This drum shop has a large selection of kits and related gear. I wandered in and was impressed by…read morethe inventory. The staff was friendly and not at all pushy (how I recall the drum dept. in most chains like Guitar Center). They are locally owned actual musicians who have plenty of familiarity with their stuff and the field in general. I picked up one lightly used accessory at a fair price, and plan to revisit the shop when I can combine trips, because I find myself driving past this shop conveniently located right on 95th Street in O.P., KS often. They have a nice mix of new and vintage merchandise. The shop is on multiple floors; they have some rooms that are maybe mostly for lessons, but also enable you to rock out without an audience to try gear out. They're even willing to bargain a little (within limits). Highly recommended, 5 big Yelp! rating stars

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I've had multiple horns worked on here. Every time I come in, I've been very warmly welcomed by the…read morestaff. I primarily get my saxes worked on by Mark Farmer. His work is amazing. Every horn I've had there feels like it was made specifically for me after having it worked on their. He also is very fast. Replacing multiple pads, neck cork, and felt within just a few hours. I can very confidently drop off the horn knowing that if I go out to eat, I'll get an iMessage telling me he'll be done in a few minutes and I can come pick it up. They also have a massive selection of mouthpieces, reeds, neck-straps, and a few horns on display at all times. Plenty of books to practice out of, and a sizable practice rooms. They make sure you walk out happy. Always encouraging me to play the horn to make sure it feels right before I leave. I plan on coming back whenever I need work done. This is the best place for any player who wants the best out of their horns or wants to find a place that lets you try the mouthpieces. Not many places in the area that let you try the piece before you buy it, or even have the pieces in store. 100/100 rating. Perfect place for all of my saxophone needs. Always tells me what wrong with my horn. Even if I come in thinking I only have a small issue, if there are any more issues, they'll let me know and the price is amazing for how clean the repairs are.

Mark is the man...great repairman and saved me while my band was traveling through KC. So great to…read morefind a professional technician and a well-stocked woodwind and brass store while away from home; we touring musicians depend on it!

Jazz fans, classic rock fans, old R&B fans I found your "go to" spot in KC for your vinyl…read morecollection. Huge selection of the genres plus lots of misc crates to dig through. They also have a nice selection of new vinyl too. Including a small CD inventory. Everything is reasonably priced. I picked up a couple used Hendrix albums and they sounded great. But I also compared them to prices on EBay and I feel like I got a solid deal. They do have a listening station in the back, but it's more to check for scratches and such, the belt drive speed is off kilter. Be sure to talk to the owners. They love talking about music.

Didn't know this place existed!…read more Stopped in on a lark and bought three LPs right off the bat. This place is a dream. It's look and feel harken back to the old days of being able to wander into a record store shop around and flip through several hundred LPs check- out the latest stuff in from both the new and the latest used music. Then you can wander over to the other part of the store and look at the classic toys you grew up with and reminics about how much your Heman collection would be worth. Then snag a Voltron figure for your office shelves! I guess this shows how nerdy I actually am... but I know I will see many of you at this store!

Amos was so easy to work with. very professional and explained everything he was doing. I was…read moreembarrassed my piano had gone so long without tuning but he didn't blink an eye. We even got a concert at the end! affordable and friendly, highly recommend.

From the owner: At n’Tune Piano KC, we don’t just tune pianos, we bring them back to life. With over 20 years of…read moreexperience, we focus on precision, honesty, and making sure your piano actually sounds the way it should. No gimmicks, no upselling, just solid work you can hear.

I took my violin to KC Strings after not playing for six years. The staff were super helpful with…read moregetting it back in playable condition, and they had a great selection of instruments to look at.

I don't know jack about stringed instruments, except guitar. But it didn't take long to begin…read moreappreciating KC Strings over in Shawnee. The shop specializes in stringed instruments. With no shortage of services, KC Strings is also the only American maker of professional grade violas, violins, cellos and bases. It's really a one stop string shop. Say that three times. They'll sell, repair, rent and even give you private lessons. The staff knows their strings. I quickly overheard one of the assistants is a student at Julliard. Everyone in the shop is eager to assist or simply enjoying their job by playing the instruments. They also emphasize their ability to work out financing options. Thankfully I had a sidekick who knew the difference between a viola and violin and that brought about some great conversations with the staff. I grabbed a brochure as we headed out and it says "Together We Create." I couldn't agree more.

I've been in the market for a bass guitar for a few months now and have made several visits while…read moretrying to find something I'll really love and want to pick up every day. I'm still an early beginner on bass, but I've been playing acoustic guitar for about 10 years so cut me a little slack The store has a great selection of instruments, which I really appreciated. However, the help I received was a bit inconsistent. At times, it felt like some employees weren't very interested in assisting me, possibly because I'm newer to electric gear. I was hoping for more guidance on what I actually needed, rather than just being pointed toward what was available to sell. That said, Kurt really stood out. He was super helpful, welcoming, and made me feel comfortable plugging in and trying things out even if I didn't sound great That kind of experience goes a long way. I did end up buying a bass and amp from the Kansas City location, and honestly, I don't think I would've made the purchase without Kurt's help. Appreciate it, man.

Go to shop for all of your musical needs. very helpful staff but they can be on the pushy side with…read moreextended warranties, but overall good shop!

Customer service is great until you buy from him and then they turn into jerks. they don't return…read moreyour phone calls when you call them on your payments if you bank card changes and they charge you fees for them not calling you back.

When I rented it it came so neat it was so nice looking the flute is work really good and book was…read morefree and ship it out to us

I am so pleased with the great piano teacher match through Shining Light Music. When I called to…read moreinquire about teachers, I communicated that our requirements are stringent: my son is 6 yrs old, and while he likes piano, he doesn't looove piano, so the lessons have to be fun and engaging to encourage his progress. He's had 1.5 years piano instruction, and he doesn't respond well to some of the "too basic" piano book courses we had temporarily explored with a couple past teachers, so it's a challenge to level him up with material and technique that is age appropriate and fun enough but not too basic, nor too complex. And we had limited time availabilty as our schedules are maxed... It's such a blessing that the receptionist recommended Ms. Emily Shelp! Ms. Emily is well qualified; she possesses a Bachelor of Music in Piano Pedagogy from Bob Jones University and has been playing since she was 7 yrs old. Her bio is coming soon to the Shining Light Music teacher page. Best of all, she strikes the right notes - I couldn't resist the pun! - in working on my son's technique and making it fun. She motivates him with weekly fun point-competitions (to earn country stickers in his passport, medals, trophy, etc.) which has resulted in him reminding me that he has to memorize a song for the next lesson..cuz he wants the points! (whoo hoo, he's no longer resistant to practicing!!!!) I feel that she is the right piano teacher for his current level and needs; she employs a cheerful and focused Kindergarten/First Grade encouraging teaching style to keep all the lessons fun and on track, she's able to motivate and consistently award with positive reinforcement, able to redirect him when he gets silly (after all he's been in school all day, then straight to his lesson!) and I appreciate how she is able to teach finer technique in a way that he understands. She would be great for both beginner and advanced students.

Nate helped me today and was amazing! I was buying a guitar for my son and he helped fill in my…read moreknowledge gaps and gave great food for thought in my decision process. He also tested the guitar for me and I was impressed by his playing too! Thank you Shining Light... you've got a good one there! The deal was incredible too!

I've been looking for a guitar to truly call my own for a long time. I've mostly played…read morehand-me-downs over the years, and while they served their purpose, this was the first time I really understood what it means to choose an instrument for myself. I recently purchased a Taylor, and the whole experience meant more to me than I expected. I was able to spend time in the store without feeling rushed, really sit with a few options, and figure out what felt right. Elliot was upfront, honest, and incredibly helpful throughout the process. No pressure, no gimmicks just straightforward guidance and a genuine willingness to help me find the right fit. I really appreciated that. Thank you guys for making this a great experience.

The fellas over here are awesome! Right when I walked in…read morethey made me feel like a friend I came in to get set up for some gear for my electric guitar and they were so helpful :) Mitch helped walk through the differences between Amps and explained it in a way that I could easily digest. (Don't hate me I think his name was Eddie?) played demo for different sounds I could expect with the Amps - they both had amazing energy. I'm so excited to continue playing and they are now my go to guys