My son came home from his first day of fifth grade this year with a huuuuuge smile on his face…read more What followed out of his mouth were the words my wife and I, as HIGHLY non-musically-talented folks, have been worried we'd hear for years: "I want to join strings this year!" What instrument? What size of that instrument? Do instruments even come in different sizes...?!? How much does that cost? Do you rent or buy? If it doesn't work out, do we give it back? All of these questions and more were answered when we walked into REW a couple nights later! Oh, boy, and we weren't alone! I think just about every music-inspired kiddo from a tri-state area was there getting fitted and equipped with their instruments. But, the folks at REW were ready! They were amply staffed, and the team (yes, "TEAM") of folks who answered all our questions, got us the VIOLA of my fifth-grader's dreams, and checked out with a lovely payment plan setup that night were all absolutely fantastic! I had ZERO idea or expectation of how and where to start on this journey; upon walking into REW, all of that washed away, and we're now a few weeks into our first year of strings, and my fifth grader couldn't be happier!

My dad went here to get a triangle for church just a little triangle to ding no big deal. The…read moremanager somehow convinced him to spend $80 on a symphonic triangle. My dad was too embarrassed to take it back so I offer to do it for him. I go in a couple days after a holiday. The stores return policies 30 days because of the holiday they were closed for 3 of those 30 days. I came in on day 31 they refused to refund, even though everything was intact. I had my receipt, nothing had been used. I could hear the clerk on the phone with the manager made it sound like they had ordered this thing by mistake unloaded it on my poor unsuspecting, father and then weren't willing to get stuck with it again. Entire experience was very disappointing.

We visited three music stores to find the right piano…read more Craig Smith, Piano Sales Rep, was personable, professional, and informative. He was very good about explaining the different options in both instruments (new vs. used, pianos vs. digital pianos) and payment options (installment plan, purchase cash discount, vs. renting, etc.) He patiently showed us several models, helped guide us (respected our budget!) and followed up with us in an appropriate manner. At no time did I feel pressured to decide or upgrade beyond our comfort level. We ended up emailing follow up questions, and had a nice back and forth communication. Craig even sent us a link comparing the models we were were debating about! Talk about wonderful customer service. We put a small deposit down on the Clavinova (http://usa.yamaha.com/products/musical-instruments/keyboards/digitalpianos/clavinova-concept/) to hold it for a week until we could purchase in full - I couldn't pass up the cash discount! Even the delivery team was excellent: arrived on time, were courteous and set up the piano perfectly. Highly recommend. It was a breeze to work with Meyer Music on all counts, and we have been enjoying our purchase since Spring Break. In fact, our young nieces (6 yrs old and 9 yrs old) couldn't keep their hands off it! They just loved the fun features of playing different orchestra instruments on it. We had a chuckle about that since they have a gorgeous Baby Grand at home, but they are in love with our Clavinova!

Customer service is great until you buy from him and then they turn into jerks. they don't return…read moreyour phone calls when you call them on your payments if you bank card changes and they charge you fees for them not calling you back.

I've been in the market for a bass guitar for a few months now and have made several visits while…read moretrying to find something I'll really love and want to pick up every day. I'm still an early beginner on bass, but I've been playing acoustic guitar for about 10 years so cut me a little slack The store has a great selection of instruments, which I really appreciated. However, the help I received was a bit inconsistent. At times, it felt like some employees weren't very interested in assisting me, possibly because I'm newer to electric gear. I was hoping for more guidance on what I actually needed, rather than just being pointed toward what was available to sell. That said, Kurt really stood out. He was super helpful, welcoming, and made me feel comfortable plugging in and trying things out even if I didn't sound great That kind of experience goes a long way. I did end up buying a bass and amp from the Kansas City location, and honestly, I don't think I would've made the purchase without Kurt's help. Appreciate it, man.

This is now 5 times I've been in the Overland Park store and left frustrated. I went in to look at…read morea microphone. There were two employees behind the counter in the back room where the microphones are. One was messing with a synthesizer and the other was watching him. At no point did either look in my direction or ask if they could help. The microphone I wanted to look at had a spot in the display case but the mic was gone. Probably not in stock. So I walked out. The employee previously messing with the synthesizer was now behind the counter up front doing something on a computer or register, but there was no customer opposite him. I'll order the mic from another merchant online.

I started my journey at Music House School of Music after seeing the incredible progress my kid…read moremade as a bassist. It inspired me to finally commit to learning an instrument, something I'd always wanted to do. Both of us started as beginners and, thanks to the amazing instruction, we now perform with bands. Music House truly is an incredible place to learn. Aiden and Jerad, my instructors, have challenged me in ways that have allowed me to confidently call myself a musician. My kid can proudly say the same. If you're looking to learn how to rock, Music House is the place to be!

Our 15-year-old son has been at Music House for 2 years. His confidence in his playing and his…read morecomfort in performance (he's an introvert and was quite reticent to be in front of an audience) has increased exponentially in the time he's been there. Their style of instruction has clicked for him and they have "gently" coaxed him into comfortable performance settings that have really done wonders for him, beyond traditional private lessons. He's asked for additional lessons and even played in one of their bands, results we couldn't have dreamed about the year before he started lessons.

Stopped in on a whim because I thought I wanted to learn to play violin. Or maybe clarinet. The…read morelady who greeted us didn't bat an eyelash - merely donned her helpful hat and said basically said 'Ok! Where would you like to start?' (boy I wish I could remember her name). She brought down every instrument I wanted to try. Explained the pros and cons of everything in detail, etc. Who knew I'd end up leaving after renting a cello (I mean, I guess it's like a giant violin, so maybe I didn't stray too far) and signing up for lessons as soon as they have an instructor available. Lol!! They also have a location maybe 2 miles from us which is a plus as well. Very helpful, highly recommended even if you have zero clue where to start.

The Kansas City Jazz All Stars HS and MS jazz groups have been rehearsing at REW Music for the past…read morecouple of years. Bob and his team have exceeded our expectations in all aspects. Their attention to detail is impressive!

Oh you have no idea what you are missing out on! If I could put 10 stars I would. Kids can ROCK…read moreout to 80's metal, 90's grunge, or whatever they like here. They have all the instruments so anything your kiddo likes they can try. The instructors are mostly previous students who are still "young and cool" so they have a great connection with the younger crowd. One on one music lessons are available and or join the school band that is tailored to their age group. They play in shows and practice together regularly to form lasting friendships with their band mates. Everyone who works here is fantastic and very musically inclined and knowledgeable. We finally feel like we've found our music home for lessons and all around musical enjoyment. Seen the movie? Yeah, this place is even better. Try it out, you won't be disappointed.

We absolutely loved our time with School of rock. My oldest started in their rookies program when…read morehe was 5 and had a blast. Went up to playing his first show on drums with the band, which they happily named The Snake Skulls! Price can get a little steep, but if you can afford it, it's one of the best places we've been for music lessons. The staff is amazing and welcoming. Kyle was terrific with the kids and would always stop to talk music with me when he could. Jeremy is extremely helpful with anything you need and would answer all my questions about drum tech, even helping us find a good deal on an electric kit for our son to practice on at home. Hopefully one day, we will be able to start lessons here again.

Didn't know this place existed!…read more Stopped in on a lark and bought three LPs right off the bat. This place is a dream. It's look and feel harken back to the old days of being able to wander into a record store shop around and flip through several hundred LPs check- out the latest stuff in from both the new and the latest used music. Then you can wander over to the other part of the store and look at the classic toys you grew up with and reminics about how much your Heman collection would be worth. Then snag a Voltron figure for your office shelves! I guess this shows how nerdy I actually am... but I know I will see many of you at this store!

Great guys, great selection, very knowledgable of the music. Old school record store!read more

I love love love this store Such a gem!…read moreThe books are good condition and affordable And I know they can't really help this but they have such a good verity! If I come in with a list I can always find the books I'm looking for and several copies to chose from The staff are so patient and kind And the place is super clean Ilove going here it's always such a good and fun experience

I would give 0 if I could. NOTE to store: My son inadvertently dropped off 3 books that had…read moresentimental value yesterday when he was dropping off a bunch of other books. When I noticed within and hour, he went back to get them. They told him they had already been processed and boxed. All the other items he dropped off were still sitting at the counter. I knew one of the books was old (hence had been in family for 60 years so sentimental), but I never thought your company would be so low as to not return it. I new something was fishy when the only 3 books that weren't supposed to go were only ones processed. I hope the $100 profit you get from my family's Childrens Bible Story book and the 2 copies of The Giving Tree with personal notes to me in it are worth it. My son is devastated of his accident, and I am missing the only thing I had from my grandparents.

The great folks at BAC were wonderful to work with getting my son lined up with a new F key…read moretrombone. A friend of mine (pro-musician) was at BAC in Kansas City getting some work done to his custom trombone. He connected me with them. Everyone there was so knowledgeable and friendly. They took the time to listen to what exactly my son was looking for. They figured out which horn was the best fit for my son. They even customized the trigger in my son's school colors. It was the perfect horn for my son and was reasonably priced. They did great with shipping it up to Cleveland for us. The horn and case was wrapped up nicely and arrived here in great shape. They are on TikTok with cool videos too!

This review is for the far south BAC on Metcalf; not the downtown one…read more They messed up the cork on my 1960's Selmer Mark 6 tenor sax. The guy who worked on it didn't know that the only way to tune the instrument was to move the mouthpiece back-and-forth. He didn't know that all Instruments can be tuned. He made the cork into a cone shaped thing with bare metal sticking out the back. All the horns he worked on that were on display have the same problem. Also he messed up the laquer on the neck. Apparently he put it next to something hot and it melted the 60 year old lacquer.

Amazing! Best selection of all TCG and Sports Cards! By far the best value and service in KC. Come…read morein for whatever you need, and you'll be greeted with warm welcomes and a wide variety of products at a very reasonable price! I cannot ask for anything more! Thank you for being located in KC, and especially close to me! Amazing!

The employees are actual SAINTS for the level of patience they exhibit with the younger customers…read more I will preface this by saying I know absolutely nothing about Pokémon or other collectible card games like Magic TG. What I can say is that there is tons of space in this place, with lots of tables set up for playing or trading cards. There's adults here playing Pokémon, and kids wandering around trading cards with each other and testing the employees' patience and knowledge at the sales counter. They seem to have a pretty good selection of stuff (but what do I know?) and in addition to the gaming cards they have sports cards and board games. My kids are very happy we stopped here. 5 stars because every single interaction I've watched between the employees and customers has been top notch.