Out at a dinner date with my husband at the Island View at the Lani Kai hotel. Enjoying very much the music and singing of Mr. Larry Maas. Very romantic.
5. Cadence Music, Inc.
Address: 5215 Ramsey Way, Fort Myers, FL 33907 , San Carlos Park , Florida , United States
I arrived in Florida two days before Christmas with a pile of music to practice. I opened my violin case to find a broken tail piece- no place to attach the E string! I found Cadence through Google, called, and after holding for a few minutes, was told that they were overbooked with repairs. Heartbroken, I asked for help finding someone. After another short hold, they said I could come in and they would see if they could help me. An Uber ride and a short while later my violin was repaired.
They couldn’t have been more kind, or more professional- the people in front who helped me, the technician who replaced the tailpiece, the master who reset the sound post. The work was excellent, and I am beyond grateful that they found time for a visitor during their holiday crush!
Great service, great staff. Anything you need in music, instruments, and repair.
Autumn was wonderful! She was detailed, answered all my questions and friendly. The price was nice also. One of the best parts was, they delivered to the school in LaBelle!
I will say they have made an extrodianary effort to correct the issues we had. They have a fair rent to own program. The only reason I am rating 4 stars is because it did take some time. Overall make sure you are very clear what you want and what you will get
They had what we were looking for and easy parking. I found the customer service average; clerks on duty seemed less than motivated to help.
I broke a clarinet and without a problem the next day Cadence Music picked it up and fixed it very fast about 4 days and while it was being fixed I got a loner…GREAT EXPERIENCE
Be Very careful with this company. They charged me for a Rental on a snare drum that i never saw or even asked for. They said they delivered the drum to a Middle school for my son and the school knew nothing about a drum. Cadence then sent me to collections for $800.00, I found out about the drum from the collection company. FRAUD
The owner is extremely rude and the employees are incompetent. I usually go to Mostly Music in North Fort Myers because the owner is nicer and knowledgeable about all instruments. he is not just out to make a quick buck by ripping off students. I am going to try First note in the Cape next because I heard, from a music teacher, they are less expensive and more honest than Cadence.
I had my oboe fixed there about a month ago and when I got it back it was still broken and it cost $150 originally for them to do nothing to it, but on the bright side they polished the keys so then it made it look like they actually fixed my instrument
6. Mr Music, Inc.
Address: 12951 Metro Pkwy #3, Fort Myers, FL 33966 , San Carlos Park , Florida , United States
Good service and friendly staff! They helped my guitar sound clearer.
We’ve had a good experience with this establishment. Bob has been extremely helpful and our violin teacher, Hunter has been great.
I really enjoyed taking violin lessons here! My teacher, Hunter, was great. He was very patient and explained things well. All of the staff are really friendly and knowledgable, as well. I would definitely recommend coming here for lessons.
Plenty of parking , decent customer service, good selections of instruments , prices not that good, sales rep tried to push sales instead of suggestions.
Nice Place but very pricey… A lot of things you can get on Amazon for way cheaper.
I took music lessons here for a while. Everyone inside was really nice and the instructor was really knowledgeable.
I didn’t like that I was being pressured to pre pay for continued lessons even though I couldn’t with my work schedule. When I told them I couldn’t schedule anything further until a week of two, the guy started telling me i would lose my spot and there would be nothing he could do.
Overall, not a bad experience, just really put a damper on it.
Carl says he’s “reactionary” teacher (no lesson plans). Be prepared to tell the teacher what you need to learn??? 6 lessons and what I learned is how good Carl can play guitar and that it’s a really difficult instrument to learn. What a POS! Dave (the owner) is okay.
Made a HUGE mistake purchasing a digital piano from Mr Music, Inc – Fort Myers. I wanted to support a small local business and I did something I don’t usually do and purchased it without looking the product up online. I figured I would be paying a little more by not buying from a big box store but turns out I paid over DOUBLE!! And the owner is very firm on the no return policy. Do NOT make the same mistake I did. I take responsibility for my lack of research but am disappointed that this small business is ripping people off so bad.
Can’t give zero stars. If you feel like you need to form your own opinion that’s fine. But I can promise you that I never write bad reviews. Take it or leave it.
7. Tech-Tronics
Address: 4224 Fowler St, Fort Myers, FL 33901 , San Carlos Park , Florida , United States
To me, this wasn’t a pawn shop, but almost like a local antique shop filled with a treasure trove of collectibles, from weapons, computers, and tools to shark teeth, books, and much more. Also a freaking cute dog. Will be back.
Best pawn shop I been in to around the younger employee that works there is the 1 to deal with nice gives good deals and will help you out
Very fair and honest.
It helped to pawn some things, but I’m nearly 100% positive I was charged an extra month when I went to pay off my loan. Guy was smug, until I gave him nearly 500 to get my items back, at which point he was a chatty Cathy and wanted to be my bff. Beware, and keep track of how much you owe. Will not return.
Mostly overpriced but nice stuff.
Good people fair deals
TERRIBLE!
Every one of these Larry pawn shops has been a horrible experience. Always trying to rip you off. Always rude. Take a pass on Larry’s pawn shop.
Slime balls and low lifes…they take from people at the lowest point of their lives. Tried to buy back items that were stolen from me, ended up calling the police. Stay away !!
10. Park Smoke Shop
Address: 7460 San Carlos Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33967 , San Carlos Park , Florida , United States
Has everything you can ask for and isn’t over priced
Great place,cheap
They have what I need every time & prices are good.
A lot of kids there
They are open later then most local shops on Sundays! So if you cant find anywhere open, try here!!;)
The prices are cheap because their stuff is fake! Every 3rd disposable was bunk! You get what you pay for here.
Over priced!! Went last week and I was charged 5.33$ for a product, went back today and was charged 7.44$ for the same exact product. The manager is raising the price randomly for no reason!!!!!
11. Trackout Studios
Address: 15800 Brothers Ct #4, Fort Myers, FL 33912 , San Carlos Park , Florida , United States
Beautiful atmosphere, great recording studio , come down and experience yourself!
Hands down the best studio in the Area. Equipment, employees, everything is industry standard. They go above and beyond to make sure you get the quality sound you need. Never booking elsewhere trackout has my business for life !
12. Sounds Like Music
Address: 19912 Markward Crossing, Estero, FL 33928 , San Carlos Park , Florida , United States
Amazing new smoke shop in town! Victoria was so much help 🙂
Great place to get all your vape stuff… Daniela was very helpful, thank you we will be back soon.
I’ve been coming here since April of this year and I’ve always loved the service and the amplitude of products available. I stop a few times a week to purchase different things and each and every single time is an easy/informative visit (for the next product I want to buy). For the past 2 months or so every time I stop by, it’s always the beautiful Daniela the one who helps me. I always ask what’s new and exciting and never fails to recommend me something great. Every time it’s something different and I like it in every occasion whether it’s Vapes, D8 cartridges, batteries or edibles and she hasn’t been wrong once. Excellent customer service and it’s always a pleasure talking with her. You are very lucky to have her. Anyone is.
Terrible service and too expensive!
I went here to buy my first ever vape I’ve never bought or owned a vape so I didn’t know what I was looking at or for. The person who helped me was nice and polite and even more so after I explained this was my first time getting one so I picked a vape and a juice and left. I got home excited to use my new vape but I went to use it i realized there is no battery I guess that’s sold separately and I was not informed. The shop is 30 minutes from my house so I didn’t make the trip back just went else where.
I just bought a defected vape that doesn’t work tried to return it the second I bought it. And the girl tells me she can’t do anything about it. Got robbed for $20. Don’t go here if you want to buy a vape this place is garbage.
14. Guitar Center
Address: 4440 Fowler St, Fort Myers, FL 33901 , San Carlos Park , Florida , United States
There is an employee that really knows her stuff & helped me out with everything I needed, her name is denise, great customer service‼️‼️
I love this place. Kind of just get lost walking around. Most of the staff is very friendly, even to ‘regular’ people.
Always friendly and helpful staff.
The staff is always super helpful and informative. I take all my guitars there when I need them re strung.
Seran muy caras las clases! De guitarra??
There are only a few employees at this place that are worth their salt, and the manager isn’t one of them. I’ve gone in twice now to buy some strings and haven’t been successful. So I’m officially boycotting this corporate pig in exchange for a local music store, and it’s located just around the corner across the street from the Mall.
I would suggest visiting after the pandemic has settle down. We had gone just to look at the instruments but were frequently disrupted by employees that seemed to have wanted us out quickly. It wasn’t the greatest experience.
However, they are open for purchases.
Save yourself time, money, and frustration and shop somewhere else! We started off on the wrong foot when we were told my small 6 year old (who was present at the time) that he could learn to play on a Full size or 3/4 size guitar….we didn’t know any better and ordered one off their website. When we took him for lessons (somewhere else) they showed us that it was WAY too big for a child his age to learn on and ended up purchasing a 1/2 size acoustic for him to learn on. Then I decided I wanted a guitar for myself bc I was enjoying learning on his, so I decided (stupidity) to give them another shot and order an acoustic from them online that said it would be ready for pickup SAME day at my local store. I called the store hours later and was told “the website is janky” and “it always says that even when that’s not true”. Ok…. a week later my guitar is ready for pick up, and my husband goes to get it and has all kinds of problems, they insist I ordered two items and must have canceled one, even though I have all my confirmations. Just a mess. And poor customer service all around.
15. Family Dollar
Address: 8291 Aloha Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33912 , San Carlos Park , Florida , United States
Super friendly staff helped me find my merchandise and get in and out!
This is our choice Dollar store for the simple stuff in life. Great place with great deals
Excellent place to buy goods
Par for the course
Surprisingly well stocked on Xmas Eve
The old guy that check us out. Love his hat. The other guy who worked there that walked past us. RUDE AF. I do agree that prices are higher than other stores . It’s the greedy companies stealing our monies worth
I shop here 3 to 4 times a week. Went in last week, bought a dress that has a bright orange stick that said $7.00. It rang up for $10. I didn’t push the issue even though it was on a rack that had a $7 tag on it. I went in yesterday and bought another dress. The dress I picked had the remnants of a orange sticker on it. So I grabbed another one with the $7 orange sticker on it. The store manager rang me up. I asked how much the dress was he angrily said $9. So I showed him the sticker on the dress that it was $7. He just stood there. He wouldn’t change the price. Then he told me to put the dress back. I was very offended. I did let him know that I would put it back and I didn’t appreciate how he was acting . He just stood there looking at me like I had 3 eyes. He wouldn’t even tell me my total. I’ve never experienced a store manager who is ALWAYS rude. I must say the ladies who work there are awesome always friendly and accommodating. This location is very convenient for me, it’s close to my job. I said I’d never shop there again but the other locations are out of the way for me. If he is treating all the customers this way he needs to find a different profession.
Manager doesn’t know her job. Horrible rude. Paid for product got where I was going and didn’t have everything. Called and they said yes one item was there but they would have to look at camera to see where the other item was. Told her I would be there in about 10 minutes and when I got there she hasn’t done anything. Got my one item and I won’t be back. Horrible customer service.
Despite the name, I’m convinced this place is a rip off. Clearance sells consist of just the junk you don’t need marked down. The stuff I do need, for instance a the toilet brush I needed on my last trip, are priced higher than grocery stores. Lastly, the bathroom didn’t have toilet paper and the clerk insisted that she couldn’t get me help until the entire customer line at the register, which kept growing, was helped. I guess she was the only employee there?
16. Liquor Store
Address: 18911 S Tamiami Trail # 1, Fort Myers, FL 33908 , San Carlos Park , Florida , United States
Stopped by on a whim, Frank is great and I love the PRS he sold me. 5 Stars for sure.
Frank is a great guy to deal with.
Got what I needed for cheap and the guy the runs the store is very kind.
Great little place with knowledgeable staff. CHEAPEST GUITAR STRINGS I’VE FOUND IN TOWN! Not a lot in stock, but they will order in.
Stopped in today to check this place out only to find a ‘We Fear COVID’ notice on the door. LOSERS!! Can’t believe people in the music industry act this way!!
Drove all the way to the store and closed at noon on a Friday.
18. Jay & Kay’s Organ & Piano Co.
Address: 1400 Colonial Blvd Ste 1B, Fort Myers, FL 33907 , San Carlos Park , Florida , United States
It was a great experience, again. Bought a used piano 7 years ago from Jay & Kay’s, and am trading it in for a new model. We got an excellent value for the trade, and paid a very reasonable price for the new digital piano. Thank you, Jay & Kay!
Jay and Kay were both very personable people. They provided us with a wealth of knowledge as we were trying to decide which Digital Piano to buy our son for his first piano at Christmas. The store was very busy but we did not fell rushed or pressured to make a hasty decision, as a matter of fact Jay played the different pianos for us so we could see them in action!! I highly recommend them for your musical needs.
Jay was a treasure trove of professional information on the Roland product line and made a valuable recommendation on the piano best suited for my needs. He patiently spent a lot of time on the phone with me answering questions and educating me prior to my visit. He saved me quite a bit of time researching different keyboard options and due diligence. I can enthusiastically recommend him and his business for anyone looking into a purchase of digital pianos.
This is more of a music school than a music store if that makes sense. Sure, there is some sheet music and instruments for sale, but it’s obvious that they are for the student teacher relationship. The staff guy was pretty nice to me and I got a good vibe of the place though, just not really my cup of tea
Great people very helpful highly recommended
Friendly and knowledgeable … good experience!
I’m new to the area being only 4 years in Cape Coral. While our 1st home we built didn’t have room for a Piano. I made sure that our 2nd home we are building now does. With all the shortages of product inventory I decided to buy a Piano now. Being a former business owner I try to buy everything from local companies. I called Jay & Kay by phone I explained exactly what I’ve told you above. I said to Jay I’m picking up a sandwich from Parkway subs and illl be there in 20 minutes. Upon my arrival I entered the store. No greetings. I walked around for about 25 minutes. No one ever approached us. I took a card off their desk and wrote a note. Left my phone number. No one has ever called me.back. That was on 07/26/2021. Not sure why Jay invited us to his showroom with detailed instructions of their location. Waste of time. I drove down to Piano Distributors and then to Nicks Pianos. I was greeted very well by Anthony and Nick at each location. Then I drive to Dave’s Piano’s Tamps area again another professional very knowledgeable as well. I compared the 3. I made my selection and place a deposit on the 60k piano
Don’t bother going to Jay & Kay they don’t need to waste your time
Sadly to say I wanted to buy in my local neighborhood. Support the local businesses after the Covid 19 destruction.
I personally left their business card on the counter and had wrote a note on the back asking them to call me with my phone number on it. Crickets !!!
19. Redbox
Address: 19070 S Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, FL 33908 , San Carlos Park , Florida , United States
When they are fully stocked, they are great. That doesn’t happen anymore. I don’t care what day it is, they are constantly out of items.
Waited in jewelry section for 20+ mins TWICE on two different days and went to ask for help 4 times in total and no one came to assist me. Left very unhappy
There is always associates unprofessional with costumers.
This Wal-Mart is a disaster. I went in and had multiple problems within the 30 minutes I was there. The employees are all zoned out and confused. When I went to buy my product, the cash registers were literally all broken and it took me 20 minutes just to buy one item. I had 3 different people trying to help me, one of which randomly disappeared and a second going on break halfway through, leaving me with another employee without explaining the situation to her. The last employee was very kind and helpful but wow.
