Great piano book selection! From Beanstalk's Basics to KJOS, there's a treasure trove of musical…read morefun! All the prices are reasonable (i.e. under $20 per book.)

Find somewhere else to spend your hard-earned money…read more This "studio" is a cramped facility with little to no soundproofing. It is poorly ventilated and people were sleeping in the waiting room While my teacher was kind, patient, polite, encouraging, my opinion on the owner and desk receptionist is that they are dishonest, aggressive, and incompetent.

I was surprised to read the the review posted as both my experiences with this store were…read morefantastic. I took in my beautiful Turkish Meinl Copper Darabuka hand drum in for tuning and within a couple of weeks I got a call to collect it. Well I can tell you, it had never sounded better. I can't remember what the fee was but I do remember thinking what a fair price it was considering the entire head had to be removed and straightened. My second visit was when I wanted to buy a Ukulele. The saleswoman took several down from the display and played them - for me to choose the sound I liked best. I decided on a Kohala Soprano which I have never managed to sound as good as she did but that's neither here nor there. Picks and Sticks is a wonderful store, they do a lot for the local community, I find the staff extremely patient, kind and knowledgeable. Lily Marlene Romano Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

This is a great music store for a small space they have a lot of great equipment. People are really…read morekind and really care about music overall a 10 out of

Amazing school! The staff are wonderful snd knowledgable as are the owners. They will do everything…read morecan to make you and your child feel welcomed and comfortable. They are very flexible and understanding. If there is a reason you need to cancel a lesson a reasonable amount of time in advance, they will reschedule the make up that best fits your busy day. They have a great band program that allows kids to work with other budding musicians as well as encourage all students to play in their Christmas and end of the year recitals. They also offer in house examinations for piano that are equivalent to RCM exams.

From the owner: In operation since 1995, the Hamilton School of Music is a progressive music school serving the…read moreHamilton, Stoney Creek, Ancaster, Dundas, Binbrook, and surrounding communities. Instruction is delivered by highly qualified professional musicians who are capable of teaching a variety of instruments and levels. The Hamilton School of Music is committed to teaching every student in a creative, yet structured, manner with a focus on their various interests and desires. Our professionally trained teachers create a supportive and encouraging environment which respects the individual differences and learning styles of each student while fostering their self-esteem and motivation to succeed.

I've been going to city pawn for years they're nice helpful and if something doesn't work they take…read moreit back no problem. I'm happy to stay it was only twice and the items we're movie's. I've probably spent hundreds of dollars there they have a really nice selection of jewelry that's what I'm looking for now.

From the owner: Looking to turn some of your old valuables into cash? Then visit City Pawn / Try-City Music with…read morelocations in Kitchener and Guelph. We specialize in new and used musical instruments. Bring in your jewellery, electronics and collectibles to receive cash right away. Visit us today.

It's quite refreshing to see a new music store in downtown Hamilton; the alternative being Payne's…read moremusic, where you're quickly and quietly ushered out the door for the mere mention of playing an electric guitar. Walking into Eclectric Audio, you immediately encounter several musical gems on racks or display cases. For my visit, there was a very nice Gibson Les Paul, and a Nord Lead 2ex that caught my eye. On the other wall, you'll find quite an array of old (read: vintage) turntables and amplifiers. In addition to sales, the owner Jon also does repair work on instruments, electronics and amplifiers. Very knowledgeable and friendly, Jon was able to diagnose the problem with my amplifier over the phone before even bringing it in. Service was fast, inexpensive, and fully explained. I've found my new shop for gear and repairs!

It would be nice if they were ever open. There's a dirth of music stores in downtown Hamilton but 5…read moreout of 6 times I've been here they've been closed. Maybe they take 8 hour lunch breaks.

My buddy and I made the drive out from Toronto after hearing about The Acoustic Room. A great…read moreguitar shop with a very good selection of guitars and accessories. Very friendly, knowledgeable proprietor makes for an inviting vibe. No high pressure sales tactics here. Very competitive pricing too. Street parking around the corner. Oh yes, my buddy bought a nice OM sized Larrivée.

For years, my young son would go in and just noodle around. Staff were always so kind and helpful…read more He spent countless hours there, and eventually a good deal of his hard earned money on quality, reasonably priced gear. They care about the customer, they know their stuff, and they create a great atmosphere for experts and beginners alike. Canadian owned; old school, 'customer first' kind of place.

I love Long & McQuade music stores in general, for the variety of musical instruments and books…read morethat they offer. They also have music lessons (i.e. Piano, Guitar, etc,.), which seems like a great idea. I did some research to purchase a keyboard, and the price of the keyboard I was interested in seemed quite fair, too. Lastly, my interactions with Long & McQuade staff in multiple locations have been pleasant. For this specific Waterloo location, one employee named Dave met short of my expectations. Let me clarify, he was helpful while we were browsing. As soon as I paid for the instrument, he just ignored us. We had parked about 200 metres away from the store, due to the road closures associated with the LRT construction in Waterloo. We had our laptop bags and the umbrella, it was raining on and off, and since I got the keyboard, the bench and the keyboard stand, we weren't able to carry all of those by ourselves. Since Dave offered no insight to how to move these boxes to our car, (when we asked him, he only said "Oh, this keyboard is super light") my husband went to his car to see if he could get closer to the store while I waited in the store. Thankfully, someone told me about a temporary loading area behind the store so I directed my husband to drive there. Another employee named Jeff helped me greatly while I was standing in the front of the store confused and waiting for my husband to show up. Jeff moved the boxes to the back of the store and showed me the temporary unloading area, so I could send better instructions to my husband. I really appreciated Jeff's help. He's the best! In the meanwhile, Dave, who sold us the keyboard, didn't even tell my husband where I was, (I was downstairs at the back door guarding my boxes) when my husband came back to the store, so this caused additional delay. Some other older gentleman helped us load the boxes to our car. If Dave responded to our inquiries of how to load these boxes to our car from the get go, we wouldn't have wasted that half an hour trying to find the place to get the car closer to the store, and loading the boxes. Dave's ignorance and unhelpfulness really disappointed me. Despite this long delay in loading the boxes to our car, I'd say you could go to this Long & McQuade location for the service provided by Jeff and other very helpful staff.