Here at Music & Arts, it’s our mission to connect people of all ages, interests and backgrounds with the resources they need to thrive in music. With over 150 locations nationwide, we’re America’s most trusted music resource. We offer a comprehensive music shopping experience to students, parents, music educators and musicians that includes excellent private music instruction, name brand instrument and music accessory sales, rentals, repairs and a wide selection of books and sheet music. Whether you’re a seasoned career musician or are learning how to play an instrument for the first time, we’re here to help you thrive in music.
Welcome to your friendly local music store, South Austin, Texas! We’re conveniently located near the MoPac Expressway and US Highway 290 on Brodie Lane. Our store has the good fortune of being located between the Sunset Valley Nature Area and Gaines Greenbelt. After you’re finished shopping with us, we invite you to take in some gorgeous central Texas nature!
In addition to the wonderful community here in South Austin, we also serve the surrounding areas of Bluff Springs, Colton, Moores Crossing, Pilot Knob, Manchaca, San Leanna, Bear Creek, Cedar Valley, Bear Creek, Bee Cave, Lost Creek, Rollingwood, West Lake Hills, Austin, Daffan, Hornsby Bend, Garfield, Elroy, Wyldwood, Creedmoor, Bluff Springs, Mountain City and more!
For over six decades, Music & Arts has partnered with local music education programs in schools nationwide to provide instruments, music accessories and sheet music to students. Our South Austin location is proud to serve the following local schools:
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Austin ISD - Gordon Bailey MS, Gorzycki MS, Small MS, Covington MS, Ann Richards MS, Bedichek MS, Kealing MS, Murchison MS, O'Henry MS, Paredes MS, Wayside Sci-Tech, Lamar MS, Bowie HS, Akins HS, Austin HS, Westwood HS and Fulmore MS.
- Dripping Springs ISD - Dripping Springs MS and Dripping Springs HS.
- Eanes ISD - Hill Country MS, West Ridge MS and Westlake HS.
- Hays ISD - Wallace MS, Chapa MS, McCormick MS, Barton MS, Dahlstrom MS, Simon MS, Hays HS and Lehman HS.
- Lake Travis ISD - Lake Travis MS, Hudson Bend MS and Lake Travis HS.
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
- Veritas Academy
- The Brentwood School
- St. Andrew’s Episcopal School
- St. Michael’s Academy
- The Khabele School
- Austin Waldorf School
- Regent’s School of Austin
COLLEGES
- University of Texas
- Texas State University
- Austin Community College
It’s no secret that Austin is one of the best places on the planet to see live music. With venues like Stubbs, The Mohawk and Antone’s Nightclub, our incredible city is home to some of the most talented musicians in the country. If you’re gearing up to play one of Austin’s incredible music venues, let us be your last stop before you take the stage! With everything from guitar strings and drumsticks to helpful music books and instrument maintenance services, we’re here to help you perform your best.
Interested in learning how to play an instrument for the first time? Whether it’s your goal to perform at the Sunset Valley Concert series or just to play an instrument for fun, we can help! Our talented team of music instructors have experience teaching technique, songwriting and theory on instruments like guitar, bass, keys and drums as well as anything you’d hear in an orchestra. Our lessons are perfect whether you’re looking for fun lessons for your kids or enhanced instruction on an instrument you’ve been playing for decades.
More About Music & Arts
Since 1952, we’ve been owned and operated by the same family, and our values inform everything we do as a company. We’ve grown quite a bit over the past 65 years––we’re now the nation’s leading provider of private music lessons, band and orchestra instrument sales, rentals and repairs––but we’ve never forgotten music’s profound impact on individuals in the communities we serve. We truly believe in music’s power to change lives for the better, and we’re here to be a resource for anyone who needs us. Our remarkable story of growth is rooted in the countless relationships we’ve formed with students, parents, music educators and musicians of every stripe since 1952. No matter what you’re up to in the wide world of music, we’re here to help you succeed. Come visit our South Austin location today! Our friendly staff can’t wait to meet you.
