Newer to the area. Went in there with a slightly old Bass missing the G among other things. Music…read moreheads in there. Super cool, and helped me out for a very reasonable price. Don't roam to to the Wonka World of Many other instruments available and....Anyways, yes recommend.

I went to this shop today with every intention to spend money. I was either going to buy an…read moreelectronic drum set, an acoustic bass, or both. The store had one acoustic bass, which was decent, and several electronic drum kits to choose from. I walked back and fourth from the various rooms for probably an hour to see if anyone would offer assistance. You're probably wondering why I just didn't ask? As I entered the store, there were at least 6 people working and having conversations with other people browsing the store, and the employees who weren't occupied with customer service were greeting families and people who weren't me with a hearty greeting and "how can I help you?" I can't support a business that treats people unequally. You don't like how I looked, and maybe thought I was just a homeless dude looking to beat the cold, or some basement dweller looking to shred stairway to heaven and leave and not buy anything? Edited because I forgot to lower stars. Re-edited because the sales manager Benjamin reached out to me with a very thoughtful message and apologized. I do intend on going back soon, as the selection of wares was actually very nice.

Matt Tomlianovich is an expert at tuning and rebuilding pianos. We have him tune five different…read morepianos ranging from old Steinways, new Steinways, my Yamaha C3 Grand, and a Yamaha U3 upright. He is also the go to choice for Peoria Symphony Chamber events and also Steinway of Central Illinois when they deliver in Peoria. We have automation on one piano and he works on all those systems as well. Reliable and always comes through.

I highly recommend Second Wind Music for your instrument. He took the time to polish, clean, pad…read moreand cork my wooden clarinet. My clarinet is in tune and sounds superb. When I had questions, he was quick to respond and had excellent communication during the process. I am grateful for Second Wind Music. I trust this business 100%.

From the owner: Second Wind Music specializes in restoring vintage band instruments, bringing them back to playing…read morecondition. General repair services for woodwind and brass instruments is available, as well as refurbished instrument sales, piano tuning services, and music performance.

Great service. Fixed my guitar in a timely fashion. Cool place to browse around in! Owner is very…read moreknowledgeable.

the owner is a great guy.being by himself, he still tries to help customers as quickly as possible…read more also a great source of hints and recommendations.

Super job fixing my old electric guitar and super reasonable cost. Thought I never play my electric…read moreguitar I purchased in 1965 again , it was a mess and they did an outstanding job fixing it.

We were not there long, but they have signs not to touch the guitars and only one guy working and…read morehe was chit chatting with someone. He never even acknowledged any other customer and it didn't seem like he was buying anything. They were just chatting. We waited to be acknowledged so my daughter could try some guitars, but ended up just leaving.

Austin makes some wonderful guitars & is a fantastic luthier. Did I mention he does repairs, as…read morewell? He's basically a jack-of-all-trades, when it comes to stringed instruments. I'm hoping more people start to notice his exceptional craftsmanship, attention to detail, & choose to commission his talents. The quality will surpass your expectations, without a doubt. Whether you're in the market for a custom build, or just need some maintenance, he's absolutely exceptional! CW

From the owner: McKee Guitars specializes in building custom guitars and guitar repair.read more

Dave is an incredible resource and has a wonderful staff. Would highly recommend if you are in the…read morearea.

I've been a loyal Music Makers customer for several years. I love doing business with the helpful,…read moreknowledgeable staff because they make every visit a pleasure as well as a valuable learning experience. Owner Dave Plunk is truly a man of integrity and kindness. Here's one example: Last year, when I was hit out of the blue by a perfect storm of unforeseen expenditures, I found myself in a "too-much-month-at-the-end-of-the-money" situation. I brought in some equipment to sell and I was prepared to accept pretty much any cash offer. Dave paid me a surprisingly generous sum for the items - far more than I would have received from Guitar Center or a pawn shop - and I was able to make it to my next paycheck without having to sell my plasma to a blood bank. :) I stopped in today just to get picks and strings and, as usual, I ended up developing a torrid crush on one of the new guitars in stock - a Fender California Series Redondo Player acoustic-electric with a flashy metallic lime-colored finish (Fender calls it "Electric Jade") and mahogany neck. It had no price tag so, having recovered from last year's little fiscal crisis, I inquired about the cost. Dave quoted me a very reasonable price but quickly added that if I bought it today, he'd knock a hundred dollars off. "SOLD!" I said. It was just one more in the long list of satisfying experiences I've had at Music Makers. Though I had no doubt whatsoever that I had done quite well on the deal, out of curiosity, I checked to see how much internet retailers are charging for the same guitar. Musiciansfriend.com has a used one for sale, with some minor blemishes, and it's going for $20 more than Dave charged me for a brand new one! I wholeheartedly encourage anyone who is looking for musical instruments, live sound equipment or lessons to go to Music Makers. You'll be glad you did.

Randy and his staff are always professional and helpful. As a gigging keyboardist and church…read moremusician whenever I need cords, music books, and miscellaneous items it is great i have a local shop to go and get what I need without driving 30 moles or waiting a few days for shipping. They match prices from other stores as well as most online prices so it is a win-win as far as I am concerned. And I am helping to support a locally owned and operated business.

While on tour with the Concordia University Chicago Chamber Orchestra, we needed an emergency…read morerepair of a soprano saxophone. We were thrilled when Danny at King Music agreed to help us out before our 7 pm concert time that night. Danny is super knowledgeable and professional. He completed the repair and made suggestions for further work when we get back home. Completing the work under the quote without skimping on quality, he repaired what he knew was necessary. He even made recommendations for a better case that would protect the sax better in future. Our saxophonist was thrilled with how well the instrument played! The director was thrilled to have that instrument back for performance. I wish King Music was up in the Chicago area! Class act!