Our son has been taking piano lessons for over 5 years and also drums for over 2 years at this music studio. He has grown so much thanks to the guidance and instruction of the teachers and staff at Minds On Music. We are so proud of the young man he is becoming, and many thanks goes to this special place for helping build his musical talent as well as building overall confidence in general. It is a lot of work with many challenges, but they make it so much fun! We truly feel like we are part of this studio family and plan to remain so for many years to come.
Wonderful atmosphere and wonderful owners!
We have been going to this school for quite a few years now and have loved everyone here from day one!!!! We are treated like family here!!!! They treat everyone like family!!!!
Jeff is a great guitarist! It is always fun to listen to him play live. He is very talented at what he does!
Hands down one of the best acoustic guitar musicians I’ve had the pleasure of watching perform! Very knowledgeable, professional, easy to work with, and has such a delightful personality! 20/10 ⭐️
Graced by Guitar played at my wedding ceremony and reception and I would give him 10/5 stars if I could! He was very easy to communicate with via text and without a lot of direction from us he was able to read the crowd and flow of the evening. He thoughtfully used his playing to make the toasts more lively and elevate everything. He gets two big thumbs up from me 🙂
Definitely worth your time and effort if you need help with your vintage equipment. I am new to the area and need to know what repair services are available. I have been trying to find someone to trust my equipment for some time and found Tommy’s Vintage Sound on the web. I took a chance, and I am glad I did after meeting Tom. Tom is personable and very knowledgeable about vintage audio equipment. This guy is easy to work with and has a true passion for his work. He had my 43-year-old Yamaha receiver sounding and looking brand new in no time. The turnaround was faster than expected, and I gained a few tips on caring for my equipment to extend its life. Thanks!
S.P.
Wow, Tommy helped me with my NAD Pre Amp. I was having problems with the left channel not getting any sound. The fix he gave me worked. Great guy
I’ve loved vintage electronics for years and Tommy shares that same passion. Trust him for all your vintage stereo needs. Five stars, he is my go to guy!
5. Schmidt’s Music
Address: 105 N Palafox St, Pensacola, FL 32502 , Oriole Beach , Florida , United States
Can’t say enough about this place. They are knowledgeable, capable, fair, friendly, and overall very professional. They provide a good variety of products and services at reasonable prices. Schmidt’s has been around for decades and are well connected with schools and organizations around Pensacola and Escambia county. Personal shout out to Joe in the service department who fixed my most recent issue on the spot and charged only $5. Keep up the great work!!!
Mid. Just kept getting charged month after month for a violin that got used, maybe seldom. A phone call or check in would’ve been nice.
They where vary helpful to use
Very knowledgeable staff. Wecolming as soon as you go in. Smaller selection of instruments but great.
They said “oh we can’t fix your flute because it is a hunter we don’t work on those
Bought a clarinet from them for 1,111.94 was on sale originally 1900. A year later tried to trade it in. They offered 75$. They services this clarinet as well. Upgraded mouth piece. Long story short bad customer service owner wouldn’t even talk to us. Said he had lots of inventory but we saw none in store. Went to Schmitds and they offered a fair price for this and gained a customer. They were extremely nice. He said he gets a customer a week come in mad at these guys. 75$ smh.
Too expensive
6. Gulf Breeze School of Music
Address: 5 Center Rd, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 , Oriole Beach , Florida , United States
I have been a student at Gulf Breeze School of Music for over ten years. The teachers are highly qualified and create a fun learning environment. Whether you want to jam out on an electric guitar or learn classical violin pieces the school aids in any musicians aspirations! They have always been so accomadating towards my jam packed schedule as the school has a wide variety of lesson times. Thanks for rocking Gulf Breeze School of Music, and I HIGHLY recommend to anyone interested in learning music!
Sydney looks forward to her lessons with Brooke. She started lessons to give her a jumpstart on the basics, but absolutely loves playing now. Brooke is so kind and patient with her students. I would highly recommend her.
Both of my children have taken lessons for years and GB School of Music has been a great place to learn. One thing that is special is that there are multiple recital opportunities during the year with different themes. The recitals are well organized and not longer than an hour which holds the attention of the younger students. And when you get to play several times per year you have more experience and get comfortable performing instead of one big scary recital at the end of the year.
I highly recommend Gulf Breeze School of Music for lessons. The staff are friendly and the two teachers my daughter has had experience with are excellent teachers.
I am completely appalled with this place and how they do business. My daughter was taking piano classes here until she was out of nowhere today dropped from classes. We were told she needed to zoom into her lesson today due to the A/C being out.
We do not have a piano so what we’re we suppose to do have her zoom and pay for a conversation!?. After the instructor asked about extending her future couple lessons we got an email stating we would receive a refund and that she was being dropped.
This is completely unacceptable way of business, you have lost all our business and I will do my best to spread the word.
Sincerely irate father
Zach
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8. Leitz Music – Pensacola
Address: 1921 Creighton Rd, Pensacola, FL 32504 , Oriole Beach , Florida , United States
Leitz Music is the absolute go to Guitar & Music shop in Pensacola. Rick, Marcus and the entire staff are extremely friendly and always very engaging while you’re in the store. As a beginner, they’re very helpful in pointing you in the right direction, and providing insight on which guitar/accessories might be best for you. I’ve never felt like they’ve tried to pressure me into something that was better for their bottom line, which I’ve unfortunately encountered at other shops. Thank you Lietz Music staff for your trustworthy advice, and genuine care for your customers. Can’t wait til I’m able to further expand my collection, and you’ll be the only shop I recommend!
We were in town for the day and got to visit this awesome locally owned shop. Great selection and good prices. Eric, the owner, was very nice and helpful. I’ll be back!
I really like coming to this shop! The owner is always helpful, friendly and he has a huge stock of instruments at the shop. This shop has everything from beginning guitars starting very cheap to some crazy vintage stuff!! Paul (the owner) is also great at doing small repairs and the shop does a bunch of trading too. Seriously, if you are interested in buying, selling, or trading your instrument (mostly bass and guitars) give this guy a shot first and see what he can do!!
P.S. They also like to trade fine jewelry and vintage watches!!
Very nice guitar selection. Certified Gibson dealer so that is always a plus. Also, the carry quite a few beautiful used Martin’s. Friendly, helpful staff will assist you in any questions or concerns to make your experience there enjoyable.
My autistic 6 yr old daughter just started Piano lessons with a very nice woman who operates out of a music room in the back of the building. She was very friendly and I love her teaching methods so far. I rated 4/5 because Ive only had one lesson so far. My daughter loves her.
Bought a box.
I like to support local businesses and buy my guitars local. But being turned away because of not wearing a mask when The CDC even says it ok to go with out a mask is down right bad business! Every other music store including “Guitar Center” no longer requires mask. I was coming in to buy a les Paul standard 60’s that I have been saving for and was looking forward to buying today but because of your mask policy I will order my Les Paul online. Sad thing is I liked your store. Just thought whom ever runs the place should know what their dumb mask policy is costing them.
Rude never going back
Manager Rick is nice to work with, but E.C.King is so rude that my son & I will never go back. Saturday 7/1/23 we walked in as a nice older couple bought 2 guitars, but I guess King thought they talked too much because after they left King railed on them for 10 minutes, while my son & I were 5 feet away, made the place seem really negative. Then he was rude to my son about a pedal, and made rude, snide comments to me even though we were being nice and I was at the counter buying a Telecaster. I literally couldn’t believe my eyes and ears, I’ve never seen a guitar store employee act like that, and I’ve been in a lot of guitar stores. Seems like some serious retraining needs to be done at Leitz Pensacola. We saw the opposite at Blues Angel, nice helpful people, and we bought a great guitar there— that’s where we’ll be going from now on.
9. LIVE MUSIC STORE INC.
Address: 13 Palafox Pl, Pensacola, FL 32502 , Oriole Beach , Florida , United States
Would get a lot less stars if I could, they won’t return calls I found a charge on my mother in laws bank account for this store called to find out what it is for they won’t return calls, she was in the hospital and later died so I doubt she made the charge. Calling the BBB and Attorney Generals Office
This place is a fraud! Buyer beware!!!
10. East Hill Guitar Instruction
Address: 903 N 12th Ave, Pensacola, FL 32501 , Oriole Beach , Florida , United States
Friendly staff and a very musically supportive environment
Recently traded in an amp here. Was treated very respectfully and the workers were great with working with me towards a deal. Outstanding customer service, amazing people working here. Love their selection of guitars, especially the acoustics. I will definitely be returning!
Nice people
Pricey
Good people
Xlr cable
Two poor customer service events. I was excited to see Guitar Center opening up in Pensacola since I’ve enjoyed shopping at locations in other states. My son wanted a specific guitar for Christmas and I knew that it wasn’t one that would typically be stocked in the store. I went in to the Pensacola location hoping to talk to someone about shipping to the store and to find out if there might be any deals close to Christmas.
Four salesmen were standing around talking at a display toward the back of the store. The one person who acknowledged my existence was helping another customer and just pointed to the front of the store at a 1 page flyer and said ‘if it is on sale, it will be on the flyer’. The flyer was a printed copy of their web page. I looked around for a few minutes hoping to find someone else who might be willing to help, one salesman started to talk to me, realized I wasn’t who he was looking for and walked away.
My son, the avid musician, received a rude response from the manager when he asked about a job at the store.
In contrast. I sent an email to Sweetwater to ask about a military discount and received a phone call from a courteous salesman who provided an ample discount and free shipping. The company has a pro quality check and tune the guitar before shipping and sends photographs of the instrument prior to shipping. The guitar arrived in perfect condition and was even pretty much still in tune. I will choose Sweetwater over Guitar Center from now on.
Wasted time going here today, tried to make a return and upgrade and spend more money. I was asked if I had a tax exempt form, told salesperson I had the picture on my phone, he advised to send to his email, which we did and stood in line and waited to check out only to be told we needed a pdf or hardcopy. So I requested refund, went to BLUE ANGEL and spent $500 and received quality service and did not get a hassle about tax form as they had it on file. I called BLUE ANGEL from the parking lot of Guitar Center and they had the order on the counter ready to check out, was in and out less than 5 minutes.So thank you BLUE ANGEL for your outstanding customer service. Hate I wasted my time thinking Guitar Center, wanted to make some money today.
Couldn’t give less stars otherwise i would.. Customer service was the worst ever and the store was empty. Everybody was hanging out in a corner talking or on a smoke break. Maybe there would be more customers if the service was more emphasized.
12. Blues Angel Music
Address: 657 N Pace Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32505 , Oriole Beach , Florida , United States
Really great place. I definitely prefer it to any music stores in the surrounding areas. The people know what theyre talking about, and ryan in the recording/audio section really knows the ins and outs of all the products they carry. I will continue doing my music shopping with blue angle
Very friendly and welcoming.
I’ve been to music stores across the four corners of the globe, and every once in a while you come across THAT music store. Blues Angel Music is that store. The employees greet you with the utmost respect and hospitality, the selection is large and unique, and the store itself is incredible.
I’m from out of town and came in for a wedding. Needed a quick repair on my tele before I headed back home. Told the employees about my time sensitive situation and they got the job done right in front of my eyes, all while treating me like I was their lifelong friend. The luthier work was professional quality and even recommended how to maintain and prevent said issues.
Will definitely be returning every time I’m in the area.
This is a great little music shop it has a large selection of instruments and Instrument accessories also the employees were very helpful they helped me find the proper fitting case for my new instrument highly recommend this place for those music lovers looking for anything they need
Friendly and helpful, just expect to pay full price or a little more on equipment.
I love the people at Blues Angel! Always professional and friendly with great service. I live in Fort Walton Beach but always enjoy the BA experience.
This store has been around for a long time, I have gone many times and have purchased quite a few pieces of gear. The last few years though I have received terrible and condescending service from the employees, especially Jacob, blonde hair with glasses. Jacob has actually tried to talk me out of purchasing items on several occasions. When I bought my PRS he asked repeatedly why do I need a full scale? Why would that matter, I’ve played guitar for years I know what I want, that is why I picked that guitar, “NOT” because I want to be questioned by some music store clerk. Thanks for your condescending opinions Jacob, because of you this business has lost a loyal customer…
Always such a pleasure stopping in Jim the owner is such a great guy but after stopping in today I was really disappointed couldn’t believe this was the same store I’ve always shopped at and love little to no effort in making a deal or showing anything they played around with both acoustics I brought in to trade but ZERO NEGOTIATIONS WERE MADE very sad I drive far to get there from Foley AL
Worst guitar store experience of my life. Rude and arrogant salesman treated me like I was stupid. I’ll no longer feel bad ordering from big name music stores in the future.
Edit: I really hoped to be able to change this review but after reaching out to the email provided and getting no response, it will sadly stay up.
13. Live Oak Trading
Address: 4222 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 , Oriole Beach , Florida , United States
Huge vinyl selection. The guy at the counter (owner I believe) is super nice.
Awesome place, you never know what Peter is gonna have. We stop by at least once a week!
Peter is amazing and it rocks that John is putting some.of his records out there now. Thanks for being awesome.
Worst customer service. Terrible attitude and doesn’t comprehend how to treat people with respect
Nasty little man behind the counter…buyer beware!
WORST U-Haul experience EVER! Did not answer my questions about returning my trailer there vs my contracted return location. Didn’t bother to check in my returned trailer until Monday–two days after I reurned it raising my bill from $30 to $160. U-Haul corporate blamed Live Oak for not following procedure but would not remedy their dealer’s error nor refund the extra charges. Spent hours on the phone with U-Haul customer service only to be promised return calls from supervisors who didn’t bother to call me back. U-Haul wouldn’t even provide me with the phone transcripts and text transcripts that I requested on multiple calls and chats. Live Oak Trading is probably a great consignment store but avoid U-Haul like the plague.
14. M&D Smoke And Vape
Address: 3176 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 , Oriole Beach , Florida , United States
I love the. Staff and they always help with questions and lisa is just all around easy to talk to
I saw the review about only having a five choices for a salt base e-juice. The staff and owners are always willing to carry special request juices for regular customers. It doesn’t warrant an unfair one star review because of this.
I was so happy to find this place while my family was on vacation. I think we went there 4 times in the week were there. both employees I delt with were polite, knowledgeable, and very helpful. but I appreciated their honesty the most. back here in OK every vape store has a salesman mentality, and care more about making a sale than about being honest about a product. I’d recommend this store to anyone in the area, and when we return to Florida we will be back.
They changed ownership right after I went there the first time. The next visit I felt like they didn’t know what they were doing.
They carry a wide selection of vape juice. They now have vapes specifically designed for salt salt nicotine along with the traditional vapes. Salt nicotine juice is now available here too. There is a selection of disposable salt nic vapes too. If you are looking for CBD, there are many options available. Oils, tincture, and gummies. Overall a one stop shop for all of your vape needs. Each time I have gone in I have found the employees very helpful and knowledgeable.
It looks like a nice place, and the people have never been rude, but I’ve stopped in 4 times for different (pretty standard) things and they’ve never had any of it.
I was on vacation and couldn’t hear out of my right ear. I found this place and made an, appointment the same day. Brian was able to remove wax from my ear and I could hear again. Highly recommend!
Friendly knowledgeable staff
Always helpful making sure you get the most benefit from the hearing aids best suited for you
Both Brian and Dean know their stuff
If you’re having trouble hearing I highly recommend them
Great place very honest and too the point nice folks.
18. Walmart Supercenter
Address: 3767 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 , Oriole Beach , Florida , United States
If you’re looking to throw the best party in town, look no further. Hind’s Sounds is always on point, and will never disappoint. A professional and class act.
20. Redbox
Address: 3414 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 , Oriole Beach , Florida , United States
