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 just bought the Alvarez AG60CE back in January, through Guitar Center, who told me that since I…read moredidn't buy their warranty for this brand new guitar, I had to go to the Alvarez distributor in the country, in St. Louis to have it fixed The problem is, Alvarez is a shitty Guitar, banking on big names like LR Baggs to sell their garbage. The L.R. Baggs electronics were completely shot on this guitar... Even the tuner didn't work. They said they would fix it for me, but I had to pay the $160.01 to ship it to them, first. That's right. Alvarez built me a defective guitar, then made me pay an additional 40% of the price of the guitar to fix their own mistake. If anyone really wants an Alvarez guitar, I highly recommend buying a used one. I wonder how long L.R. Baggs is willing to take a hit in allowing the Alvarez brand to cost them money before pulling out themselves.

Crestwood's Guitar Center is always a great stop for any musician--whether you're just getting…read morestarted or been playing for years. The staff here actually know their stuff and take the time to help you find what you need without being pushy. I came in to check out a few guitars and left with way more knowledge (and inspiration) than I expected. The store's clean, well-organized, and the vibe is super laid back. You can actually try out instruments without feeling rushed, and they've got a great selection of gear--from guitars and amps to cables, pedals, and accessories. Big shoutout to the crew for being patient and genuinely helpful. Always a good experience here!

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

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.

We got excellent service and advice from the moment we walked in the door. Once I told the salesman…read moremy price range, he focused in one guitars that fit what I was looking for and gave us time and space to try them out. I'm so glad I discovered this place and we will definitely be back. One downside is that one of the sale guys snapped at my son when he was touching a guitar (before I had a chance to redirect him) and that was a turnoff and a big contrast to how our salesman interacted with us.

I've been coming to this location for a while now. I used to frequent the old location off Gravois…read moreand Lindbergh previously before the move. There's always staff available to assist with my needs and answer questions. Product selection is always nice and plentiful. I usually just look as I mainly come in for guitar modifications and setups. Setups are always top notch and techs are attentive to details in the specifics of my needs. 10/10 recommend this spot for novice to pro level players for setups.

This company provides music lessons for kids. They don't have any teachers that are suitable for…read moreadults past age 30 or 35, or so, because those teachers are so dang young themselves that they don't have a big, wide musical outlook on the world.

My son loves going to his lessons at SOR, Kirkwood. The atmosphere is always positive. Love hearing…read moreall the budding talent while I am waiting for lessons to finish up. Keep rockin' and rollin'.

What a great facility and store for everything a baseball player coach or team could need! The…read morefacility is top notch, and the shop has what seems to be an endless selection. Staff was friendly and helpful. I had been driving around for multiple days after work trying to get my son everything he needed for the season. Glad I found this one stop has it all shop. Will absolutely be my go to place from now on!

We went to multiple big box stores looking for baseballs to have signed at the Cardinals game…read moretomorrow and had no luck whatsoever. Happened to find this place through yelp and stopped in. Definitely a hidden gem. Tons of baseball equipment and a cool little place. Staff was great as well.

Great selection of tactical and performance gear with solid quality across the board. The staff was…read moreknowledgeable and helpful without being pushy, which made finding the right items easy. The store was clean, well-organized, and had everything I needed in one stop. I'll definitely be back for future gear and apparel.

Yesterday I had to return some boots that were too small from an online order. I was super…read moreappreciative how quickly my transaction took, and the great conversation with the store manager. He answered a lot of my questions regarding a rolling bag, and since the store didn't have them on-hand, he directed me to St. Charles store where I made the purchase. Thank you so much!

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 !