I rented this venue for a party with a well_known band playing. It is way larger than it looks from…read morethe outside. The interior is set up perfect and very appealing. It was perfect. Rachel was with us and did an amazing job with the set up and party options. I will be setting up another party there soon. It is definitely worth it. Thank you to the administrators. All of the guests were impressed.

The Jam Lab! What a unique and hidden gem! We recently hosted my daughter's Sweet 16 party here and…read moreit was magical! Several of our guests commented what a cool and unique venue it is. Since it was a warm night, they opened the garage door and our guests were able to use the patio as well. We put backyard games and some extra lighting out there and it was perfect. In addition to entertainment provided by the DJ we hired, my daughter and her band performed on stage. What's great about the venue is that it's a blank canvas and you can design any kind of party or theme you want. It's the perfect spot for kids, teens and adults. Rachel Millas, the events coordinator, was tremendously helpful and accommodating, both leading up to the party and during the party. Colin, the owner and engineer, was also great to work with. I would definitely consider hosting another event here in the future.

First rate staff up front and excellent support staff in the back. You can get all your music needs…read moremet at Ellman's. From renting, buying, having your instrument fixed, to taking lessons, they do it all and have years of experience.

I was new in band and I got my trombone in the store to rent which I loved and it was so clean with…read morethat new instrument smell. They got all kinds of instruments and the staff was nice. Although I had a teacher who was mean and wasn't nice. He was nice when you meet him but when you get to know you, he's rude and gives you a attitude and he's the other reason why I quit band. His name was Luke Mallicore or something of his last name. I have a cleft pallet and he always sounded annoyed when I try to explain to him that I can't reach to certain high notes and he tells me not to do something with my mouth even though that's the only way for me to play my trombone. I wouldn't recommend to have classes with him.

Complex 2010 markets themselves as a "premier music manufacturer" and I would have to agree that…read morethey are cutting edge in their industry. The music studio is immaculate! It has to be one of the cleanest and most well maintained studios I've been to. The atmosphere is hip, upbeat, friendly and professional and I felt right at home on my first visit. Their luxury studio suite is spacious with room for your friends and family to relax if you decide to bring them to your session. The recording equipment is up to date and they use the latest software versions of Pro Tools and Logic. The Chief Engineer is Cayex Illah. Cayex has a thorough resume with Grammy nominations and multi-platinum records under his belt. He is a veteran in the business and has the skill set to make your music/project sound AMAZING! Crystal, clear quality! Cayex is also a producer and artist which I think helps him to be understanding and able to specifically relate to a music artist's needs. I've been going to Complex 2010 for several months now and I am more than satisfied! My project is coming along very well and the work they have done and level of service that's been provided is beyond exceptional!

Veteran's Day, I'm playing Taps in 45 minutes at a nearby cemetery. Very special veteran, built…read moreair strips on embattled Pacific Islands during World War II as a SeeBee, lived a century and passed away last year. I grabbed my cornet WITHOUT valve oil in my case. I HAVE to apply valve oil before I play, it's a thing. I only find out I have no valve oil when I arrive, but thanks to YELP I find a music store that's only 12 minutes away. Thank you YELP. As I'm hopping out of the car and walking to the front entrance, I open up YELP to check in and notice it doesn't open for 10 minutes. A second horrified surprise, but as I'm standing in front of the locked door the owner walked up on the other side and opened up early for me. Quickly, well sort of quickly, sold me a bottle of Al Cass valve oil (it's one of the better brands) for a reasonable price and I was able to properly honor a special vet at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.

I absolutely love Uncle Jon's. Jon Sr. I believe is the man that has worked on a few on my guitars…read more His work is exceptional and price friendly! He has fixed my Fender Strat when I thought it was beyond repair, he tuned up my PRS, and he completely hooked up my Ollandac. I had the Ollandoc custom made and when it arrived it needed lots of work. He adjusted the nut, straighten the neck, installed new Duncan 59 pickups on both the neck and bridge. The pick ups were a bit tricky because they are the 4 conductor model that needed to be wired up for straight humbucker, split coil, and parallel switching. UJM is the only place I trust to touch my babies and she sounds amazing now! The work is done fast, correct, cost effective, and you can tell they take pride in their work. Love the fact that they don't try to up sell you and they give great advise. Give the small guys a chance and stay away from big shop retailers that only care about $$$$. The staff if friendly and fun to talk too, UJM has a customer for life and I recommend them to anyone I talk too! Well done UJM!

I play in a rock band, and I desperately needed to find an inexpensive, yet professional recording…read morestudio to track our debut EP. I just happened to come across a craigslist ad and I found The Jungle. At first I was a bit apprehensive, as I checked out their website and saw that their clientele was mostly hip-hop acts. But their craigslist ad was catered toward rock bands. The studio itself is located in a suite within the Music Garage. It is very comfortable to work in, and offers a couple comfy leather couches, a mini fridge to store some beer, or whatever your poison. Also a Jimmy Johns is a couple blocks away that will deliver when you get hungry during those extra long sessions. Bonus! It is great that it is in the music garage, as everyone around you is a likeminded, musician type. It is just a great , positive environment. As far as equipment used, you can just check out their website where they have all the specs there. Also be sure to "like" The Jungle on facebook. With rates, we happened to get on a special "band" deal that involved a set price for recording ten songs within a month, and then having those songs mixed and mastered as well. It was such an insane deal, I couldn't pass it up. Regularly though, I believe their rates are 25 dollars an hour. Alex, the engineer, is a tireless worker and, as long as the time is not booked by any other act, he will record you at any hour of the night, as this studio is 24/7. Alex is a really pleasant individual to be around, and he will work with you endlessly to help you achieve the sound you are looking for. While he does have hip hop engraved in his DNA, to him, music is music. He doesn't just push buttons and set up microphones, he really wants your songs to sound as good as they can. While he is relatively new to recording a rock sound, Alex is a sponge for knowledge and is constantly getting better. Currently, we have tracked all our songs for our EP, and they are now in the mixing stage. This is a great up-and-coming studio, and I believe they will become a well known name among the Chicago music scene.

This place is awesome. The people are amazing and encouraging…read more Best place to be at. Ask for Alex Cruz+++

Years ago, I came across this RMS website by a recommendation of this musician I worked with…read more Then, I would see RMS name pop up on TheGearPage.net regarding great luthier work in Chicagoland. So, when my guitars were due for some maintenance, I decided to take them to RMS. I needed a setup on a Strat, and nut replacement on a Les Paul. Bob and I briefly discussed what I was trying to do via email, and set up an appointment date. What a pleasant and captivating individual he was. When I went there, we talked about what I liked and didn't like about my instruments. After that, he began to examine the guitars and gave me what he thought was good and not so good on the guitars. He wrote down my issues and made suggestions. He asked me if his suggestions would work for me every step of the way. As someone said previously, I felt like I was talking to a guru. He was pointing out issues I didn't realize I had. As for the nut replacement on the Les Paul... After he examined the instrument, he said he might be able to "fix" the issue without having to replace the nut. (Gibson cut the high E slot too close to the edge of the fretboard). A week later, I go see Bob again to pick up my guitars. He went over every little detail of work that he'd done on both instruments. He asked me to check for the things he'd mentioned, and wanted to make sure I was happy with his work. The nut that he "squeezed" on the Les Paul was perfect. I couldn't even tell it was worked on. My Strat doesn't choke up when I bend up high. Action on both guitars are excellent, and he must have sprinkled some magic RMS dust, because they even sound better, haha. There, we sat and talked about his band, my band, current music, the Beatles, Van Halen, gigs we've had, and stuff for a while. I feel like I'm a better person for having met him. I've been playing the guitar for about 19 years, and I never once had a "professional" setup. Now I know why there are professionals that offer this service, and why people pay for this wonderful craft. If you've never had a setup, you owe it to yourself to get it professionally set up. And, who better to do it than Bob? I high recommend RMS service. He'll change your life.

Great service and pricing. Bob does a fantastic job. Setup my 2021 Strat and it plays so much…read morebetter.

the very best guitar shop I have ever dealt with ! and I've been around and had many other places…read moreto compare to. Paul and his people are superb. I couldn't be happier. honest people with fair prices and perfect service. you can't say more than that. Susan from Prescott Az

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!

Stopped in here several times over the last 2 years and always great service. All of the staff are…read morefantastic, knowledgeable and personable. Won't go anywhere else. Keep up the great work Madeleine!!

Excellent service! Good pricing! All sale person are friendly and knowledgable about the…read moreinstruments function and models abilities.