These guys are an absolute blast! I'm just now learning to play the guitar as I approach middle age, and the folks at Arrowhead have been unfailingly helpful, encouraging, polite, and professional with everything from initial instrument setup (stringing/tuning) to explaining different aspects of the...
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These guys are an absolute blast! I'm just now learning to play the guitar as I approach middle age, and the folks at Arrowhead have been unfailingly helpful, encouraging, polite, and professional with everything from initial instrument setup (stringing/tuning) to explaining different aspects of the instrument and providing resources for a beginner like me. I can only imagine they're every bit as useful for more seasoned/experienced musicians.
The shop itself is incredibly well-organized; the selection of instruments, accessories, and learning aids is excellent--and the on-site assistance is, as I have said, top of the line.
One thing to note: Arrowhead hosts a variety of music instructors who are available for private, one-on-one lessons for the full gamut of musicians, from the first-day amateur to the well-traveled troubadour looking to polish up a bit. These instructors are, as far as I can tell, contractors, and their individual rates vary, but all seem pretty reasonable. I just had my first lesson with Mark, and his approach seems to be grounded in an understanding of the fundamental mechanics of guitar playing that forces the learner to get away from the idea of rocking out inside a month, and move toward an understanding of their instrument that will lead to a lifetime of learning and development--which is exactly what I was looking for.
I cannot recommend Arrowhead enough. Easily one of the best things the Mentor area has going!