This business seems to be badly managed. Messaged twice about lessons but have never heard anything…read moreback. Tried to order an attachment for my violin. They placed the order, never heard anything. Really wanted to like this business as it is local to me and I love music. Won't go to a business that clearly doesn't want mine.

Last year we were "thrilled" to find out our 10 year old wanted to play the saxaphone in the school…read moreband. We stopped into Cadenza and had the best experience. We rented an alto sax and the nicest guy ever explained what my son would need. When you rent an instrument for the school year, you pay in full up front. The guy made it clear that you won't pay a penalty if it's past the May deadline because schools have end of the year concerts etc. Near the end of the year we got a card in the mail telling us if we paid for next years rental we could keep the instrument over the summer for free. We did that. Also, a rental includes a yearly "tune up". While the sax was in the shop, our son announced he needed it TODAY for school. Of course. I called the store and talked to the woman who was repairing it. "Oh I'm working on it now, I could have it for you in 20 mins." Perfect

I'm helping a mentor try and sell his bass. I have no idea what it is worth. If he sells it, I…read morewanted it to be to Music Go around because I firmly believe we have to support our local stores. When I sell or purchase something I frequently do it there because I know that they'll give a fair price. Whenever anyone asks me to help sell an instrument. Every time. So my friend is an older fellow and he can't get around to St. Paul easily. So I said I'd find out what Music Go Round would recommend. I made the joke that I want to buy it. 0 chance I could afford what this thing is worth. I'd like to buy a Lamborghini as well, but nobody takes me seriously when I say that either. So explain all of that. The owner's little feelings got hurt because I mentioned that I want the guitar. So he fly out refused to help me. "I don't do market appraisals." So he wouldn't hear me when I tried to explain. It was extremely disrespectful & could have been handled with a little communication. I didn't get that. So this guy is taking the ONLY positive thing about B&H stores and throwing it out the window. Why wouldn't I reach out to Sweetwater to discover something like this? That's the next move. I love the guy you have working there. I think he's in a vest. He has always been kind, cool and professional to me every conversation. It is unfortunate for him that he has to work with this owner. This will sadden me when store inevitably closes, he only has himself to blame. C'mon dude. Build a relationship with your clients. Talk to people. Care a little. You had my full allegiance to your store. But all of that is washed away. Keep people close. I love sending people to Music Go Round but now I'd be embarrassed if you decide you don't like one or my friends.

I can't say enough about how good the service at Music Go Round in Roseville was for me buying a…read moreused bass guitar. They had a good selection, at a wide range of prices. They put new strings on and adjusted the neck for no extra cost. This is the store to go to for guitars in the Twin Cities

I from Seattle, but always stop at the Pickin' Parlor when in town. They always have a good…read moreselection of new and used Nannie's at good prices. If I lived in Minneapolis, I would definitely take lessons there.

I went here while visiting Minnesota and was very pleased with the quality of bluegrass instruments…read moreand banjos. I am a semi beginner banjo player so I wanted to find the right purchase and banjos fir me needs. The help I received and great customer service was beyond helpful. I also purchased my Gold Star from here and had it shipped to California easily. The staff is super nice and store had a great vibe

Absolutely the best instruments and customer service I've ever encountered. Couldn't be more…read moreinformative and caring about finding the right instrument and encouraging one to pursue percussion. Great series of lessons on his site. Who knew a crazy-talented Scot would end up in the Twin Cities! There a lots of places wanting to sell you their wares, but few with the passion, commitment, knowledge and all around great vibe of Paul!

From the owner: Our intention is to simply bring you the best cajons & percussion instruments from around the world…read moreat the best possible prices. Our commitment We believe in hearing your needs and giving you the best possible service. We want to communicate with you from the moment you have a question. That communication will not just end with the sale either. If you need customer support we are always here for you. Unless you tell us to go away that is. We will never pester you. That would be just annoying. :) The Future It is our intention to expand our stock and add new and unique products to our store. From drums and percussion to banjos and guitars. Watch us grow! Our Products We only stock the highest quality products, nothing less. As a professionals we know the best products when we see & hear them. It is our intention to bring to you the best professional quality musical instruments from

Jennifer Becker is hands down one of a very small number of luthiers in the entire world who are…read moretrue masters of their art and craft. I've known her since she was a teenager working with and learning from her father and grandfather, two of the greatest violin makers and restorers of any era. She is in every respect a worthy successor to carry forward the legendary Becker family tradition. Jennifer is unfailingly honest and professional. She wants nothing more than to make your instrument sound as good as it possibly can, whether it's a student instrument or a Strad. She is welcoming, friendly, and understanding with every type of string player, student to lifelong amateur, young professional to world class soloist. You will not find her combination of knowledge, skill, passion, humility, and true art anywhere else. In spite of her status at the pinnacle of her profession, she is completely unassuming. There's not a hint of the kind of pretention you'll find in most other high end violin shops. I live in Maine and gladly drive to St. Paul to have her take care of my magnificent Becker cello. Can't imagine having anyone else work on it!

Great high end hand done work. Jennifer Becker is a great violin maker. I have seen and heard much…read moreof the work she has done and it is wonderful. She makes her own violins by hand with her daughter in a style handed down from generations through her family. Always very professional, when you want the best you go to Jenny.

I checked out Groth Music because I love music and this is a music store. It also is a Minnesota…read moreinstitution. I wanted to meet cool employees, have great conversations about music, and honestly, I wanted to buy something. I have a lot of money (well, not really) and I am genuinely in the market for... music stuff. Groth Music has guitars, but guitar is not its primary focus. Instead, Groth is the spot to go to when you want to find sheet music. I think there's still a lot of value in this despite e-commerce. A lot of times, the quality of sheet music isn't clear, especially for pop music. It's very useful to be able to look at the pages for yourself. I'm rating Groth 3 stars because no employee felt like greeting me. I was especially disappointed that the guy in the guitar section simply sat at his desk without even trying to engage me at all. He semi-grumpily said "let me know if you have any questions." I genuinely could've bought something, even a guitar, if he took the second to chat with me like many local music shop workers often do. Instead, I got Guitar Center-level service.

Sent me a used ocarina at new price, and it was damaged with scratches and pen marks all over it…read more Mailed in envelope with songbook already in soft case, no printed box or formed space. Currently trying to get refund and return, company ignoring my emails. Fuck Groth.

Let me begin by saying that I have attempted College Algebra three times, and three times I have…read moredropped it out of sheer frustration, confusion, and hopelessness. If you are like me and feel like math is just something that you'll never "get", it is time to give Danielle a call. From the first time you meet with Danielle, it will be clear to you that you are not in for the usual math learning experience. She is cool, laid back and has a great sense of humor, which means everything to someone like me with major math anxiety. Furthermore, you will NEVER feel stupid working with Danielle; She is the poster child of patience, laughing it off, trying to explain it another way and helping you work through whatever mental roadblock you're hitting. If you had told me a few months ago that I would actually look FORWARD to learning math, I just couldn't have believed it, because I never even thought learning math was something I was capable of. But now? Working through problems all by myself while Danielle watches on and silently nods in approval. Getting 100% on EVERY homework assignment. No joke. Danielle has literally worked miracles for me. Oh, and did I mention how ridiculously affordable her services are? When I began searching for tutors, I was getting quotes in the $55-$65/hour range, and I actually contemplated it because, well, more money means they must be REALLY awesome, right? Don't be a sucker- Danielle is the best bang for your buck. I could go on forever singing her praises, because frankly, she deserves it and I just don't know where I would be without her. Actually, I do know- probably homeless under a bridge somewhere because I decided I would just never finish college because of the stupid math requirement. But seriously. If you, your kids, your brother or your dog* are looking for a math tutor, your search can just stop here. *She might not actually be able to tutor a dog. But really, how is your dog in school anyway?

So ... after all the years, I received my associates degree in Mathematics, Engineering and Natural…read moreScience. I credit Danielle with much of my success because she helped me develop study habits and thought processes that carried me through my undergraduate courses. I am transferring to UC Davis this fall and wish Danielle was closer. You are very lucky Kansas City.

You can tell they care! The day after, Jon Baptiste (with…read moreTrent Reznor & Atticus Ross) accepted the Oscar for "Soul" saying "God only gave us twelve(?) notes-and look what we can do with them"; we headed to Wells Pianos for, of all things, a handful of keytop replacements! Despite the somewhat unusual request, Keiran was totally open to helping us out. (We weren't even there to buy a grand piano!) When we arrived Keiran and Jeremy treated us with such friendly, great service! The shop has some beautiful instruments! Keiran gave us helpful ideas about refurbishing our old Windsor Upright with just a handful of keys!

This place is much bigger and a positive move from Grand Ave. Getting ready for remodeling next…read moreyear we decided to finally let go of a very old parlor grand Steinway. I popped in to talk to Kieran, he dropped by the house that night, and 2 days later it was picked up by Manny's piano movers. He gave us a good deal for it and made all the arrangements. The new store is full of beautiful piano and a lot more room. Anything involving pianos, I only go here. They organize a lot of cool concerts too.