Area musicians, especially non-guitar players, have to be thankful for a store like Schmitt. It's…read morejust about the only place you can get repairs on your woodwind and brass instruments locally. Add in school band instruments and supplies, sheet music for beginners and professionals alike, enough guitar equipment to satisfy axe heads in a pinch plus a large showroom of pianos, and you have a centrally-located music store that's been serving Omaha for decades. There's also practice rooms on the lower level if you or your kids are interested in taking private lessons from local teachers. I took clarinet and saxophone lessons at Schmitt from Leonard Eby. As much as I hated going there with my brother and dad just about every Sunday for 10-plus years, the musical education Eby provided me with is invaluable and helped earn and keep first chair in the wind ensemble throughout high school. Not to mention build the foundation of a smalltime music career that has allowed me to play on the best stages of Omaha and travel from NYC to LA and play at international music festivals such as SXSW. Going in there yesterday to buy some clarinet reeds for the first time since the early 2000s reminded me of all this. I'm so glad Schmitt is still here. Hopefully it'll be here forever.

I have taken guitar lessons here for almost a year and a half. My instructor is excellent - just…read moreright for my learning style and musical tastes. I've spoken to other students with other instructors, and they were happy also. A lot bigger facility than it appears from the outside. Nice auditorium on the upper floor for recitals. Staff is friendly especially now that they've seen me every week for so long. Good selection of sheet music.

Absolute wonderland if you play stringed instruments or even if you just want to look at an…read moreincredible variety of instruments - there are a lot of unique vintage pieces here as well as a great selection of more typical modern ones. So many one-of-a-kind things here. The most beautiful ones are made here by John, the luthier/owner. He's happy to talk to you about instruments and to show you around his shop and the rest of the building - part of it is a vintage theater, the kind that used to be found in all parts of Omaha. Fascinating! Not long ago I stopped in to look at guitars. Mind you, I don't actually PLAY guitar, but I have gotten to a somewhat competent level at ukulele and baritone ukulele, and therefore I am craving the novelty of something new, that I can be bad at. I mentioned this to the woman working there, and she said "well, why don't you just take a class with John and he can teach you to build one"? Wow, this woman GETS ME. A total level up from what I was considering doing. I'm still thinking about doing this. But on this visit, I was just here to get a string, as moments earlier I had purchased a uke at a thrift store and it had a broken string. John had his assistant put on the string. He offered to show me how to put on the string, but since I already know (but just didn't have a string) I looked around the store and stroked a lovely cat on the counter. Which she enjoyed until she abruptly didn't, we know how cats are. Anyway, John wouldn't accept any money for the string or for the putting-on of the string. That was nice. Great place!

Outstanding craftsmanship! I took my old 1978 Giannini guitar for a bridge and crack repair and…read moreeverything came back better than I expected! It is extremely hard to find where the crack was and the bridge looks like it never had come off. Everything sounds and look as it did before. Thank you again for a superb job.

We've been in here a few times. Every time everyone has been so nice…read more We picked out a ukulele and they suggested the perfect one. So nice to go shopping locally rather than Amazon.

Visit this location regularly. Also a helpful and friendly staff. If they dont have what your…read morelooking for they go the extra mile to help you fond what you need. Cody Rydberg

I just did 3rd business with Thompson Music and was pleased in top satisfaction…read more With this company you can not get hiccups and BS. So prompt right on money transactions. Phone was answered in super respectful manner, reported he was during packing my new Bach Stradivarius C trumpet ML bore 239bell was made in my preferred years. It's Good Friday and playing Easter Gig !!

I needed help to fix my violin with new string. The service was quick and they were thorough in…read morefixing and tuning my violin.

This place is incredible. Super knowledgeable and accommodating. Great communication and results.read more

From the owner: I believe each instrument and bow is an individual, with its own voice and characteristics and I…read moretreat them as such. What works for one instrument or bow does not always work for another, so I strive to realize and maximize the sound potential of each instrument, and the performance of each bow by understanding what is needed/desired by the player and balancing that with their instrument and bow. In short, come in today for: - Personally selected instruments, bows, and cases. - Professional repairs, re-hairs, set-up and adjustments. - Rosin, strings, mutes and other accessories. - Maximizing sound and comfort while playing. - High quality rentals. Listening to the player and/or parent to make sure I understand and meet their needs while staying on budget.

I always love coming in here to see what they have since it's changing all the time. Got my bass…read moreall adjusted and fixed up real quick for a very reasonable price and I am back in business! Wouldn't go anywhrre else!

I used to love Dietze music store. I've purchased 5 guitars and 2 banjos over the last…read moreapproximately 5 years. Ned in the guitar area is absolutely the best. Very knowledgeable and helpful. Always willing to help if you have questions but doesn't hover if you want to just browse and check the guitars or banjos. I used to think Rich in repairs was great too until I brought in my Martin guitar last year for repairs. It had got to dry and the top cracked. Rich said he would need to humidify it to start with then he could make the repairs. He did also mention that there had been a lot of guitars brought in for the same problem and it might be 2 or 3 months before I get my guitar back. No problem. I checked back about 4 months. Not ready yet. I checked back about 6 months and he said the repair was made and he showed me and explained what he had done done and that he just needed to complete the finish on top. It's a black guitar. He said it would be about 2 weeks. No problem. I checked back in about 6 weeks. Not done. He said probably 2 weeks again. I checked back in about a month. Still not done. In total he had my guitar for 14 and a half months. I just got it back today. I didn't see Rich. A lady came out to see me then she went back to see about my guitar then came back to the front and located it on a shelf. She said it was finished. I asked why I hadn't been notified that it was finally done as Rich said he would do. She told me that a voicemail had been left for me. I am certain I did not receive a voicemail and I also checked with the repair area that they had my correct phone number on 2 separate occasions so I could be notified when repairs were complete. Ned from the sales department has called me on on a few occasions in regards to a lay away I had going. He has also left me messages. To be totally transparent about this situation I will say that I was not charged for this repair today but I still feel very mistreated as over 14 months of having my guitar seems very neglectful. For at least 8 of those months a decision was made to spend time working on someone else's instrument instead of mine and then I still didn't even get notified when it was done. I would really hope that my case is not a common occurrence but it really did happen and I think very unfair. I hope whoever reads this is treated better. Jerry Majerus 406-208-7127

Of all the times I've been here, I can't think of a time when anyone tried asking if I'm okay or do…read moreI need anything. Today I'm looking for a new bass, but will have to go try another place.

I have to agree with the many other one star reviews for this guitar center. I had the misfortune…read moreof having a young gentleman "assist" me in finding a guitar. I put assist in quotes because he did everything besides help me. Rather than helping me find a relatively affordable guitar for my son (he's 15 and does not need a "one of a kind" of anything when just starting music), this worker made fun of my "taste in guitars" and overall disrespected my overall knowledge of music. Extremely unacceptable from an establishment of any kind.

My son really enjoys the instructors and the private lesson, then group time format. He has really…read moreblossomed as a musician. I've seen him improve much quicker than when he took private lessons at a guitar center.

School of Rock is an amazing place that allowed my son to come out of his very shy shell and…read moreflourish! The instructors are very knowledgeable and friendly. It's awesome to see your kid on stage having such a good time. The new owners have really improved the overall feel and the new curriculum includes an app that my son can practice with. We love the place and are ready to enroll our second child in January.

I had my first guitar lesson with one of the owners back in 1984 or 85. I've bought and sold a…read morenumber of guitars and amps through MMH over the years and have always been treated with fair, friendly service. Very knowledgeable staff is always helpful and eager to share their expertise along with some good stories. I trust MMH with any instrument repair and service.

We bought a used clarinet from the Millard Music House in 2021 for my daughter who was just…read morestarting band. I am not sure who inspected the instrument prior to us purchasing it but we are now on our second repair. The first issue was discovered by the band director (clarinet not playing the right pitch) at my daughters school and luckily it was caught within the first 30 days of purchase so the clarinet was under warranty. It took almost two weeks to get my daughters clarinet back and they couldn't even tell us what they fixed. Just very odd! This second issue will not be covered. It is disappointing that we have had several issues with the clarinet and have only had it for 5 months. I wonder who inspected this instrument at their store and if they should be conducting any inspections. Very disappointed with purchase and will NOT be going back. I would NOT recommend purchasing an instrument from this place unless you are extremely familiar with instruments and can also do an inspection of what you are purchasing.

Absolutely a waste of energy time and money. I waited almost 4 weeks to get into this place after…read morenumerous calls and messages. They gave me one lesson took my money never called me back never responded and never gave me another lesson. I would definitely not reccomend this place. Save your money and time for something far more professional this place is an absolute joke

From the owner: Private lessons in Guitar, Drums, Voice, Violin, Piano, Bass Guitar, Ukulele. Performance…read moreopportunities in the community too. A great atmosphere for teaching, learning, and performing. We make learning music fun!