Guitar repair & Set up- PIckup install and electronics work done on my Gibson SG Excellent. Love…read moreit. Highly Recommend

Guitar looks and plays great. I was also very happy with the service and care for the Guitar.read more

Bill Crowley's Guitar Shoppe is the go to place for lessons and guitars. You won't be disappointed…read more He will guide you in your choice of instrument and style that you wish to play. It may be a small store but Bill's expertise is HUGE! I've been playing / learning acoustic and electric for a few years and Bill will encourage you and gently challenge you so you can explore what you wish to learn. His prices are competitive and you will get the advice and help that many other stores fail to provide. Bill has an extensive range of guitar skills and if you've had the opportunity to see him playing you'll know what I mean. Don't think about learning the guitar, go to Bill's and start now!

Crowley taught me how to play guitar and it was the right way, he's a true master with a lifetime…read moreof experience

Eric is a solid music teacher and musician. Great balance of fun teaching teaching style and…read morenerdy music theory. He has a real passion for music and it is infectious. if you are starting out and need direction, he can set you up to learn and grow. If you are more advanced and looking for deeper knowledge and know where you want to go, he can get you there. He uses every minute of 30 minute lessons and makes sure there are new opportunities to progress (gotta practice!!!) into the next week. Thanks Eric for a great first 6 months. Looking forward to 2017!

From the owner: GuitarSmart provides music lessons for guitar, bass, piano and more in downtown Elgin, IL.read more

Great place to go. If you are looking for a new guitar or strings, music lessons, or even a banjo…read morego see Jimmy. He can look like a scary guy behind the counter but that is so far from the truth. He is an amazing guy. So friendly and helpful to everyone. Honest business man and great music lessons. Two of my kids take lessons here and they love it. It is always great to sit there and hear them playing and see Jimmy interact with the customers who visit this Gem. Go check it out if you need lessons or just need new strings. Support the little local guys like Jimmy.

Very friendly and fun music store with lots of used and vintage gear for sale.read more

Great service. Fixed my guitar in a timely fashion. Cool place to browse around in! Owner is very…read moreknowledgeable.

the owner is a great guy.being by himself, he still tries to help customers as quickly as possible…read more also a great source of hints and recommendations.

Needed dulcimer work/repair - owner was completely uninterested in helping with this…read more Selection is small amounts of acoustic guitars and band/orchestra school instruments. Talked a bit too much about trains for our liking when we wanted to discuss almost anything music related in the music shop, while we were just trying to leave. Felt trapped by the layout and operator. Looked like a good place for your kids school needs and things, not for professional instruments as much

My husband and I discovered this wonderful shop, when we needed to trade in our granddaughter's…read more3/4 size violin for an adult 4/4 size violin within two days. We were referred by our daughter, who had frequented the store. We walked into this Batavia Music store not knowing anything about violins beside the basic stuff, and left with a wealth of knowledge. Tom (owner) is very pleasant; we enjoyed doing business with him. We were quite surprised that he bought an old violin from us, before we settled on anything he had in his inventory. He helped us make the right decision quality and price. It was a joy to be in the presence of so many beautiful instruments and an owner who really cares about his work. We will be back for lessons and care of a couple of other instruments.

Look, I get it, I understand, Guitar Center hasn't built the best relationships with musicians over…read morethe last few years, but this location is a diamond in the rough. I'm on tour from Seattle and found myself in dire need of some bridge work done on my bass. Dreading walking into an out of state GC, I was prepared for the worst case scenario, buying a new bass. But I was greeted within seconds by Griffin, Doug and Danny. These guys went above and beyond to get my bass back on the road, I think they could smell my touring desperation. Anyway, they diagnosed my issues imminently. Their tech Danny (who was not on the clock) WENT HOME TO GRAB HIS FILES, then came back to ground down the spurs off my saddles while also operating an immaculate intonation, all in a two hour window. They called me back in to come make sure it was up to my standards, Danny hung out to make sure it checked out. I've had a lot of setups done on this bass, I fully admit that I suck at doing it myself - but I know what I like. Danny is a pro, as was everyone else I encountered. This thing sounds and looks as good as it ever did. So nice to find a guitar center that is still focused on the working musician. These guys really stuck their necks out for me and I couldn't recommend this team enough. You can tell that this location is managed differently, and for that I thank you guys.

Thanks Mason! Brought some used gear in for trade on a new…read moreamp today. Mason took very good care of me. He was very professional, personable, and knowledgeable. Great experience. He helped me carry my new amp out to the car. Highly recommend!

Austin makes some wonderful guitars & is a fantastic luthier. Did I mention he does repairs, as…read morewell? He's basically a jack-of-all-trades, when it comes to stringed instruments. I'm hoping more people start to notice his exceptional craftsmanship, attention to detail, & choose to commission his talents. The quality will surpass your expectations, without a doubt. Whether you're in the market for a custom build, or just need some maintenance, he's absolutely exceptional! CW

From the owner: McKee Guitars specializes in building custom guitars and guitar repair.read more