This place is absolutely amazing, and should be on your list to visit! This iconic shop is known nationally and internationally, and the owner is a delight, who’s personal tale is as exceptional as his collection of ukuleles and other instruments – and he might actually know everything about ukuleles! Very fair prices, excellent instruments, tuners, sheet music and cards, in fact everything you need to play a ukulele, from beginners to advanced musicians! Highly recommend!!
Awesome store with a great selection and an awesome friendly owner! Everything is a fair price, and the instruments are tweaked by a pro. I picked up a banjo here and will definitely be back for more goodies.
What a fantastic shop! John really knows his musical instruments, especially Ukeleles and Guitars. Great store, make sure to stop by the Ukelele Station America. Love this place!!
2. Old Town School Music Store
Address: 4544 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 , Comuna Ograda , Illinois , United States
Want to learn to play guitar? Piano? Sing? This is the perfect place. Incredible staff musicians that can “do” and “teach”
This music store is located within the old town school of folk music. Actually the school has two locations that are directly across Lincoln Street from each other. This music store features both new and used string instruments and many unique Products and music relating to folk music. Over the years I have come to appreciate the employees who are not only product knowledgeable but are accomplished musicians in their own areas. I’m often inspired to try something new. The school is known for both classes and performances. There are letters and memorabilia lining the walls of the new building. And don’t let the “Folk Music” name turn you off before you try it. My friends and I have found the performances highly entertaining and the classes perfect for my level of play. There’s too much to put in this short description so go online, including YouTube, and check it out for yourself. I highly recommend it!
Saw the Jayhawks from what seemed to be the best seats in the house at a great price. Fantastic show and overall great experience. Buying more tickets for shows in this wonderfully intimate venue with fantastic sound and a great vibe
Well supplied music store…attached to a great venue.
Competitive prices very knowledgeable staff and friendly too
Love this place
After being told I could have my 45 year old dulcimer restrung same day, I arrived, instrument in hand, to find out that it could only happen the following day. So again on day 2, I spent an hour on local Chicago transit – $10 – and returned to have the counter person tell me that they would not be able to do the work. He claimed he’d called me.
Turns out he called (leaving no message) minutes before I arrived at the store.
If you plan on doing anything more than buying an instrument, make sure you are dealing with an adult who has a grip on customer service.
3. Aurora Music Company
Address: 137 E Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL 60115 , Comuna Ograda , Illinois , United States
Great Music Store here The owner and employees are some of the best people you could meetI had to return something and it was no problem at all. I Highly recommend checking them out and see what they have to offer. They also have In house made Guitars too … If they don’t have it they can get it most likely. give them a try .An all around 100% Great Place in downtown DeKalb IL. Thanks For setting up A shop here Guys
I had a setup and some minor repairs done. They turned it around incredibly fast and the price was extremely reasonable. Lots of cool gear to look at and it looks like they’re setting up a section in the back for records too. This will be the go-to place from now on. Thanks guys.
