Was looking for some hard to find hardware parts for an older drum set…read more They found what I needed and I enjoyed the conversation while they looked for me. Very fair price as well!!!

I really wanted to buy local from Fred Pierce Studio Drum Shop and have always recommended him to…read moremany local musicians over the past decades. I was looking for a decent practice drum set to start playing again. (multi-instrumentalist w/ a studio) I came in on a Thursday and Fred showed me a decent Yamaha Custom set and some low volume cymbals. With a hardware pack it came out to $1,500+/-... Perfect, that is all I wanted to spend on a practice set. I asked if he could hold it for a few days for a couple hundred dollars while I double checked with my wife. I came back a few days later and had to let Fred know an old friend gave me his old Tama Imperialstar shells/snare for almost nothing. I told him I would just be picking up cymbals today, but I will still need to pick out... Fred then proceeded to throw his duster across the room and began having a childish tantrum. Rambling on about its people like me that are putting local businesses out of business. He continued to berate me and clearly showed how angry he was I wasn't picking up that exact drum set. I continued to apologies to deescalate the situation, but Fred continued harassing me. I have never felt so uncomfortable or treated in such a manner by an adult. I tried to tell him I still needed DW Hardware to match my old DW double pedal. I also wanted to pick out additional higher end cymbals... (non-practice set) He continued to be an a-hole. All I could do is purchase the practice cymbals and was forced out the door. If he had any maturity or respect for his customers, I was prepared to walk out the door with about $2k in cymbals that day. I also just got large tax refund and huge bonus. Now I'm forced to buy a new DW Collectors Series drum set somewhere else. (Maybe direct) I always recommend buying local, but it pains me to say, I do NOT recommend Fred Piere Studio Drums.

Best sales and service in the stl metro!!! Art and his staff are 5 stars all the way every day!read more

We signed our 5 year old son up to take drum lessons and we made it clear that he was 5 on the…read morephone. We arrived for our lesson, and the instructor took one look at our son and said, "I don't teach kids that young." So disappointed in Swing City.

My son started drum lessons about a month ago. So far it has been a great experience! The ambiance…read moreof the studio is very comfortable; I was honestly surprised by how nice it was. It does the vibe of a music studio. Andrew, the instructor is very professional and knowledgeable. I would not hesitate to recommend lessons at AE Drum studio.

Great instructor! My daughter has been taking lessons for over a year and unfortunately she's not…read moretoo into it but Andrew has a style that works. He asks what type of songs she likes and they work on those. She has improved so much in a relatively short amount of time in my opinion. You can't go wrong with checking out AE Drum Studio Ruben

Mojo's is one of the best musical instument store around! The manager knows about all of his…read moremerchandise and is down to earth.d There's not much else to say but stop in a check it out!

I have been shopping at this store since they opened about 10 years ago. The staff is…read moreknowledgeable, honest and friendly. They are not overbearing or annoying and they don't harass you like the kids at "guitar-mart". They carry a good selection of acoustic and electric guitars and basses, effects, accessories, etc. They also do live sound, drums and other things as well that aren't of interest to me as a guitar player. They have everything from beginner to professional grade instruments and gear. If they don't have what you are looking for, chances are they can get it and they beat any competitors price. I have purchased about 10 high end guitars and several high end tube amps/ cabinets over the years and countless effects, cables, strings etc. I now live about an hour away but rather than go to the chain store up the road I still make the trip to Edwardsville for my music gear needs because they are simply the best.

I would highly recommend Mozingo Music in O'Fallon, MO. Great people to work with, very courteous…read moreand helpful. As a business owner I can appreciate the efforts they go through to make sure the services and products they offer are top of the line and the premises are well kept, not to mention the outstanding customer service from both Don and Steve. Definitely they have gone above and beyond to earn my business. Two thumbs up.

From the owner: We're the local leader in lessons and have taught tens of thousands of students on just about every…read moreinstrument imaginable. Check out our Lessons section and read some of the testimonials from other parents -- we've been around longer than most because we love what we do. We look forward to helping your child develop a love that can last a lifetime -- the love of music. Parents love Mozingo Music because we're dedicated to music education for children of all ages. From early elementary to high school students, we pride ourselves on having the best best teachers, facilities, and instrument selection. Learning a musical instrument has a profound effect on school work, confidence, discipline, sports -- and is a pursuit and passion that can be enjoyed for a lifetime. Stop by or give us a call, and we can discuss giving your child the gift of music.

Wow, I'd like to say how amazing this place is. Great prices & the workers are always so helpful…read more Super cool that they started selling vinyl records, Always do a good job on instrument set ups. Tower Music is a fantastic place & I would definitely recommend for any level of musician!

Greg, helped me pick a used Fender Strat in excellent condition. They are so helpful and I have…read morebeen dealing with them for over 30 years. Great place for musicians!!!!

Drew was super helpful with my return and dude was a total vibe! Store has great inventory and…read moreseems to have gotten a lot better over the years

I have purchased several guitars from the Fairview Heights location over the years. I have been…read morealways greeted and helped upon entry and have not complaint's on the service. Alex is my go to associate. He seems to know his guitars and is a great listener. You should know I was merchandise, operational and customer service director of 92 Macy's shoe departments for 37 years and know quality service. Guitar Center is lucky! A note on the manager. I have observed his customer service skills and expect you have as well. As we in the business understand customer service is related to sales and not the opposite.

I just bought the Alvarez AG60CE back in January, through Guitar Center, who told me that since I…read moredidn't buy their warranty for this brand new guitar, I had to go to the Alvarez distributor in the country, in St. Louis to have it fixed The problem is, Alvarez is a shitty Guitar, banking on big names like LR Baggs to sell their garbage. The L.R. Baggs electronics were completely shot on this guitar... Even the tuner didn't work. They said they would fix it for me, but I had to pay the $160.01 to ship it to them, first. That's right. Alvarez built me a defective guitar, then made me pay an additional 40% of the price of the guitar to fix their own mistake. If anyone really wants an Alvarez guitar, I highly recommend buying a used one. I wonder how long L.R. Baggs is willing to take a hit in allowing the Alvarez brand to cost them money before pulling out themselves.

Crestwood's Guitar Center is always a great stop for any musician--whether you're just getting…read morestarted or been playing for years. The staff here actually know their stuff and take the time to help you find what you need without being pushy. I came in to check out a few guitars and left with way more knowledge (and inspiration) than I expected. The store's clean, well-organized, and the vibe is super laid back. You can actually try out instruments without feeling rushed, and they've got a great selection of gear--from guitars and amps to cables, pedals, and accessories. Big shoutout to the crew for being patient and genuinely helpful. Always a good experience here!