It's really nice to have a music store, not just Amazon, I really appreciate that. It's cool to…read morebrowse all of the guitars, drums, lights, amps, etc. The guy who was helping us was very knowledgeable. The store was busier than I expected at 2pm on a Wednesday, so I guess business is good. Parking is easy, so no problem there. I recommend stopping here for any of your music needs.

Modesto~ I took 2 stars off for the excessively LONG wait…read moretime to sell a guitar. The 3 stars are for Javi who was very sweet to work with. The poor employees are definitely lacking support in this establishment. I tried calling for 3 solid days with no answer at all. We thought they had gone out of business so I drove over to check and see. Once I got there, I realized why they do not answer their phone. They are swamped with customers and not enough employees. I waited patiently for 1 1/2 hours to sell my cool guitar. I think it should have been worth more because it was 20 years old, pristine condition, and left-handed, but after I waited there such a long time I figured I just wanted to get out! They have to wait on people who are paying customers before they will wait on anybody else. Makes sense...BUT...My tip would be to have a completely separate area where one person is doing all the buying. That's very logical and should happen immediately. I saw people get frustrated and leave. If you plan to go to this place, pack your patience!

Recently I came into Barker's Music looking for a harmonica. Now that's not really a popular…read moreinstrument around these parts (to my knowledge, anyway), but I was happy to see that the employees working there seemed to be knowledgeable and friendly. They found me exactly the kind of blues harp I wanted AND even knocked down the price for me since I'm a beginner. And to top it all off, they even threw in an instructional booklet for me to get started with. Overall a great place, and should I ever need another harp, I know exactly where I'm going to go.

This is the only place to do business. The owner & his family are people of high skill & even…read morehigher integrity.

Rude over the phone when I wanted to make a last minute booking. He said " I know musicians and…read morethey wouldn't do a last-minute booking " Which is untrue because I have booked musicians the day of no problem. He didn't even give me any recommendations and is speaking on behalf of musicians. If you're lazy, just say that next time ‍

I tried to sell my guitar* because the action was too high for me. I learned that the bridge…read morestarted pulling off the body when I unsuccessfully tried to put it on consignment. I took it to Vessel. He told me the bridge issue was relatively common. He repaired the bridge AND lowered the action on the guitar. Now it is comfortable to play and I don't want to sell it. Outstanding work! When I first visited his shop, I saw Vessel sanding the inside front of a cello he is building. He is an accomplished craftsman who also plays mandolin. This is a Modesto treasure. Bravo, dude! *Alvarez AGE95CESHB Grand Auditorium Artist Elite acoustic-electric

Buck's is a well-known little hole-in-the-wall on McHenry, where one can find old guitars and trade…read moreeffects pedals and amps. Charming little place worth visiting at least once. The complete opposite of your typical big box store, loved by all local musicians.

Been in there once. The new owner was totally cool and the place was very homey…read more They are hardly ever open it seems. I drive by there a lot, and the sign always says closed. I hope they are not going out of business.

My ten year old daughter has been attending weekly lessons with Gordon for a few years now. I love…read morehow he works at her pace and continues to push her to further advance her piano skills. She has grown tremendously & enjoys attending her classes! He is very patient and kind. And, very flexible scheduling wise as well. We are extremely happy we found Gordon. He is such a knowledgeable and professional piano instructor. We highly recommend!

I've had more enjoyment and success with Gordon of Coda Music than ever before. I've been taking…read morelessons on trumpet. The lessons are very well rounded and include not just physically playing the instrument, but music theory and its application. I've seen Gordon's students perform on stage and am looking forward to the same success.

Roger Coss is an excellent piano teacher! I have been taking online piano classes with Roger during…read morethe pandemic and am an adult learning piano for the first time. Roger is a wonderful teacher to work with -- he listens to my goals and allows for a lot of flexibility in setting my path and choosing pieces, while providing the guidance I need to achieve those goals. I am learning classical piano and Roger always provides fantastic advice on whatever piece I'm working on. He drives me to learn pieces thoroughly without being pushy. As an adult, fitting piano into a busy lifestyle can be challenging, but Roger knows how to provide motivation and strategize with me to make sure I practice every day. He's also extremely knowledgeable about many styles of music and music theory and recommends a number of resources -- books, podcasts, videos, etc, during and outside-of lessons, to support my learning. Roger and I get along really well, so I always look forward to our lessons! Taking virtual lessons with Roger has been fantastic. His studio has multiple camera angles, with one that provides a birds-eye view of his keyboard. I live in NYC, so the virtual lesson arrangement is essential for me, and it's great to work with someone who has tailored their program for virtual learners. My playing has come a long way since we started lessons together and they are 100% worth the price -- if you're an adult learner on the fence about taking lessons, DO IT!

I do not know this person and I picked him because of the level of professional displayed. I was…read morewrong. The email I received stated I would receive a phone call to further discuss lessons. Responded with my phone number and waited for the call. No phone call. As a former professional when I told a client I would call. I called. 9 times out of 10 I was told thank you, I have been waiting for your call. I had no reason to believe otherwise because of the displayed "professionalism." If you are new, if you are an individual such as myself looking for a music instructor know you will more than likely not receive that phone call. Take the risk.