My toddler is part of one of the early childhood classes at Encore. I highly recommend checking…read morethem out! Miss Allison is so great with the babies and toddlers. Once a week, my toddler is engaged in music and dance-- I love it and so does she!

My 11 year old daughter loves taking classes here. She had taken both violin and piano. Her…read moreinstructor is amazing. If you want a highly talented teacher who will have patience, understanding, and warmth, Tom Voss is the teacher for you. As long as he's teaching here, we will never go anywhere else.

Piano Trends is so great, they hooked me up with a piano and lessons; great service, nice people.read more

I'm impressed with Piano Trends. Their staff is helpful and very knowledgable. I am presently…read moretaking lessons with one of their instructors and am very happy with the instruction I am receiving. Their selection of instruments is very good, and they have a nice supply of used pianos in stock, as well as a good selection of sheet music. The owners of the shop obviously care about their customers, and are active in the community's music scene and with charity events. An earlier reviewer stated that they are a great place to buy and consign, but then spent the rest of her review refuting her first comment. I am very certain that no one in this shop would ever lend out a consignment with an aim of "increas[ing] the chance of damage..." Sounds like sour grapes over the fact that no one wanted to pay what she thought her instrument is worth. A piano may appraise for a lot of money, but it is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. That's a bummer, but a simple fact of life. And obviously the piano was not lost if it sold. I generally don't like stepping on someone else's review, but in this case it seemed necessary.

Mike is very knowledgeable and thus very good at fixing instruments! He takes time to explain and…read moredemonstrates what needs to be done or what was done. He is also very fair price wise. He knows the quality and construction level of every instrument we have brought him. He also sells new and used instruments, music, and all the accessories needed for your instruments. I highly recommend Mike's Brass and Woodwind!

I gig with a rock band on a regular basis. Brought in a Yamaha Model 62 tenor sax with a few noisy…read morekeys, some leaky pads, and a myriad of other small issues that I had just gotten used to over time. Mike made my cherished 23 old horn play like it came from the factory. Great response, good action, great tone. I will be bringing my other horns in. Thanks, Mike!!

Awesome program with great management! Would encourage anyone who plays music to join!!read more

Our children have taken lessons with Miss Anita for a few years and absolutely love her and the…read moreprogram! She is an excellent cello and piano teacher. Kids are looking forward to one day being part of the McHenry County Youth Orchestra!