Gateway to the Cincy music scene. Ask for Scott.ive bought and traded I think over 20 instruments…read more I've gotten some gems and also got great work done on many many guitars.

Awesome place to buy instruments. Great location. Great service!…read more Brought my son to look at new guitars for him and couldn't say no to the deal and service.

This is a great place to frequent for vintage musical equipment and instruments. Great prices…read more(often flexible) and things you won't find anywhere else. Things come and go all the time and there's always something "new" to check out. If you love guitars you need to check it out.

Good prices. Used and vintage gear. Knowledgeable owner. Need more mom and pops like this one in…read moretown.

Went in to see what they had as far as guitars and equipment. The place was empty . I went in and…read moreout of practically every room and no one. Probably could have took stuff if I was so inclined. But of course I didn't. Yeah I walked around and said " hello!" . No one was home. Wasted my time. So I don't recommend.

From the owner: School of Rock Cincinnati provides both in-person and online music lessons for students of all…read moreages. Our programs, camps and workshops for toddlers, kids, teens and adults make learning to play music fun and create great communities of musicians. School of Rock is the leader in performance-based music education. We combine one-on-one drum, bass, keyboard, vocal, and guitar lessons with group practices. Students learn to play music from day one and put on live performances at local venues. Our experienced instructors are local musicians themselves who combine the performance-based School of Rock Method and programs with individual music lessons to get results for your student.

Ok, my second trip there to buy an instrument. I took with me a violin instructor of 30 plus years…read moreexperience. We were extremely impressed. We ended up purchasing a viola for my wife. The staff there was amazing, considerate and patient. We ended up with an extremely nice viola for less than what I had initially figured. They made sure it fit my wife to a Tee and everything was of good or excellent quality. The instructor I had brought with me was very impressed and said afterwards to me she had never been treated so well nor was a potential customer treated so well in all of her years teaching. Yes it was a 100 mile one trip for us from Columbus one way but worth it. Will be back again to buy a viola for myself soon.

It's a great place if you want to be condescended to…read more We were looking for a 3/4 upright bass bridge. We asked the dude about it, and his response was 'for what?' Ummm.... To hold the strings in place? Then he told us 'You know you have to cut that down, right?(what a douche bag)' We told him that we have a luthier that will cut it for us. Apparently, that just offended his soul. He points to a frame on the wall and said, 'You see that? That says I know more than anyone else in the city!' It was an Associate's degree from the University of Indiana (Juilliard for meth addicts). The rest of the experience was basically him telling us how he doubts our project is professional (although we make more money than probably 70% of musicians-- not to be arrogant, I just know how this business is), how all the great symphonies come to him, and all the local schools bands. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure this guy absolutely knows what he's talking about. However, if you play anything other than stuffy classical music-- find it somewhere else or online. There are PLENTY of places that'll cut a bridge for you. I guess he's just opposed to new customers.

The Musical Arts Center is a tremendous asset to the Greater Cincinnati/NKY area! The staff is…read moreamazing to work with and the results that you will experience (either as a student or as the parent of a student) are beyond comparison!

Lincoln Chapman is amazing. He is truly a gifted unique individual that can pull the best qualities…read moreout of a persons voice and has become a very important role model for my daughter.

I was browsing for a piano and went into the store. A lady named Cheryl and Kathy both helped me…read more They were very cheerful and very knowledgeable. I'm still considering a purchase and taking lessons. I'll definitely come back to Kathy's when I do!

I would not recommend Kathy as a piano instructor. She does not care about a child's feelings. She…read moreis more worried about being a perfectionist than the needs of the student. She belittled my child at every session. She should not be allowed to teach children. I wouldn't even give her a one star rating!

I am always treated well anytime I've needed to visit to purchase something for my clarinet or when…read moreI had my son's trombone repaired during marching band season. They have a decent selection of instruments, with used options. I actually purchased my son's trombone here after renting for the first year to make sure he would stick with it. I love to support mom and pop places. Sure, it may cost you a few more bucks, but it is worth it!!! Love the friendly service.

We have been using this store for my son's instrument needs (private lessons and now school band)…read more The prices are relatively comparable to other places we've checked, though I've not shopped online as I feel out of my element and need some assistance. The staff is knowledgeable but I've found them to be less-than-accommodating. They sort of act like the customer is a bit of a burden. I've been in a few times, always in the evenings, and always get the vibe that my presence is bothering them. I will say they made the process of renting a band instrument quite easy (hence the higher rating).

What a fantastic music store located inside the Eastgate Mall. The staff is so friendly. The prices…read morewere reasonable and they had an amazing selection. The man who was working was friendly and knew a lot of info on the music. I highly recommend this music store.

This Willis Music location can be found inside Eastgate Mall. So, unfortunately, you probably have…read moreto rub elbows with the pimply 13-year-old boy playing "Blackbird" continuously, as he gives his girlfriend his most charming braces smile. I went in looking for ukulele strings, and browsed their ukulele and guitar section. They didn't have the strings I was looking for (although I didn't have my hopes up), they were mostly stocked with a limited selection of D'Addarios. They had only a couple cheaper, entry-level ukes. Their guitar selection was more robust with your typical selection of American-brand low-to-mid-level guitars. Willis had what seemed like a make-shift humidified room for their more expensive guitars, and that had a few entry-level Martins and some other pretty nice guitars. Overall, it's a pretty solid local music store to have on the eastside. It can definitely save some local musicians from driving down 275 to get to the Guitar Center and Sam Ash. It can also be a treasure trove for someone getting into music. But if you're more experienced and looking for something specific, it'll be best to call ahead and check if they stock your item.

I'd try one of the other Cincinnati music shops like Mehas Music. Willis has always been one…read moredisappointment after another for me and my family. I've tried to do business with them and have never been successful. They declined a brass repair of mine at one of their instrument repair locations which is now closed, but was very unprofessional about it. Last week my 13 year old and I spent several days choosing a new trigger trombone for him stepping up from his entry level trombone. We ended up choosing one on the Willis Music website with his middle school band instructor's approval and placed the order with Willis online late one evening. This was one within our budget and checked all of our boxes plus it was new...we thought we were going to need to take our chances on a used model. Credit card was charged. I woke up the next morning to my son still super excited asking when it would arrive, and that he had already been awake two hours watching videos and reading about it. I was really excited for him. Later that morning I received an email that the order had been canceled and a refund would be issued with no alternatives offered. They said it had been discontinued, but the manufacturer still makes this model just with a new backpack style case which is the one they displayed in their listing. They ended offering to get us that same trombone we had purchased (because it wasn't discontinued), but it would be $600 more than I had paid on their website the night before. They also assured me this $600 additional was a great deal. Such a scam and a waste of time. They certainly don't attempt to make things right in any way...unreal let down for my son. I wouldn't trust them and especially their website/online ordering. This also had our budget tied up in the authorization on my card for a week. We ordered a used trigger trombone on eBay, and will be taking it to Mehas Music to have it checked out, cleaned and any repairs.

This has been our source for instrument repair for years. The repair shop is friendly, reasonably…read morepriced and quick when there are time constraints. They also run a fabulous program to rehab old instruments and make them available to students who cannot afford one on their own. We're lucky to have this gem supporting school band programs.

First time at Guitar Center with my son who is new to guitar and it seemed great! We loved walking…read morearound! They were very busy for a Sunday I was told by an employee, but even though they were stressed, they were so nice! Looking forward to seeing my son grow as a musician and hitting up this location some more!

Went in this past week, there was candy and decorations for Halloween! Def notice the guitars are…read moremostly different from the last time I was here. Glad to see stock changing and who ever brought in the Wylde Audios, WOW! Those are interesting. Also, the drum room has a neat feel now. The teacher guys still aren't very friendly, but Tom and Freedom make up for that!