I highly recommend North End Treble Makers! Jessie is a wonderful instructer who makes you feel…read morecomfortable, and knows her stuff! I could see an improvement after only a few lessons!!

From the owner: Here at North End Treble Makers we offer private and group lessons for violin/fiddle, viola,…read moremandolin and guitar. Lessons are offered on a weekly basis in our home studio here in Boise. We believe music has the ability to change lives and are extremely passionate about sharing our love of music with others. We strongly encourage all of our students to share what they have learned by playing private shows for family and friends as well as reaching out to the community. Performing for nursing homes and fund raisers are just one of the many ways that learning a musical instrument can enrich your life and the lives of those around you. Students of all ages and levels are welcome here at Treble Makers. Contact us today and see what a difference music can make in your life.

Super cool guitar store with amazing inventory. Had them restring and clean up older vintage guitar…read morewhile I perused the store. Great service and very reasonable cost. Will definitely be my go to store in future.

5 stars!!! Brought my guitar in for a setup and needed the whole guitar cleaned and polished. It…read moreplays beautifully now and looks fantastic. Thank you guys!!!

I came and got everything I came for without a problem, good customer service. If you need any…read moreguitar parts this is the place to go

If you're looking for that one particular part or item or button or a fax go see Andy at gigs…read morebefore you do anything he just might have it and you'll save a ton like I do every time and plus you can get a lot of really cool merch there from all your local bands I love going there you can actually chill sit down and play something without all the hassles make this your first stop when you're searching for that one particular piece of gear or just some great advice and he has a ton of knowledge how to hook things up go see Andy now!

Went to sell a vintage Selmer clarinet. Took it to the shop, Dorsey Music, that did the restoration…read moreone year ago. The instrument is in excellent condition. They have comparables, including a Selmer, on their own Dorsey Music website for up to $17,000. Owner's son acknowledged that it had real value but only offered between $200 and $400. When I pointed out the comparables on his website, the punk got all jerky and said, "Now I don't really want to buy it."

Dorsey set my son up with his instrument for school. They were so kind and helpful and gave my son…read moretips to get started. Highly recommend - we will be back!

If a friend of mine was starting to play an instrument, no matter her skill level, or if I knew a…read moreyoung musician who wanted to strengthen his ability, this is where I would send them both. The Old Boise instructors are outstanding professional musicians who play locally and tour the country with exceptional work. Their wide variety of experience in performance genres, instruments and styles, masterfully extend even beyond music to acting and film. Not only that, but this creative sanctuary in the heart of downtown Boise surrounds each student with a location where vibrant art happens nightly. Excellent instruction, yes. All levels of abilities accepted, yes. Wide range of styles and instruments yes: ukulele, harp, voice, bass, guitar, violin, mandolin and more. You want to come here and discover your gorgeous talent, believe me. These artists will reveal it, and when you're ready? You may be playing alongside them in this music rich downtown area one night, sharing your chops with an eager audience. Listen, learn, play at Old Boise Music Studios! Set up your first private session today, or sign your young artist up for an individual lesson or whole camp experience.

From the owner: Old Boise Music Studios offers private lessons, camps, and workshops for a variety of musical…read moreinstruments, as well as acting and vocal performance.

Always a great experience at Dunkley Music. For the past several years, we have been purchasing…read moreinstruments, having repairs/setups done, attended recitals -- every time, the staff has been friendly, helpful, and expert at meeting our musical needs; great atmosphere in the Meridian location as well. Also, I know Dunkley Music gives back to the community, as my son has performed in events sponsored by Dunkley. Highly recommend!

I have recently had a 2-piano rehearsal in the recital Hall. Dunkley is demonstrating…read moreprofessionalism in addressing a problem that resulted in a "0" review from me in the past. I appreciate their understanding of the mistake and their committment to synch the tuning of both the pianos in this hall when they will be used in tandem. This recital hall is a wonderful and unique venue. Dunkley is a precious gift to the musical community of Treasure Valley. David Stein

My son has been taking violin lessons with Angie and Marcus and he absolutely loves it! The…read moreattitude is laid back with a focus on enjoying music, which I love. But he is also learning so much! The Hootenanies are a great way to connect music and community and to share a love of music with others. The scheduling and times available are so flexible. We can have a crazy schedule at times with two kids going to multiple activities. There are so many appointment times available and switching our time if something comes up is super easy! This is so essential for us. Plus there are zoom options! Couldn't recommend this place more!!

What's a cure for an exasperating day at work? A thirty minute break from the world with Angie and…read moreMarcus playing music and chatting about life!!! Way to turn a crazy day into a sane, peaceful one!!! They've been educating on music, mandolin and live for three months now and my psyche is so much better due to their efforts!!!

took my advanced violinist daughters violin to be repaired when we got it home we realized they had…read morenot turned it before it left their facility. I called in to make them aware and was rudely told that the car ride home probably made it out of tune. never heard of that before. on friday my daughter took it to school for orchestra and as she was opening the case the "d" string broke. when I called them to find out what I should do Ryan was rude and it was one excuse after another. I only wanted him to apologize and tell me to bring it back in.

Telford's is good for bow rehairs and minor repairs, but not much else…read more If you're truly serious about achieving a good instrument, I'd highly suggest making a trip out to Portland or Salt Lake City to explore your options. Even the more expensive instruments in stock had a sort of tinny, scratchy quality that sounded extraordinarily unappealing to any slightly trained ear. But still, I'd always suggest coming here over any general music store in the area (Dunkley's, Dorsey's) for your regular maintenance.

Every time we come in, everyone is happy to help and they do a great job! We love our piano we…read morebought from them so I'd highly recommend! You will be in good hands!

Excellent service and great verity of instruments for my kids to choose from for school. They offer…read morepayment plans which is so helpful.

Great friendly and knowledgeable staff, when looking at stuff for bargains on craigslist I often…read morefind new equipment here within the same price range. Great variety and selection and they have now begun to offer lessons. I think it's the first Saturday of the month they have a open house where you can get a free 15 minute lesson to see if you have a good fit with the teachers. They also have used equipment for good deals and clearance items that are a steal.

From the owner: Guitar Center is the largest retailer of musical gear in the world. More than any single company,…read morewe're inspiring millions of individual musical dreams, journeys and success stories, large and small. In short, we empower our customers in ways no one else can. With our unrivaled hands-on store experience, unique consultative expertise and matchless commitment to making gear easy to buy, we are bringing more music to the planet. We offer a variety of special services, including lessons, musical instrument repair, professional musician services, and musical instrument rentals, designed to help musicians achieve that indescribable feeling that comes from making music. At Guitar Center, we don't just sell guitars or drums or keyboards. We sell something far more important. We sell the unexplainable feeling of sheer joy that comes from playing music. Or, simply put, at Guitar Center, all we sell is the Greatest Feeling on Earth.