A major music is a great place to buy/ rent out musical instrument. friendly staff, cost efficient…read morerent options and we service our trumpets here every year! They have wide variety of musical books and instruments for sale .

I was in and out within 10 minutes for a $2 guitar string replacement. Looks like a few old ladies…read morerun it, but they were so lively and sweet. those are the old people I love. It honestly was really cool seeing one of them play very briefly. She tuned it for me too. I wish they had a bit larger selection of Guitars because I really want to upgrade and not spend a fortune, so a used one is the way to go. But they have a wide variety of instruments. I will be back for sure.

My 12 year old son has been taking guitar lessons with Paddy for about 2 years now. Paddy takes his…read moretime with him and makes sure he understands the music notes, guitar tabs, and all sorts of chords. These are private 1 on 1 lessons and my son really enjoys each lesson and can't wait for the following week. My son just learned how to play Crazy Train, I thought it might be a hard song, but Paddy said he can do it, and did! Bravo Paddy!! By the way, Paddy comes to your house for each lesson.

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!!

I found a guitar next to the dumpster by my apartment (!). Not only did KTA fix and clean it up for…read morenext to nothing, but they were incredibly swift about it as well, as I dropped it off on a Friday afternoon and was called on Tuesday afternoon to let me know it was ready. If you need a luthier, I highly recommend KTA Music!

Knight has high-quality teachers and is a well run little school. My daughter has been taking…read moreviolin for 2 years, has been very beneficial for her. Teachers are patient, knowledgeable, and effective.

The best thing we ever did with our son Xander. He's performing now and studying music business and…read moreaudio engineering in college.

They have offered virtual lessons for my son during COVID. We absolutely love it! We thought it…read morewouldn't be the same as in person but I feel like it gives my son even more confidence. Hopefully he'll have the nerves out when he starts in person. They always respond quickly to emails and voicemails. I can't say enough good things about this place. They clearly care about the families as a whole!

My son had a couple of piano teachers before we found Ms. Margaret Bajon; however, none of them…read morewere up to her level. Every week for 5 years, I drove my son 20 miles so he could attend piano lessons. During this time, he learned how to read music, play classical music and learned about music history and culture. Ms. Bajon is a professional pianist who takes her job very seriously. She encourages my son to always do better and teaches him the beauty of classical music. I've sat in on numerous of my son's lessons, and Ms. Bajon is patient and a wonderful teacher. Just by talking to her, you can tell how much she loves classical music and how she wants to transfer her knowledge to her students. I'm not sure why someone would write that she is a bully because that is definitely not the case. It makes me sad someone would write that because my son and I know that's a lie. Twice a year, Ms. Bajon organizes recitals for all of her students. This is a great experience for the kids because they can show off their progress and talent. Even little kids, as small as 4 years old, get to perform alongside Ms. Bajon. She tries her best at making the kids feel at ease. My son always looks forward to performing for everyone. If you want your child to love music and how to play it, I highly recommend taking your child to Bajon Studios.

Ms Margaret Bajon is skilled at Piano, but does is inflexible. You cannot move a scheduled class or…read morecannot skip a class even if your child is sick. You still have to pay the sum (which is not change for Piano classes in general). It is sad that she takes such an attitude with this as she is teaching an art and there should be some consideration and flexibility. She is rude at times and acts up as a bully.

I read my brother's comic books when I was a kid (Avengers, X-Men, Spiderman) although I admit I…read morewas more interested in Betty & Veronica and Archie comics during those family road trips. Still, I looked forward to the exhibition "Alex Ross: Heroes & Villains" at the Dunn Museum in Libertyville. Ross painted full size portraits of the well known core characters in the Marvel Universe, as well as characters he grew up with. They are painted in such a way, with the same lighting, so that all of the characters fit together, no matter how they are arranged. There are individual portraits, and then there are two large assemblages -- heroes on one side and villains on the other. He spent 7-10 hours on each piece and the enter project of Marvel heroes took about a year -- the villains project took place a few years later. When we visited, we saw adults and teens, engrossed in the details, and taking pictures with the large murals. Other than two plaques of information, there is not much explanation from the artist. I would have liked to see more about his process, or which heroes and villains were Ross' favorites. Still, the exhibit is fun and quite reasonably priced - $10/adults, $5 seniors/teens on top of the already low ticket for the Dunn Museum admission. The items in the gift shop were great.

Our daughter was invited to the Media Preview of "Alex Ross: Heroes & Villains" special exhibition…read moreat Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County in Libertyville before it opened to the public, and we were thrilled that she invited us, her parents, to join her. The Dunn Museum, operated by the Lake County Forest Preserves, recently expanded with a brand-new 3,000-square-foot gallery designed specifically for large-scale exhibitions.  Alex Ross's special exhibition is the first one to be unveiled there.  I found the new gallery very spacious, comfortable, thoughtfully designed, and professionally executed. Renowned for his use of gouache to paint incredibly lifelike portraits of Marvel and DC icons, Ross has elevated comic book illustration into the realm of fine art.  The exhibition showcases 100 stunning portraits, each reflecting the unique personality and attitude of the character, which naturally shapes their pose. The portraits form two larger-than-life murals that fully immerse visitors, creating a perfect backdrop to step into the world of comics and pose with your favorite characters. We were so grateful and pleasantly surprise that Alex Ross was present at the Media Preview.  Although he is such an iconic artist in the comic world, he is so friendly, warm, and down-to-earth. We were absolutely delighted to meet and chat with him. The museum's slogan is "Arrive curious. Leave inspired." That was exactly how I felt. I have only had casual exposure to the comic universe through superhero movies like Superman, Batman, and Spiderman, and I did not know much about the artists behind the scenes. However, after seeing Ross's work up close, I came away a true fan of Ross, with a newfound respect for his comic art! Although this is a ticketed special exhibit to the public, $5 - $10 in addition to the general admission, it is well worth the price and special trip to see it.  The exhibition runs from June 29 through February 16, 2026.  Go see it if you have a chance! When you go, do stop by the gift shop, which is well-stocked with comic books and merchandise that fans will love.  There are even Heroes books and Villains books signed by Alex Ross available behind the counter for $100 each. Alex Ross: Heroes & Villains is the Dunn Museum's second exhibit featuring the celebrated artist's work, following 2019's Marvelocity: The Art of Alex Ross. This exhibition also supports the Preservation Foundation's "Every Acre Strong" initiative, which raises funds to help maintain and protect Forest Preserve lands, making sure they stay healthy and thriving for generations to come.  I highly recommend this exhibit!