First time there and Mark was absolutely fabulous ... walked away with my first Martin Guitar. Best…read moreguitar buying experience I've ever had.

I learned that Martin had released a new mahogany guitar (the D-17) and I really wanted to play one…read moreto see if I might want to trade one of my Martins to buy one, or perhaps even buy one outright. I found out there was one in the area, located at Reno's Music. I had never heard of this establishment before but I saw on their website that they have a lot of Martin guitars in their inventory. So when my husband and I were in the general neighborhood, we decided to stop in and have a look. This turned out to be a really bad idea. I have been playing guitar for 55 years and my husband also for nearly as long. My father was an Indianapolis jazz guitarist who will be inducted into the Indianapolis Jazz Hall Of Fame in 2026. I have been visiting guitar stores since I was a little girl, and never have I been treated so rudely EVER. There was one guy working there, and zero customers. Most guitar shops are lively, upbeat places filled with music but this was basically an office with a storeroom of what looked to be a zillion boxed-up guitars. I asked this person if he had a D-17 because I was interested in playing one. He launched into this gatekeeper routine that would have made my father laugh with scorn and then turn around and head straight out the door. This guy said, "First we're going to have a little conversation". What??? I thought this was a business and I just wanted to see a guitar! He wanted to know our names. I thought wtf? Our names won't mean anything to you? But I gave them, first and last, and then he replied that his name was Mark. Okay fine, whatever. Do you play? he wanted to know. Okay, why would I even be in a place like that if I didn't play? I was playing before this guy was even thought of! Well, after I replied yes, we both do, he condescended to let me try the guitar. It was a very nice guitar but I had already made up my mind that I would not be buying a $1 kazoo off this guy. I played one more guitar there and we left. Needless to say, I will take my money and my business elsewhere. I am still in the market for a high-end Martin but thankfully there are many other guitar stores in the Indianapolis area that are far more welcoming and treat their customers like they want their business - NOT like they are doing them some kind of a favor just letting them in the door. I've seen other reviews left by people who had much the same experience with Reno's Music, so it wasn't just us, it's how this place is, unfortunately.

Ordered a baritone for our son to play and called twice to confirm the instrument was ready for…read morepick up. Drove all the way out to the Fishers location from where we live in Carmel and picked up the instrument. Brought the instrument home only to find out that it was completely not functional. Buttons were not working valves were frozen. Called the office and they admitted that the instrument had not been maintenances since mid last year. Prior to pick up I had specifically asked if the instrument was ready and had been maintenance since it was a gently used instrument. It's extremely disappointing to have an initial experience with this company that was recommended to us by our band director and have this be such a huge inconvenience.

I bought a flute for my 6th grader and took it to Paige's for inspection. A few days later, I…read morereceived a voicemail with a quote of $335 to fix it. REALLY?! I only paid $60 for it! With the clock ticking, a friend told me about Sam Ash. They had the same (used) model in perfect working order for $175 WITH a 1 year service plan and even offered to purchase our flute that was in need of repair (new pads). For the record, they also offer: Guitar Repair Woodwind Repair Brass Repair Strings Repair I know Paige's is where everyone goes, but you might want to skip the most popular spot and shop around!

Went to CMC for the first time. The gentleman that waited on me was very polite and friendly. He…read moresaid he would be done with stringing my guitar and cleaning/conditioning it in a couple of days (way fast in my book). I'll be back again and not just to pickup my guitar!

I wouldn't recommend to anyone trying to get any work done on your instruments, especially bass…read moreguitars. They don't even have bass amps to plug into to "test out" your bass. As far as the repairs go I went in to have a simple set up for a bass that I had purchased and I figured since it's super close I would give it a try. When I described wanting the action adjusted on the bass they said I didn't know what I was talking about and still felt the need to charge me for looking at it....steer clear.

As a full-time psychologist, wife and mom, it's hard to make time for myself, as is true for many…read moreof my peers. I've always loved to sing, but never taken a lesson. When I began thinking of an activity that would be just about me and with no desired goal...I want to take voice lessons was where I arrived. Hannah is my voice teacher. She is youthful in the best way, encouraging and supportive. We laugh, I learn, and at the end of the lesson, I feel energized to go back into my life. I was originally afraid of looking silly taking voice lessons as an adult, but seriously...it's been the best thing, and Hannah is an amazing teacher!

Doug. Maybe you need to get your facts straight before you try to discuss this. I never agreed…read morethat we would sit there. I can happily send you the text messages. Also- I literally did sit in the parking lot because inclusion is not the parent sitting there. I get it, you don't do inclusion. You want money plain and simple. Just own up to that.

My daughter absolutely loves it here! Shes in Rookies and they teach her a little bit of…read moreeverything. The general manager Cliff was so kind and accommodating when we had a hiccup. I can't recommend it enough.

Friendly staff for all ages ready to rock. Signing up whole family.... some even extended... great…read morefun.

My family has been renting/buying/repairing from Dan and his team for two years. They have always…read morebeen so flexible, accommodating, and knowledgeable. This week, they stepped up big time with a last minute rescue on a sizing error of mine with my kids cello. The communication from them has always been excellent. My impression is that they are committed to instilling an appreciation for music in young people. I love the community feel here and look forward to many more years of working with them.

They sold me a microphone stand or so they said when I got home, I opened up the box. They said you…read moredon't have to open the box because he said I know what you need and that's what this is and it was only a boom piece and I needed a microphone stand for a gig. It was an emergency situation. I ended up luckily borrowing one from a friend of mine before we could buy a new one from Amazon.

Walking into About Music is a joy for those of us who have a serious interest in instruments. It's…read morea tiny store, but packed to the brim with various string instruments, mostly focusing on guitars and their cousins--mandolins, banjos, probably some ukeleles, etc. The owner is extremely helpful and will be glad to talk with you for a bit about anything music-related. If you're looking for instruction, you can either receive it here in the store (there are closet-sized, but serviceable, studios in the back), or the delightful owner will help you find it, if he doesn't already offer it on your desired instrument. Check out the harp in the front window. That's my favorite part!

One of my two "go to" music stores in the area (or anywhere, for that matter!), About Music is a…read moretrue treasure. Walking into the store is like into a music museum, and I mean that in only the BEST of ways. You'll find not only new instruments, but instruments of varying vintage. And it's not just guitars...you're likely to find a harp, or a dulcimer, or a dobro...or things I've never even heard of. Not only do they have a lot of merchandise, Robert knows about every piece in the shop. Friendly and helpful, I've found him to always go the extra mile to find that that special piece you're looking for. Drop by About Music. Plan to stay a while and just soak up the atmosphere. You'll not regret it.

Ed and the team at Bongo Boy are the best! Simply THE place to go in Indy for drum lessons!read more

We were invited to a birthday party at Bongo Boy, and boy did we have some bongo fun. I've been to…read moremany kid birthday parties at many different venues, and Bongo Boy impressed me because everything was so well organized. From start to finish, the birthday party went really well, all the kids had a great time, and you could tell that the staff at Bongo Boy had done this before and they were in charge of the situation. From the perspective of a guest, the party was super relaxed and fun for everyone. They started with some balloon play, which consisted of just putting some balloons out, turning on some music and letting the kids go at them. Honestly, you could probably just set kids up in a bare room with balloons and they would have a good time for an hour, but then it was time to play with some simple percussion instruments. The kids played with those for a while, and then we took a break and ate food and cake. Afterward, we got into a circle and beat on the bongos! We banged on the bongos for a good while, and it makes a lot of noise, so just be aware of that if you have kids who might be sensitive to noise. (My kids had to take a break after a while because it got too stimulating for them.) The birthday party ended with some more balloon play, and everyone left smiling. Bingo Boy does family music time / family drum circles every Saturday at 9:30 a.m., as of this writing. For a small fee, your family can spend the morning making music together. Pretty awesome!