I have had several instruments repaired by Steve Miller. He's very thorough and treats your…read moreinstrument like it was his own. Reasonably priced and he genuinely cares about his customers!

Steve is a wonderful, knowledgeable salesman and has a way about him that makes you feel…read morecomfortable. I've only been in a handful of times and he remembers me and my son as well as what instruments he plays. This is a true family establishment and provides the service that you won't find at Music & Arts or Guitar Center. Miller is great for pianos, lessons, and instrument rentals. We started through NEMC on a quarter size violin. Once we paid it off, we were able to go up to a half size, then 3/4, and finally we were given a full size with no further payments. Granted, not a professional quality full size, but I definitely got my money's worth. He has a wide variety of music and knick-knacks. Also, during non COVID times he has snacks the kids can purchase. Basically, this store is a gem and we are lucky to have him as a part of the Metro-East music community.

Found this gem on Facebook. The Blue Grass Shack has started their workshops again. Today I learned…read morehow to play the ukulele. It was a beginner course. They have all kinds of string instruments to purchase. They offer lessons and even host jam sessions. What a fun store. Great people who run the shop. Go check it out

Absolutely knowledgeable, and fair pricing !!! Lesson's too !!! The owner is a very patient man ~…read morehe taught me Ukulele at age 55 ~

Great music shop, especially helpful with students. Great…read moreservice and they always take the time to explain things and make sure you get what you need. Very personal service. Great local asset.

Mojo's is one of the best musical instument store around! The manager knows about all of his…read moremerchandise and is down to earth.d There's not much else to say but stop in a check it out!

I have been shopping at this store since they opened about 10 years ago. The staff is…read moreknowledgeable, honest and friendly. They are not overbearing or annoying and they don't harass you like the kids at "guitar-mart". They carry a good selection of acoustic and electric guitars and basses, effects, accessories, etc. They also do live sound, drums and other things as well that aren't of interest to me as a guitar player. They have everything from beginner to professional grade instruments and gear. If they don't have what you are looking for, chances are they can get it and they beat any competitors price. I have purchased about 10 high end guitars and several high end tube amps/ cabinets over the years and countless effects, cables, strings etc. I now live about an hour away but rather than go to the chain store up the road I still make the trip to Edwardsville for my music gear needs because they are simply the best.

Jon is very curteous and knowledgeable. He expertly repaired my PRS in a matter of minutes at a…read morefair price!

Jon is a true craftsman. He looks at the instrument and the player and makes magic happen. When…read moremost said my Gibson J-45 was too far gone, Jon saw the end result. I am very grateful. Bill

Please note: In order to see Sasha Radicic you must call and make an appointment first. He works…read moreout of his home. In 2003 I purchased a Gibson Les Paul Classic Double Cutaway electric guitar. It was beautiful but it had a "buzz" on one of the strings that drove me nuts. I took it back to the store where I got it and they couldn't fix it. Then I took it to an authorized Gibson repair shop downtown and they worked on it and couldn't fix it. I was so frustrated I ended up giving it to my teenage son for a graduation present. The buzz didn't bother him. Flash forward 19 years - My son was planning on buying a new guitar. His wife told him he had to get rid of one of his 4 guitars before he bought another one. It was near Father's Day and I asked him if I could have it as my Father's Day gift. He told me, "It still has the buzz that bothered you." I told him that's okay, I'd deal with it. I researched guitar repair places and decided to try Sasha Radicic. St. Louis Guitar put me in touch with him. He is a master luthier, expert in repairing and building stringed instruments. Once I had my Gibson back I called Sasha and made an appointment to bring him my guitar. I was surprised that the address he provided led me to a private residence, but that was fine. I was primarily interested in finding someone who could really fix that buzz! Sasha is an extremely knowledgeable and personable fellow. He spent over a half hour examining my guitar. He used several different measuring tools and expertly diagnosed multiple problems. He told me exactly what he would do to remedy them. This guitar had suffered a lot, and had multiple issues. He gave me an estimate of the cost to repair it, and I asked him to put new strings on it as well. About a week later he notified me that the guitar was ready to pick up. He took time to plug the guitar into an amp and played it for a few minutes as he described what he had done to it. That included adjusting the truss rod, removing some of the frets, filing some of the frets, cleaning the fretboard and oiling it, polishing the chrome hardware, and changing the strings. Then he handed the guitar to me to try. NO BUZZ! Sasha did what two other Gibson authorized repair shops couldn't do. Not only that, but after I told him because of my age it was harder for me to get clear notes on some of the chords, he set up the strings as low as they could go without hitting the frets. My guitar is the easiest guitar to play that I've ever owned, including some Martin, Fender, and Gretsch guitars. I play now every day, and my Gibson is a joy to pick up. Sasha Radicic is a master at what he does, and will forever be my "go-to" guy for all my guitar needs.

I have purchased several guitars from the Fairview Heights location over the years. I have been…read morealways greeted and helped upon entry and have not complaint's on the service. Alex is my go to associate. He seems to know his guitars and is a great listener. You should know I was merchandise, operational and customer service director of 92 Macy's shoe departments for 37 years and know quality service. Guitar Center is lucky! A note on the manager. I have observed his customer service skills and expect you have as well. As we in the business understand customer service is related to sales and not the opposite.

Drew was super helpful with my return and dude was a total vibe! Store has great inventory and…read moreseems to have gotten a lot better over the years

I've been working with Eva for 5 years, so she's been a staple in my life for a while now. She is…read moreso talented both vocally and as a teacher, and knows how to guide people through to progress. I had a voice lesson with another teacher once before, and I had a hard time getting over the vulnerability of being loud and filling a space with my voice. When I started working with Eva, she made me feel so comfortable and safe, and helped me get to a point where I could laugh and not cringe at myself. From there, progress came quick and with that, increased confidence. She helped create core memories for me through the coffee shop showcases that she set up for us. I've been on stages and competitive fields before but being up there with just me and my voice is a feat I'm most proud of. And in terms of my technical improvement, I felt my range open up and I feel as though I was able to sing more songs comfortably. Now, it's like I can actually color the songs/express myself in a rich, full way and not just worry about hitting the notes. Singing was always fun but now it's FUN. I love that my voice isn't something that I just have, I know how to evaluate it, color it, exercise it, and improve upon it. It's a skill that's a part of me now, that I can nurture and grow. My work schedule's getting in the way of me continuing this year but I hope as soon as I get some control over schedule, that I get to return. Anyone who's able to take my spot on her schedule is a lucky student :)

As a non traditional student that was just looking to learn a good baseline of technique, Eva…read morereally gives me a lot of wonderful tools to improve my craft, and honestly so much more! She has really guided me into finding my own voice as opposed to imitating anyone else's, which is honestly so valuable. She creates an environment that is free of judgment, where you are free to try new things, make mistakes and grow from them. I couldn't recommend her more !