My son started attending Fine Tunes recently, as he received a guitar for Christmas. He LOVES…read moreattending and looks forward to practicing! I can't get him to practice his martial arts forms at home, but this he definitely does. They offer so many different instruments for students, and it's obvious the instructors have a true passion for what they do. I would recommend checking into Fine Tunes - reasonable costs, excellent instructors who care about their students' success. Great job!

From the owner: Fine Tunes School of Music specializes in music education. We offer lessons on guitar, ukelele,…read morebass, drums, piano, flute, voice and band instruments.

They wanted $100 to un-stick a Tuba Valve!!!…read more We did it ourselves for zero, zip, nada. These people should be ashamed of themselves for taking advantage of people!

Awesome family owned business. They have a huge selection of gear and accessories! If you can't…read morefind what you're looking for, the owner will order it for you. Need music lessons? They do that too. They have teachers for pretty much every instrument you can think of! Best music store in town.

Mike Bolin is the best! very unique and kind guy. and a GREAT musician. Plays so many instruments.read more

From the owner: We offer personalized music instruction that is designed for each student and their interests. All…read moreof our instructors have a minimum of 10 years teaching experience. Our program offers local music teachers an opportunity to share their experience with our students.

We have used a few different piano tuners on our pianos, and have had such miserable luck!…read moreBetween people not calling back, acting unprofessionally on the phone (one had an argument with his wife while I was on the phone with him) showing up late etc... just a strange breed of people. We have never had anyone get either of our pianos really well tuned. The first piano, well, maybe it was a problem in and of itself. But the second is a really decent Yamaha. Always a disappointment, playing right after the tuner leaves. I am extremely leery of piano tuners who only use their ears. You don't meet many very young piano tuners and as we age, especially us guys, we lose upper frequency hearing. Heaven forbid you're a performing musician. I really don't like someone tuning without a strobe. Anyhow, we decided to finally try yet another piano tuner, and Kirk Rende called back right away, was less expensive than anyone we've used, and was at least as friendly and outgoing. When he started tuning, the piano was horrible. When he was nearly done, and played a bit to check things out, I had to leave my office to listen, because the piano sounded GREAT. He went way beyond the call of duty, explaining what I might want to do with my piano, what I should look for if I were to get another, and what I can do to combat our seasonal humidity changes. Tons of information. Total class act. Did a great job. Highly recommended in the Naperville, Plainfield, Joliet region. I'm so tempted to write reviews of the people we've used previously, or the people who we've called and who have blown us off, but as a small business owner, it's tough enough times without people venturing into payback. At least here, you're putting your money with good folks. I know this is a very positive review. No, I do not work for these folks. :)

It's been ages since I've been to a Guitar Center. They honestly have a plethora of pretty…read moreaffordable guitars and ukuleles that I was checking out as a hobby that I wanted to pick up on. Staff here was really helpful and friendly. Cool amplifiers too, always plenty of parking and worth checking out as long as you're not playing "Stairway to Heavan"

This guitar center is very good, the employees helped me out with a situation I had from a guitar I…read morepurchased elsewhere;they offered help and even reached out to corporate for me

We cannot say enough good things about Midwest Music Academy. Mr. Tom is an incredible teacher. He…read moreis kind and encouraging while challenging the students to push themselves. He combines music theory, music history, skills, drills and lots of popular songs, even from the first lesson. My son is 9 and plays electric guitar. We highly recommend Midwest Music Academy.

From the owner: Our instructors are world class - they include performers with major symphonies, winners of…read moreinternational awards, lesson authors for national music magazines, and active recording artists. We provide traditional, recreational, Suzuki, and hybrid instruction - your lessons will be tailored to fit your needs.

This is only on the record store portion of their business, but nice selection....though very odd…read more This was one of the weirder more eclectic selections of vinyl I've seen. Lots of comedy and novelty stuff. Prices seemed fair to average and the staff is friendly.

A few weeks ago I was searching for a particular (out of production) vintage jazz electric guitar…read more Online I found what looked to be the perfect match for me--at a very attractive price. BUT we all know of rumors (and unfortunately some true) stories of online purchases that went to bad ends.[That's not why I'm writing this YELP!] I am writing to endorse the owner of this store--his honesty and truthfulness! All via long distance from several states away. I satisfied my curiosity by researching the guitar model first--and in-market price ranges. Once I found the guitar, I opened an email exchange with the owner (Joe) and was directed to his website. Once I'd proven that this was an established, credible business with employees and history, I was engaged. Upon finding out that this is a community-centered business with ties to the town and a history of business--topped off by being a proudly-proclaimed family business. I was convinced. Joe and I agreed to handle the transaction via his credit card processor and bank (same bank I use) and agreed to shipping arrangements and details. The receipt arrived first and within a few days, as informed, the guitar arrived with no harm in transit what so ever. Exactly as Joe had promised and superbly packed and protected by him very well during shipment. I'm exceptionally happy in my new guitar having reignited my interest in the instrument, and happy to have made a new friend in the music store business. AND, reinforcing my belief in the honesty of small businesses once again. IF you are in the Joliet IL area, get to know these folks. If you are seeking a vintage instrument at a very honest price, check here!

I highly recommend Second Wind Music for your instrument. He took the time to polish, clean, pad…read moreand cork my wooden clarinet. My clarinet is in tune and sounds superb. When I had questions, he was quick to respond and had excellent communication during the process. I am grateful for Second Wind Music. I trust this business 100%.

From the owner: Second Wind Music specializes in restoring vintage band instruments, bringing them back to playing…read morecondition. General repair services for woodwind and brass instruments is available, as well as refurbished instrument sales, piano tuning services, and music performance.

This place is definitely worth the hype! Their customer service and repair is super fast and…read moreaffordable! The shop has an amazing selection of guitars and rare collections. Lastly their vast knowledge really helps you feel comfortable about your decision if you choose to buy.

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