Reviews of Lisle Violin Shop - Houston Central. (Musical Store) in Houston (Texas).

Lisle Violin Shop - Houston Central

214 Reviews

114 Comments

Musical store

Musical instrument store

2450 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Ashley Thornton

John is absolutely amazing. First he’s great with kids but most importantly he really walked me and my daughter through this process. I’m a single mom of three and I was convinced that I couldn’t afford this. I was expecting to hear bad news. John was warm, patient, and kind as he thoroughly explained the pricing options over the phone. He helped me realize that renting a violin was super affordable. The process was quick and easy. Thank you John and thank you Lisle violin shop.

Roy Calzadillas

This is how they restrung my cello. Take a good look at the D string. And the guy took about 40 minutes to do it. Next time I’ll buy the strings and string my own cello. Rookie mistake on their part.

Christian Antonio

I love cellos and the men and women who sell them:) my favorite sales chick is Grace.

PRKristyna Torres-Cruz

Great program setup for people that eventually want to own an instrument. Super helpful staff.

Vidya G

Very helpful staff, patiently explained to all my questions!

Aggie CH

People are very helpful here especially Mike Fahey. My son Ethan picked his own full size violin which was tried and approved by Mike.

Pedro

Every time I go to Lisle they’ve always been super helpful and attentive, no matter who it was that I spoke with. Most recently Mike at the Central location helped me pick out a new violin and I couldn’t have asked for a better shopping experience. Mike was super attentive and pleasant while figuring out how best to find what I needed. Can’t recommend enough!

Ashley Kolb

Lisle Violin has always been so helpful any time I needed help with my violin or my child’s viola! My violin is an older student violin that my parents purchased from them in the 90s that I just can’t let go of, and they are always nice about helping me when I bring it in for strings, bow rehairing, etc. They have also helped me with rentals and recently a purchase of a viola for my child. They are very knowledgeable and helpful through the whole process, and their rental credits that can be used for purchase really made me feel like I wasn’t throwing money away as we rented while my child grew. I have a younger child who is currently playing a school instrument, but I rely on Lisle when I need books and accessories and will definitely use them again when it’s time to rent! Thankful to have such a quality place close to home!

J H

Great shop! Brought my beginner level violin (purchased elsewhere) in for some adjustments and they did a great job. Could not be happier with the quality of work and customer service. My violin sounds much better. Lisle earned another loyal customer today.

Koya Cookyyy

Amazing service. I went there to get a violin for my orchestra class and I was there for only like 30 minutes It didn't take that much time. I really love how they treat people with respect and kindness i would definitely recommend this Violin shop. :)

Alisha Procter

I use the Bissonet location. The staff is always so pleasant and kind. I am generally in and out fairly quickly whether I am making a payment or having my daughter's instrument tuned or repaired. Such wonderful people! Great customer service and business.

Alexander Paiz

I was worried about my violin and they helped me ❤️ 🎻 …

Zoë Penczykowski

I emailed Lisle Violin in what felt like a long shot effort to obtain an appraisal for insurance purposes for a violin my parents purchased when I was young. TWENTY-TWO MINUTES later (I checked), Carolyn in customer service replied with the receipt from 1997!! I am so, so happy to have gotten such a prompt and wildly helpful response, and to be able to have my beautiful violin safely insured in my apartment 24 years later! Thank you Carolyn!! Y'all are the best!

Eric Eldridge

Renting a cello from here for my wife. Very fair and reasonable renal program that applies the money you pay to rent towards a future purchase of the instrument (minus insurance costs). This was perfect for us because it allowed her to try the instrument out and see if it was for her before committing a lot of money to purchasing it. The staff were nice and polite and we have both really enjoyed our experience here.

Jude Park

Lisle is a great place for all your musical needs. I personally go here for accessories and rehairs. The rehairs by Dorian are particularly good. However, recent experiences at the store have been concerning and illuminate a potentially bigger issue: how instruments are handled and cared for within the shop. In the past two days, I have seen one employee hit a plastic screen with the tip of my bow after I handed it to her for a rehair. When I picked up my bow the following day, the employee helping me (a different employee) dropped my bow onto the counter instead of gently placing it or handing it to me. This may not seem like a big deal, but bows are delicate and any damage can be expensive to repair or easily cause a decrease in value. As a college student who has invested thousands of dollars into my equipment and is bringing my bow to a professional "instrument specialty store", I expect for my bows to be handled with care and caution. If employees are treating my bow with blatant carelessness and disregard in front of me, it makes me question how bows or even instruments are handled behind our backs. Regardless if a bow is $50 or thousands of dollars, these are items that not only hold monetary value but personal value and deserve to be handled with care. Being an integral part of the Houston musical scene, I hope this store will closely scrutinize their instrument etiquette in order to bring the highest level of instrument care and maintenance.

Athaliah Walcott

They are great at what they do and I never pay too much there, the staff are helpful and knowledgeable about all of the products inside. I'm pretty sure that everyone working there is a strings player. Great place to take your instrument.

ROBERT MANGEL

Prompt courteous service all within Covid protocols. Extensive supply of violins & knowledgeable service & repairs. Free repair estimates provided upon request.

Rajani Iyer

Micheal was great..patient enough to answer our questions. Showed us options..great place..nice ppl

Sade Dupree

Nice people! They're honest, patient, and have your best interest at heart. The only complaint I have is the amount of parking. The whole area is kinda hard with parking, but overall great experience.

Richard Smith

Great shop and the staff is fantasic. They do really good repair work and in a timely manner. The instuments they have a of a good quality and rent is reasonable.

Ella Xu

I enjoy coming here to rent my cello. I have been renting for 2 years now, and the total rental cost is the same price as just buying a cello. I recommend that if you have been playing for more than one year, and you plan to continue, that you should just buy a cello (or any other string instrument). Maybe not from Lisle's, but from the string store you trust the most. For some reason both my orchestra teacher and my private lesson teacher both do not like Lisle's, but I think it is a good store for beginners and intermediate player like me!

GregR R

Very knowledgeable people here. We brought in an old violin to appraise, and the gentleman gave us an honest and non-biased opinion on the item. He could have raked us over the coals for a lot of money to repair it unnecessarily.

sahil s

I went without appointment and there was already a customer at the counter. But Grace helped me without keeping me wait. I was taken in separate room and she helped me with my requirements and was also keen on clearing my doubts.

Nhi Mong Chung

My first time coming here and a male employee was really helpful and quick with giving me my viola accessories. I highly recommend this place for beginners, anyone really. 😁 Great deals!! …

Zelda Hypatia Wintermoon-Smalley

Everything I get for my violin I get from here. This is the only shop I will trust to fix my violin or to get strings or new bows. Parking is tight and it is bad when they get busy cause of so few staff but worth the wait and just a suggestion do not go if you are in a hurry. Usually in and out pretty quick but it does get busy.

Richard Smith

Great string instument shop for school rentals and better instruments. Never had a problem and they even helped us purchase a used quality instrument when we needed to upgrade.

saad Mufti

U might not know them personally but they will make u feel comfortable to depend on them and trust them with you instrument. They are honest the girl on the phone Alexia is friendly and professional, and ohhh i forgot they are honest about price and reasonabl3 for the amount of work they put in

Mahjoub Abdelgadir

Best music shop in the region. Excellent service. Very friendly staff. Talk to Allen, he will take care of your need.

Kimberly Archer

Always fantastic! We've had a rental from them for almost 5 years now. They're great with repairs and knowledge about their instruments.

Krissy Mosqueda

They're very knowledgeable & wish to help their customers. I give their parking situation only 1 star though! It's not really their fault, but it still sucks.

Faq Yu

I wouldnt buy my instrument from here. Theyre one of the few luthiers avaliable in the Houston area, but their instruments are made by various vendors and vary in quality. All of their instruments are over priced and some of them are heavily lacquered. You can get a better instruement for the amount you'll pay here. You can how ever find anything you may need for your instrument here. From pegs to bows and repairs. I cant comment on their music lessons because I havent taken or observed any. My review is strictly for the instruments that have.

Juan Guerrero

They treat customers very well, they are always asking if everything is ok (not in an obnoxious way) and there is a wide variety of violins, violas, cellos, and other things.

Alla Aranovskaya

Dorian is the best violin maker in Midwest and one of the best in the USA. I travel 800 miles from KS to Houston because he is only person who I trust to repair my high quality violin and Bow. Alla. Grammy nominated violinist of the St. Petersburg Quartet.

Timothy Browning

I've been doing business with Lisle for 25 years. Instruments are always good quality and they don't jack up the price on accessories. :)

Sebastián Carlos

Pretty good service don't expect much though

GRG PL C

Customer service excellent. Got everything thing I needed. Highly recommend. Love choice, options.

Josh Nequiz

Top notch service! Very knowledgeable, and super friendly staff!!

shikha joshi

Really nice shop, very responsive and supportive staff….

JACKIE IS SINGLE

I think this place would make a great field trip for students of any age that has an interest in music. It's a great place

Maurice Simpson

Very informative, courteous in their guidance and advice. If you are a novice or starter, will be made to feel comfortable.

Maya Flores

good service, one of the main stores, really knowledgeable, and I think this is the main store they make instruments at

Rob Ram

Great customer service so much music knowledge packed in one place

J Mills

Always helpful and friendly service. They are consistent, and provide quality work.

Sergey Koryakin

Used this place for years. Wonderful, reliable people with great prices and quality instruments.

Abigail Fuentes

Great customer service. High quality instruments! Highly recommended!!!

Angie Cuevas

This is where I got my violin for beginer year at highlands junior school in highlands tx. And it was amazing love the perfect sound and quality of my violin I absolutely loved it!

Debe Lien (Capt. Debe)

Been with them for 3 years and they have great customer service.

C P

Helpful people great violins would recommend this place if your kids wanna do orchestra

Rachel Zetino

Very knowledgeable, friendly staff!

Luis Moreno

Love how they are always helpful with my child's instrument and very polite

Ann Benzon

Excellent shop - nice folks, wide selection of items for professional or student. Repairs, sales, etc.

LaShannon Dupree

Fine place to shop! Flexable payments & great customer service!

I’m Just Monique

I love Leslie violins I'm a beginner and my orchestra teacher recommend this place it's awesome place

Mandy le

My first renting a instrument was perfect and fun. They were funny and awesome

Mary Ellis

I really liked the people at Lisle Violin Shop. They are real pros!

B. Young

Excellent service. Knowledgeable staff. Quiet, calm atmosphere.

Adam King

Good small store and luthier shop but not super extensive selection

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If you need help from an expert with violins, then you should visit this store.

Indira Manickam

Excellent place to rent string instruments for an orchestra student. Very knowledgeable staff

Rahim Remodeling

Is e very welcoming environment And excellent costumer service's

Gregston Chu

friendly and knowledge staff with great rental options for students

Alisha Procter

This is a great place! Great prices and great service.

Rita Yba

Everyones always very attentive. Great place!!

Patricia Garcia (JeffandPati)

This place has the best customer service.

Sowmmya Balakrishnan

Good place to rent a violin for kids, nice customer service

Rachel Bundy

Friendly, helpful staff, had exactly what I needed.

Heather West

Very helpful, organized and the best quality instruments.

P. K.

Very nice services.

Dony E Linares

Very help kind, patience and help full staff, thank you.

Cat S

Kind and knowledgeable staff!

Ramesh Kumar

These people can fix an a-string in less than 30 minutes! Check this out!

LaQuita Buffone

Excellent, friendly customer service.

victor arevilca

Excellent service 👍 …

Lizbeth Aguilera

Idk it but can someone explain what it is like to buy or fix.

G Alcindor

Staff is extremely helpful and always professional.

lushkiwi

Very good instruments for beginners and intermediate players

Sophia Hernandez

One-stop shop for all your string instrument necessities.

Jennifer Ross

Very convenient. Quick service.

Nasya Levi

great service and awesome prices

Paula Andrea Arias

It feels like an actual music space, you can find everything

Anna S

Nice people, great service!

Victor Sanchez

Good products and friendly help.

Toan Nguyen

Very good and quality peoples

Dave Carr

Alexia and the others are always most helpful.

Becky Stevens

Great customer service

Baris Bildaci

Waiting time is way too long in this establishment

Tony Mello

Great customer service.

Dan Morgan

Lisles is the best for string instruments!

Douglas Chumley

Great customer service!!!

Antha Fenton

The employee was very helpful

Sergio Guerra

Fast and good service

sylvia lopez

Great friendly staff

Sean O'Neal

Get all my instrument work done here.

Steve Clanton

Great workmanship

Johann Lind

Take forever to answer the phone.

Pery Velazquez

Excellent place 👌!!!! …

Andy Johnson

Solid customer service

Sherry Gould

Nice people

LaTonya Falls

Great Service

Tom Mao

Nice

Neil Purohit

Service is ok

Azamat Nur

Good place

Edward Azcoitia

Great

Angel Tran

Amazing

Jenny Low

Manner staffs.

Lau

Here you can get string instruments, I took my violin to have its "soul" adjusted, they fixed it quickly and very well. ☺️👍

Paul Itriago

I like music. Also look at the instruments and reflect on how much energy can be transmitted through the instruments. You have to appreciate the music. It helps us reflect and think about beautiful things.

Raul Guerrero

I like it there I buy my violin strings

Liz Arguedas COACH

Lots of variety of musical instruments and very good service 👌 …

Victor Alfonso

I would like to know how much a violin costs

Claudia Ruiz

Magnificent, very attentive and specialized

Lance Caspary

Excellent

DIVISI strings

Excellent meal

William Santos

professional

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