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 enjoy playing music very much, although I play more for catharsis than for proceeds. While I…read morewon't be selling out any stadiums in this life, I did have some old musical instruments to sell. My desire for cash is what led me Music Go Round. Music Go Round, located in Castleton, is an independently owned franchise. Its independent ownership gives it a mom-and-pop feel, where the patron feels truly appreciated. The store carries a wide array of new and (mostly) used musical equipment. While the business is very guitar-dominated, the customer can find basses, keyboards, drums, banjos, and ukuleles - and all the accompanying equipment. If you're looking for that gently used Gibson Les Paul, Music Go Round will sell it to you at a better price than Guitar Center will. The selling process at Music Go Round is simple, straightforward, and honest. In my case, I sold a very nice banjo I no longer played, as well as an inexpensive electric guitar. The store owner diligently checked the banjo's specific model (which was not a simple task), looked at its selling pice on Reverb, and made me a fair offer. I was given another fair offer on the guitar. Once the deal was complete, off I went with a check and lots of memories of my banjo pickin' days. Whether you're looking to buy or sell (or both), Music Go Round is your place. Check 'em out.

Came in with a guitar problem and they fixed it up free of charge. Can't recommend this place…read moreenough.

There's the salesman there named Don. He's been with the company since they opened here in…read moreIndianapolis. This review is about him. Today, 3/2/2026, I went there to place an order for an item. Don was on the phone helping a customer and at the same time helping a customer physically there in front of him. And politely told me that he'll be with me shortly. What I noticed is, while on the phone, he was explaining to a customer something about the fretboard on his guitar. He spoke calmly with specific instructions to the customer and calmly gave the customer reassurance about how to handle his situation. When he finished with the customer on the phone and finished up with the customer that was in front of me, he was not angry or bothered and greeted me with a smile. In less than 10 minutes, my order was taken and I was on my way. This is called "attention to detail". If GC had 5 more employees like Don, it would be a much better place to shop. Somebody give this guy a raise!

The store seems to be understaffed…read more I went in to the store on a random weekday - non peak times specifically looking to talk to someone about getting a guitar and find out what I would need as a new player, braced to spend quite a bit of money. I was never greeted, and no one asked me if I needed help. I'm generally pretty patient and understanding if a retail place is busy, however after about 30-40 minutes of no contact, and no chance of contact, I gave up and left. The associates were on the phone talking to customers the entire time I was in the store, with absolutely no chance to engage or even check out even if I had known exactly what I wanted. Furthermore, the line to get to speak to someone never diminished, and only increased over time. I was behind 2 other people in line when I got there, and the line didn't move at all. By the time I left there were like 9 folks waiting in line and/or meandering around the front counter waiting for the staff to be able to assist them with checking out. I dunno what I should be expecting in this industry, but this felt like a massive waste of time to me.

After attempting the self-taught approach to learning guitar...I decided to start taking lessons…read morewith Brett at Renaissance Studios. I'm very glad that I did! He is an excellent instructor, really knows his stuff. I'll soon have a year of lessons under my belt and couldn't be happier.

First time there and Mark was absolutely fabulous ... walked away with my first Martin Guitar. Best…read moreguitar buying experience I've ever had.

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.

Jack did a marvelous job tuning the old piano I just got. It was extremely out of tune and had lots…read moreof sticky keys when I got it and now it plays as beautifully as I could imagine it playing. Price was very reasonable for all the hard work he did on it. Very talented and skilled individual. I will continue to use Jack for any piano tuning I need in the near future and will highly recommend to others.