I have tried to visit the store multiple times, and each time it is closed! Ignore the business…read morehours posted online or on the door. They are rarely, if ever, open! I am unsure if they are still in business in Montpelier or not.

Any musician (mostly string players) should count themselves lucky to have this place around. I got…read moremy first violin here when I was 7, and I've been a dedicated customer ever since. While their selection isn't as broad as most websites or larger stores, they're always happy to order stuff if you ask. Most of the people who work there are musicians themselves and can help you with just about anything, whether you're a beginner or an experienced player. I went in with my mom a few years ago when she was buying me some sheet music for my birthday. The woman behind the counter heard us mention the word "birthday", and we left the store with several free tote bags in hand. The owners (Oren and Kathy) are extremely knowledgeable and accommodating. They will set up times where you can try out bows and instruments in the shop and help you select what you want/need. They can help with all levels of players, especially beginners. Oren lent me a very nice viola for a few weeks when I had a solo concert and needed something with a better sound, and I spent several hours in their Burlington shop (just one of their other locations) with Kathy one afternoon trying out new violas... she was happy to put up with my indecisiveness, get sheet music for me to play, play the violas that I liked so that I could hear them, and make lots of suggestions (if I remember correctly, she studied the viola at Juilliard). If you have high-end instruments, you may be better off going to Boston, New York, or Montreal for repairs and whatnot related to your instrument, as they have more skilled luthiers with more experience with high-quality instruments. Some of my friends have complained about the selection of instruments that they have and the quality of bow rehairs that they've had done, but those aren't reasons to ignore VT Violins. But, for a little violin shop in Northern Vermont, they do a fantastic job. Their prices are reasonable for the merchandise they sell. It's a little more expensive than the same items from online stores, but I like to buy from them whenever possible, as they are an amazing local business.

Annual event in Burlington which I've gone to for three years. It's worth the admission price…read more(Free!) and all along Church Street. There are probably at least six shows (street performers-buskers) going on each hour, with different types of acts (magicians, break dancing, circus/jugglers, musicians, etc. All worthy of a $10-$20 tip. The performances last 30-40 minutes each. I think the festival lasts three days, but this year I was there for Sunday. Excellent performers from around the world (one guy I was was from Australia). Between the acts you have all of what Church Street has to offer: all different types of boutique shops and dining. Something for everyone in the family. The shows are also kid friendly. If you're visiting the area during a Festival of Fools weekend, you don't want to miss it. And locals will enjoy it as well, since most of the performers are from out of the area. I will continue to attend as long as Burlington continues to have the festival.

For three days, Church Street and area become animated as street artists, circus performers,…read moremagicians, musicians and comedians take turns in entertaining the public. Now, these are not the usual folks who share their talent in the Marketplace during regular days. These buskers come from all over the world to join in Burlington's Festival of Fools. As far as I know, this is the Festival's second year, held second weekend of August. And it is organized by the Burlington City Arts. Schedule of performances are written on a board outside the Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts, at the end of Church Street. Volunteers, I presume, hand out more info about the festival and encourage everyone to cast in their votes for their favorite performer. The festival culminates with the awarding of the King/Queen of Fools. Our family favorite was Brent McCoy, a local of Vermont. We agreed that he had the most carefully thought-out gig. His ad libs were right on and they didn't sound too desperate. Even when he asked for tips toward the end of his performance, the man had a speech of a confident orator. And yes, he was really, really good with his tricks, too! I think he has a video on youtube.com. Anyway, the other performers were equally entertaining. There's the usual fire-eating trick, women in trapeze, unicycling, music with ordinary things, hula-hooping and the like. Then there's also the unusual scorpion-in-pants while catching a bowling ball with steak knives on fire using the head kind of stunt. Truly lots of clowning around going on here!

If you have ever had to audition for a band, you will know what it is like to shop at this store. I…read morehave bought three guitars at other GC stores in other states and found them to be friendly, welcoming places. Not this store. I have purchased effects pedals, strings and a few other things here and each time felt that I had to pass an audition just to be allowed to buy something. As soon as you enter, the staff is checking you out. If you don't measure in some way that I can't figure out, you're not "in the band" and they seem to be eager for you to finish up and leave. I would give it one star, but they have an interesting collection of used electric guitars, if that's your thing, and you are cool enough to be allowed time to look at them. Not sure what you have to do to be cool enough to get to try one out though. I have lots of money and I am always looking for another guitar, but there are lots of other stores ...

Almost immediately after posting my review, a member of the Guitar Center Customer Experience, a…read moremember of the Sales Management Team, as well as the Manager at the Williston store, reached out to me by emails and by phone, and made things right. I am totally impressed and very satisfied with the customer service regarding my issue. Thank you, Guitar Center!

Despite it being the only instrument store in the area, it was fairly priced. Burlington's shops…read moreand stores are inflated in comparison to more affluent towns and cities, but this place was surprisingly reasonable for what i needed. Excuse unedited grammar

I'm a professional musician in the Burlington area. I play in 6 projects in Burlington and I'm the…read moreguitar instructor at the Burlington Music Dojo. I have taught at Advance Music, Rock Camp, and many of the Youth Programs at 242 Main while I was the assistant manager there. I've also had my instruments serviced by most of the local luthiers (it's good to know who's good). On one hand, we are very lucky to have as many good options in Burlington as we do, but when students and band-mates ask me who to send their instruments to my first recommendation has always been Nowa at Randolin. Here are some of my instruments that have been repaired by Nowa: Solid Body electrics (bolt on, neck thru, 6 string, 7 string, 8 string) Steel String Acoustics (six string, 12 string) Ukulele Stand up Bass Here are some of the specific repairs he's done: Fret work Bridge resets Pickup wirings Fingerboard re-glues Acoustic instrument pickup installs Here are some talking points about my customer service experiences with Nowa: 1) When asked specifically for a quote, he's always produced one and come close to staying within said quote. 2) His breadth of knowledge and credentials allow him to do a wider range of repairs than other luthiers in the area. 3) He has always treated me and my repairs like a priority (when I've asked him to stay within a deadline). I understand this is difficult to do with a repair que as large as his. 4) He has stood by his work, sometimes beyond the 6 month warranty. Any time one of his repairs hasn't held up he's made it right. 5) Because let's face it, money matters, he has always had the most reasonable invoices of any of the luthiers I've done business with. Again, we have many good luthiers in the Burlington Area. Nowa is always my first pick.

Lo Tech is one of my all time favorite places to record It's…read moreintimate, & reflects the talents and personality of Gus Zeissing, the owner The sound quality of tracks I've recorded there is first class Gus is NEVER satisfied with anything less Atmosphere is one of the most important aspects of a studio Lo Tech has it in spades, whether working by day or by night (my preference) I've been fortunate to record in some of the finest studios, all over the world. Studios that feature expensive, top-of-the-line technology and sound engineers who work with the world's best musicians Lo Tech offers some of the best value for money of any studio I've worked in.

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Smaller bar right next to the drive in theatre in Colchester. The parking seems a bit tight but I…read morewas here on a very busy night. There was a flood relief benefits concert so the place was packed. They have a few tables for sitting. As well as a stage for bands. The only complaint I have is that the sound system is too large and too loud for the size of the place. The bar staff seem very friendly and attentive. Worth a drop in.

From the owner: The Penalty Box is your local place to be for fun and excitement. We offer all types of…read moreEntertainment depending on the night.. There is Pool Tournaments, Karaoke, DJ's, Live Bands and more. We offer a bar menu nightly from 5pm-9pm. The bar opens everyday at 5pm except Mondays. We are under so please come and enjoy yourself at the Penalty Box

Located in Colchester in the Fort Ethan Allen complex, this is a great venue where various events…read moreare held including music, orchestra, dance, and some private events. I have attended several events here and it has always been fun and entertaining. The atmosphere, ambiance, lighting, and cleanliness is nice, and the people who mange this place do a pretty good job. Parking is located and available on the side and back of the building.

I played in the Vermont Youth Orchestra for 7 years from Sinfonia through Vermont Youth Orchestra…read more Emeritus conductor Troy Peters nurtured my musical career in a wonderful way. I'll never forget him or the friends I made.