I have been shopping at this store since they opened about 10 years ago. The staff is…read moreknowledgeable, honest and friendly. They are not overbearing or annoying and they don't harass you like the kids at "guitar-mart". They carry a good selection of acoustic and electric guitars and basses, effects, accessories, etc. They also do live sound, drums and other things as well that aren't of interest to me as a guitar player. They have everything from beginner to professional grade instruments and gear. If they don't have what you are looking for, chances are they can get it and they beat any competitors price. I have purchased about 10 high end guitars and several high end tube amps/ cabinets over the years and countless effects, cables, strings etc. I now live about an hour away but rather than go to the chain store up the road I still make the trip to Edwardsville for my music gear needs because they are simply the best.

Mojo's is one of the best musical instument store around! The manager knows about all of his…read moremerchandise and is down to earth.d There's not much else to say but stop in a check it out!

Amazing vintage gear shop. This is the place to go to find a piece of rock n roll history.read more

Incredible, eclectic, charming collection of guitars and assorted paraphernalia. An absolute gem…read moreof a spot.

Guitar center is still a great place to buy gear. I would like to thank the entire corporation that…read moreruns Guitar Centers all over the United States. The Crestwood location has been helping me accumulate quite a bit of musical equipment for many years. Here is my take on a particular one star review ( I am sure you will see it, probably under this one. First, it is not the store's fault you didn't purchase the warranty, second, the store followed policy to the letter, third, if you knew what you were buying in the first place, why did you buy it? A one star review on a store because YOU were uneducated is YOUR fault, not theirs. I have never had a bad experience there. Maybe because I am a professional musician and know how to tell a good instrument from a bad one. Kudos to knowledgeable and helpful staff, and a great selection of instruments.

I tried calling today to get information about a Martin acoustic guitar. The woman who picks up the…read morephone sounds like she's nursing a 5 year hangover. She's immediately rude, confused and audibly ignored after a simple question of whether or not the guitar comes with a case. She exhales deeply when I ask if someone can verify the condition for me. We've been on the phone for less than 2 minutes. She hangs up the phone after I ask whether or not she wants to sell it to me. So I went online and spent $1000 on reverb instead. If I was her manager and had overheard this phone call in person, I would have fired her on the spot. I would avoid this guitar center. This is one of the bad ones.

Found this gem on Facebook. The Blue Grass Shack has started their workshops again. Today I learned…read morehow to play the ukulele. It was a beginner course. They have all kinds of string instruments to purchase. They offer lessons and even host jam sessions. What a fun store. Great people who run the shop. Go check it out

Great selection and service!…read more Being musician isn't always good times. Sometimes I need to make decisions on gear, and certain places are more helpful than others. If someone is short or unhelpful, odds are I will take my business elsewhere. Fazio's Frets and Friends knows how to help someone with tough decisions. I'm always looking for the next sound or addition to my collection, and Fazio's carries a pretty nice array of guitars and accessories. As far as local and independent, they might have the best selection of guitar pedals. I could plug in and goof around for hours! Recently, I purchase an overdrive pedal from them, and the associate was patient and helpful during my two visits. Yes, it took me TWO visits to decide. If you're looking for electrics or acoustics, they have plenty to choose from, whether you have the spread to purchase American standards or cheaper Mexican models. Sometimes they get in cool and unique pieces that Guitar Center isn't likely to carry. If you want to avoid the corporate instrument stores and shop local, Fazio's is a great alternative to your neighborhood Guitar Center.

I have to say, I went here today for the first time in a while. maybe like 2 years & I remember why…read moreI stopped going now. From the moment I step in people are trying to sell me something, I just wanna browse and look around and explore my options but when someone sits there and watches me like a hawk it's really not an enjoyable experience to find an instrument

I have seen a lot of negative reviews about Eddie's, but I will say that this was one of the best…read moreexperiences I've ever had when returning merchandise. I ordered a new guitar, but when I received it, it had a bent, selector switch, and a scratch on the back and the tone knob was floating around in the case. I immediately reached out to Griffin and he told me that I would get a full refund. I had read stories about people not getting refunds and so I was a bit nervous. But he followed me every step of the way and his communication was second to none. He would even respond to my emails when he was not at work. Long story short, I returned the guitar and got a full refund with no questions asked. And on top of that, he sent me two Eddie's T-shirts, two sets of strings, and a tuner. You don't come across guys like Griffin very often. He was top-notch and the next time I'm looking for that special guitar. I will certainly reach out to him and give them the business. Thank you Griffin for everything you did for me and how you constantly stayed in contact and made sure that everything went through to the final end you are top-notch!!

Great service and great atmosphere! I will not be shopping or purchasing guitars from any other…read moreplace. Thanks Donny! #lifetimecustomer

Wow, I'd like to say how amazing this place is. Great prices & the workers are always so helpful…read more Super cool that they started selling vinyl records, Always do a good job on instrument set ups. Tower Music is a fantastic place & I would definitely recommend for any level of musician!

Greg, helped me pick a used Fender Strat in excellent condition. They are so helpful and I have…read morebeen dealing with them for over 30 years. Great place for musicians!!!!

This place does 95% of its business online. I agree you have to go and only but what is on sale as…read morethe prices fluctuate pretty regularly. Great selection of turning wood and lots of larger pieces as well. You will find some stuff here you are not finding anywhere else in person in STL. Place is a little cluttered and you have to dig around and hope the wood is what you think it is and the price is what you hope it is. Have bought a number of bowl turning pieces for a great price.

This place has no customer service. They don't answer their phone or respond to emails…read more They go up in price once a month. They make it seem like they're having a sale and show the regular price then next month their sale price is last month's regular. Great selection of wood and timely shipping but they are getting 1 star for lack of customer service.

Ok, so I never thought I would ever end up in a guitar shop until a few days ago. But as my…read moredaughter is learning to play and progressing it's necessary to see what's out there and what she is going to need. And after I went to several stores with poor customer service or a wall of Chinese junk, I found this Gem of a store in my own town. 8hrs of learning what I could before going in so I knew some basics and not to waste their time. But that didn't matter. Dillion and the other gentleman that was there literally bounced back a answer as fast as my neurotic brain could fire questions at them. And their answers opened me up to even more questions. No problem, they had the answer. THESE FOLKS KNOW GUITARS... bottom line. Not only the construction, the history of little obscure companies but the reasons why they build them the way they do. And the repair what they sell and customers pieces as well. I didn't buy today but even if I don't end up buying from them, without a doubt they will be the go to shop for maintenance, repair and upgrades. Or just go to go dream wishing I had even the slightest musical ability to play one of them. Please don't forget these mom and pop shops, this is the kind of customer service that you have to usually fight tooth and nail to get.

I visited Driftwood Music in Saint Charles because I needed work done on my Ukulele. It advertises…read moreitself as a business that has expert repair and restoration services. When I've visited, the staff has always been pleasant and have seemed to understand the concept of Service. I would have been happy to give them a Five Star rating, if it weren't for poor communication. When I dropped my instrument off, the tech told me it would be about a week. I was informed after a couple of days, that they were going to order an additional Tuner set because the one I provided wouldn't fit exactly (I was informed that they would have had to drill new holes in the head, which I didn't really want). The length of time to receive the new part was crazy, until I sent a note and learned the Tuners were miraculously there. Then, when they went to install the new Tuners, they found they had ordered the wrong size and would still need to drill holes in the head-- like the problem that started it all. I was finally able to pick the Ukulele up after 3.5 weeks. Upon review of the work they did, it seems they did a great job. I'm happy with their work! But, as, I mentioned, I didn't give 5 stars because of poor communication.

I have spent countless hours and thousands of dollars on lessons with big named teachers and I can…read moresay confidently that Eva is the best voice teacher I know. Eva is thoughtful, knowledgeable, and tailors her lesson to meet her student's needs. Unlike other voice teachers that impose a specific technique on all their students, Eva takes time to figure out what her students need. When studying with Eva I feel like I am getting exactly what I need in each lesson. I'd recommend her to anyone.

I've been working with Eva for 5 years, so she's been a staple in my life for a while now. She is…read moreso talented both vocally and as a teacher, and knows how to guide people through to progress. I had a voice lesson with another teacher once before, and I had a hard time getting over the vulnerability of being loud and filling a space with my voice. When I started working with Eva, she made me feel so comfortable and safe, and helped me get to a point where I could laugh and not cringe at myself. From there, progress came quick and with that, increased confidence. She helped create core memories for me through the coffee shop showcases that she set up for us. I've been on stages and competitive fields before but being up there with just me and my voice is a feat I'm most proud of. And in terms of my technical improvement, I felt my range open up and I feel as though I was able to sing more songs comfortably. Now, it's like I can actually color the songs/express myself in a rich, full way and not just worry about hitting the notes. Singing was always fun but now it's FUN. I love that my voice isn't something that I just have, I know how to evaluate it, color it, exercise it, and improve upon it. It's a skill that's a part of me now, that I can nurture and grow. My work schedule's getting in the way of me continuing this year but I hope as soon as I get some control over schedule, that I get to return. Anyone who's able to take my spot on her schedule is a lucky student :)