Sent me a used ocarina at new price, and it was damaged with scratches and pen marks all over it…read more Mailed in envelope with songbook already in soft case, no printed box or formed space. Currently trying to get refund and return, company ignoring my emails. Fuck Groth.

Groth is a cool music store with a large selections of strings, brass, harmonicas, and percussion…read more The buffalo drums were incredible.

rob is the best tech in the Twin Cities and his service and quality of the work He does his second…read moreto none within the state. The store is filled with knowledgeable people and excellent gear both used new.

Awesome guitar shop has a variety of guitars and stuff. Good place to go if you're a metal head etc.read more

Used this place based on a few recommendations. I used their expertise and services to make some…read moreadjustments on my classical guitar. The staff is very knowledgeable, and friendly. More importantly, they do great work, and I trust their staff to do the quality work their reputation has earned in the Twin Cities on my instruments. This place is 40 minutes away from my house, and will pass by other luthiers/guitar shops to get my work done here.

They did an amazing job on my broken headstock! Fast friendly service. They are legit and know what…read morethey are doing! Price also seems more than fair!

I got a good deal on a nice acoustic guitar that was different from all the rest I like the store…read moreit was really cool

I recently joined a ukelele club and am a total beginner. I have been using a loaner owned by the…read moreclub but I've decided to commit to learning this instrument and went in looking to make a purchase. No one approached me as I sorted through their pretty good selection looking for one with a tone I liked. But when I was ready to talk business, they were ready to help. Helped me put together a package with a gig bag, tuner, capo, etc. Wasn't cheap, but I am happy with my purchase. A fun shop with people jamming together at the front of the store. Will go back if I ever need anything else even though I live in Ham Lake.

I'm returning to piano in my 50s after some sparce classes when I was a young teen. Ian's met me…read morewhere I'm at. He puts on just the right amount of pressure to practice, etc that I need to keep me growing. He's switched things up a few times to explore what way I learn best...reading music, chords, etc. I appreciate and am impressed at how well he 'teaches'. (My suspicion is that he's also equally as talented with kids!)

Organized, responsive, fair pricing and a flexible contract that allows room for things that come…read moreup in the lives of busy families. This all made my choice easy for my 13 year old son to continue guitar lessons with Ian. He has been a wonderful teacher and my son was quickly put at ease and inspired by Ian's passion for music. I can't believe how much he practices every day, and I think it is because he is motivated to impress his teacher!

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