I have been taking my guitars to Paul at Starved Rockers Music for several years now, and he does…read moreoutstanding work at very reasonable prices. He is a great guy to deal with.

A small home grown music shop with a little bit of everything, from guitars to drums to ukuleles!…read morethis place can set you up with the instruments and lessons to boot!

Terry is beyond knowledgeable and is an absolute gem to deal with. My family has spent years…read morebuying and repairing valuable and not so valuable instruments from Terry, and have received the same fantastic service regardless of the cost. The Guitar Junkyard is a treasure to the IV community and I cannot wait to get back to town to support this business!

Great service. Fixed my guitar in a timely fashion. Cool place to browse around in! Owner is very…read moreknowledgeable.

Prompt responses to my questions and I love they are a local gem that supplies everything a…read moremusician would want from gear, lesson and repairs. Highy recommend!

Lol nate you werent doing a favor and no racial slurs were used! You fucked up the guitar as…read moreanother of your employee has stated on this review. You hid like a cowering dog ibstead of being a man and taking responsibility for your mistake! Remember when you had my Dan Armstrong AMPEG plexiglass bass? And you went to drill the stud out of it but the drill wandered and you put an extra hole in the guitar? And you did not have the balls to tell me what happened and I had to see it and Discover it on my own! That's not craftsmanship that's not doing a favor that's hiding your mistakes! Others need to be aware of your failures and your lies! Or how you spray painted the neck of the guitar in question with overspray all over it that's not craftsmanship but here's the kicker when I replace that neck that you destroyed and took the neck off instead of wood shims back there there was a matchbook cover as a shim cardboard has a shim in the neck that's true craftsmanship! So when you people read this review I speak the truth just beware he had that guitar for many months

My husband and I discovered this wonderful shop, when we needed to trade in our granddaughter's…read more3/4 size violin for an adult 4/4 size violin within two days. We were referred by our daughter, who had frequented the store. We walked into this Batavia Music store not knowing anything about violins beside the basic stuff, and left with a wealth of knowledge. Tom (owner) is very pleasant; we enjoyed doing business with him. We were quite surprised that he bought an old violin from us, before we settled on anything he had in his inventory. He helped us make the right decision quality and price. It was a joy to be in the presence of so many beautiful instruments and an owner who really cares about his work. We will be back for lessons and care of a couple of other instruments.

Needed dulcimer work/repair - owner was completely uninterested in helping with this…read more Selection is small amounts of acoustic guitars and band/orchestra school instruments. Talked a bit too much about trains for our liking when we wanted to discuss almost anything music related in the music shop, while we were just trying to leave. Felt trapped by the layout and operator. Looked like a good place for your kids school needs and things, not for professional instruments as much

I've been a loyal Music Makers customer for several years. I love doing business with the helpful,…read moreknowledgeable staff because they make every visit a pleasure as well as a valuable learning experience. Owner Dave Plunk is truly a man of integrity and kindness. Here's one example: Last year, when I was hit out of the blue by a perfect storm of unforeseen expenditures, I found myself in a "too-much-month-at-the-end-of-the-money" situation. I brought in some equipment to sell and I was prepared to accept pretty much any cash offer. Dave paid me a surprisingly generous sum for the items - far more than I would have received from Guitar Center or a pawn shop - and I was able to make it to my next paycheck without having to sell my plasma to a blood bank. :) I stopped in today just to get picks and strings and, as usual, I ended up developing a torrid crush on one of the new guitars in stock - a Fender California Series Redondo Player acoustic-electric with a flashy metallic lime-colored finish (Fender calls it "Electric Jade") and mahogany neck. It had no price tag so, having recovered from last year's little fiscal crisis, I inquired about the cost. Dave quoted me a very reasonable price but quickly added that if I bought it today, he'd knock a hundred dollars off. "SOLD!" I said. It was just one more in the long list of satisfying experiences I've had at Music Makers. Though I had no doubt whatsoever that I had done quite well on the deal, out of curiosity, I checked to see how much internet retailers are charging for the same guitar. Musiciansfriend.com has a used one for sale, with some minor blemishes, and it's going for $20 more than Dave charged me for a brand new one! I wholeheartedly encourage anyone who is looking for musical instruments, live sound equipment or lessons to go to Music Makers. You'll be glad you did.

Dave is an incredible resource and has a wonderful staff. Would highly recommend if you are in the…read morearea.

Great old timey vibe. Lots of vintage pedals. Nifty other stuff like quality cables.read more

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.

Good people! These guys teach and preform…read more My son has taken guitar lessons for a couple of years and he has made great progress in the instrument and his self confidence. I have had my Martin guitar adjusted here and buy all my strings and accessories from this great, little local business.

I used to take guitar lessons there when it was in Brementowne Mall, way back in the day. Now, my…read moreson takes bass lessons there. Eddy, the guy in front, is always so courteous and helpful. My son enjoys himself and the teachers are nice. This place is an institution. I recommend it.

I was so excited to find this brand new music studio for my son to take lessons. Minooka/Channahon…read morearea did not have a music studio for band instruments. The owner, Megan, is very nice and accomodating to work with. My son's teacher, Xavier, is extremely knowledgable and an accomplished musician. Xavier has an easy going personality and works so well with my son; and the plus side is my son really likes him and wants to go to lessons!

From the owner: Minooka Music Studio offers music instruction through Private Lessons, Group Lessons, Preschool…read moreMusic and Specialty Classes. Lessons are available on Piano, All Band Instruments, Violin, Voice, Guitar, Ukulele and Drums. Minooka Music Studio also offers an Instrument Rental-to-Own Program through Music & Arts. Minooka Music Studio is also a convenient, local option to purchase Print Music and Instrument Accessories: everything from Music Stands to Reeds, Oils and Cleaning Supplies. Our selection is constantly growing! Lessons make great gifts! Invest in their future- sign up today! Gift Certificates Available!

These guys are great people to do business with and have fun with…read more They have an amazing selection of new and used. My 9yr old daughter has taken classes with JD, and always talks about how much fun it is learning with him. I need to sign up for a class myself.

I walked into this store with my sons guitar which needed a neck adjustment and was immediately…read moregreeted by the owner. He inspected the guitar, took it in back and five minutes later, it was ready to go! I had the guitar at another store called House Of Music in Orland Pk where they were unable to perform this service after holding onto the guitar for 5 days. I would definitely recommend Axes to anyone looking for equipment repairs. I'll also be checking them out for guitar lessons.

I'd just like to take a moment to say how much I have been impressed by the staff and instructors…read moreat this school. I started recently taking classical guitar lessons with Ron and can't say enough good things. The lessons are relaxed, the instruction is targeted and helpful. I leave each lesson excited to practice the next step in this journey. If you are looking to start learning an instrument, no matter how old you might be, seriously consider these guys. They are really top notch.

I absolutely Fox River Academy of Music and Arts. My 7 year old daughter takes vocal lessons here…read moreand they have been amazing with her. This year has been rough and they have worked with our family (and scheduling) through all of it. My daughters vocal instructor has given my daughter confidence that I didn't know she had. I honestly can't say enough good things about this place!