This is a top notch music shop in the old school tradition. I recommend checking it out, taking…read moresome time to talk to the owner or the friendly staff. You will learn something. They may not have a million instruments on display, but they have a lot, andif you want something specific they can help you with that. They also do great repair work.

I didn't find the book I was looking for here (a popular first year piano lesson book, which I was…read moreshopping for late in the start-of-lessons season) but I did find a very pleasant store, very helpful staff, and a place I'll return to next time I need anything music related. Guitar strings, picks, tuners, etc., they have a store chock full of whatever you need. Except of course they were fresh out of the book I was looking for (an empty slot on the rack) but I can't hold that against them.

Main St. Music is my favorite local business in Waltham; between all their teachers and regulars,…read morethere's so much musical knowledge and ability here. I don't know why people complain about prices--this isn't a corporation, they don't get the kinds of massive bulk discounts you're going to find at Guitar Center. That being said, you're going to find much more here in the way of community than you'll ever find at some big name store staffed by egotistical kids. The staff remembers you, will sit down to play with you, will go completely out of their way to help you, and can get you something if they don't have it there already, even foreign instruments that you can't usually find. The weekly meetups on Wednesday nights are great and always diverse. Shop local, keep your mom 'n pops in business. I know I'll come here before I go looking anywhere else.

Run, don't walk, as far away as you can from this place. If you don't you will be the victim of a…read moreconcert you didn't sign up for, (just wanted to get an instrument fixed, as advertised and get out. I brought my own strings and the guy had no clue how to fix the instrument and wasted my time trying to. He then suggested I should learn guitar and wanted me to sign up for guitar lessons. No thanks, I'm good. He then rips out his guitar and starts playing "guess what song I'm playing" and when he forgets the lyrics, I supply them. What the fuck am I doing here? Did I sign up for an open mic show? Is this guy tripping? As an added bonus, they ask all kinds of personal questions as you try to figure out your easiest escape. There is a guy out front that keeps on walking back and forth in front of the store. This is creepy. They push the guitar lessons again and find a way to insult me, maybe because I don't want to take his guitar lessons? Then he gives me his number so I can be sure to call to sign up for the lessons. With you? Are you out of your mind? Yes, you are out of your mind. And I know the safest thing for me to do with someone like that, is not to get angry, just humor him and GTF outta there asap. Longer than I thought it would take, but I'm still here living to tell the tale. And I won't be back.

My business dealings were an online purchase. There are no dealers in my immediate area for a…read moreproduct I needed and a Google search led me to Virtuosity which had the item I needed in stock. There was a problem with my shipment with the Postal Service causing a long delay in delivery, so they sent me a replacement via UPS which arrived in short order. It's this going the extra mile service that will keep customers coming back again and again. I recommend them highly!

Great people. Was looking for some trumpet accessories. Amazing collection of antique instruments…read more Very accommodating.

Incredible sales folks ! Hard to find items . Prices are better than guitar center . What a neat…read moreplace to hang out and find your next guitar

I went in to buy a new Martin acoustic, but the staff's bored snarkiness made me think they learned…read moretheir social skills in high school, and stopped there. The good news is I bought exactly the guitar I was looking for, the bad news (for them) is that I bought it at a different guitar store that had much better service.

I just wanted to thank you SO SO much for fixing my Gibson Les Paul. You did SUCH a good job that…read moreit sounds like it did when it was brand new nearly 20 years ago, NO ONE has done such a great job as you have. A thousand thank yous, I got completely lost in the moment playing it and it's been years since I experience that unless I was onstage in the zone. I'm thrilled my step father found you, your going to be my forever go to for anything regarding fixing my guitars. Price was VERY reasonable- in a world where everything is to much, you certainly are priced fair. Thank you.

I walked into Mike's, because I was in the market for an electric and live in the neighborhood…read more This was my first electric, but I knew I wanted something decent with good tone. I told the store owner what I was looking for, and he showed me what was in my price range. He also very kindly told me that I was welcome to try any of the guitars--even though I very clearly could not afford them! I thought that was cool! He left me alone to play the guitars. I was able to take my time--as I didn't really know what I was looking for. I was so happy with one of them, that I went ahead and bought it! I've had it for about 2 or 3 years now, and I still love it!

I began learning the piano with Inga in 6th grade after trying several other teachers. Her passion…read morefor music, focus on technique, and wide breadth of knowledge enabled me to learn really rapidly and play advanced pieces in only a few years; I can confidently say she is the best music teacher I have had. Another strength of Keys for Kids is that it is a one-stop shop. You can begin learning here during the summer programs when young, then join the group lessons, and finally progress to private lessons and reach a high level -- all under one program. I had a wonderful experience and would highly recommend private lessons at Keys for Kids, especially if you want to learn piano to a high level!

My girls have been going to Ms Inga for 2-3 years. She is a patient and effective teacher…read more She teaches music theory in a way that makes it understandable and fun for the kids and combines it well with playing the instrument. It's great to watch the older kids play very skillfully during the 'all class graduation' performances. Highly recommend Keys for Kids for those looking to learn and understand music.

I highly recommend M. Steinert & Sons. I just purchased my first piano for beginners. Vivian and…read moreBrandon were extremely helpful during the entire process. You can tell they are very passionate about music and they know their stuff. Vivian helped me choose the perfect piano for exactly what I wanted. Brandon helped me bring and load my items to my car. And Vivian was so kind to share some music books with me to take home. I got a great deal too because of their moving sale. If only learning how to play the piano was as easy as working with them.

In January 2019, I had the pleasure of meeting Steinway Consultant Michael Murphy at M. Steinert…read moreand Sons. He helped me select a digital Roland piano that met all my needs. We spent the better part of an hour going over a variety of options and educating m on acoustic and digital pianos. We then worked out a convenient delivery date and the removal of my old acoustic upright. The delivery guys were great, clean and efficient. Post-sale, I had a mishap with the headphones provided and Michael replaced immediately without question. If you're in the market for a piano, I'd recommend M. Steinert and Sons and grabbing Michael for assistance.

Bob O. rebuilt an old Bach 42B back in the early 80's for me, and the horn is still the best!!read more

Jim services my 1966 Reynolds Contempora bass trombone, taking a ent out of the bell and removing…read morethe double trigger valve mechanism - replacing with an ergonomically comfortable pair of paddles. Spectacular work!

Mike's repair skills are unmatched. Pricing is fair, staff is solid. Always make time for me on…read morezero notice for emergency repairs

Leonards Music is fantastic. Mr. Mike Leonard was recommended to me by a Berkley Music School…read moreprofessor for a review and repair as needed of my 1934 Cohn tenor sax. When several years later it needed the neck cork replaced they did it in 20 minutes while I waited for a ridiculously low fee, no appointment required. The staff is warm and friendly on the phone and in person. The facility is easy to get to and no issues with parking. I would recommend it without reservation for anyone in need of musical instrument repair, especially saxophones. Steven W. Margles, MD