I first bought guitars, amps and gear from Joe (@Northfield) 32 years ago, and stopped in to say hi…read moretoday, 28 years after I moved away. 1st rate place and owner then, and now! One of the best in so many ways and a class act fellow and business. He will do you right!

I'm just starting out and was beyond intimidated coming in, but I always wanted to learn to play…read morethe guitar so I set up an appointment with one of their instructors, Alex Kelly. Everyone there was very welcoming and non-judgmental, they only wanted me to enjoy the process (which I do). I bought a beautiful used Gretsch and even though I have a long way to go, it's a pleasure to pick up my guitar and head over to Northfield Music for my lesson each week. What a great music store! Thanks so much guys!

I came to get a set up on a vintage Yamaha acoustic I found on FB Marketplace. Bernie was super…read morefriendly and did great work. He only a took a couple to get it back, and after his set up it was like a whole new guitar. Plays like a dream! Thank you Bernie

These guys are amazing! My daughter broke a string 30 minutes prior to a guitar lesson, and two…read moreother shops couldn't help me. I ran in with only 15 minutes-- they dropped everything, fixed the string (including replacing a missing screw) and we made the lesson! He was super nice, didn't give us a hard time about not planning ahead, and got us on our way for $10! GREAT WORK! I will never go anywhere else again for guitar repairs! My go to guys from now on!!

Payton Violin is a hub for ANYTHInG violin, viola or cello related. The staff is knowledgeable,…read morewelcoming and connected to all the schools and strings instrument teachers in Rochester. my daughter began renting her violin, and then we bought her full size violin a year ago. I have received not but the best customer service and attention to details in all questions about upkeep, maintenance and new strings from Payton staff.. I Highly recommend Payton Violins and thing they are to thanks for my families continued love of violin music!!!

I was visiting Rochester and stopped in for a local performance at this store. It really opened my…read moreeyes to a world I'm unfamiliar with! It was really great and everyone was welcoming and friendly.

This place is a gem with top quality employees and customer service. I rented a bass for 3 months…read moreand it was a beautiful entry level instrument. I then went on to purchase a more expensive bass and the money I paid in rent was credited towards my purchase! 100% recommend this shop. Justin and Corinne are very friendly and knowledgable and made me feel welcome and heard as a customer throughout my entire experience. Great product and service!

After sending probably 20 or 30 students to your shop for repairs and purchases, and having you do…read morecomplete overhauls on all of my instruments, I again leave you full marks for your fantastic work! For anyone who needs more convincing to go here (beyond the 30+ five star reviews on Google and Facebook), just ask Christian McBride, the Eastman School of Music bass professors, RPO bassists, and countless other professionals who have come through this shop and can testify to the workmanship.

A Great, friendly, knowledgeable staff. So glad to see a local store supporting the music…read moreinstrument buying community. Keep it up Keep it local

As a guitarist, I found that they have a great selection of instruments and accessories at almost…read moreall price levels, especially in the PRS line. The staff is extremely helpful and will specially order something for you if they don't have exactly what you're looking for. They are very friendly and knowledgeable about all types of instruments, not just guitars. A great place to shop!

Lessons with Melanie are the perfect blend of skill-building and musicality. My goals as an adult…read morelearner were to get comfortable with the instrument and also learn to play some favorite songs and enjoy myself. I was amazed at my progress under her careful hand! Plus, she is just a lovely person and musician. Highly recommend!

I highly recommend String Lark Lessons. I am an adult learner and previously had tried learning…read morefrom a friend and teaching myself - neither at all productive. Since working with Melanie I've learned so much - about the guitar and about theory, but most importantly I've learned how to make noise come out of this big ass guitar I own that actually sounds like music! The room where lessons are held is bright and warm with musical instruments all over and Melanie herself has such a calm, positive energy. Good vibes all the way around. She is a great teacher and manages to be both patient and challenging at the same time. I think it's a huge talent to make sure students progress while not overwhelming them and she manages that each lesson. When I've come in excited about something I read or heard, she can somehow take that and make it applicable to exactly my level. She is also full of ideas and suggestions - my playing is going in all sorts of directions that I didn't expect. I feel like I'm getting a well-rounded education and am eventually going to have the skills and knowledge to take this any direction I choose.

After wasting my time going to a national chain store and another local shop looking for some parts…read morefor a snare drum stand, Cadence had exactly what I needed and gave me service with a smile! This will be my go-to spot from now on!

Best drum store in town, without a doubt. Super friendly and knowledgable staff! You won't be…read moredisappointed.

Best store in NY in terms of knowledge and customer care. Stand by their work, whether accoustic or…read moreelectric.

One of the very Best! Dave Stutzman is one of the rare folks that you meet and know instantly that…read morehe cares deeply about what he does. He is as knowledgeable about guitars as anyone I have met. The prices are fair. The repairs are top notch. Dave and his wife Margaret are a great team.