My daughter and I came into Classic Vlolins for the first time to rent a violin. We had a lovely…read moreexperience. They helped choose her correct size and got her all set up with everything she needs to begin lessons. Classic Violins is a warm and friendly place- we look forward to going back for all of our violin needs!

I am a semi-professional violinist. After living near Classic Violins for years, I finally took my…read more31-year-old violin there this month for a long overdue cleaning and upgrade on accessories. This instrument is my pride and joy, so I wanted to make sure it was in expert hands. I was very pleased when the lady in charge took the time to listen to my questions and then bring one of the violinmakers out to look at the violin. He made recommendations for cleaning, adjustments, and the right kind of new accessories, and he made sure I understood his advice. They also did a beautiful job fixing a crack in my bow tip. The work was done two days sooner than they estimated, and my violin looks and sounds better than ever. I am so grateful for the expert skill, fair pricing, and great customer service at Classic Violins!

We have rented my child's bass since he started music. We also needed to change the instrument size…read morein fairly quick intervals and Hoffman strings was very helpful. We recently came in to replace a frayed bow and it was quick.

This is an amazing store with lovely instruments and an awesome owner. Thank you so much for your…read morehelp in purchasing my first cello. It looks and sounds beautiful!

Buying Jon a professional level guitar!…read more What an amazing experience. In this day of mass manufactured instruments, it is a rare and wonderful site to see someone who actually hand crafts guitars. Mr Brune has been doing this for many years - he proudly displays the first guitar he made as a teenager out of his parents dining room table... The space is really interesting - you walk into a hallway where he has his office. Off to the left is the display room. He has four or five display cases, each one with guitars of a different price range. He carries not only ones made by his hand, but those of other Luthiers from around the world. Each guitar he carries he knows the story and history. While my son was trying various guitars, he gave us a tour of his work shop. We walked through a door into the back and entered a tight space where he had guitars stacked up for repair and a few machines. This in and of itself was impressive. We said it was a cool workshop and he laughed and said this was not his workshop. We went through another door into an enormous space filled with lots of different types of wood and equipment. There were guitars in various stages of being built or repair. His son, a violin maker, shared the shop for some of his work. This was an incredible experience for anyone who has an interest in music.

He is a fantastic luthier and has incredible knowledge on acoustic guitars. He had fitted strings…read morefor my flamenco guitar. He recommended a mix of strings which made the guitar sound with clarity and depth.He also constructs his own guitars ranging from classical to flamenco. I have seen other types of guitars.He can also do work on your guitar if it has problems. Most classical/flamenco guitars have been manufactured in China or Japan. Even the spanish guitar companies like Cordoba famous with the gypsy kings and Manuel Rodrigues Spanish guitars outsourced their manufacturing to places like China. Yamaha flamenco guitars have their manufacturing base out in japan. There are luthiers (guitar craftsmen) that make real handmade guitars that sound so much better. RE Brune is one of those craftsman that can give you a real handmade guitar and not those guitar center chinese made ones. If you are a serious musician, consider RE Brune as a luthier for your new guitar.

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.

Bill Crowley's Guitar Shoppe is the go to place for lessons and guitars. You won't be disappointed…read more He will guide you in your choice of instrument and style that you wish to play. It may be a small store but Bill's expertise is HUGE! I've been playing / learning acoustic and electric for a few years and Bill will encourage you and gently challenge you so you can explore what you wish to learn. His prices are competitive and you will get the advice and help that many other stores fail to provide. Bill has an extensive range of guitar skills and if you've had the opportunity to see him playing you'll know what I mean. Don't think about learning the guitar, go to Bill's and start now!

Crowley taught me how to play guitar and it was the right way, he's a true master with a lifetime…read moreof experience

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!

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.

Great place to go. If you are looking for a new guitar or strings, music lessons, or even a banjo…read morego see Jimmy. He can look like a scary guy behind the counter but that is so far from the truth. He is an amazing guy. So friendly and helpful to everyone. Honest business man and great music lessons. Two of my kids take lessons here and they love it. It is always great to sit there and hear them playing and see Jimmy interact with the customers who visit this Gem. Go check it out if you need lessons or just need new strings. Support the little local guys like Jimmy.

Very friendly and fun music store with lots of used and vintage gear for sale.read more