The owner called me and made things as right as he could. I am unable to delete the review for some…read morereason but I did change my rating based on my interaction with the owner. I will say nothing excuses the treatment from the female employee I dealt with, but overall the other people that work there do try and make it a good experience.

My son came home from his first day of fifth grade this year with a huuuuuge smile on his face…read more What followed out of his mouth were the words my wife and I, as HIGHLY non-musically-talented folks, have been worried we'd hear for years: "I want to join strings this year!" What instrument? What size of that instrument? Do instruments even come in different sizes...?!? How much does that cost? Do you rent or buy? If it doesn't work out, do we give it back? All of these questions and more were answered when we walked into REW a couple nights later! Oh, boy, and we weren't alone! I think just about every music-inspired kiddo from a tri-state area was there getting fitted and equipped with their instruments. But, the folks at REW were ready! They were amply staffed, and the team (yes, "TEAM") of folks who answered all our questions, got us the VIOLA of my fifth-grader's dreams, and checked out with a lovely payment plan setup that night were all absolutely fantastic! I had ZERO idea or expectation of how and where to start on this journey; upon walking into REW, all of that washed away, and we're now a few weeks into our first year of strings, and my fifth grader couldn't be happier!

Oh you have no idea what you are missing out on! If I could put 10 stars I would. Kids can ROCK…read moreout to 80's metal, 90's grunge, or whatever they like here. They have all the instruments so anything your kiddo likes they can try. The instructors are mostly previous students who are still "young and cool" so they have a great connection with the younger crowd. One on one music lessons are available and or join the school band that is tailored to their age group. They play in shows and practice together regularly to form lasting friendships with their band mates. Everyone who works here is fantastic and very musically inclined and knowledgeable. We finally feel like we've found our music home for lessons and all around musical enjoyment. Seen the movie? Yeah, this place is even better. Try it out, you won't be disappointed.

We absolutely loved our time with School of rock. My oldest started in their rookies program when…read morehe was 5 and had a blast. Went up to playing his first show on drums with the band, which they happily named The Snake Skulls! Price can get a little steep, but if you can afford it, it's one of the best places we've been for music lessons. The staff is amazing and welcoming. Kyle was terrific with the kids and would always stop to talk music with me when he could. Jeremy is extremely helpful with anything you need and would answer all my questions about drum tech, even helping us find a good deal on an electric kit for our son to practice on at home. Hopefully one day, we will be able to start lessons here again.

Customer service is great until you buy from him and then they turn into jerks. they don't return…read moreyour phone calls when you call them on your payments if you bank card changes and they charge you fees for them not calling you back.

When I rented it it came so neat it was so nice looking the flute is work really good and book was…read morefree and ship it out to us

Jazz fans, classic rock fans, old R&B fans I found your "go to" spot in KC for your vinyl…read morecollection. Huge selection of the genres plus lots of misc crates to dig through. They also have a nice selection of new vinyl too. Including a small CD inventory. Everything is reasonably priced. I picked up a couple used Hendrix albums and they sounded great. But I also compared them to prices on EBay and I feel like I got a solid deal. They do have a listening station in the back, but it's more to check for scratches and such, the belt drive speed is off kilter. Be sure to talk to the owners. They love talking about music.

Didn't know this place existed!…read more Stopped in on a lark and bought three LPs right off the bat. This place is a dream. It's look and feel harken back to the old days of being able to wander into a record store shop around and flip through several hundred LPs check- out the latest stuff in from both the new and the latest used music. Then you can wander over to the other part of the store and look at the classic toys you grew up with and reminics about how much your Heman collection would be worth. Then snag a Voltron figure for your office shelves! I guess this shows how nerdy I actually am... but I know I will see many of you at this store!

I am so pleased with the great piano teacher match through Shining Light Music. When I called to…read moreinquire about teachers, I communicated that our requirements are stringent: my son is 6 yrs old, and while he likes piano, he doesn't looove piano, so the lessons have to be fun and engaging to encourage his progress. He's had 1.5 years piano instruction, and he doesn't respond well to some of the "too basic" piano book courses we had temporarily explored with a couple past teachers, so it's a challenge to level him up with material and technique that is age appropriate and fun enough but not too basic, nor too complex. And we had limited time availabilty as our schedules are maxed... It's such a blessing that the receptionist recommended Ms. Emily Shelp! Ms. Emily is well qualified; she possesses a Bachelor of Music in Piano Pedagogy from Bob Jones University and has been playing since she was 7 yrs old. Her bio is coming soon to the Shining Light Music teacher page. Best of all, she strikes the right notes - I couldn't resist the pun! - in working on my son's technique and making it fun. She motivates him with weekly fun point-competitions (to earn country stickers in his passport, medals, trophy, etc.) which has resulted in him reminding me that he has to memorize a song for the next lesson..cuz he wants the points! (whoo hoo, he's no longer resistant to practicing!!!!) I feel that she is the right piano teacher for his current level and needs; she employs a cheerful and focused Kindergarten/First Grade encouraging teaching style to keep all the lessons fun and on track, she's able to motivate and consistently award with positive reinforcement, able to redirect him when he gets silly (after all he's been in school all day, then straight to his lesson!) and I appreciate how she is able to teach finer technique in a way that he understands. She would be great for both beginner and advanced students.

Nate helped me today and was amazing! I was buying a guitar for my son and he helped fill in my…read moreknowledge gaps and gave great food for thought in my decision process. He also tested the guitar for me and I was impressed by his playing too! Thank you Shining Light... you've got a good one there! The deal was incredible too!

Shout out to Mallory for being so helpful. I called to ask for a book Mallory picked up the phone…read moreright away and was able to set the book aside for me. The book price was comparable to Amazon. I really loved my experience there. Thank goodness it was open on a Sunday when all other local Music store's are closed.

From the owner: Retail chain selling musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, with rental & repair services,…read moreand in-house lessons.

I started my journey at Music House School of Music after seeing the incredible progress my kid…read moremade as a bassist. It inspired me to finally commit to learning an instrument, something I'd always wanted to do. Both of us started as beginners and, thanks to the amazing instruction, we now perform with bands. Music House truly is an incredible place to learn. Aiden and Jerad, my instructors, have challenged me in ways that have allowed me to confidently call myself a musician. My kid can proudly say the same. If you're looking to learn how to rock, Music House is the place to be!

Our 15-year-old son has been at Music House for 2 years. His confidence in his playing and his…read morecomfort in performance (he's an introvert and was quite reticent to be in front of an audience) has increased exponentially in the time he's been there. Their style of instruction has clicked for him and they have "gently" coaxed him into comfortable performance settings that have really done wonders for him, beyond traditional private lessons. He's asked for additional lessons and even played in one of their bands, results we couldn't have dreamed about the year before he started lessons.

We love music house. My daughter is learning so much. they provide a ln environment that makes any…read morekid feel welcome.

The staff at Music House Lenexa are very kind and welcoming to musicians of all skill levels. They…read morehave made us feel at home with our new drum instructor Eric. Eric is extremely talented and knows how to meet the student where they are presently at. All around great experience.

I joined the YMCA about a year ago. My husband and I got a great deal because of their partnership…read moreprogram with Garmin, and I just love everything about it. This particular YMCA is located close to Garmin and the highway, and it is in the sweet spot where it's lively and busy without feeling overcrowded. I've never had to wait for any equipment, but there are always plenty of people around. The classes are fantastic. There's a huge range for all age groups. I particularly enjoy barre, Pound, and dance-related classes, as well as BodyPump and piloxing. The classes are inclusive, the trainers (especially Jessie) are awesome, and the people in the classes are warm and friendly--I've never had a bad experience. This Y isn't the biggest; it doesn't have an outdoor pool or an open gym or anything. But what it has, it really excels in: attentive staff, up-to-date workout equipment, a nice indoor pool, and a brand-new outdoor basketball court, etc. It also offers free childcare during your workout and health classes. I have always felt supported, safe, and confident there. I highly recommend a membership at the Kansas City YMCA. I love this location, and if it's lacking anything you need, you can freely go to any other YMCAs in the metro area. Go check it out--I bet you'll love it just as much.

Great location and the staff is excellent. Equipment is all usable and in decent shape, the pool is…read morealso a great added value for membership. The 2 main differences from other sites is the basketball court is outdoors, so really only usable a few months a year. There is no running track, but the 4-5' surrounding the equipment is used as a walking track. Overall, recommendation is high. Just need to evaluate based on personal needs.