The man behind the repair desk seemed to not wanna work yet this is a GREAT PLACE
This was a brand new experience for me. I loved the place.
A very good environment to shop for the newest musical gear..
Be careful, certain staff do their best to sell you things. Be smart about your money
Perfect place to waste away a few hours
Waited 15 minutes. Even flagged an employee. Nobody helped.
Rude staff, …….required everyone wear masks but didn’t have any available for customers. Pushy, I seemed to be an inconvenience. I won’t be returning there.
Customer service is absolutely terrible. I have attempted to spend well over 2,000 with them and every single time I tried to place an order or I did, they were absolutely horrible.
4. Retrofit Records
Address: 439 W Gaines St, Tallahassee, FL 32301 , Tallahassee , Florida , United States
Best selection of records in town and the staff are really helpful. Recommend to anyone looking to buy/find some records.
Best vinyl selection for hundreds of miles in all directions hands down. Very knowledgeable staff and awesome vibe. On my first visit I spent almost 2 hours digging through records and every song that played during my endeavor was from a completely different genre but consistently great. *BONUS. I walked away with an immaculate green marble copy of Periphery II for 45 bucks. I’ve been looking for it since the first pressing from 2012. Super stoked. At the risk of me losing out on a great find, do yourself a favor and check this place out. Highly recommended 10/10
Great Place to FIND Records of “OLD”!!
A+
The selection was a little scattershot, And it’s a little annoying that they closed earlier than their posted hours when I visited, but still a solid record shop in a record shop less world.
While on vacation passing through Tallahassee, I stopped in here. Cool little hole in the wall record store. I didn’t have a whole lot of time to browse but the prices on the used LPs was reasonable. Found a nice pristine Iron Butterfly record for $3, so I was pleased. A lot of reviewers have complained about the mask policy but hey….it’s his store. I don’t have a problem wearing a mask if it’s required. Not a big deal.
Good selection of records, however, the new ones in stock seem completely random. You might not find what you came in for, but you’ll find something you didn’t know you wanted. Definitely worth browsing through
DO NOT SHOP HERE!!! The Owner Was Very Rude About Not Having A Mask Vaccinated Or Not He Does Not Care (He Wasn’t Even Wearing His Mask Properly) Once I Returned To The Store He Kept Being Persistent Saying “Don’t Touch Any Records (Sleeves) It’ll Affect All Value Of Them” I Then Go To Look For Some Albums Of The Bands I Listen To (Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix Etc.) No Luck Then He Chastised Me About Being To Close To The Albums And We Could Cause Them To Be Contaminated With Germs!!
Second time I’ve come by and they’re closed before what their operating hours state. This time I actually went out of my way after work to do so, not too impressed so far but I guess we’ll see?
Looked at web site first, it reads in-store shopping. Walked in was told no brousing unless have gloves. The guy was like don’t have it, don’t have it. Out of stock . I won’t be back…. A waist of time if your looking for Madonna vinals. I’d probably call first if you go to see if they carry your favorite artist
5. Jim’s Piano Service
Address: 1100 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303 , Tallahassee , Florida , United States
Fine local business. Great service and no pressure sales. Free delivery was prompt and professional.
I enjoyed the friendly environment
My experience with Jim’s Pianos went beyond my expectations. I was looking for a used baby grand and called them initially just to get a quote on moving a piano. What I ended up with was a private appointment with Jim (owner) that allowed me to play on some dream pianos and ended with the purchase of an affordable baby grand that looks absolutely beautiful in my home. While I still plan on buying that dream Kawai piano of mine, I could not be more pleased with the service I received and happy with my first baby grand purchase. Jim – I hope to see you in the next few years for a trade in towards that dream piano. Thank you for everything!!!
Couldn’t be happier with the assistance in fixing and restoring my mom’s piano.
Make sure you ask them to tell you before they move it if it is likely to be tuned or worth the cost. I was told after it was moved that it was over 100 years old and may or may not tune correctly. I would have never had it moved if I would have known this before hand.. I am a locksmith in town, and when I go out to a customers and they want locks changed, I don’t just immediately sell them new ones. I check functionality of the locks and try to save them money. Thats how you get return customers. I will not be a return customer in this case. That being said it isn’t a bad price for the item moved. Regular moving companies would be close to double that price.
Their love for pianos is undeniable; they clearly care deeply about pianos. Their love for customers is less apparent.
When I had a “piano moving emergency” during a recent piano move (by other movers, a mistake on my part) we needed to call Jim’s for some help in removing the piano legs. They were willing to come out on short notice (thanks!) but was charged $200 for driving out, making snotty comments about how the other movers screwed up, and taking off the piano legs. When I called to let them know I felt taken advantage of during a crisis, they were polite but hid behind the “that is our policy” mantra. So, in the end, I felt taken advantage of. Perhaps not reasonably, but that’s the feeling I was left with, and they clearly weren’t concerned about that. I will be calling other piano movers/tuners in the future.
6. Goldie Sound Productions
Address: 1367 E Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL 32308 , Tallahassee , Florida , United States
This was my first recording session and they made it very comfortable. Everyone was very friendly and Ava was fantastic with the editing and recording. I highly recommend Goldie Sound Productions!
Goldie Sound Production staff presented their selves professional, but laid back,”make you feel at home atmosphere” type of engineers,Gd job so far on recording sesssion with light mix by Brandon..
Fantastic experience recording my demo with penultimate professionals
Had an opportunity to visit this hidden gem and I like it. Need a place to record ya song and or Podcast I approve this location!!
Nice lil spot.
Great group of professionals. I always get the sound results I’m looking for!
7. Sternberg Music Lessons
Address: 508 Oakland Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32301 , Tallahassee , Florida , United States
I have been taking piano lessons with Steve Sternberg for almost 2 years now and it has been a great experience! Not only has my playing ability improved dramatically, I have also been able to learn so much about music theory. I started as a college student with no prior music experience and I am so happy with the progress I have made!
I took lessons with Steve for 11+ years – most of my childhood – and he taught me one of my most cherished skills. He’s a passionate, patient, and effective teacher who even inspired me to write my own music and perform at nursing homes as he does. He teaches everything from the classics to more contemporary music, which I really appreciated. I love playing for family, friends, random people, you name it, and I get complimented every time. This was (and still is) a big part of my life and I owe it all to him. Would definitely recommend!
I am not musically trained and never played an instrument. A total beginner. I was 68 years old when started playing the harmonica and watched YouTube videos to learn how to play. It was fun, but I was not really moving forward. Steve was recommended to me and his instruction has made the difference. I now play what is called straight harp songs (which are popular and folk songs) and lots of blues songs, my real interest. I learned them within about six months with Steve’s guidance. Steve uniquely matches his lessons to your needs and abilities. He is precise, yet very funny and easy to work with. The hour lessons fly by. My top recommendation.
8. Seepersaud Studios
Address: 501 E Tennessee St D, Tallahassee, FL 32308 , Tallahassee , Florida , United States
Seep is THE MAN! He puts so much passion into running his studio, and our band has been taken to the next level because of it!!
The best! I have been taking lessons for about two years and continue to be amazed at how excellent Chris is in every area musically. My focus is guitar and voice. In both, I am always pleased. I knew when I first saw him play and sing and knew that he taught, that I wanted to hook up with him. In checking his site out I was impressed and confirmed that. I have never been disappointed since and have made progress in every area of my goals. Additionally, he is a great person with outstanding values and beliefs and a wonderful person to have as a teacher and friend. I give him the highest possible review and recommend him to all interested in furthering their musical goals.
Chris knows how to teach, knows music inside and out, and can help people of any age start out or progress their musical journey. 100/10 would recommend.
9. Playground Music Center
Address: 3360 Capital Cir NE, Tallahassee, FL 32308 , Tallahassee , Florida , United States
We had the pleasure and delight to be given such amazing hospitality and customer service. I could have been brushed off as an overeager parent of a 3 year old, but instead, all our questions were answered. My child was so happy to walk around the store and even experience practicing on a real piano.. I couldn’t have asked for a warmer welcome to the world of music for my child. 10/10, don’t overlook this store!!! Thank you! ❤️❤️
The staff at Playground Music are always very helpful and attentive when we come by. The instruments they have for sale and rent are very good quality and we would never go anyplace else.
I visited the store today to be met by Mr. Jared Wright, whom provided an incredible experience from beginning to end. In a search for music equipment to be able to furnish my partner the ability to perform independently, Mr. Wright flawlessly informed me of all of my options and the best route to go. I was able to obtain every piece of equipment I needed, and was given thorough instructions on how to use everything. Jared was highly patient with me (as I am personally Ill knowledgable on the subject) and made me feel comfortable with asking any and every question that came to mind. All in all, I could not have been happier with my experience – and will be the store has earned my business moving forward. Thank you Jared!
I came to this place because it is advertised as being a place for kids to learn music and improve their skills and grow as musicians. Meeting Jared and Curt, they seemed like nice and knowledgeable people. But when it came down to doing business, they’ve shown that they’re not very good businessmen.
Jared double charged my card, and never showed any kind of apologetic attitude towards the situation. They said the double charge wasn’t showing up in their system, and it took a week for them to even FIND the charge. They never believed me when I said my card was overcharged, they had to wait for their accountant to tell them…almost 2 weeks I went without a refund which financially set me back. Curt handled the issue after Jared screwed up, and at the end of it, they really didn’t care about the situation. Before I paid them, they said a contract would need to be signed, which I never signed one, but after the issue, they went on to say that signing the contract was not necessary.
They really aren’t missing out on us canceling further lessons with them, and their attitude towards me and my daughter as we finish this months lessons shows that. If you care about where your money goes, and about people actually caring about your child as a musician and their future, I would not work with these people.
DO NOT RENT FROM THIS PLACE! These people seem great and nice when you first do business with them but they will take your money and then try to strong arm you into renting a much more expensive instrument and on top of paying for a more expensive instrument they will charge you interest at an insane rate! They will tell you that they do not charge interest when you first rent with them and then try to pull a bait and switch to force you into renting a $6,000 instrument with interest on top of that. I wish I had know n how awful this company was BEFORE I rented from them. Now I’m a year of wasted money on a saxophone. Their store looks nice and the staff seems friendly but whoever is running this place or owns it is a cheat. I moved my business to MusicMasters and the staff is much friendlier and their rental program is cheaper and they do not charge you interested or try to cheat you out of your money. DO NOT RENT FROM THIS PLACE OR YOU WILL REGRET IT!
I rented an instrument for my daughter. She lost interest at the end of the school year. I followed their directions to end her rental and submit her instrument. Their worker forgot to pick it up. Since the school was closed for summer, Playground music has continued to charge me for their mistake! Their manager acknowledged their Mistake. It has been weeks and I still have not received a refund for their erroneous charges. They will not respond to my contacts. I would use a different service that is on top of their business more than this one.
This is the best place for lessons! The process is easy and they make sure you’re hooked up with right teacher!
I have been working at MLE for the past year as an instructor and have had a very positive experience. Communication has been great, and my students are wonderful. MLE organizes recitals for the students and has incentive programs like “100 days of practice” which help keep the student motivated and provide goals to work towards.
I’ve learned a lot.
I enjoyed my students while working here but the management was abysmal. I was rarely paid on time, the facilities were a mess, and the communication was little to none. I hope things will improve under new management.
13. Black Sun Records
Address: 2348 Eddie Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32308 , Tallahassee , Florida , United States
Awesome Vibes as soon as I found the place. It’s a little bit in the cut so you have to pay attention on how to find it, but when found it’s all worth it.
15. MangoBeatz Studio LLC
Address: 1872 Mill St C, Tallahassee, FL 32310 , Tallahassee , Florida , United States
Met KV, Chief and dex all around the same time. All the best at what they do in the 850 (not even close) you come through to the vill and those guys will always get you right. Definitely recommend the videographer Dex as he is very professional and great all around with any camera. Slide to the vill!
Littest Yo in tally
Cool dude. Very talented!
17. Eminent Technology Inc
Address: 225 E Palmer Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32301 , Tallahassee , Florida , United States
The staff were polite and friendly. We were served in a good manor of time and the store was clean too. We had a return and it was dealt with quick and easy.
You can never really go wrong in a Best Buy! I do like that there is a person at the front door who is assigned to speak to you as you walk in.
Friendly and helpful staff
I will be back
Bought a new phone and got a $200 open box discount, then they helped me transfer everything from my old phone to the new one.
Good prices great services
Went in today to look at a microwave that I was going to buy online. Was there for over 15-20 minutes and no one asked if I needed any help. This is the second time this has happened. Today I discovered the overstock shelf while waiting on someone to help me. There wasn’t any prices on the few things that I was interested in! I will admit that there were two employees there at the appliance desk helping other customers, but they could have at least asked if I needed any help and asked me to wait til they were finished. Oh well, I reckon I’ll just buy online and not at Best Buy.
No knowledge customer service personnel
VERY TOUGH MANAGARE! I think he dose not like his job! He is not interested in selling the products. Managers must be able to deal! Employees are more skilled in maintaining and respecting the customer! He is bored. It seems that he should rest more!
19. Mahoney’s Violin & Bows
Address: 2920 Ivanhoe Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32312 , Tallahassee , Florida , United States
