Deborah at this local store is very helpful and passionate about all instraments. She is…read moreinformative and friendly. She keeps a clean store and is well organized. One of the most important things about dunkley music is their rent to own. Unlike other local music stores Dunkley owns their instraments. So they don't require credit checks. I will forever more do buisness with Dunkley Music. Oh and the Nampa location is planning to expand their building. I cannot wait to see the concert hall. Thank you Deborah!

Dunkley Music sent out Mr. Paul Schiller to tune my 20+ yr old Kawai piano. Mr. Schiller was very…read morekind and friendly! He did his job quickly and efficiently and when completed we were treated to an amazing concert, I had never heard such beautiful music come from my piano. I highly recommend Mr. Schiller if you need your piano tuned! The only issue is that we had the piano tuned a week ago and payment has yet to be processed.

My son started lessons here and it's been a great experience! Mike is an awesome instructor and is…read morevery talented. I highly recommend!

From the owner: Welcome to Rising Star Guitar located in Ada County in the city of Star, Idaho!…read more With over 30 years of performing & working in the music industry...you are not only going to learn how to play guitar...you are going to learn how to be a 'Guitar Player'!

Say one thing, do another…read more We had a layaway with $30 down from over 7 months ago. Life happened and we honestly forgot about it--not the end of the world. What *does* matter is how Dorsey Music handled it. Ironically, Dorsey Music called *us* at the end of last week to follow up and ask if we still wanted the layaway. Important context: we've purchased **five guitars** from this business over the years because we wanted to support a local, small business over chain stores. One of those guitars was bought as recently as **12/26/25**, and at no point during that purchase did anyone mention the outstanding layaway--even though it was clearly in their system. When they called about the layaway, we explained we forgot about it. They were understanding, so we asked if the $30 could be applied as store credit toward a future purchase. That was denied. We then asked if it could be applied toward guitar strings. We were explicitly told **yes**, and to come in Monday (**1/5/26**) to get the strings. So we drove to the Nampa location today, only to be told something completely different: the $30 could *only* be applied to an item of equal or greater value, comparable to the original amp on layaway. That's the issue--**not the $30**, but the principle. Don't tell customers "yes, come in and we'll apply it to strings," then change the rules once they're standing at the counter. Especially when those customers have spent **hundreds of dollars recently** and supported your business repeatedly. Clearly they needed the $30 more than they needed our future business. We hope it was worth it, because after five guitars and years of loyalty, we won't be back. At least with a chain store, you know what to expect. There's zero recognition of good customers here anymore. Do yourself a favor and shop elsewhere.

Orchestra side- Once you have their attention, you HAVE their attention…read more David will ensure that you know everything you need to know about the quality of the instruments you are trying out and answer all your questions. Brent, their luthier, will ensure any modifications that are done are done well and in a timely manner. I bought/modified my fiddle here based on the recommendation of both my teacher and her teacher, who have both worked with this location for years and highly recommend them.

Always a great experience at Dunkley Music. For the past several years, we have been purchasing…read moreinstruments, having repairs/setups done, attended recitals -- every time, the staff has been friendly, helpful, and expert at meeting our musical needs; great atmosphere in the Meridian location as well. Also, I know Dunkley Music gives back to the community, as my son has performed in events sponsored by Dunkley. Highly recommend!

I have recently had a 2-piano rehearsal in the recital Hall. Dunkley is demonstrating…read moreprofessionalism in addressing a problem that resulted in a "0" review from me in the past. I appreciate their understanding of the mistake and their committment to synch the tuning of both the pianos in this hall when they will be used in tandem. This recital hall is a wonderful and unique venue. Dunkley is a precious gift to the musical community of Treasure Valley. David Stein

This guy is awesome. Re-strung an old guitar for my kids to play around on and charged me a very…read morereasonable fee! Great looking shop!

Ken is AMAZING. He fixed my violin when it fell apart and made it sound even better than before,…read morehas provided countless repairs and small fixes to my other instruments, and is absolutely invaluable when it comes to his knowledge and advice on new instruments. He's so friendly and helpful -- truly a gem!