I went into this shop with a friend of mine. He tried out some Les Paul and other fender guitars…read more This place has a nice collection of vintage instruments and equipment.

Super cool ship with a lot of great gear! Staff is super knowledgeable and helpful. Jason…read morespecifically was extremely helpful when working out a trade

Very impressive and eloquent Guitar & Drum plus Equipment Showroom. Inspiring when you walk in…read more Beautiful designed and tasteful as well as trendy decorated. The Posters on all the walls, it's like walking into a wonderful celebration of all musics greatest of all time. BB King, Lenny Kravitz, The Beatles, ... those are only a few of the greats that adorn these beautiful walls here. The amount of guitars and equipment they have available is impressive. They have private studios as well. Drums downstairs . They repair and purchase equipment. Very nice people. This is an Absolute Must SEE in Chicago.! In the beautiful neighborhood of Lakeview. Located on the West Side of the Street. Park Chicago App for parking or CTA available outside also. Target, LAFitness and Starbucks on the corners

I really liked one of the CME exclusive Telecasters, so I decided to get on the preorder list. The…read moreoriginal wait time was supposed to be a couple of months. I was pleasantly surprised when I received notice that the guitar had shipped a month early. When it arrived it had a hole in the box and I was very concerned that it could have been damaged. However it was double boxed and extremely well packed and protected. The guitar (as expected) needed to be tuned, but after that played beautifully out of the box. This was an exceptionally smooth transaction, and a beautiful guitar. I would definitely purchase from CME again, and will likely visit the store when in the area.

Update March 2025: It took about 7.5 months, but I have the…read moreinstrument back and in great shape (action and intonation all fixed). Although the experience was frustrating overall, manager Charlie and two sales associates whose names I didn't catch went FAR above and beyond to make this right. I appreciate their care and transparency.

Placed an order on reverb for a guitar. Next day seller cancelled due to the item already having…read morebeen sold. Meanwhile I already bought a hardshell case and accessories elsewhere.

This company is doing some amazing things for music and music education. I attended Access…read moreContemporary Music's street festival back in August and it was a fantastic event. They had a live ensemble, craft brews and dogs. Pretty much everything a girl could ask for. BUT THEN during the Ear Taxi festival I noticed ACM also performed a free concert at the Cultural Center. AND THEN!! My friends and I went to Open House Chicago and there was an ensemble playing in some of the buildings... IT WAS ACM. Basically everywhere in the city. It's insane. Seems like something in the universe is trying to tell me something; only, I have two left hands so I don't think I'll be learning to play an instrument anytime soon. TL;DR: Check out the website for events/cool way to impress people.

I completely lucked out when I found this place…read more.. There was some piano music I'd heard that I really really wanted to learn to play, but could never find the sheet music. I literally walked in with my ipod and asked if they could transcribe it for me. They did and then gave me lessons to learn it! A month or so later, I was playing the music I had loved so much for so long. This was pretty much a dream come true for me. Since then I've been taking weekly lessons. It's hard to describe how easy it was to start doing something so fulfilling. It takes a lot of practice, but it's fun and there's no pressure. Learn whatever you like to play at your own pace with super nice people. I would recommend ACM to anyone who's even thinking of learning piano. Treat yourself to lessons from passionate, talented, friendly people.

I can't rave hard enough about Major Keys Studio. I came across Major Keys when I was lsearching…read morefor piano lessons for my girls, and was intrigued by the idea that Major Keys could do piano and voice. In fact, they pretty much let the kids take the lead on what and how they want to learn. This approach won my kids over vs. traditional lessons, and they built up a great relationship with their instructer, Alan. Last summer they took a break from the traditional lessons and worked on a summer project to learn and record a song - one playing guitar and the other piano. Experiencing the end to end process was so exciting for them, and Alan did an amazing job producing the recording. We have since moved from Chicago, but were back in the neighborhood this summer. I asked if there were any activities or camps they wanted to do, and they wanted to work on another project with Alan. So over just 5 lessons, they each learned and recorded a song. After being gone for a year, this has reignited a love for making music in both of my children. Alan and Gwen's passion and talent are contagious. I highly recommend them to anyone (adult or child!)

My 7 year old loves music, and wanted lessons. Her high energy and struggle with sitting still,…read moreespecially when things are boring to her made me reluctant. After sitting with her for two lessons with Gwen, I had ZERO worries. Gwen has a true gift in connecting with her students, keeps them engaged and having fun while learning music. And this is with virtual lessons! Her talent and passion for music and helping others learn music is infectious. My daughter looks forward to her lessons, LOVES to play and practices on her own. We're on our fourth set of sessions and we will not be stopping any time soon. BOTH Gwen and Alan are amazing, talented and incredible teachers in voice, piano, guitar, ukulele and more. I highly recommend them both for your music lesson needs, both locally and remotely. They are AMAZING.

Still want my guitar back please leave it at 6506 W Imlay St. I wonder how insane a business owner…read morecan be to not give a client back a guitar after holding on to it for years. It was never worked on and I just want it back.

Excellent work on the setup and strings for my guitar not to mention a friendly staff and clean…read morestore.

Just started taking lessons with Eric today, so far so good :) My hopes with these lessons are to…read morehave a firm grasp of the theory behind what I've learned to play by ear.

I would highly recommend Eric's studio for any level guitar player. He teaches you how to 'see'…read morethe scales and arpeggios in ways that make them come to life in music. I have taken lessons before and never got 1/10th of what I have learned from Eric. Very relaxed atmosphere and a great place to talk about and experience jazz and blues in all their forms.

I recommend Music House for singers of all abilities & ages. I'm a senior who has been singing &…read moreperforming most of my life. I've studied voice with 2 other wonderful teachers. My Music House teacher - Ms. Lily - is a gem! She is always patient & encouraging. She has a way of explaining vocal technique that is easy to understand & follow. When I bring in songs that I'm working on elsewhere, she always breathes new life into my practice. If you want to begin or advance your singing, I very much recommend Music House.

Had a child in ballet and realized owners are more interested in Social Justice efforts than…read moreteaching kids how to dance, understand classic music, learn how to play an instrument etc. Extremely disappointed when we found out they replaced the Christmas tree with a Unity tree in Tchaikovskys Nutcracker and replaced ballet with hip-hop and tap dances in several places. What an insult to a true classic. There are better studios for your kids that don't force LGBTQ down your kids throat also. Look around, there are several nearby.

I took expert theater goers Megan and I a minute or two to figure out this one. The Lincoln Square…read moreTheater is a performance space used by the Lincoln Square Community Arts Center. The theater is located in the Berry Memorial United Methodist Church basement. You got that?? Basically a small playhouse in a church that is used by many production companies. But, it doesn't just have plays, it also hosts cultural discussions, stage readings, live music, and dance. One evening Megan and I decided to track down this theater for a "Babes and Blades" production called "The Double". A screwball comedy meets swashbuckler in a tribute to Cyrano de Bergerac and the 1940s. Megan liked it but I did not. It's nothing against the actors or playwright, I'm tired of old fashion period pieces. Again it's a personal thing. The actors were great, singing, dancing, sword fighting (though I expected more), and an easy to follow story filled with romance and comedy. It really did remind me of 1940's film, the way they spoke, the way they dressed, and even the dance numbers. Anyways can't hurt to keep an eye out for future shows at LSAC.