Aaron's Music was opened in the 1980's by Aaron Cowels, a long-time employee of the Gibson Custom…read moreshop, and it was rapidly established as a custom-maker of world-class guitars and other stringed instruments. It is now run by Aaron's son Steve who learned from his father the art of making the best guitars that can be made at any price. Tucked away in the small town of Vicksburg, Mi, this unassuming shop attracts premier musicians from across the world, and for good reason. Stop by to just say hello or to buy or commission the building on one of their best-of-the-best Jubal guitars or mandolins. You won't be disappointed, and I'm pretty sure that you'll be entertained. An A+++++ gem tucked into southwestern Michigan.

We are so lucky to have such a distinguished festival in Kalamazoo. I have attended many events…read morethroughout the years and every single one of the musicians has been top notch. All the planning that takes place definitely shows from the venues, to the volunteers, to the programs, and to the variety of keyboard music. You'll see soloists, trios, big bands, and maybe a dueling piano concert. Kalamazoo is a perfect city to host this incredible festival. If you haven't experienced the Gilmore Keyboard Festival yet, be sure to check it out! It is typically held the first two weeks of May every even year (2018, 2020, etc.)

This critic's delicate disposition can only be assuaged by real music, or what others call…read moreclassical music. The finest performers in the world will gather April 24 - May 10, 2014 for the 25th annual Irving S. Gilmore International Keyboard Festival in Kalamazoo, MI. Recognized as America's most prestigious piano music festival, this biennial event organizes nearly 100 events showcasing some of the most notable and accomplished pianists and keyboard musicians in the world along with artists just emerging on the international stage. The festival is the legacy of the Irving S. Gilmore, a Kalamazoo businessman and philanthropist whose devotion to keyboard music and support for struggling musicians inspired its creation. Go and then burn your MP3 player.

I am not in the market for buying instruments, but lately, I've been selling. I had 2 old…read moresaxophones that I took in to Marshall Music for a price estimate. They did the estimates and told me what I could do to sell them. I am real happy about the money I got for those, much more than I paid and they both also needed pad work done. This is all I've had done there, since I'm not into buying right now, but I am getting ready to sell one of my 4 guitars. I have 2 Fender Stratocasters, an Avarez acoustical, and the one I'm selling, a hollow body guild. It's worth about what I thought, but I now have their written statement on it's worth. This is a service that I could not find elsewhere, so kudos to them.

Will be joining Circuit City, et al, in retail oblivion soon. Don't shop here. Ignorant staff…read more Pathetic inventory. Cheap knockoffs favored over REAL merchandise. Prices are almost all list. "Special order" means "someday...whenever...maybe..."

When I lived in Kalamazoo, MI, I always brought my cello to him for repairs. He always did an…read moreexecellent job. Back in the early 2000's, he let me take a beautiful cello that he had built to try out, I fell in love with it, but I didn't have the money to buy it. I always wondered who ended up with that wonderful cello. I hope Scott is doing well.

Nice guy, amazing work. Had my Violin string changed and bow re-haired and he took great care of my…read moreinstrument. Had it done the same day, which is wonderful because I have a concert next week and needed it done in a jiffy. Gave me nearly half off the original price he estimated for me as well! Very kind.

I'm blown away by the talent and commitment of this extraordinary musical arts organization! With…read more42 music teachers and a wide variety of classes offered for all abilities, ages, and instruments, Crescendo Academy is one of the biggest treasures in Kalamazoo. Our daughter takes voice lessons with excellent voice teacher Shannon Scoles (she's also on the faculty at WMU). I never imagined that Lillie would connect so well with her teacher, and learn so much in such a relatively short time. She looks forward to her lessons each week, and has strengthened her voice, learned new styles, and progress with her passion for singing. Crescendo Academy has deeply impacted our family. Beyond that, I am always in awe of this non-profit organization. There are scholarships for students, a plethora of options for private instruction, group ensembles, and even music classes for littles. You'll find that the faculty is highly regarded, and boasts many musicians you'll recognize from the KSO and other musical organizations. April, who is the operations manager, is a connector, a genius at matching students with faculty, and planning all kinds of events (like art hop!). Even seeing her will bring a smile to your face - she's the epitome of a friendly face of a beloved organization. Take your kids to Crescendo. Get yourself involved. You'll be glad you did!

We love this place. Jeff is an amazing music teacher. My son has progressed quite well in his…read morelessons.

Let me be clear, this isn't about a product, it's about a member of their team. She was awful to me…read morefrom the moment I walked in the door. Thankfully (for them) I was picking up an order and not entering to shop. Because if I hadn't already paid, I would have never given them my business. She was incredibly, and unnecessarily, rude - making me feel as though I interrupted her day; all because I didn't see her waving me in the security door. It may be worth having a buzzer or some sort of audible confirmation for the customer, so they know to pull on the door handle. This may prevent a customer from hearing, "I'm standing here - pressing a button", instead of "welcome to Jared", as they enter your store.

For starters, Brian is a standup man whom I have done business with for over 10 years and this…read morereview has nothing to do with him. The rest, is about Jared and how they chose to end our relationship. I took my wife's wedding ring in to be resized on Saturday 4/29, no big deal, she was worried about leaving it, because it had never been away from her ring before, but I convinced her it would be fine (BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN DOING BUSINESS WITH JARED FOR OVER A DECADE) and they were good at what they do. I received a call on the day i was supposed to get the ring back, telling me that it was not ready and that I could have it back on Saturday May 6th. We arrived, it wasn't ready. Did some browsing. Waiting, went grocery shopping, came back. Bought a Mothers day present, stood around waiting while the lady started lying "she's just polishing it up" Then she tries to pass off A TOTALY DIFFERENT RING AS MY WIFE'S LIKE WERE IDIOTS AND RINGS DON'T REALLY HAVE A MEANING. All we wanted was it to be resized. So I collected what was left of the ring, returned what I had just purchased and we are done! I'll go find an actual jeweler to repair the damage.

The store itself is beautiful, and I can't recommend it enough. If you're looking for quality…read morejewelry and exceptional service, look no further than Rodgers and Holland. Thank you, Courtney ( My forever hand dresser) for such an awesome experience--I can't wait to visit again!

Excellent store, run by an amazing staff! Highly recommend for beautiful jewelry pieces at great…read moreprices coupled with knowledgeable, kind, relatable staff all lead by Courtney! We have been purchasing for over a decade from Courtney and she continues to beyond words exceed our exceptions each time! Todd, their talented jewelry is on-site 2 days a week and continues to do amazing work! Their hasn't been a time ( and there have been many he has customized a jewelry piece for our family) he hasn't gone above and beyond-- his work really is exceptional! Will continue to purchase items from this store for years to come which in this day and age speaks volumes! Thank you all for what you do!