.
While I’m sure Ben Warner is a talented musician and DJ, he does not care about their clientele. They have no problem stealing from their clients as was made evident to us later on. It felt slimy and dishonest.
There are plenty of other talented musicians and DJs in this area- consider them before Ben, especially if COVID is still around. He will take your money so fast and give nothing in return
3. Starr Music Center
Address: 906 E 1st St, Vidalia, GA 30474 , McRae , Georgia , United States
Excellent business experience they close 10 minutes before I arrived but still unlocked and allowed me to purchase a Tony Stewart design guitar will definitely return for more business
Great prices Chris will beat anyones deal
Wide selection available. Kind ataff.
Not enough help, Had to leave before anybody even asked if they could help me
Great selection for the guitar enthusiasts
Awful. Went 2-3 different times in one day just to see all the lights on, the OPEN sign glowing and to try and open locked doors. Also called that morning about something specific, the guy told me to call back after 10 minutes…I do over and over….to get no answer all day. Smh
La verdad gente no compren en esa tienda yo compré una bocina una batería y le dije que quería una de tres tambores arriba y que ya venía incluido solo que tenía que esperar porque se tenía qué ordenar y a hora resulta que no está incluido y que le pague el resto del dinero cuando el dijo que asta que llegue la otra pieza me das el resto del dinero pero bueno jamás vuelvo a comprar en esa mugre tienda así que ojo gente
He’s not even open on time or was 10 am and I went at 11 and he wasn’t open if running a store run it right
4. Southern Music Company
Address: 1102 16th Ave E, Cordele, GA 31015 , McRae , Georgia , United States
Great guys. Stopped in off the interstate and they fixed up some minor issues with my steel guitar, no charge. So helpful and friendly that I bought some things anyway.
Very friendly and professional services. They are reasonable on prices. All around great store very clean. Very good items to choose from.
Great place
This is a nice locally owned music store. Very good selection of guitars and other musical instruments. The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. Stop by and support a small business!
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5. Music Masters
Address: 1806 Russell Pkwy Ste 700, Warner Robins, GA 31088 , McRae , Georgia , United States
Local-owned, family-run business. Support it. The owner is a great teacher and a blazing guitarist in his own right. I took guitar lessons from him. My daughter took piano lessons there. Everyone there is quality. They have some great deals on equipment and are willing to work with their customers. They’ve also done repairs/upgrades/set ups for me before. They know their stuff and prices are good, everything you need, from a kazoo to a Marshall.
Nice music shop. We are pleased with a kid friendly guitar lessons taught by Mr. Mike.
Update:Feb 2022. Still attending lessons and my child has taken a liking to guitar. His finger placement has gotten better and knowing the proper strings for several chords.
Great deals, great service. It’s always nice to have a local, hometown music store for that personal touch. Lessons are also available. Wish there was a bigger selection there, though–go buy some stuff there so they can afford more space! 🙂
Went in to get some supplies for taking care of a trumpet. They didnt have a huge variety but they did gave neat grab and go packs. They did, however, have a huge selection of guitars, ukuleles and other strings as well as a few brass and woodwinds.
I had a violin restrung there a few months back. Violins are better maintained by a shop that specializes in violins but I went ahead and took the chance when the folks at Music Masters assured me they could get the job done.
Although the job was done faster than I expected, the quality was very sloppy. First, the strings were not even in tune and the bridge was filed down unevenly. There were also some kind of oil or lotion spots/fingerprints all over the body which indicated poor attention to detail.
After I took it back, they insisted on redoing the work with a new bridge that i had to provide. Second time around, it didn’t look very different from the first job. In the end, I was down $40-something bucks and didn’t even consider taking it back a third time.
Music Masters might be good with other things, but I wouldn’t reccomend sending your violin there for work.
Very rude customer service and nasty attitudes! I wouldn’t recommend anyone to shop here!!!!
Horrible customer service. My dad and I went into the store. The gentleman who answered our question was more eager to talk with the other non paying people in the store. Maybe a bad day? I know I won’t go back.
6. McRae
Address: McRae-Helena, GA , McRae , Georgia , United States
7. Redbox
Address: 319 W Main St, Alamo, GA 30411 , McRae , Georgia , United States
Our family uses Canton Music Shoppe for everything we need to support our musical endeavors! We have rented instruments, purchased instruments and equipment, taken lessons, and attended camps at the shop. We have never been disappointed! Our instructors have been very talented and inspiring. The prices for lessons and products are very competitive. The staff is always extremely helpful and knowledgeable. I am so glad that our community has these guys to promote and support its music!
The guys at Canton music have made every experience in their shop amazing and memorable! Great selection and great service! They’re my new hometown music store!
I couldn’t be happier with my experience with Canton. Brennan is extremely knowledgeable and helpful in finding me what I needed. He’s very low pressure and easy to work with. You can tell he takes pride in finding solutions to each persons needs. I’ll be back soon!
Great staff. Very friendly. Prices were great!
Had a bad experience shopping and selling here. I felt as if I was in trouble or under pressure the entire time. Both times visiting I regretting going. I prefer the smaller guitar store down the street…
Booooo
Terrible. I got my guitar fixed there and they did a decent job with it. But customer service is awful, you can’t touch anything, and you have to be quiet, and theres not much to look at anyway.
10. Cherokee School of Music
Address: 2499 Palm St STE 400, Canton, GA 30115 , McRae , Georgia , United States
Friendly, knowledgeable,and fast customer service! We were very pleased with our experience at this store.
Ponier Music has been a very helpful source on knowing and understanding musical instruments ever since they first opened. Even though I have never bought any of their great assortment of musical instruments, I have bought accessories that have served me very well over the years. They not only have great instruments for sale but they have great advice and great prices. The staff are dedicated to solve your problem and they are happy to help. And, even if they don’t have the best brands, they have the best instruments from beginner to the most advanced. They offer lessons as well. At Ponier Music, I feel like that they know that music matters. And, most music stores are not that dedicated enough like how Ponier Music is.
Amazing staff & service. Quality products. They even do lessons!!
We acquired an electric guitar and amp from a neighbor and David got us up and running for almost nothing in less than 12 hours. Great customer service! Thank you.
I had a bad experience getting my guitar setup and felt like I had been scammed. I was immediately contacted and offered complete compensation by the owner herself. Wonderful customer service. When I went in to get my compensation I also made a new friend. Thanks so much, Ponier!
A few decent music teachers but the management needs improvement.
The owner charged me for items I didn’t purchase and kept my credit card on file without my permission. She said they refunded me but I never received a refund. I had to call my bank to have the charges reversed.
We had our two kids take guitar lessons for over a year. We made our kids attend to stimulate their overall learning capability , Since one of us travels for a living we at times canceled a session ( in advance ) and always paid fully for canceled lessons , no questions asked.
Our kids are straight A students, justifying for us to pay for lessons “wasted “ as no show.
However we decided to end guitar lessons and asked the owner to discontinue charging us over and over again. The manager / owner having bad organization and people skills ignored and intimidated my wife after we finally filed a claim with our credit card company.
Further more he stated that he would only give us OUR money if we delete a bad review. WE DID NOT WRITE A BAD REVIEW AT THAT TIME.
I inquired and asked for a call back on multiple more occasions but no response.
Our music instructor was great but left him for a probable reason. So if you are a common sense kind of a person do not expect much in return in that area. 200 dollars “taken”.
