First rate staff up front and excellent support staff in the back. You can get all your music needs…read moremet at Ellman's. From renting, buying, having your instrument fixed, to taking lessons, they do it all and have years of experience.

I was new in band and I got my trombone in the store to rent which I loved and it was so clean with…read morethat new instrument smell. They got all kinds of instruments and the staff was nice. Although I had a teacher who was mean and wasn't nice. He was nice when you meet him but when you get to know you, he's rude and gives you a attitude and he's the other reason why I quit band. His name was Luke Mallicore or something of his last name. I have a cleft pallet and he always sounded annoyed when I try to explain to him that I can't reach to certain high notes and he tells me not to do something with my mouth even though that's the only way for me to play my trombone. I wouldn't recommend to have classes with him.

Needed dulcimer work/repair - owner was completely uninterested in helping with this…read more Selection is small amounts of acoustic guitars and band/orchestra school instruments. Talked a bit too much about trains for our liking when we wanted to discuss almost anything music related in the music shop, while we were just trying to leave. Felt trapped by the layout and operator. Looked like a good place for your kids school needs and things, not for professional instruments as much

My husband and I discovered this wonderful shop, when we needed to trade in our granddaughter's…read more3/4 size violin for an adult 4/4 size violin within two days. We were referred by our daughter, who had frequented the store. We walked into this Batavia Music store not knowing anything about violins beside the basic stuff, and left with a wealth of knowledge. Tom (owner) is very pleasant; we enjoyed doing business with him. We were quite surprised that he bought an old violin from us, before we settled on anything he had in his inventory. He helped us make the right decision quality and price. It was a joy to be in the presence of so many beautiful instruments and an owner who really cares about his work. We will be back for lessons and care of a couple of other instruments.

Stopped in here several times over the last 2 years and always great service. All of the staff are…read morefantastic, knowledgeable and personable. Won't go anywhere else. Keep up the great work Madeleine!!

Excellent service! Good pricing! All sale person are friendly and knowledgable about the…read moreinstruments function and models abilities.

We are so lucky to have this shop in St. Charles! It is the perfect place to go for when your kid's…read moreinstrument needs repair or you need something for it. Jon has a great depth of knowledge and he's super friendly!

As always amazing staff, as soon as I entered I was greeted. The store was clean and organized…read more David checked me out as I was in store to buy an amp. He was happy and helpful and ready to answer all the questions. All in all a good experience. Definitely recommended.

I'd just like to take a moment to say how much I have been impressed by the staff and instructors…read moreat this school. I started recently taking classical guitar lessons with Ron and can't say enough good things. The lessons are relaxed, the instruction is targeted and helpful. I leave each lesson excited to practice the next step in this journey. If you are looking to start learning an instrument, no matter how old you might be, seriously consider these guys. They are really top notch.

I absolutely Fox River Academy of Music and Arts. My 7 year old daughter takes vocal lessons here…read moreand they have been amazing with her. This year has been rough and they have worked with our family (and scheduling) through all of it. My daughters vocal instructor has given my daughter confidence that I didn't know she had. I honestly can't say enough good things about this place!

Yes I strongly recommend however my experience is let down well how so I mean long story short Mr…read more Rob directed his lower associate named jack to trade three guitars for one and include a gator soft case however that is where in went down hill jack after taking an order from his higher up store associate who checks the guitars he ignored his order he charged me the soft case and strap which is disappointing accounting for the return they get from all three guitars they received from me the customer and a previous purchase within the same house of an electric guitar with soft case he completely ignore Mr Robs order and charged me for the case and strap that was greed I seen from jack despite the return they get from the trade ins minimum $800 he knows so I strongly recommend you affirm a deal with Mr rob to stay there or somehow try a different store associate I'll be back in the near future but my experience was alright but the part with Mr rob he personally came to talk to me the trade in offer after hearing me play romance de amor and he was very kind elderly man I'll remember the moment Rock n roll

I've been going to Perry's for years !!! They are the nicest people and expert work on guitars…read more....my guitars have never sounded better!!! Keep up the good work guys !

My daughter has been taking drum lessons at a local music school for 2+ years and we were happy for…read morethe most part. We heard about Spevak and signed her up to take lessons here as well. She has only been through 3 lessons but she really likes it. She is in a class of 6..so time will tell how she will progress vs private lessons (which they do offer). We visited their Christmas recital and were very impressed. The offer a wide range of percussion instruments...not just snare & drum set. Recitals are also plus as she has never had the opportunity to publicly perform at the other school. This is a family run business and are very friendly, genuine folks. They even assembled my daughters Christmas drum set and tuned them as a courtesy because we're customers.

We have had two of our children take lessons with Vern. I cannot say enough about him, his talent…read moreOR how much he pours into each and every student! My sons were not doing well in school, however, after starting percussion lessons, they achieved higher grades overall and easily made the top bands after rigorous auditions (Vern helps with that, as well as IMEA, etc). Vern took interest in our boys beyond what anyone could expect. His facility is stellar! He has many, many instruments and a performance facility beyond compare. Each student is in the "spotlight" several times per year at recitals. This is a teacher who not only is a master at his craft (drumming), but a master motivator and instructor!

Super friendly, enthusiastic and so helpful and encouraging!! My teen and I stopped in today and…read moreenjoyed hearing a customer play a beautiful guitar, picked up some new guitar strings, and enjoyed a chat with the person who I think is the owner. If not the owner then he is a really lovely and enthusiastic employee! I'm not a musician so it's hard for me to judge the quality of a guitar shop specifically, but my teen said "totally, 5 stars, that place is awesome." So there you go. I'll give 5 stars for enthusiasm and customer service and my teen gives 5 stars for having the right supplies for sale and general guitar-related awesomeness.

If you need a treasured instrument repaired - this is the place. If you're looking for music…read morelessons for an "unmotivated" student - they'll thrive here and become motivated to practice and more. Really! If it's anything "guitars" Park Avenue Music is "THE PLACE".