Overpriced products and deceptive sales practices. Friendly people, but dishonest. Lied to me…read moreabout product quality in order to sell guitar at significant markup to what I later learned was the standard price at department stores. Not a good guitar.

I love it. Due to being underrated it a good music center. Violin part cheap and affordable. The…read moreservice is great but can be clear what they can and cannot do. And how they can see if you have any questions or even things you don't have and can help you with that. The bows are really great but they can't rehair the bow sadly I wish they can but in summary they are really supportive and a great place when need to get your parts for different instruments and getting it fix!!!!

Danche offers repairs done quickly with an unmatched skill. A lot of people can repair a guitar…read more Danche will make it sound and look new. The guitars Danche makes are gorgeous and their sound parallels guitars that cost 3x more. There are lessons available too. I've heard they're really, really great

This was my guitar until Donche sold it, he told me he couldn't find it!?…read moreWhat a jerk

Everything went well it's been in business for years . It's a family business and has been all…read morealong, expert guitar technicians get the job done right the first time. I've been shopping there since 1990

Nice variety of instruments and helpful staff that weren't overbearing. Would recommendread more

Enrolling our child into the Language and Music International program proved to be one of the best…read moredecision for our family. Originally we were drawn to the Spanish emersion element with the talented Maria Emilia, but we quickly learned it was so much more. The personalized attention to the children's learning styles, sense of community, variety in programming, flexibility and responsiveness is one of a kind. If you are searching for a place that values the linguistic, academic and social emotional development of your scholar, you may want to check them out!

Our daughter has thrived here over the past 6 years that she has been a student in the primary…read moreschool and Spanish immersion program. The school environment focuses on students' social emotional learning and their individual learning styles, allowing the kids to learn in fun and engaging ways. The school's non-traditional style means small groups, individualized learning, and opportunities for the kids to explore what they are interested in. This environment has really suited our daughter and has allowed her confidence, independence and love of learning to flourish.

Went to support a friend of a friend....its like a performance In someones garage. People can try…read moreout their amateur music skills with an enthralled group of supporters.

Eldest child learned electric guitar here through private lessons and took part in the performance…read moregroup that culminated in an awesome show on stage at a real club!! I've also been here for a few fundraisers for local non-profits and it's really a great space for that purpose. I think about 50 people attended a recent event in the second floor space and it was perfect for that- great acoustics, cool vibe, welcoming staff, free street parking, great neighborhood location.

I've been taking piano lessons with Jeff Cappelli at Cappelli Music for over two years, and it's…read morebeen a fantastic experience. Jeff is an exceptional teacher--patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in his students' success. I've made tremendous progress thanks to his guidance. One thing I especially appreciate is that he's always willing to answer my endless music theory questions and has even helped me explore my interest in piano tuning. His passion for music goes far beyond just teaching students how to play. Cappelli Music has a friendly, welcoming atmosphere, and it's clear that everyone there cares about providing a great learning experience. I highly recommend Jeff and Cappelli Music to anyone looking for high-quality music instruction.

I have known Jeff Cappelli since we were both students at OPRF High School. The Cappelli family…read morehave a long and excellent reputation in our area, and when my husband and I moved to River Forest with our young family of five children I wanted them to take piano lessons and instantly decided to send them to Jeff. Cappelli Music matched each of the children with teachers who worked well with them, and our oldest daughter, who on her 6th birthday took her first lesson with Jeff, has become a middle school music teacher. As the children grew, I found time to take lessons myself, and I have studied with Jeff for more than 10 years. He is a wonderful teacher, and I enthusiastically recommend Cappelli Music for adults or children.

Awesome people to do business with. No B.S., Wayne is very dry and straight to the point. I walked…read morein there off the street over 20yrs ago and instantly knew I had stumbled onto a secret Goldmine of guitars and amps. I've bought many many guitars from them over the years at extremely fair prices. Wayne is very fair and doesn't try to compete with CME, or GC, he tells it exactly like it is. It's like walking into an old hardware store or Auto shop. If you come in looking for something or for advice , they'll take care of you and you are welcome to hang out. If you come in with an entitled, woke attitude, go back to GC or BK and have it your way, nobody needs you there to ruin our vibe. Wayne, Tom, and even Rich when he's around have always been nothing but professional to the customers. The instrument selection is exactly as advertised. The best used, affordable instruments around. Dent, dings, yes. Great guitars and amps, absolutely. I currently own 4 Gibson Les Pauls and 2 ES-335's that I got great deals on from Wayne and that I never could afford new or from GC. Check it out for yourself. Ignore the 1 star-3 star crybabies. Actual working musicians, some famous , some not, go there repeatedly. Rant Over! Wayne's the best.

I have known Wayne for over 25 years and he is an absolute gem of a human being. I have bought and…read moresold gear here and now that my son has taken up music, this is where he bought his first electric guitar (J. Mascis Jazzmaster that he adores). There are a few places you will find in life that are magical and special and Midwest is one of them, Wayne's patience, generosity, knowledge and kindness are second to none. Go check it out, you will be glad you did, You may see us there, my son will be trying every single distortion pedal in turn and I will digging through the odds and ends that no one else is interested in, the weirder the better. I absolutely love this place. PS: out of curiosity I read some of the negative reviews. In you younger days (when I had copious free time) I used to hang around the place. The people who were unhappy he would haggle or buy x or y, are being overly sensitive. It is a finite amount of space, he needs to move product, he is alway candid, I bought a drum kit there to sell a few months ago, he was upfront and said he didn't handle them unless they were certain brands or vintage, no hard feelings. I have made him offers on items to have him turn them down, again, never mean or insulting. I have never seen him be anything other than a class act. He isn't going to buy things he can't sell, he isn't a charity, nor is he going to give things away. I have had dozens of friends and family buy instruments and equipment here and all of them left very happy.

As we maneuver finding reputable Music Lessons, we sure do miss My Music Lessons! Their passion for…read moremusic was contagious, creating an atmosphere of enthusiasm and creativity in every session. The personalized approach to teaching catered to individual learning style, making the lessons both enjoyable and effective. We have yet to find another like!

What's to say about My Music Lessons? In a word, great! Conveniently located in Oak Park (steps…read moreaway from the CTA Oak Park Blue line), they are the real deal. With a bit of competition in this space, they hold their own. We've had our kid in now over a year, who's gone from beginner (ZERO musical knowledge), now approaching advanced, and he sounds great. We've done guitar, piano, and now adding vocal lessons as of today, and can't say enough about where he's at. My Music Lessons is very accommodating and so helpful ensuring your child has good training and the time allotted to do so. I'd be remiss in not mentioning that Ashley on the front line provides the best service and communication, hands down! She stays on top of everything and makes sure you understand exactly where you're at..awesome! Simply stated, you won't go wrong starting and keeping lessons going here!

My 10-yr-old son and I drive a good distance from Bloomingdale to Oak Park each week for piano and…read moredrum lessons, and it's worth every darn mile. Tried 2 other drum teachers closer to home due to the distance . We returned to lessons with David 2 months later. David is very well organized, prompt and an excellent instructor.

Good teacher, good set up. Went for a "free trial lesson" and at the end of it he said he forgot to…read moretell me he does charge half price for those. Then he looked over my shoulder as i was trying to send him the money, you try denying a guy 18 bucks when you're in his basement. Luckily the internet wasn't working and conveniently enough he has venmo and can receive it later. His internet provider had my back. Once i was in the safety of my own basement though i never sent it. He did email me with his venmo info, then sent another a day later saying nevermind it's on the house. Keep this in mind in case he "forgets" to tell you.