There are some older reviews, but under the newer ownership our daughter took piano then voice…read morelessons at B2B which has led to a life passion for music. In our experience the various instructors and on-site owners have been very caring and professional. Recommend!

Nothing but good things before our last visit... Kojak was definitely having a bad morning with his…read morelack of patience... I didn't know what my son was up to but he let out a primal scream and scared my boy which made him cry... I asked him what did my son do and he told me with an attitude of superiority that my son was trying to bend HIS guitar stand... without saying a word we got up and left at the suggestion of my wife because if I wasn't happy with his respond to me... that dude should not be working with the public with that shitty attitude... I am sure we were not the first he does this to unless he is racist and saw us as non white... Too bad because the teacher was rather pleasant... will never return again

My son came home from his first day of fifth grade this year with a huuuuuge smile on his face…read more What followed out of his mouth were the words my wife and I, as HIGHLY non-musically-talented folks, have been worried we'd hear for years: "I want to join strings this year!" What instrument? What size of that instrument? Do instruments even come in different sizes...?!? How much does that cost? Do you rent or buy? If it doesn't work out, do we give it back? All of these questions and more were answered when we walked into REW a couple nights later! Oh, boy, and we weren't alone! I think just about every music-inspired kiddo from a tri-state area was there getting fitted and equipped with their instruments. But, the folks at REW were ready! They were amply staffed, and the team (yes, "TEAM") of folks who answered all our questions, got us the VIOLA of my fifth-grader's dreams, and checked out with a lovely payment plan setup that night were all absolutely fantastic! I had ZERO idea or expectation of how and where to start on this journey; upon walking into REW, all of that washed away, and we're now a few weeks into our first year of strings, and my fifth grader couldn't be happier!

My dad went here to get a triangle for church just a little triangle to ding no big deal. The…read moremanager somehow convinced him to spend $80 on a symphonic triangle. My dad was too embarrassed to take it back so I offer to do it for him. I go in a couple days after a holiday. The stores return policies 30 days because of the holiday they were closed for 3 of those 30 days. I came in on day 31 they refused to refund, even though everything was intact. I had my receipt, nothing had been used. I could hear the clerk on the phone with the manager made it sound like they had ordered this thing by mistake unloaded it on my poor unsuspecting, father and then weren't willing to get stuck with it again. Entire experience was very disappointing.

I took my violin to KC Strings after not playing for six years. The staff were super helpful with…read moregetting it back in playable condition, and they had a great selection of instruments to look at.

I don't know jack about stringed instruments, except guitar. But it didn't take long to begin…read moreappreciating KC Strings over in Shawnee. The shop specializes in stringed instruments. With no shortage of services, KC Strings is also the only American maker of professional grade violas, violins, cellos and bases. It's really a one stop string shop. Say that three times. They'll sell, repair, rent and even give you private lessons. The staff knows their strings. I quickly overheard one of the assistants is a student at Julliard. Everyone in the shop is eager to assist or simply enjoying their job by playing the instruments. They also emphasize their ability to work out financing options. Thankfully I had a sidekick who knew the difference between a viola and violin and that brought about some great conversations with the staff. I grabbed a brochure as we headed out and it says "Together We Create." I couldn't agree more.

This drum shop has a large selection of kits and related gear. I wandered in and was impressed by…read morethe inventory. The staff was friendly and not at all pushy (how I recall the drum dept. in most chains like Guitar Center). They are locally owned actual musicians who have plenty of familiarity with their stuff and the field in general. I picked up one lightly used accessory at a fair price, and plan to revisit the shop when I can combine trips, because I find myself driving past this shop conveniently located right on 95th Street in O.P., KS often. They have a nice mix of new and vintage merchandise. The shop is on multiple floors; they have some rooms that are maybe mostly for lessons, but also enable you to rock out without an audience to try gear out. They're even willing to bargain a little (within limits). Highly recommended, 5 big Yelp! rating stars

Stopped in on a whim because I thought I wanted to learn to play violin. Or maybe clarinet. The…read morelady who greeted us didn't bat an eyelash - merely donned her helpful hat and said basically said 'Ok! Where would you like to start?' (boy I wish I could remember her name). She brought down every instrument I wanted to try. Explained the pros and cons of everything in detail, etc. Who knew I'd end up leaving after renting a cello (I mean, I guess it's like a giant violin, so maybe I didn't stray too far) and signing up for lessons as soon as they have an instructor available. Lol!! They also have a location maybe 2 miles from us which is a plus as well. Very helpful, highly recommended even if you have zero clue where to start.

The Kansas City Jazz All Stars HS and MS jazz groups have been rehearsing at REW Music for the past…read morecouple of years. Bob and his team have exceeded our expectations in all aspects. Their attention to detail is impressive!

Nate helped me today and was amazing! I was buying a guitar for my son and he helped fill in my…read moreknowledge gaps and gave great food for thought in my decision process. He also tested the guitar for me and I was impressed by his playing too! Thank you Shining Light... you've got a good one there! The deal was incredible too!

I am so pleased with the great piano teacher match through Shining Light Music. When I called to…read moreinquire about teachers, I communicated that our requirements are stringent: my son is 6 yrs old, and while he likes piano, he doesn't looove piano, so the lessons have to be fun and engaging to encourage his progress. He's had 1.5 years piano instruction, and he doesn't respond well to some of the "too basic" piano book courses we had temporarily explored with a couple past teachers, so it's a challenge to level him up with material and technique that is age appropriate and fun enough but not too basic, nor too complex. And we had limited time availabilty as our schedules are maxed... It's such a blessing that the receptionist recommended Ms. Emily Shelp! Ms. Emily is well qualified; she possesses a Bachelor of Music in Piano Pedagogy from Bob Jones University and has been playing since she was 7 yrs old. Her bio is coming soon to the Shining Light Music teacher page. Best of all, she strikes the right notes - I couldn't resist the pun! - in working on my son's technique and making it fun. She motivates him with weekly fun point-competitions (to earn country stickers in his passport, medals, trophy, etc.) which has resulted in him reminding me that he has to memorize a song for the next lesson..cuz he wants the points! (whoo hoo, he's no longer resistant to practicing!!!!) I feel that she is the right piano teacher for his current level and needs; she employs a cheerful and focused Kindergarten/First Grade encouraging teaching style to keep all the lessons fun and on track, she's able to motivate and consistently award with positive reinforcement, able to redirect him when he gets silly (after all he's been in school all day, then straight to his lesson!) and I appreciate how she is able to teach finer technique in a way that he understands. She would be great for both beginner and advanced students.

I've been looking for a guitar to truly call my own for a long time. I've mostly played…read morehand-me-downs over the years, and while they served their purpose, this was the first time I really understood what it means to choose an instrument for myself. I recently purchased a Taylor, and the whole experience meant more to me than I expected. I was able to spend time in the store without feeling rushed, really sit with a few options, and figure out what felt right. Elliot was upfront, honest, and incredibly helpful throughout the process. No pressure, no gimmicks just straightforward guidance and a genuine willingness to help me find the right fit. I really appreciated that. Thank you guys for making this a great experience.

The fellas over here are awesome! Right when I walked in…read morethey made me feel like a friend I came in to get set up for some gear for my electric guitar and they were so helpful :) Mitch helped walk through the differences between Amps and explained it in a way that I could easily digest. (Don't hate me I think his name was Eddie?) played demo for different sounds I could expect with the Amps - they both had amazing energy. I'm so excited to continue playing and they are now my go to guys

I started my journey at Music House School of Music after seeing the incredible progress my kid…read moremade as a bassist. It inspired me to finally commit to learning an instrument, something I'd always wanted to do. Both of us started as beginners and, thanks to the amazing instruction, we now perform with bands. Music House truly is an incredible place to learn. Aiden and Jerad, my instructors, have challenged me in ways that have allowed me to confidently call myself a musician. My kid can proudly say the same. If you're looking to learn how to rock, Music House is the place to be!

Our 15-year-old son has been at Music House for 2 years. His confidence in his playing and his…read morecomfort in performance (he's an introvert and was quite reticent to be in front of an audience) has increased exponentially in the time he's been there. Their style of instruction has clicked for him and they have "gently" coaxed him into comfortable performance settings that have really done wonders for him, beyond traditional private lessons. He's asked for additional lessons and even played in one of their bands, results we couldn't have dreamed about the year before he started lessons.