Several month ago I had an Elektron Digitakt serviced at this store. There was a small mix up…read moreduring the repair, manager Andrew Marrah went above and beyond to ensure the device was returned to me in perfect working condition. I cannot overstate the professionalism of Andrew Marrah and everyone at Synth City. I would trust this store with anything regarding my gear, they will make sure to treat you well and with respect. 10 out of 10 hands down.

I went into this shop with a friend of mine. He tried out some Les Paul and other fender guitars…read more This place has a nice collection of vintage instruments and equipment.

Very welcoming expansive and neat environment…read more Although they have a thriving on line business the retail store is exceptional. And it has a "museum" feel for any aspiring guitarist. No attitude either.One can audition a $10,000 instrument with no hesitation... Well worth the trip here even if one is just "browsing"..

Very impressive and eloquent Guitar & Drum plus Equipment Showroom. Inspiring when you walk in…read more Beautiful designed and tasteful as well as trendy decorated. The Posters on all the walls, it's like walking into a wonderful celebration of all musics greatest of all time. BB King, Lenny Kravitz, The Beatles, ... those are only a few of the greats that adorn these beautiful walls here. The amount of guitars and equipment they have available is impressive. They have private studios as well. Drums downstairs . They repair and purchase equipment. Very nice people. This is an Absolute Must SEE in Chicago.! In the beautiful neighborhood of Lakeview. Located on the West Side of the Street. Park Chicago App for parking or CTA available outside also. Target, LAFitness and Starbucks on the corners

Update March 2025: It took about 7.5 months, but I have the…read moreinstrument back and in great shape (action and intonation all fixed). Although the experience was frustrating overall, manager Charlie and two sales associates whose names I didn't catch went FAR above and beyond to make this right. I appreciate their care and transparency.

Placed an order on reverb for a guitar. Next day seller cancelled due to the item already having…read morebeen sold. Meanwhile I already bought a hardshell case and accessories elsewhere.

This company is doing some amazing things for music and music education. I attended Access…read moreContemporary Music's street festival back in August and it was a fantastic event. They had a live ensemble, craft brews and dogs. Pretty much everything a girl could ask for. BUT THEN during the Ear Taxi festival I noticed ACM also performed a free concert at the Cultural Center. AND THEN!! My friends and I went to Open House Chicago and there was an ensemble playing in some of the buildings... IT WAS ACM. Basically everywhere in the city. It's insane. Seems like something in the universe is trying to tell me something; only, I have two left hands so I don't think I'll be learning to play an instrument anytime soon. TL;DR: Check out the website for events/cool way to impress people.

I completely lucked out when I found this place…read more.. There was some piano music I'd heard that I really really wanted to learn to play, but could never find the sheet music. I literally walked in with my ipod and asked if they could transcribe it for me. They did and then gave me lessons to learn it! A month or so later, I was playing the music I had loved so much for so long. This was pretty much a dream come true for me. Since then I've been taking weekly lessons. It's hard to describe how easy it was to start doing something so fulfilling. It takes a lot of practice, but it's fun and there's no pressure. Learn whatever you like to play at your own pace with super nice people. I would recommend ACM to anyone who's even thinking of learning piano. Treat yourself to lessons from passionate, talented, friendly people.

Still want my guitar back please leave it at 6506 W Imlay St. I wonder how insane a business owner…read morecan be to not give a client back a guitar after holding on to it for years. It was never worked on and I just want it back.

Excellent work on the setup and strings for my guitar not to mention a friendly staff and clean…read morestore.

Just started taking lessons with Eric today, so far so good :) My hopes with these lessons are to…read morehave a firm grasp of the theory behind what I've learned to play by ear.

I would highly recommend Eric's studio for any level guitar player. He teaches you how to 'see'…read morethe scales and arpeggios in ways that make them come to life in music. I have taken lessons before and never got 1/10th of what I have learned from Eric. Very relaxed atmosphere and a great place to talk about and experience jazz and blues in all their forms.

I recommend Music House for singers of all abilities & ages. I'm a senior who has been singing &…read moreperforming most of my life. I've studied voice with 2 other wonderful teachers. My Music House teacher - Ms. Lily - is a gem! She is always patient & encouraging. She has a way of explaining vocal technique that is easy to understand & follow. When I bring in songs that I'm working on elsewhere, she always breathes new life into my practice. If you want to begin or advance your singing, I very much recommend Music House.

Had a child in ballet and realized owners are more interested in Social Justice efforts than…read moreteaching kids how to dance, understand classic music, learn how to play an instrument etc. Extremely disappointed when we found out they replaced the Christmas tree with a Unity tree in Tchaikovskys Nutcracker and replaced ballet with hip-hop and tap dances in several places. What an insult to a true classic. There are better studios for your kids that don't force LGBTQ down your kids throat also. Look around, there are several nearby.

My 10 year old daughter started playing piano 2.5 yrs ago with Stuart Thompson. Musical Chairs…read moreowner/director/teacher Lisa Borelli recommended him as a good fit for her. Lisa couldn't have been more exact. Every week my daughter can't wait to work with Stuart. He's so positive, fun and supportive AND she can actually play...really play! Since starting piano her interest in other instruments and music has grown. She has picked up the flute and the ukelele. Musical Chairs is able to provide lessons for these instruments, too. Rather than some big, over crowded music school, Musical Chairs is very personal and supportive with many ways for kids to explore music and perform. And the per lesson fee is very reasonable. Making up missed classes is also flexible per the teacher's schedule. I look forward to my daughter growing with Musical Chairs.

My family loves Musical Chairs. My kids (now teens) took voice lessons with Stuart, who really…read morehelped their voices develop. It is amazing how much their singing ability grew in just one year! I also appreciated the fact that at Musical Chairs you can change teachers as your child's needs change without feeling awkward or bad. My daughter Lizzy loved taking piano from Akiko and learned a ton from her. Lizzy then decided that she preferred to learn Jazz piano so she switched to Rick and she loved him too! With him she got to learn a completely different musical style as well as composing and recording music! Lisa Borelli, the director of the school is warm, welcoming, flexible and professional. If you are looking for music lessons in a friendly environment that will adapt to your child's needs, Musical Chairs is the place to go!