I checked out Groth Music because I love music and this is a music store. It also is a Minnesota…read moreinstitution. I wanted to meet cool employees, have great conversations about music, and honestly, I wanted to buy something. I have a lot of money (well, not really) and I am genuinely in the market for... music stuff. Groth Music has guitars, but guitar is not its primary focus. Instead, Groth is the spot to go to when you want to find sheet music. I think there's still a lot of value in this despite e-commerce. A lot of times, the quality of sheet music isn't clear, especially for pop music. It's very useful to be able to look at the pages for yourself. I'm rating Groth 3 stars because no employee felt like greeting me. I was especially disappointed that the guy in the guitar section simply sat at his desk without even trying to engage me at all. He semi-grumpily said "let me know if you have any questions." I genuinely could've bought something, even a guitar, if he took the second to chat with me like many local music shop workers often do. Instead, I got Guitar Center-level service.

Sent me a used ocarina at new price, and it was damaged with scratches and pen marks all over it…read more Mailed in envelope with songbook already in soft case, no printed box or formed space. Currently trying to get refund and return, company ignoring my emails. Fuck Groth.

So grateful for Emily's help in securing some favorites many years ago. Thank you Scott/Emily for…read morekeeping historic music alive!

Unique resource for 78 record collectors, and the equipment needed to play them. Experience and…read moreknowledge of bygone technology in year 2026!

I'm returning to piano in my 50s after some sparce classes when I was a young teen. Ian's met me…read morewhere I'm at. He puts on just the right amount of pressure to practice, etc that I need to keep me growing. He's switched things up a few times to explore what way I learn best...reading music, chords, etc. I appreciate and am impressed at how well he 'teaches'. (My suspicion is that he's also equally as talented with kids!)

Organized, responsive, fair pricing and a flexible contract that allows room for things that come…read moreup in the lives of busy families. This all made my choice easy for my 13 year old son to continue guitar lessons with Ian. He has been a wonderful teacher and my son was quickly put at ease and inspired by Ian's passion for music. I can't believe how much he practices every day, and I think it is because he is motivated to impress his teacher!

Klash drums is an amazing establishment. The staff is top notch and accommodating to all people and…read moreages. They have a great setup and I highly recommend their lessons!

Love this store. I just bought my first ever drum kit at Klash, and I can't recommend it enough…read more They have a great selection of used drums, which is what I was planning to buy. Jeremy, the owner, was super-helpful and friendly and got me all set up with a Premier set. But when I saw the Klash drums, made right there, I decided to splurge and buy local. It is so worth it. my set is beautiful, sounds amazing, and is bullet proof. Buy local, people. It FEELS good. Jeremy, thanks for your help!

This business seems to be badly managed. Messaged twice about lessons but have never heard anything…read moreback. Tried to order an attachment for my violin. They placed the order, never heard anything. Really wanted to like this business as it is local to me and I love music. Won't go to a business that clearly doesn't want mine.

Last year we were "thrilled" to find out our 10 year old wanted to play the saxaphone in the school…read moreband. We stopped into Cadenza and had the best experience. We rented an alto sax and the nicest guy ever explained what my son would need. When you rent an instrument for the school year, you pay in full up front. The guy made it clear that you won't pay a penalty if it's past the May deadline because schools have end of the year concerts etc. Near the end of the year we got a card in the mail telling us if we paid for next years rental we could keep the instrument over the summer for free. We did that. Also, a rental includes a yearly "tune up". While the sax was in the shop, our son announced he needed it TODAY for school. Of course. I called the store and talked to the woman who was repairing it. "Oh I'm working on it now, I could have it for you in 20 mins." Perfect

Went through my guitars before repairs with explanations on why certain repairs were needed and…read morewhich were optional. Top cracks, neck resets and refretting work was exceptional. I have sent seven guitars through the shop, each returned as new. I have zero regrets and nothing but praise for the work done.

Aaron did a great job replacing bridge and refretting my Taylor Acoustic as well as setup with nut…read moreand saddle work on my Fender 12 string. Worth paying for quality work!