FYI. Linda retired. This shop has been closed for several years. They were good though.read more

LOVE this place. They are friendly, knowledgable and are local…read more Once back in music this us the place I prefer. For guitars, pianos, keyboards, lessons even. And they are affordable.

I don't know why, but I have done business with Thompson-Kramer many times. When I took my alto…read moreclarinet to have pads replaced, the instrument came back with the key work put back on incorrectly causing the instrument to leak air when attempting any note above the break. When I asked them to fix the mistake, the repairman blamed my ligature - until I showed him my technique on the low range. Only then did he fix his mistake. Deciding to take my bass clarinet here was an equally bad decision - the exact same problems happened. I am currently a clarinet performance major so I do know what I am talking about. I do not expect the level of expertise that a clarinet repair specialist has, but replacing pads is an extremely basic task - if this can't be managed, what can?

Love this place, they have whatever instrument you need. The store in general has a 20-50% off the…read moreprices are very affordable. They have a really friendly staff working.

They have a large selection of quality instruments and tons of music books for all instruments and…read moregenre. You're guaranteed to walk out of the store with a great deal.

Accidentally walked past the entrance while looking for it and an employee came outside to call me…read moreover which I'm very thankful for! I called beforehand and they were very professional. They replaced my guitar strings in no time and now my guitar sounds amazing again. The staff was very nice and the shop was well kept and hospitable.

Every time I visit this place, it just gets better…read more First, their selection keeps expanding. As a Gibson and Orange lover, I am in heaven walking into this place. Decent selection of used stuff as well (was sad to NOT see the Ibanez lawsuit les paul rip off in there this last time, but hope that means it sold!). By far the best atmosphere of any music shop in town. Has a very "Chicago Music Exchange" vibe, with couches and chairs set up in classy little arrangements, wood floors, and bare brick walls. It definitely has the feel of a higher end boutique shop, which is cool. Contrast that with the fact that the staff is extremely unpretentious, affable, and inviting. Everytime I've been in there, the employees have repeatedly asked if I want to play anything (which... yes, I want to play everything). Short haired blond lady, small shaved head guy, and taller brown haired guy all just seem completely approachable and like they're as happy to talk shop as I am. Love the staff there. Overall, this is a shop that I hope sticks around. I will definitely be making the effort to abstain from the online giants in favor of supporting these guys.

Carl, Travis and the staff at Carl's Pro Band are as good as it gets when working with musical…read moreinstruments. Over the past six years, Carl and his team have been repairing, cleaning, and maintaining my instrument and I have been nothing but pleased with their work. Their attention to detail and tireless pursuit of perfection is poured into every project they do. A couple of years back, a friend of mine wanted to learn to play cello. Carl's Pro Band offered a great deal on a student rental cello which was easy to set up and perfect for my friend who wanted to try it out before she bought it. Recently, my instrument was stolen from my home. Carl and his team made the purchase of my new instrument very easy and fast, going out of their way to eliminate steps that would have delayed the process to get the horn in my hands as fast as possible. Ultimately, they are all around good people. Straight forward and honest dealing. A wonderful business and the only place to go for your instrument needs.

They did a rush repair for me so I could play in my Dixieland band with only 3 days notice. Very…read moreaccommodating and friendly. I went back for a non rush repair on my other horn.

James was very helpful in ordering and getting 5 violin cases that I needed in a pinch. My son also…read moregot a practice pad there. The products and service are top notch. Awesome Music Store!

From the owner: Welcome to Music Shoppe Inc. We take pride in providing an environment where the serious musician…read moreor the beginner can shop and feel comfortable. Our dedication to our customers is unending and our main goal. We have been in business since 1961. Contact us today for more information.

My Daughter & I popped into the store on a whim on February 21st, 2026. The store looks quite a bit…read moredifferent than when I last saw it 5 years ago. There was a varied selection of instruments, but we spent all of our time this time looking at the electric guitars. We were quickly greeted by their tech, Derrick, and another salesman that made frequent check-ins to see how things were going. Derrick did tell me that their selection of guitars had recently gone up quite a bit. We ended up making an unplanned guitar purchase and we left happy. I saw the old reviews, and I would suggest that people give The Music Shoppe another look because things change, sometimes for the better.

Top notch customer service and great selection at good prices…read more My daughter plays trumpet and has been taking lessons with Chris Moors at the Music Shoppe for a couple years now - it's really paid off and we've seen her develop her skills and perform with confidence in band and in jazz band! Every time we visit the shop for something or need help with her trumpet they have the parts and service that we need - a couple years ago I lost a small important part for the trumpet and when we went to the store to ask for help they went above and beyond and gave us the part we needed for free. We didn't even buy her trumpet there so this was awesome customer service. They carry a complete selection of musical instruments, sheet music, accessories, and offer music lessons for all ages of students. I highly recommend this store!

I worked with Jay today to get new strings on a guitar…read more Service was amazing... I ended up buy an acoustic guitar, a book and a guitar stand for my daughter. Service is always great at the store, but I think Jay went above and beyond...

Matt, at the Music shoppe helped us get our "garage violin" back in shape and ready for one of our…read morekids to take lessons. - quick look over, a restring, and a small needed adjustment. Top notch customer service, timely work, great price. Highly recommend. All the shop employees were welcoming and helpful.

I called this guy and inquired about audio equipment. He quoted me a price of 95 bucks. I went to…read moreone of his competitors and got a price of $10. I called this shop back and the owner's response to me was, "whatever" and then hung up on me. This guy isn't worth your time. Spend your money somewhere else.

When dealing with Dave over the years, this was a stellar place to do business. For me, that ended…read moresadly yesterday. I highly recommend Mark and the Luthier Shoppe. All I wanted to do was buy a combo amp and the "owner", while being on the phone passed me from one employee to another and then got condescending. Mark was more than happy to sell me a nice combo tube amp. Dave, thanks for the years of service and congrats to the new family addition. Troy finally sold me a small piece I wanted, but it's always sad to see an idiot that doesn't understand customer service in a place I've done business with for many years. But, like he told me: "There's always online."

Dave is an incredible resource and has a wonderful staff. Would highly recommend if you are in the…read morearea.

I've been a loyal Music Makers customer for several years. I love doing business with the helpful,…read moreknowledgeable staff because they make every visit a pleasure as well as a valuable learning experience. Owner Dave Plunk is truly a man of integrity and kindness. Here's one example: Last year, when I was hit out of the blue by a perfect storm of unforeseen expenditures, I found myself in a "too-much-month-at-the-end-of-the-money" situation. I brought in some equipment to sell and I was prepared to accept pretty much any cash offer. Dave paid me a surprisingly generous sum for the items - far more than I would have received from Guitar Center or a pawn shop - and I was able to make it to my next paycheck without having to sell my plasma to a blood bank. :) I stopped in today just to get picks and strings and, as usual, I ended up developing a torrid crush on one of the new guitars in stock - a Fender California Series Redondo Player acoustic-electric with a flashy metallic lime-colored finish (Fender calls it "Electric Jade") and mahogany neck. It had no price tag so, having recovered from last year's little fiscal crisis, I inquired about the cost. Dave quoted me a very reasonable price but quickly added that if I bought it today, he'd knock a hundred dollars off. "SOLD!" I said. It was just one more in the long list of satisfying experiences I've had at Music Makers. Though I had no doubt whatsoever that I had done quite well on the deal, out of curiosity, I checked to see how much internet retailers are charging for the same guitar. Musiciansfriend.com has a used one for sale, with some minor blemishes, and it's going for $20 more than Dave charged me for a brand new one! I wholeheartedly encourage anyone who is looking for musical instruments, live sound equipment or lessons to go to Music Makers. You'll be glad you did.