Overall Comments

The Acoustic Musician in Sandy Utah has got to be the funnest place in the valley. I've been to the other stores around and they are fine but there is a difference. Every time I enter the store Mike the owner greets me by name and makes me feel like one of his cherished personal friends. The atmosphere is friendly and casual and all are welcome to come and pick and hang out and discuss all things bluegrass or other genres if your so inclined. Everything is out and available to try out with no pressure or sales person hanging over your shoulder.
Every Thursday there is a bluegrass jam with beginners to pros showing up for a good time and sharing ideas and licks. I've never been excluded for my inexperience and I always get positive comments, even when I know they aren't deserved.
The store just moved and expanded so there is more to enjoy and the coffee is always hot and ready.
I take lessons there and I have my choice of some of the best pickers in the state to learn from. All of them are state picking champions.
If you ever find yourself in Utah and don't stop by The Acoustic Musician you'll have missed one of our great landmarks.

Overall Rating

10

Overall Comments

The Acoustic Musician is in Sandy, Utah and has an online store at http://www.theacousticmusician.com .

Mike Taylor owns this store and it has developed into a local hangout for acoustic musicians. There is a jam session at the store on Thursday nights. Group and individual lessons are taught for banjo, guitar, mandolin, and bass.

Mike's prices are surprisingly low. One thing different about The Acoustic Musician from other online stores is that every instrument is checked out before it is shipped, unlike other stores that have the instrument drop-shipped directly from the manufacturer. For in-store purchases, Mike offers 6 string changes for the first year.

The Acoustic Musician is a great place to hang out and I've made several friends there in the past year. Highly recommended!

Overall Rating

10