#1
Hunt Amplification, LLC
“Hunt amplification exceeded expectations. I highly recommend Lowell's services. A rare find with the expertise to modify and repair all kinds for guitar and bass amplifiers.” — Google review
Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings
The Best Musicians in Phoenix, AZ
We graded 8 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
—typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
0%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.75★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
3.2%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
From 16,365 Google reviews of 48 top-rated musicians nationwide; 8 of them in Phoenix, AZ. Updated November 1, 2026.
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Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of musicians).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Reliability (24%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Craft & service (0%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Replies to reviews (7%): How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 |  Musicians Made - MesaPhoenix, AZ | A 98How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%98+67.8Reliability 31%98+30.2Experts Score= 98Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––A– | 4.98 | — |
| 2 |  Strum UniversityPhoenix, AZ | A 97How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%98+67.8Reliability 31%95+29.2Experts Score= 97Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––A– | 4.98 | — |
| 3 | Hunt Amplification, LLCPhoenix, AZ | A 92How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%95+51.8Reliability 24%94+22.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%51+3.6Experts Score= 92Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAC | 4.95 | — |
| 4 | A 90How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%97+61.6Reliability 28%97+27.4Replies to reviews 8%18+1.5Experts Score= 90Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAA–AF | 4.93 | — | |
| 5 |  Music Maker WorkshopsPhoenix, AZ | A 88How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%93+50.7Reliability 24%91+22.1Value 14%83+11.7Replies to reviews 7%76+5.4Momentum penalty77−2.3Experts Score= 88Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAABB | 4.93 | — |
| 6 |  Brindley's Music CenterPhoenix, AZ | A 86How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%88+55.9Reliability 28%80+22.6Replies to reviews 8%90+7.4Experts Score= 86Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––AA | 4.84 | — |
| 7 |  Desert Ridge Music AcademyPhoenix, AZ | A 83How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%88+55.9Reliability 28%84+23.7Replies to reviews 8%36+3Experts Score= 83Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––AD | 4.92 | — |
| 8 |  Milano Music CenterPhoenix, AZ | B 79How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%81+51.5Reliability 28%77+21.7Replies to reviews 8%73+6Experts Score= 79Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AB––AB | 4.77 | — |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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Musicians in Phoenix, AZ at a glance
How the 8 musicians we rated in Phoenix, AZ compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A788%
- Grade B113%
- Grade C00%
- Grade D00%
- Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up675%
- 4.80–4.89★113%
- 4.60–4.79★113%
- Below 4.60★00%
What customers praise
Share of Google review highlights.
- Quality7329%
- Professionalism7931%
- Responsiveness4016%
- Punctuality00%
- Value6224%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
Not enough data yet.
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
How we grade
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.
Reliability (24%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
The 10 best-rated musicians in Phoenix, AZ average 4.9★ on Google across 3,288 reviews. Hunt Amplification, LLC has the top rating (5.0★), and Milano Music Center has the most reviews (1,864). Updated October 29, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (3,288 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
#2
Strum University
“I recently started taking guitar lessons @ Strum University. My instructor is Kieran Lynch. He was on time, very knowledgeable and easy to follow along with. My first impression with Kieran and Strum University was…” — Google review
#3
Musicians Made - Mesa
“The Musicians Made Music Party was such a positive experience for all the drummers. The instructors have been great & we would recommend this company.” — Google review
#4
Amazing Mobile Music Instruction
“Ben is an amazing teacher who always teaches with respect, attention and care. If you are trying to learn piano hes your guy.” — Google review
#5
Milano Music Center
“Great selection from accordions to wah wah pedals. Even better staff, thanks Ethan for making sure my son got exactly what he wanted in the cymbal selection.” — Google review
#6
Music Maker Workshops
“Has been an exceptional experience in every way with each of our teachers. The kids take multiple lessons with multiple instruments and the instruction is exceptional.” — Google review
#7
Agave Music
“Super nice guys and really honest people. Totally trust my equipment with them and trust they will give me the best deal and pricing they can” — Google review
#8
Brindley's Music Center
“我拿小孩的Clarinet來維修，他們人員非常親切，樂器維護的狀態很好，雖然我開了一個小時多的車來這邊，但是我下次應該還是會選擇這間店帶樂器過來維修。” — Google review
#9
Desert Ridge Music Academy
“It is a big studio, but still has family atmosphere! There is a lot of opportunity to be musical here no matter how musical you are.” — Google review
#10
Musical Surprise
“My daughter took lessons here for two almost three years. Mr.Ed was her guitar teacher and today she had her last lesson and the only reason why she’s leaving is because it’s just too far from where we live. Mr.Ed is…” — Google review
How we pick musicians in Phoenix
We scan Google Maps for musician listings in and around Phoenix, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest-rated musician in Phoenix?
Hunt Amplification, LLC has the highest Google rating on our Phoenix list: 5.0 out of 5 from 125 reviews (as of October 29, 2026).
Which musician in Phoenix has the most reviews?
Milano Music Center has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 1,864, with a 4.8★ average.
How are these musicians chosen?
Only open Phoenix-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.
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