This business seems to be badly managed. Messaged twice about lessons but have never heard anything…read moreback. Tried to order an attachment for my violin. They placed the order, never heard anything. Really wanted to like this business as it is local to me and I love music. Won't go to a business that clearly doesn't want mine.

Last year we were "thrilled" to find out our 10 year old wanted to play the saxaphone in the school…read moreband. We stopped into Cadenza and had the best experience. We rented an alto sax and the nicest guy ever explained what my son would need. When you rent an instrument for the school year, you pay in full up front. The guy made it clear that you won't pay a penalty if it's past the May deadline because schools have end of the year concerts etc. Near the end of the year we got a card in the mail telling us if we paid for next years rental we could keep the instrument over the summer for free. We did that. Also, a rental includes a yearly "tune up". While the sax was in the shop, our son announced he needed it TODAY for school. Of course. I called the store and talked to the woman who was repairing it. "Oh I'm working on it now, I could have it for you in 20 mins." Perfect

Such a cool place. I happened to be in Minneapolis picking someone up at the airport and decided to…read moreswing in. My better half has been asking for a uke, and these guys more than delivered. Even when I went to look elsewhere, they were gracious enough to put one on hold. Of course I came back because you can't beat the store and the people. I would 100% recommend these guys!

I from Seattle, but always stop at the Pickin' Parlor when in town. They always have a good…read moreselection of new and used Nannie's at good prices. If I lived in Minneapolis, I would definitely take lessons there.

Very good experience! I didn't buy a guitar this time (black custom), but the crew were still very…read morehelpful and friendly. Very clean shop with a solid selection of premium guitars. I'm sure I'll make the drive out again. Thanks guys!

My cello was "born" in 1970 in West Germany. I've had it for over 20 years and it has been through…read moreeverything with me! My cello is a real workhorse and I've played gigs all over the country including many places outside: the beach, farms, orchards, gardens.. I even did a wedding in drizzling rain where I had to walk a quarter mile through the forest without my case. So naturally it has gotten a bit dinged up along the way. It has always played good and although I knew eventually I should take it into a shop, I was never able to afford to until very recently. I came to House of Note with my concerns: some new cracks, the neck was all messed up, the wood needed to be cleaned and conditioned, my fine tuners were so full of rosin I could barely use them, new strings, and my bow needed TLC. Everyone was super helpful at the shop and over the phone. It took about a week and $900 later (totally reasonable considering all that they did and how much work it needed), my cello looks and sounds better than ever!! They even helped me fix an issue with my case so that I didn't need to purchase a new one. I'm new to Minnesota and am going to begin teaching again. Although it is about a 45 minute drive for me, and probably over an hour for my new students, I am definitely going to send them here. Highly recommended for all your string instrument needs!

Yes, it's possible some of the people who work here like violins more than they like people. My…read morefamily has never had anything other than fabulous service, and if you look at St Louis Park Schools orchestra program and how amazing it is, it seems a bit of credit might be due to the store down the street. I accidentally signed up for Suzuki lessons with my kid. So I'm playing violin too! We have rentals and the process was simple. (Our teacher called them and told them what instruments we should get) I went back for a chin rest, and yes the woman who sold it to me was a bit quiet, bordering on cold. I went back in when I snapped a string while trying to tune, and the man who fixed it was reassuring and kind, and fast. They have a stricter mask policy than many places which I appreciate, especially they work with a lot of kids.