This drum shop has a large selection of kits and related gear. I wandered in and was impressed by…read morethe inventory. The staff was friendly and not at all pushy (how I recall the drum dept. in most chains like Guitar Center). They are locally owned actual musicians who have plenty of familiarity with their stuff and the field in general. I picked up one lightly used accessory at a fair price, and plan to revisit the shop when I can combine trips, because I find myself driving past this shop conveniently located right on 95th Street in O.P., KS often. They have a nice mix of new and vintage merchandise. The shop is on multiple floors; they have some rooms that are maybe mostly for lessons, but also enable you to rock out without an audience to try gear out. They're even willing to bargain a little (within limits). Highly recommended, 5 big Yelp! rating stars

From the owner: We are Kc’s only drum and percussion only music store read more

Didn't know this place existed!…read more Stopped in on a lark and bought three LPs right off the bat. This place is a dream. It's look and feel harken back to the old days of being able to wander into a record store shop around and flip through several hundred LPs check- out the latest stuff in from both the new and the latest used music. Then you can wander over to the other part of the store and look at the classic toys you grew up with and reminics about how much your Heman collection would be worth. Then snag a Voltron figure for your office shelves! I guess this shows how nerdy I actually am... but I know I will see many of you at this store!

Great guys, great selection, very knowledgable of the music. Old school record store!read more

Amos was so easy to work with. very professional and explained everything he was doing. I was…read moreembarrassed my piano had gone so long without tuning but he didn't blink an eye. We even got a concert at the end! affordable and friendly, highly recommend.

From the owner: At n’Tune Piano KC, we don’t just tune pianos, we bring them back to life. With over 20 years of…read moreexperience, we focus on precision, honesty, and making sure your piano actually sounds the way it should. No gimmicks, no upselling, just solid work you can hear.

I took my violin to KC Strings after not playing for six years. The staff were super helpful with…read moregetting it back in playable condition, and they had a great selection of instruments to look at.

I don't know jack about stringed instruments, except guitar. But it didn't take long to begin…read moreappreciating KC Strings over in Shawnee. The shop specializes in stringed instruments. With no shortage of services, KC Strings is also the only American maker of professional grade violas, violins, cellos and bases. It's really a one stop string shop. Say that three times. They'll sell, repair, rent and even give you private lessons. The staff knows their strings. I quickly overheard one of the assistants is a student at Julliard. Everyone in the shop is eager to assist or simply enjoying their job by playing the instruments. They also emphasize their ability to work out financing options. Thankfully I had a sidekick who knew the difference between a viola and violin and that brought about some great conversations with the staff. I grabbed a brochure as we headed out and it says "Together We Create." I couldn't agree more.

I've been in the market for a bass guitar for a few months now and have made several visits while…read moretrying to find something I'll really love and want to pick up every day. I'm still an early beginner on bass, but I've been playing acoustic guitar for about 10 years so cut me a little slack The store has a great selection of instruments, which I really appreciated. However, the help I received was a bit inconsistent. At times, it felt like some employees weren't very interested in assisting me, possibly because I'm newer to electric gear. I was hoping for more guidance on what I actually needed, rather than just being pointed toward what was available to sell. That said, Kurt really stood out. He was super helpful, welcoming, and made me feel comfortable plugging in and trying things out even if I didn't sound great That kind of experience goes a long way. I did end up buying a bass and amp from the Kansas City location, and honestly, I don't think I would've made the purchase without Kurt's help. Appreciate it, man.

This is now 5 times I've been in the Overland Park store and left frustrated. I went in to look at…read morea microphone. There were two employees behind the counter in the back room where the microphones are. One was messing with a synthesizer and the other was watching him. At no point did either look in my direction or ask if they could help. The microphone I wanted to look at had a spot in the display case but the mic was gone. Probably not in stock. So I walked out. The employee previously messing with the synthesizer was now behind the counter up front doing something on a computer or register, but there was no customer opposite him. I'll order the mic from another merchant online.

We visited three music stores to find the right piano…read more Craig Smith, Piano Sales Rep, was personable, professional, and informative. He was very good about explaining the different options in both instruments (new vs. used, pianos vs. digital pianos) and payment options (installment plan, purchase cash discount, vs. renting, etc.) He patiently showed us several models, helped guide us (respected our budget!) and followed up with us in an appropriate manner. At no time did I feel pressured to decide or upgrade beyond our comfort level. We ended up emailing follow up questions, and had a nice back and forth communication. Craig even sent us a link comparing the models we were were debating about! Talk about wonderful customer service. We put a small deposit down on the Clavinova (http://usa.yamaha.com/products/musical-instruments/keyboards/digitalpianos/clavinova-concept/) to hold it for a week until we could purchase in full - I couldn't pass up the cash discount! Even the delivery team was excellent: arrived on time, were courteous and set up the piano perfectly. Highly recommend. It was a breeze to work with Meyer Music on all counts, and we have been enjoying our purchase since Spring Break. In fact, our young nieces (6 yrs old and 9 yrs old) couldn't keep their hands off it! They just loved the fun features of playing different orchestra instruments on it. We had a chuckle about that since they have a gorgeous Baby Grand at home, but they are in love with our Clavinova!

Customer service is great until you buy from him and then they turn into jerks. they don't return…read moreyour phone calls when you call them on your payments if you bank card changes and they charge you fees for them not calling you back.

Nate helped me today and was amazing! I was buying a guitar for my son and he helped fill in my…read moreknowledge gaps and gave great food for thought in my decision process. He also tested the guitar for me and I was impressed by his playing too! Thank you Shining Light... you've got a good one there! The deal was incredible too!

I am so pleased with the great piano teacher match through Shining Light Music. When I called to…read moreinquire about teachers, I communicated that our requirements are stringent: my son is 6 yrs old, and while he likes piano, he doesn't looove piano, so the lessons have to be fun and engaging to encourage his progress. He's had 1.5 years piano instruction, and he doesn't respond well to some of the "too basic" piano book courses we had temporarily explored with a couple past teachers, so it's a challenge to level him up with material and technique that is age appropriate and fun enough but not too basic, nor too complex. And we had limited time availabilty as our schedules are maxed... It's such a blessing that the receptionist recommended Ms. Emily Shelp! Ms. Emily is well qualified; she possesses a Bachelor of Music in Piano Pedagogy from Bob Jones University and has been playing since she was 7 yrs old. Her bio is coming soon to the Shining Light Music teacher page. Best of all, she strikes the right notes - I couldn't resist the pun! - in working on my son's technique and making it fun. She motivates him with weekly fun point-competitions (to earn country stickers in his passport, medals, trophy, etc.) which has resulted in him reminding me that he has to memorize a song for the next lesson..cuz he wants the points! (whoo hoo, he's no longer resistant to practicing!!!!) I feel that she is the right piano teacher for his current level and needs; she employs a cheerful and focused Kindergarten/First Grade encouraging teaching style to keep all the lessons fun and on track, she's able to motivate and consistently award with positive reinforcement, able to redirect him when he gets silly (after all he's been in school all day, then straight to his lesson!) and I appreciate how she is able to teach finer technique in a way that he understands. She would be great for both beginner and advanced students.

I've been looking for a guitar to truly call my own for a long time. I've mostly played…read morehand-me-downs over the years, and while they served their purpose, this was the first time I really understood what it means to choose an instrument for myself. I recently purchased a Taylor, and the whole experience meant more to me than I expected. I was able to spend time in the store without feeling rushed, really sit with a few options, and figure out what felt right. Elliot was upfront, honest, and incredibly helpful throughout the process. No pressure, no gimmicks just straightforward guidance and a genuine willingness to help me find the right fit. I really appreciated that. Thank you guys for making this a great experience.

The fellas over here are awesome! Right when I walked in…read morethey made me feel like a friend I came in to get set up for some gear for my electric guitar and they were so helpful :) Mitch helped walk through the differences between Amps and explained it in a way that I could easily digest. (Don't hate me I think his name was Eddie?) played demo for different sounds I could expect with the Amps - they both had amazing energy. I'm so excited to continue playing and they are now my go to guys

Urban Music Store has a very good selection of instruments, accessories, and music. This is a…read morefamily business, that has been open at this location for over 50 years! The current owners are very friendly, and helpful. The prices are very competitive, too!

From the owner: Urban Music Store is a local retail establishment in Leavenworth, KS that specializes in offering a…read morewide selection of music-related products and services.