Simply the best there is!…read more If they are not, I sure don't know how it could be any better. They answer any and all questions quickly and professionally whether text, email, phone or in person. They provide absolutely no pressure sales and let you try out any and all instruments (if you are lucky enough to make it to the shop). I would not hesitate for one second to purchase online from them sight unseen. If you tell them what you are looking for in an instrument they will bend over backwards to make it happen for you. They all go way past above and beyond to satisfy the customer. I took my daughter to the shop after talking with Todd and Evan. Evan was there to greet us and sized her up for the right size of cello. Then he had her play about 15 different ones to narrow it down to 5, then 3, then 2, until the perfect one was left (which happened to be either the 1st or 2nd Evan had her try). She chose a virtuoso which is absolutely beautiful, and sounds amazing even in her inexperienced hands. Needless to say we both are very happy with them, the store, the cello, everything. Thanks go to everyone at Stringworks.

Purchased a violin and kit from StringWorks. Customer service was world class, let that simmer a…read morebit. Communication, input, presence, packaging, delivery, followup, there is a stew going there that will have me coming back for needs. Every expectation was met with a step above, they worked for it and deserve it, thank you for your time and patience StringWorks and the Maestro Violin that is finely tuned with care.

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.

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

I highly recommend Sapp violins for the instrument buying process. Gregory was extremely attentive…read moreand helpful. They are well organized and have an in-depth knowledge of their inventory. All the instruments I trialed were top-notch! It was an enjoyable, educational, and low-pressure experience.

Mel & Greg have both been terrific in responding to any questions & the service has been excellent…read morethroughout our rental & now buying experience. The rebate for on half the cost of buying a new violin based on our rental spending is also fantastic.

Awesome services. Not only do they teach guitars and other instruments, and voice lessons, but they…read morealso have student workstations set up to teach producing your tracks using iMacs and Apple's Logic Pro X music editing software - which by the way is both known as the software to have, because it's great with medium and pros, but with a little learning curve, also with beginners. It's a great value for parents to get their kids someday, it won't break the bank, and Logic was wisely chosen as the program to teach at this place. They're a great value financially, but the main reason why you'd want to take lessons is because of their very talented teachers. They're all 20s and 30s, so they don't teach the old school Led Zeppelin school of rock oldies. They are more in this day and age of music like hip hop, pop, and electronic EDM. Their sound booths are super large, and their production studios are also very large, loaded with multiple instruments, and super cool. Again, it's cool that they know how to record and produce your music, and that they can add other instruments to your tracks, but in my opinion, what I think is the coolest, is that they have a dozen computers with affordable software parents could buy so that their kids could produce their music on their own. They're really good at showing off, but what got my kid really excited was that she could do things, like copy and paste harmonies of her voice, and as piano and drums, etc herself to her own music (which was great as her vocals and her guitar, but it's truly professional and sellable by electronically/programmatically adding much much more to her basic songs. Excitement in your kid - that's where they really Excel. But holy cow, these guys will take your semi-talented teenager and turn them into the next Taylor Swift or Calvin Harris or Beyonce. Absolute Music Academy is way better than any other place we've been, and we've been to 3 vocal coaches, a guitar coach, and SoR. There's no comparison if your kid wants to play today's music and honestly, quite possibly, turn pro. Good luck. Very affordable. Have fun!

My son took a one day DJ class at Absolute Music Academy and it was extermely helpful. As a novice…read more/ aspiring DJ, my son really appreciated the individual time they provided to him, even in a class with a few other students. Also, the time spent on the "theory" of music (mix on the 8, 16, etc beats) was invaluable. Thank you!

Don't waste your time with anyone else, Tully is the best , and very reasonable, precise and…read moreremarkable repair. I would not even entertain another luthier. Enough said it doesn't get better than Tully

I had heard great things about Tully's work so when I decided that it was time to start playing…read moreagain, I took my mid-80s MIJ Telecaster to him for a setup (first one in way too long). Amazing. I already loved it but it now plays like the best guitar I've ever had (including Custom Shop stuff that I had before). I can't put the thing down. The amazing setup makes me want to play more and more. I've already dropped off another guitar and once that comes back I'll bring the next one

Both of my sons take private brass lessons at Imperial Music and enjoy it very much. The teachers…read moreare experienced professionals who work with students on skill and age-appropriate music and techniques, to provide students a solid musical foundation. I appreciate the friendly, dependable staff, flexibility in altering lesson days/times if needed and upfront , fair pricing. Highly Recommended!

My daughter has received trumpet and later drum lessons at Imperial for the past eight years. The…read moreinstruction was excellent. The office staff is helpful and Maureen responds very quickly to emails. They always accommodated changes in schedule and she really loved her time there. She is going away to college and is sad to be leaving Imperial behind.

Fantastic people, excellent service, and extremely patient! My youngest decided to start learning…read moreviolin. While we're a very musical family, violin isn't an instrument we're very familiar with so I had lots (and lots) of questions. They were very warm and reassuring. We met the owner and luthier, and both were genuinely kind and helpful. They helped us get everything we needed and went above and beyond in every way.

We have been using Austin's Violin Shop for our violin rentals and purchases for the last 8 years…read moreand have always been so well cared for! The instruments have always been great quality and the service phenomenal!

We came in here with an intention and a budget. We didn't want to be sold on what the salesperson…read morewanted to sell. We were pleasantly surprised to find a kind and accommodating sales team with nothing but options available for us to pursue. We wanted a vertical acoustic piano in black and the available stock in our price range was low. Keith (I think), recommended some other verticals in brown wood finishes, but we had our preferences. He was careful not to pressure us into anything and we ended up stumbling upon and asking about the Roland line of digital pianos. He was knowledgable and helped ease our concerns around digital versus acoustic. We ended up buying a Roland, because it met the needs of our family at the moment. Eventually, when we can move to a larger house, we'll be back here to see about getting a bigger acoustic piano! The close of the sale and the follow-up to the pick-up were pleasant experiences as well, which is why we highly recommend Pianoland!

Knowledgeable and personal. I felt the business manager and owner will well versed and extremely…read morehelpful in helping me pick the right piano. I would highly recommend Cordogan's to anyone looking for a piano. Their showroom is amazing!!!

If you are looking for a Taylor or Martin guitar, you will not need to shop anywhere else! The…read moreprices are comparable to other shops, and the guitar selection is optimal! What stands out is the customer service. You will not find better assistance than what the Tobias gentlemen will give you here! You are never pressured to buy anything. It's quite the opposite, they help you find out which guitar is a fit for you! I stopped here to help a friend choose a guitar, and I ended up going home with a Tobias exclusive Taylor American Dream! There is a nice selection of Martin's here as well, but the Taylor room feels like you are in Valhalla! If you like Taylor guitars, you will not be able to resist trying out a guitar in this room! If you are just shopping and are new to guitars, stop in. Mr Tobias will be more than happy to answer anything you throw at him! The assistant, Taylor, is very friendly and can help as well! I highly recommend stopping in on your guitar journey!

This place is definitely worth the hype! Their customer service and repair is super fast and…read moreaffordable! The shop has an amazing selection of guitars and rare collections. Lastly their vast knowledge really helps you feel comfortable about your decision if you choose to buy.

My son has been taking guitar classes for a couple months in St. Charles. Originally we signed him…read moreup more for fun. Didn't realize how impressed I'd be with how much he's grown in his playing ability. He loves his teacher and looks forward to his lessons every week. Really cool to see his progress, can't recommend enough

Literally the most unprofessional business I have ever dealt with. Zero or actually negative…read morestars. While my oldest daughter worked with Kaitlyn for voice lessons for a few years and had a great experience with her, the business is so poorly run, and they will just take your money and run. About a year ago, we were informed that we owed over $2000 in back pay due to their lack of proper accounting. It took me hours to go over records and verify that what they were claiming was correct. And in the end, I still wasn't sure if there was some inflation of charges since it was over a year's worth of billing that I had no invoices to keep track of. After this blunder on their part, they changed their accounting and billing policy and actually started sending invoices monthly. But the invoices reflected payments for 2 months in advance. So essentially if you decide to quit, they have 2 months worth of your money. My daughter's voice teacher, Kaitlyn, decided to leave AMI, and we were only given 1 week's notice prior to her leaving. In fact Kaitlyn said she was instructed NOT to say anything up until one week before. And my daughter is about to go to college, so switching now to a new teacher made no sense. So now we are left with over $800 in credits that we will never use. I asked several times for them to reconsider and reimburse our money. In the medical field where I work, it is customary to give patients 90 days notice if you are leaving so they can find a new provider. And we have worked with other music related businesses and none of them were crooks like AMI. Look elsewhere.