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.

I advise against B.O., as a voice instructor. She was unprofessional in her treatment of my child…read moreand me. More like a hateful person making nasty comments in front of us. If your child is curious about singing or wants to learn. Seek out a superior voice coach known for their positive reputation and exceptional teaching. This one bad experience damaged my child's confidence and desire for singing. A teacher should avoid being overly critical of a pupil who doesn't immediately meet their initial standards.

Not the same since Ms. Katy left. There is a completely different vibe at this SOR and not for the…read morebest. The lady who replaced Ms. Katy is unfriendly and rude. Her tone was condescending when she told my son to move his two guitars. Unbelievable.

Thieves. It's cute…read morehow they answer right away to get you in the door, where they proceed to explain you have to cancel service one month in advance... but do nothing they've agreed to do in return. I haven't received my further instructions, just continued being charged with no response. I've paid for 6 lessons and received one. I'm going to have to cancel my bank card because no one will respond to me now that I no longer want services from an unreliable provider stealing from me. AVOID THIS PLACE

Ive been taking adult piano lessons at CMA for one month and its has been so much fun. The staff is…read morevery friendly, but my instructor Jacob has been the best part. He makes learning music theory easy to understand and is very patient with me! Thank you guys!

My first visit. It had been recommended to me. I left my bow to be re-haired. They put my strings…read moreon for me, asked me questions (e.g. do I struggle turning pegs for tuning..yes), so he replaced my tail piece and added fine tuners. I had already purchased quality strings but didn't trust myself to put them on. They will call when my bow is done (they only use quality horse hair). When leaving they thanked me for trusting them. While waiting I checked out the available music and practice books (I have plenty to keep me busy), as well as violins for sale, ranging if I recall from $1,000 to $17,000 if I recall. I forgot to take photos.

Came in for a repair and was instantly without even getting to say "hello" greeted with a "we don't…read moretake those" and then continued to play his instrument over me. Zero empathy, zero care, zero willingness to help. All I wanted to do is find out how to repair my fiancé's instrument(ukulele). I'm okay if Ukalele's aren't in your book of business to handle, however how it was handled would make me advise anyone to take their business or future needs somewhere else. Disappointing to say the least.

I'm a new student of Gareth's and it's been a great experience so far. He is extremely…read moreknowledgable, extremely patient, and just an all-around pleasant guy. His diversity in clientele supports that he has an adaptable and approachable teaching style. I highly recommend him especially if you're truly new to music lessons and want to feel comfortable while you take on something completely foreign.

Kingstons is a little hard to find if you are not familiar with the area (long curvy road). Leave…read morea few minutes early if you have a certain time to get there by. This place is really cool though! They are a jack of all trades. They support music rehearsals, instrument repair, and also have a small store inside. They have wifi, water, good bathrooms and great ownership. I can not wait to have a chance to go back. This is the type of place that no matter if you are wanting to practice with your band or just listening to a showcase that it's comfortable and inviting. It feels like and is a professional space. From what I understand, it is the only place like this in the indianapolis area like this too! I would highly recommend checking it out if you are in need of one of their many services. Party on!

TOP TOP Music space!…read more If you are in a band, or even just want a place to go and play as loud as you like then I would highly recommend Kingstons. The owner Rick is great, and very knowledgeable with equipment. There is a choice of space to play in, I was in the slightly bigger room. The sound was superb and everything was set-up and ready to go. I will be a regular customer for sure. Highly recommend!

Shout out to Village Music in Zionsville!…read more A little more than a year ago K Ryan Blattner took on the dubious assignment of teaching me to play guitar. I came in cold with no background - just a middle aged dude with a goal to play an instrument. Bucket list. Needless to say, I was a charity case - lol. Like all of us, I also keep an overwhelming adult schedule - kids, job, and so on. Ryan's patience and ease each week offered me a 30 minute break from those real world commitments. And I'm proud to say I've learned to read music, strum a couple dozen chords, and even tackle a few songs - amazing. His family owned business nestled off of 421 puts the customer first. It's a great place for lessons, repair, and a variety of instruments at a fair price. Call to action: Get interested in music! Visit Ryan and his team, sign up for a no hassle lesson today. Click share and support local

From the owner: Village Music offers private instrument lessons, instrument repairs, piano tunings, sheet music,…read moreand musical supplies.

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.

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.

I've been shopping at Reno's for almost 30 years across 4 locations. In the last 15 years they…read morehave really cemented themselves as the best acoustic guitar shop in Indy, and easily one of the best Martin dealers in the Midwest and online. Mark is a great dude who is genuine and makes a real connection with folks. We nerd out on guitars and fiddle tunes and whatnot, and there's never any pressure, but he's also been attentive to what I've been searching for as a player. When the CEO-7's first came out and couldn't be found, he gave me a buzz and said "This one has something, no rush, I'll keep it in the back until you get a chance to swing by." It's the only time he's ever called direct on a specific guitar and I'm so glad he did. It's still my #1 acoustic. Cut to a few years later and I was wanting to buy a custom Martin changing the specs of an existing model. Mark got me around 10 quotes across 3 years as I considered what I wanted to do before I was ready to pull the trigger. Never any pressure, always just "That sounds awesome, let's see what they say!" I bought that guitar, then it was delayed at the start of the Pandemic. Mark stayed in touch with updates and when it finally arrived, had me in safely to the shop on my own as we had a 4 week old daughter on top of it all. Years later as that guitar needed a neck reset from the Factory, Mark helped me get all of the planning set to drop it off as I passed through PA. Cut to a few years later and as I finished my PhD in music technology I wanted to finally get a 12-fret Martin. Again, several months of another 7-10 quotes before I was ready to pick the right one. As he was on a trip to the factory per my request he sent me photos of Wild Grain Indian Rosewood and Swiss Spruce options. Ordered and waited. When the guitar arrived, we pulled it out of the box and the lightest picking was beautiful...but if I dug in things weren't right. Mark got out the straight-edge and we found that the neck was underset. I don't view this as any reflection on Mark or Martin really, just a dumb luck thing to have happen twice. He let me make decisions about the next steps to take, but did all of the work for contacting the factory and navigated all the steps necessary of having the replacement parts selected and built. On top of all of that, he takes the best pictures, runs a great website, and is the first place I would send anyone within 300 miles that was looking for a new Martin (and other acoustics as well). My 2 custom orders are not at the high end of the range, they're really just small changes to existing platforms, but Mark has always treated me with great respect and kindness. With the Eastman and Bourgeois options in the store, I'd say that for anyone looking for their first great acoustic, their ultimate, or anything in between, this is the place. I couldn't tell you how many guitars I've played in the shop, but I'd guess I'm getting close to 100. I remember a few I should have bought, but mostly I think about the good times just hanging out, marveling at these wonderful instruments that bring so much joy to our lives. I'm extremely grateful to have a place like Reno's that I know on any given afternoon I could swing by, see and play something really cool, and have a great chat.