My family has been renting/buying/repairing from Dan and his team for two years. They have always…read morebeen so flexible, accommodating, and knowledgeable. This week, they stepped up big time with a last minute rescue on a sizing error of mine with my kids cello. The communication from them has always been excellent. My impression is that they are committed to instilling an appreciation for music in young people. I love the community feel here and look forward to many more years of working with them.

They sold me a microphone stand or so they said when I got home, I opened up the box. They said you…read moredon't have to open the box because he said I know what you need and that's what this is and it was only a boom piece and I needed a microphone stand for a gig. It was an emergency situation. I ended up luckily borrowing one from a friend of mine before we could buy a new one from Amazon.

My daughter's violin needed a minor repair and the violin teacher specifically mentioned Schock's…read moreshop. I called to check the hours and he answered the phone right away. I brought in the violin and he diagnosed the problem immediately, fixed it without needing any tools, and waived off his fee. "No charge." The shop interior is cosy and lovely, and Mr Schock is personable and helpful. I'll definitely come back!

From the owner: Stephen M Schock Violins has been in business for over 18 years serving the area of Bloomington,…read moreIN. We specialize in bow repairs for violins, cellos, and many more.

My daughter has been taking piano lessons at Stafford for a couple of years now. She loves her…read morelessons and her instructor. She always looks forward to it!

Instruction is mediocre but that is not all. Back in march of 2023 they were still enforcing masks…read moreand did not allow kids to sit and wait but made them stand. These rules are apparently for customers only. While my daughter was masked and standing their employee, a thin and tall guy with brown hair, was sitting behind a computer with his mask down so that his mouth and mustache were showing.

Sarah Flint is the best music teacher in Bloomington, maybe in Indiana, and possibly... anywhere!…read moreShe coaxes amazing confidence from kids (and adults, too.) Kind, gentle, patient, and with an obvious groove that kids tap into, she takes each student for who they are and magic happens. She arranges for them to have fun, cool performances that feel like concerts more than like "recitals." Also a fantastic working musician in her own right. If you or your kid want to learn to play guitar or ukulele, there is no one better than Sarah.

From the owner: Guitar, voice and ukulele lessons. All ages and levels.read more

Best piano tuner in town - excellent work, great communication, and very reliable. Highly recommend!read more

Definitely a treat to have Ross tune your piano! He does a fantastic job, and he'll play you some…read moreJerry Lee Lewis too!