Jon is a true craftsman. He looks at the instrument and the player and makes magic happen. When…read moremost said my Gibson J-45 was too far gone, Jon saw the end result. I am very grateful. Bill

My Stratocaster plays like never before. Jon did a very professional job leveling the frets and…read morelowering the action. This is the finest set up that, I've ever had done for me. I highly recommend Jon for any work he does. Driving 2 hrs to get there was worth the drive. Thank You Larry Webb

This is my second visit to this store, and it's at one of my favorites in the country. The…read moreselection of guitars and fiddles is immense. Additionally, there are rare stringed instruments, mountain dulcimers, and some percussion instruments (bodhrans, bones, tambourines). Also, they have sheet music books and lots of accessories (slides, straps, pics, amps, etc). I had fun walking around playing things, including 4 dulcimers. The salesman and I talked shop. Awesome store!

Weird experience, today. I got lectured by two different people. They made a lot of assumptions,…read moreand proceeded to invalidate some of my asks. The funniest part was, they were wrong. I asked for a metal Low G string on the uke, and the salesmen proceeded to go off about how he would never put guitar string on a uke. The one he gave me was silver wound (metal)...oh the irony. I got what I want, but I thought, man if people don't know anything about music, I'm not certain, I would recommend the shop, They really start with trying to make people feel stupid,

Love this place! Bought a guitar I didn't need nor could afford a few years back. Thanks Killer…read moreVintage for your enabling of my lack of self control. I returned and it's still just as cool a place as I remember. You guys are awesome.

I went in looking for a tele and was disappointed in the inventory and the shopping experience…read more They had very few guitars accessible and a few interesting guitars behind the counter. I asked to play a few teles and check out what they had out but nothing was well set up, then I couldn't find a cord or working amp. I went to ask for a cable but dude was gone so I looked at T shirts. The racist T shirt is enough to give this place a bad review, but they brag about it on their website and the owner brags here yelp about so I guess they are proudly racist? Anyway all of the guitars were a little overpriced and inconsistently set up, the stuff behind the counter was more overpriced (and there was no one there to help if I wanted to play something) and I didn't want to wait around just to further inconvenience dude by asking another question. Dude came back out just as I was leaving and I couldn't get out the door fast enough. I should add - if I had found a good tele for a reasonable price I would've bought it and tried to ignore the racist T-shirt. Yeah, I would give them one star because of the overt racism but it's really just not a very good guitar store. There are better options in STL with no politics involved, better prices, better variety, and better everything.

Please note: In order to see Sasha Radicic you must call and make an appointment first. He works…read moreout of his home. In 2003 I purchased a Gibson Les Paul Classic Double Cutaway electric guitar. It was beautiful but it had a "buzz" on one of the strings that drove me nuts. I took it back to the store where I got it and they couldn't fix it. Then I took it to an authorized Gibson repair shop downtown and they worked on it and couldn't fix it. I was so frustrated I ended up giving it to my teenage son for a graduation present. The buzz didn't bother him. Flash forward 19 years - My son was planning on buying a new guitar. His wife told him he had to get rid of one of his 4 guitars before he bought another one. It was near Father's Day and I asked him if I could have it as my Father's Day gift. He told me, "It still has the buzz that bothered you." I told him that's okay, I'd deal with it. I researched guitar repair places and decided to try Sasha Radicic. St. Louis Guitar put me in touch with him. He is a master luthier, expert in repairing and building stringed instruments. Once I had my Gibson back I called Sasha and made an appointment to bring him my guitar. I was surprised that the address he provided led me to a private residence, but that was fine. I was primarily interested in finding someone who could really fix that buzz! Sasha is an extremely knowledgeable and personable fellow. He spent over a half hour examining my guitar. He used several different measuring tools and expertly diagnosed multiple problems. He told me exactly what he would do to remedy them. This guitar had suffered a lot, and had multiple issues. He gave me an estimate of the cost to repair it, and I asked him to put new strings on it as well. About a week later he notified me that the guitar was ready to pick up. He took time to plug the guitar into an amp and played it for a few minutes as he described what he had done to it. That included adjusting the truss rod, removing some of the frets, filing some of the frets, cleaning the fretboard and oiling it, polishing the chrome hardware, and changing the strings. Then he handed the guitar to me to try. NO BUZZ! Sasha did what two other Gibson authorized repair shops couldn't do. Not only that, but after I told him because of my age it was harder for me to get clear notes on some of the chords, he set up the strings as low as they could go without hitting the frets. My guitar is the easiest guitar to play that I've ever owned, including some Martin, Fender, and Gretsch guitars. I play now every day, and my Gibson is a joy to pick up. Sasha Radicic is a master at what he does, and will forever be my "go-to" guy for all my guitar needs.

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 !

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

Always polite and helpful answering questions. Love their YouTube videos and reviews. Griffin was…read moresuper helpful and I love my new Thompson Guitar!

Excellent experience with lessons from Brendan Falstaff. Professional and competent in every sense…read moreof the word. If you're worried about getting what you pay for, this is definitely worth every penny.

I was recently given a guitar for my birthday and hardly knew on end from the other. David's was…read morerecommended to me for lessons and it's a great place. David is laid back, personable, and has lots of good information. I am a big believer in supporting the local speciality shops, be they camera, fly fishing, etc and this is one of those spacial local places that deserves lots of support. the sessions are taught by super patient teachers (as a retired academic, I know the full value of that with beginners) and the the cost of a one hour lesson is very reasonable.

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

I contacted Joe at Burd and Sons after encountering an issue with my acoustic grand piano. After a…read morequick overview, Joe said he had an idea of what might be causing the ringing dampers. He was on time for the appointment. He was spot on with his assessment and quickly resolved the problem. He remains the first and only technician to ask me to test out several setting to see which one was most suited my playing style. He is very friendly and customer focused. The price was reasonable with no surprise charges.

From the owner: 3rd Generation Master Piano Technician providing elite tuning and technical service across the St…read more Louis Metro. With 38 years of personal experience and over 20,000 tunings performed, I provide a level of mastery that ensures every instrument—from family spinets to concert grands—reaches its fullest potential. Our Expertise Includes: The Stable Tuning Standard: Advanced aural tuning combined with electronic precision, specifically calibrated for Missouri’s humidity fluctuations. Technical Repairs: Expert solutions for sticky keys, squeaky pedals, and internal mechanical regulation. High-Tech Systems: Certified installation and service for Dampp-Chaser humidity control and digital player systems (QRS, PianoDisc, and Disklavier). Piano Rejuvenation: Deep interior cleaning, finish rejuvenation, and professional inspections/appraisals. Trusted by institutions like Lincoln University and the Scott Joplin House, as well as legendary artists like Ben Folds and Chick Corea. We offer a 5% discount for cash payments and easy online scheduling via our website.

We bought violins from them many years ago when my son was young and they had just opened. It was…read morerun by a very nice couple back then. I've been there a few times more recently and they are much bigger with different folks running it. They were still friendly and provided useful information, even though I didn't buy anything at the time

Yesterday I took My Gibson Les Paul guitar to Music Go Round, and Dan was the person who worked on…read moremy guitar. It needed a complete setup, and I am very glad I took it there! I waited in their showroom looking at all the cool guitars, drums, and accessories. Dan brought my guitar to the showroom and plugged into an amp and started to play and It sounded great and I am extremely happy I took it there! Brian K.