Keller Strings is the community hub for strings players, students, and teachers throughout greater New Orleans! We've had a cello rental for several years. They are so kind and knowledgable, have helped with repairs and supplies, while we've built equity for instrument purchases. This year when I purchased a cello, the owner helped me pick out an instrument he thought would suit me well and brought it to the store. It was the one I ended up purchasing! Grateful to have such a terrific local resource. read more

Keller Strings Violin Shop - With the staff at Keller Stings the day I purchased my cello - Musical Instruments & Teachers Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

A+++ Super helpful wonderful people who guided me on what I needed to fix up my old violin. Very patient and kind, these are just good people. Thank you so much for helping me out and I will definitely be back! read more

Keller Strings A+! If you are in search of a violin, viola, or cello to purchase and want to support a local business definitely visit Keller Strings.  My son was in need of a new violin prior to performing with the Middle School String Orchestra for the LMEA conference. Thus, his instructor decided that Keller Strings would be the store we would patronize due to their expertise with string instruments.  Her recommendation did not disappoint.  Kevin was impressive and worked so well with us to find a violin that was suitable for my son's needs.  He was professional, knowledgeable, and his expertise helped my son's instructor and my son find the perfect instrument.  Kevin provided them with time to examine the sound of each instrument selected to determine if that violin would meet his needs.  In addition to having an excellent selection of violins the store is in a wonderful location and is so aesthetically pleasing.  The store is mentally stimulating even for someone who doesn't have vast knowledge of string instruments.  In addition, to all things strings you can find lovely gifts for a musician.  We are extremely grateful for the service that we received at Keller Strings.  My son's performance at the LMEA All-State Orchestra last Saturday was extraordinary because he was equipped with a violin from Keller Strings.  Thanks so much for delivering exceptional service! read more

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I ordered a case online and asked for express shipping and they got it in the mail the same day. And I was so touched they sent some beads in my package. Love shopping small businesses ! Keep up the great work! read more

Wow, amazing, fast, very friendly, and informational! I had a string change for my violin and they did it fast! I really enjoyed looking around the store while they were changing strings. I also got guitar strings for cheap too! I also went with my grandmother and she also bought earrings from there (although they were the only one on stock at the time) and we both felt very welcome! read more

I highly recommend this music shop. The staff is so welcoming and friendly. I went in asking questions about the violin, since I wanted to start playing. They are very knowledgeable and helpful. read more

If you've ever had to rent an instrument for a child you know the painful process. This place makes it actually fun and easy. Such pleasant and genuinely nice people. Thanks so much you patient angels! read more

I am honored and, frankly, quite surprised to be the first to review Keller Strings. They've been here for quite a while and seem to do a pretty brisk business, and the #1 reason has to be that the owners are crazy, unbelievably, super duper fantastically nice. If I didn't love my parents so much, I would insist these two adopt me immediately. So, rewind a bit. I've played the viola for almost 20 years. When I moved to New Orleans in 2012, of course I brought my lil girl with me. (side note: I used to try to insist my viola was a dude cause I spent so much time with it, it felt like my boyfriend. But nope, she's just a really awesome lady friend.) In all the hullabaloo of moving and settling in, I didn't get a chance to play for a while; by the time I tried again, the pegs had swollen and could not move, so I couldn't tune her up. Speed through the next 2 years, where I am far too lazy to be a decent person and get this girl fixed but never forget her. Finally, I picked up some peg oil from another music shop to try to get her going. I can finally tune! I can finally play! THE EXCITEMENT IS OVERWHELMING! This happened to be Easter Sunday and, yes, I texted my family with some super-inappropriate resurrection-themed messages. And then, just as quickly as she came back to me, she was lost again when her sound post collapsed. There was crying guys. I was crying. So finally, I bring this poor girl into Keller Strings to get the sound post fixed and my bow rehaired for good measure. The owner was so kind and understanding and non-judgmental (no side-eye for being so neglectful of my baby for so long, p.s. this is why I don't have human babies guys). The sound post cost $8 to re set and the bow was $55, absolutely reasonable prices for a job well done. Plus, I got a 10% discount cause they were feeling nice. Picked up some rosin while I was at it to complete my fresh start, and I am super duper happy. Oh, bonus: While we were chatting, I mentioned that I was looking for a casual ensemble to play with since I miss that so much. When I went to pick up my viola, they gave me contact info for a local group to start with in the fall! I feel more closely connected to my community just from a couple visits to this great store. Keller obviously does repairs, but they also sell the whole gamut of string instrument parts, accessories, cases, even instruments. Plus they do lessons! These guys are obviously something great, and I am so glad to have met them and look forward to working with them for a long time in the future! read more