Was looking for some hard to find hardware parts for an older drum set…read more They found what I needed and I enjoyed the conversation while they looked for me. Very fair price as well!!!

I really wanted to buy local from Fred Pierce Studio Drum Shop and have always recommended him to…read moremany local musicians over the past decades. I was looking for a decent practice drum set to start playing again. (multi-instrumentalist w/ a studio) I came in on a Thursday and Fred showed me a decent Yamaha Custom set and some low volume cymbals. With a hardware pack it came out to $1,500+/-... Perfect, that is all I wanted to spend on a practice set. I asked if he could hold it for a few days for a couple hundred dollars while I double checked with my wife. I came back a few days later and had to let Fred know an old friend gave me his old Tama Imperialstar shells/snare for almost nothing. I told him I would just be picking up cymbals today, but I will still need to pick out... Fred then proceeded to throw his duster across the room and began having a childish tantrum. Rambling on about its people like me that are putting local businesses out of business. He continued to berate me and clearly showed how angry he was I wasn't picking up that exact drum set. I continued to apologies to deescalate the situation, but Fred continued harassing me. I have never felt so uncomfortable or treated in such a manner by an adult. I tried to tell him I still needed DW Hardware to match my old DW double pedal. I also wanted to pick out additional higher end cymbals... (non-practice set) He continued to be an a-hole. All I could do is purchase the practice cymbals and was forced out the door. If he had any maturity or respect for his customers, I was prepared to walk out the door with about $2k in cymbals that day. I also just got large tax refund and huge bonus. Now I'm forced to buy a new DW Collectors Series drum set somewhere else. (Maybe direct) I always recommend buying local, but it pains me to say, I do NOT recommend Fred Piere Studio Drums.

Ray was fantastic. He was able to quickly resolve a complicated problem that our previous piano…read moretuner had tried and failed to fix (a malfunctioning sostenuto pedal that was causing notes to keep sounding after the key was released). He responded promptly to my appointment request, and was able to come out the very next business day. Moreover, his prices are extremely reasonable compared to the competition. We'll definitely turn to him for our future tunings, and would recommend him to anyone.

I'm not sure how I'm the first person to write The Piano Factory a review because I'm was so…read moreimpressed and thankful for the owner's expertise and time. I was thinking about selling my old upright piano, but didn't know what to really expect, and so I called Ray at the Piano Factory. At the time I called him, I could hear that he was under the weather by his voice, but he nevertheless spent a lot of time answering my questions. He was very patient, kind, responsive, and most importantly, honest. Even though he could have bought my piano and re-sold it for higher, he honestly told me that if it were him in my shoes, knowing my decision-making considerations, he would just keep the piano in family. It is so refreshing to know in this day and age especially that solid people like Ray are around! Thank you Ray for your time, advice, and honesty!

Ms Stephanie is a great teacher. My daughter loves and enjoy her lessons very much. Every week I…read moresee progress with my daughter's skill. Highly recommended.

Stephanie Chang opened this new music school this year. It's in a wonderful location in downtown…read moreDanville, walking distance to all the quaint town has to offer (shops and restaurants). Stephanie Chang is a wonderful teacher; patient and knowledgeable. She has taught my 7 year old daughter and I the violin since last year at another music school in Danville. She also teaches piano. This new school is so fabulously decorated, too! I highly recommend Stephanie and Music Corner.

Paul played solo violin for the funeral of a loved one. Playing while leading the pallbearers to…read morethe burial site. He was a true professional. We gave him a diverse list of music, which he played beautifully. It made this sad event feel both dignified and monumental. Thank you Paul !

Paul is an extremely experienced performer and teacher. He teaches violin at Day Spring School of…read moreArt in Maryland Heights to a wide range of students.

Brought my son here to have his violin checked. We were going b to stop at a different store but…read morethis was closer and I'd rather shop with small businesses. They have rental for violin, viola, or cello. Also repairs. Since this is a family owned store, I believe it was the owner that helped my son with his violin. He was extremely knowledgeable and very considerate. I'm happy we came here for assistance. This will be the place we come for violin repairs and questions.

I am not a professional violinist. I have an old violin. Suddenly the tailpiece in my violin broke…read more I didn't know what to do. I decided to go to Manchester music violin shop. The result exceeded my expectations. I came their without an appointment but Master luthier Andrey Lobko took care of my violin. In 15 minutes he fixed everything. And the price was very reasonable. I wish that we have more shops like this where people are polite and knowledgeable. Igor Belotserkovsky

Greg does great work. He restored my cello and did wonderful work. Highly recommended.read more

I love this violin shop. They are the real deal. The chain stores can fool you with lots of…read moreinstruments hanging in the store, and it makes them seem legit. My personal experience with the owner of Beardon (he is also a luthier) is that he cares about what instruments he sells and leases, it's about quality not quantity.

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 :)

As a non traditional student that was just looking to learn a good baseline of technique, Eva…read morereally gives me a lot of wonderful tools to improve my craft, and honestly so much more! She has really guided me into finding my own voice as opposed to imitating anyone else's, which is honestly so valuable. She creates an environment that is free of judgment, where you are free to try new things, make mistakes and grow from them. I couldn't recommend her more !

Ed Sielig is one of the most knowledgeable and patient vintage guitar gurus in the world. I started…read moregoing to Silver Strings when I was 14, in 1974. He is a gem and a St Louis treasure. If you're in the U-City area of St Louis and fancy experiencing a piece of Rock n Roll history, stop by Silver Strings. All of the photos and autographed well wishes to Ed and Silver Strings from the biggest guitarists is history are all real. Ed always had the most talented repair personnel and builders in town. You cannot find this level of expertise or service online. This is the place!!