Sam's Strings Violin Shop 411 Park Grove Drive, Katy, TX 77450

"I have brought my professional instrument in for repairs and been extremely pleased with Sam's expertise and honesty, and I have been just as impressed recently with the process of buying a new instrument from him. His selection of instruments was top-notch, and he even sent me home with several endpins to try out (along with plenty of advice on what to listen for). An excellent musician with a great ear and an honest businessman. Highly recommend!"

"Sam's violins sound amazing and he provides excellent customer service. We began renting a violin from Sam when my daughter started playing at the age of 5 (10 years ago!). Last year, we purchased a full size violin for her which she absolutely loves. Sam had a variety of high quality violins and helped us to evaluate them and find the right one for her. Sam's Strings is definitely worth the drive no matter where in the Houston area you live."

"We’ve been customers of Sam’s Strings Violin Shop for three years now and we couldn’t be happier with the service. Sam is an incredibly supportive and friendly person who has been a wealth of information for us. He took the time to help my son choose the best violin for his level and gave him advice on private tutors and other self-study techniques to improve his skills. Sam is passionate about music and helping the next generation of musicians succeed. The quality of instruments at Sam’s Strings is top-notch and Sam is always available to help with tune-ups or adjustments. We highly recommend Sam’s Strings Violin Shop to anyone looking for quality instruments and excellent service."

"I just purchased my new cello from this shop, long distance from Texas to me in Virginia, and the experience was impressive! After my initial contact, Mr. Matthews set up a zoom consult with me to address my issues with my current cello so he could access, with his years of expertise, whether the cello I was interested in might be a good fit. I received prompt replies to email questions. He even made recordings for me of pieces I am currently studying so I could hear them played on this cello .He has made calls to case suppliers, given me an excellent price point and discounts for paying up front , an extension of the trial period to allow my teacher to give me her advice on the instrument, and even sent a video of how to take care of it after purchase! I have also been assured that I can contact him at any time in the future with questions I might have. I must say this has been the best long distance OR in person transaction when buying an instrument that I have ever experienced, and I have many, with decades of experiences buying musical instruments. It was immediately apparent to me, from our initial interaction, that his goal was not just making a sale, but that he also wanted to be sure that this particular cello was right for me. I just wish his shop was closer so that I could take advantage of the perks he offers to customers close enough to visit in person. It is rare to find a business that actually cares and provides excellent customer service. I am very glad I found Sam's Strings because this was above and beyond any expectations I had. Thank you Mr. Matthews for this amazing cello! I love it, my arthritic left hand loves it, and my teacher loves it! This is my forever cello!"

"After two visits to Sam's Strings in the past month with my son, we purchased him a new viola, bow and case this past weekend before he starts high school. On our first visit, Sam Matthews was very kind and patient fitting my son for a new viola (he had grown out of a 14in to a 15.5in) and with our many questions, including ones from my sister who used to play viola and came along with us. Instantly, between Sam and my sister playing the options presented, my son and I could tell we both liked his instruments better than what we knew from other area shops. The sound from his intermediate student viola was lovely and no match to the others and his customer service amazing. We've already recommended Sam's Strings to friends in Clear Creek ISD who are looking to stop renting and make a purchase. The drive from League City to Katy is well worth it for this delightful store."