I've finally I've been able to visit the Shedd. Well, that's a little incorrect; they were around…read morewhen I was in middle and high school, but as a summer program or resident company at the Hult Center known as OFAM, the Oregon Festival of American Music. Until this past weekend, I hadn't been to a program at their own year-round space that's been here for 25 years or so now. (But I don't feel too bad about that since my sister, who's lived here all her life, has only been once.) Anyway, I brought my toddler to their Magical Moombah show, which is designed specifically for children. We had a lot of fun! It was held in the Jacqua concert hall. The show was kind of variety/vaudeville in style; this one was called Come Sail Away, and it had a loose story made up that was connected by pre-existing songs that matched the theme. There were several time when they invited the kids up to participate--a dance party on stage, a couple of joke breaks, a contest or two, and more. It was a great way to let the kids be involved, and even the littlest kids had an opportunity to join in (my two year old was insistent on making her stage debut, though I think she was a bit shy when she was up there dancing with everyone). They hold this program each quarter and I'll definitely be looking for it next time we're home to visit. They also host concerts, musicals, and other programming. There are a couple of performance spaces, the concert hall being the main one and then recital space. The Shedd is also home to a music school, which seems to take place in the newer wing, where students can take private or group lessons. I will say that their website is really frustrating--almost every link would take me to their calendar, even if I was clicking on Faculty or Welcome--so I'm not sure what that's about so I'd suggest just calling if you have questions. There's a fee if you purchase tickets online (and maybe if you purchase in person with a credit card); in person with cash there's no fee. They have a good parking arrangement with the city that allows for free parking on evenings and weekends in the Lane County lot. There's also parking directly behind their north entrance (I'm not sure if that's the city lot or not, but I don't think so). The lot we parked in was kind of frustrating because almost every spot was marked as compact, and in the year 2026 even in Eugene most people have an SUV or minivan or something, and places just need to stop making most of their parking for compact cars. Some fun facts: Ginevra Ralph, who co-founded the Shedd, is the great-granddaughter of John G. Shedd (namesake of Chicago's Shedd Aquarium in addition to this performing arts center). The Shedd is located in what was once the First Baptist Church in Eugene, one of the largest in the city if not the largest at the time. Also, Marin Alsop, a conductor of international renown, was the co-conducted the Eugene Symphony and the Oregon Festival of American Music early in her career. The Shedd really does have a storied history and lots of great things to come.

The cast and crew there put on such a high class dignified expierance. Pairing dinner and a show…read morenever fails to completely satisfy.. From musical genius... to safisticated plays that excite... with opportunity to meet cast and crew after every show... DONT MISS THIS....

Me and my dad just bought a guitar here! it is my first guitar. A very nice entry level breedlove…read moreguitar. This shop has a great selection of guitars! The owner was very nice and helpful and gave me some great tips. the service here was above and beyond. I like this local shop a lot more than Guitar Center. I will definitely come back!

This store used to be great with the 2 last owners but now with the new owner I will never go back…read morevery rude. I have spent lots of money here and helped keep it going after last owner past away by volunteering my Saturday's here until the the owners could buy it. Now after how I was just treated there I will no longer spend my time or money there.

This is our second time visiting this store. Gabe always makes us feel welcome, he goes way above…read moreour expectations. We had a request that was unusual and Gabe spent as much time as needed to help us. While we were in the store people came in and Gabe greeted each one as he greeted us. His store is very well organized, clean and welcoming. My wife and I are very happy to have found this store. We highly recommend this store to anyone who needs help with anything music.

Really piss poor service, felt rushed to leave the store, and here I thought Guitar Center sucked…read moreass.

I've been consistently impressed at the selection of instruments they've got here. Particularly…read moreunique guitars, banjos, and mandolins - great place to check if you're looking for something other than the standard mass produced fare. I appreciate that the staff is not pushy in the slightest, and they seem to respect the relationship between a musician and and their need to fit the instrument that suites them best, which sometimes takes time and trying many different instruments side by side. Also feel that they've been quite fair and reasonable with making deals on trade-ins. Much more so than a corporate music store like Guitar Center. Grateful to have a quality local owned music shop!

I went here to get a few things, including books. I was having a hard time choosing one or the…read moreother and asked for their opinion. The younger guy very stiffly said he couldn't say either way on what book would include what. I asked if he could look through them and help me determine but he shrugged and said he really couldn't say... while the older guy, who likely runs the shop, stood behind him. Quietly watching our interaction, so it felt like I was just being told a scripted answer. It was the weirdest thing for a retail worker to absolutely refuse to help like that. Like others, when shopping, all they do is stand quietly behind the counter unless the older man is on the phone. He also couldn't give me advice on what to choose, as if he didn't want to sway me not to buy something and to get something else. When I asked if he could show me a certain section, he seemed put off by having to walk around the counter to show me, as if I should know where everything is already. I also wanted to get something they had behind the counter, which was just a small and cheap piece, but despite having to look around the store still for the books, he refused to allow me to carry it around and had to keep it at the counter. Like I'm going to run out of the store for an item that is only a few dollars. I think their books are also overpriced. If they are "like new" they are still used, so shouldn't be sold for the price printed on the back of the book. Unless it's a very rare book to find or something. And if they have things written all in them, they shouldn't be almost the same price but only a few dollars off or whatever. A normally $25 book they marked down to $20 because it did have writing all over it, but it rendered it kind of useless if you are wanting to learn it on your own without answers written in. I also experienced a kind of awkward rudeness from the older man, like others have. I probably will not be returning to them since there are other places with competitive pricing and better customer service. I also witnessed the older man on the phone with a few people in a row and was rude to each of them and acted accusatory that what they were selling he couldn't prove was "legit" what they were claiming it was... yes, that is why you do research on a product once they bring it in. Instead of mistrusting someone on the phone before meeting them in person. It helps if you're already well-acquainted with antiques. Why offer to buy an antique instrument off someone if you aren't going to believe it's real? I don't know, it's just not the best environment in my opinion...

I brought in a flugelhorn which had a broken attachment and Ohj fixed it within 45 minutes and it…read morewas better than new. I've seen a bunch of brass labs all over and he's got a great setup. Super professional.

Repair wise, this place may be fine for brass, or for beginner horns, but for woodwinds and more…read moreprecise work, you're best advised to look elsewhere. This opinion is based on many years of experience working with highly respected technicians in major (and smaller) cities. Oh, and the hourly rate is rather high.

I've had lessons with Megann Dawes for over a year and she's one of the very best! I'm a retired…read moreengineer who decided to pick up the violin again after decades. She's made it easy!

Was looking for a vocal coach and thanks to Yelp, found Harmony Roadhouse. I reached out to Sarah B…read moreRose and she responded immediately and was able to work me in which was perfect as I may have changed my mind had she not reached out so quickly. Lessons are fun, professional and I leave feeling like I have learned something new, and I look forward to my next session. The cost is reasonable and affordable with my budget.

carl did a great job on my olds super cornet. thanks so much for your help!…read more jd

Nothing but raves, Charlie Klassen saved my bacon. My flute was damaged the night before my band's…read moredebut show, and I was freaked. Took a chance and caught Charlie just as he was opening, explained the situation, but he was already fixing my flute by the time I finished my tale of woe. Not only did he fix the problem, he went the extra mile and fine- tuned my flute, it has never played better. Huge thanks and respect for the shop and Charlie, who also happens to be one of the hippest musicians I've chatted with in a long time. Highly recommended!

Great customer service! I'm not from the area and needed some speaker cables for a P.A. for a…read morememorial service. Not only did I get some high quality cables, they took the time to ask me what kind of P.A. and gave me a quick tutorial on a similar P.A. they had there in the store. I'm not a sound pro so this info was invaluable and I feel much more confident about setting everything up for the event. Thank you to Steve and staff of Absolute Sound & Music all of whom helped me. I highly recommend them!!!

I had a shotgun mic for my camcorder that crapped out on me and I was having a hard time finding an…read morecamera accsessories repair place in Roseburg that would work with mics. I was about to spend more money for a new mic which hurt because I was between jobs and this was an expensive and really good Rode mic Someone suggested Absolute Sound the music store. I thought well it is a microphone. So I gave them a shot. They were super friendly and helpful and while I think this particular type of microphone is not what they generally deal with, they took it on. The next day they called that it was ready. When I got there Nick explained exactly what was wrong and what he did to fix it. They took it on, got it fixed and for a fraction of what I was about to spend on a new one. I'll definitely go back to them. They have a really nice selection of music gear too for a small town shop.