Great staff and instructors for my bass player kiddo! Weekly online feedback/assignments from the instructors is awesome. The owners are super nice as well.
Our 15 year old has been playing guitar for 2 years now. He plays until his fingers are raw, he plays until we tell him its too late to blast the neighbors, he plays for our neighbors as they walk their dogs… Where does a kid like this find community? School of Rock has been a great partner so far! We are School of Rock fans!
I am a self-taught guitar player and was in a rut. I joined the adult program 2 months ago and cant believe the impact this program has had on my playing (skill, confidence, playing live). SoR takes safety seriously but it also feels like a community of music when I’m there. GREAT band directors and they know how to bring out each person’s skills in a pressure-free environment. I really wish I had done this sooner.
My son had an awesome time at School of Rock today.
Love School of Rock! The approach of mixing individual lessons with a band of peers and actual performances is perfect for learning and staying motivated. The instructors are great, and the bands have a chance to play venues all over the area. We have been with the school since they opened a few years ago. Our son has moved from guitar and bass to drums, and had a great experience with each instrument. The staff is responsive and friendly, the kids have developed real friendships, and they are playing great music (no hot cross buns played on repeat at this school).
Kind and informative. But not very professional on the phone.
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5. Picardy Piano Studio
Address: 60044, Illinois, Lake Bluff, Pembroke Cir , Green Oaks , Illinois , United States
I highly recommend Wenlin as a skilled and friendly instructor. My daughter progresses steadily and gains confidence from the encouragement. Wenlin is very patient and caring to her students.
Wenlin is a great piano teacher. I signed up the class for my 9 years old son few months ago. He never plays any musical instrument before and I wasn’t sure if he would like to play piano or not. But Wenlin is so patient and creative. Other than just a traditional piano class, she also makes it fun and joyful. She gets to know my son and use the theme songs from his favorite carton to motivate him practicing more. My son loves her class. Highly recommend !!
My 8 year old son has been taking lessons from wenlin more than a year and has made noticeable progress. Wenlin is a really responsible piano teacher who cares about the student, also very kind and patient. My son always looks forward the class every Friday.
6. Make’n Music
Address: 780 W Frontage Rd, Northfield, IL 60093 , Green Oaks , Illinois , United States
I saw on another website that they were selling one of my dream guitars, so I called them up and asked them a few questions and a few minutes later I was the proud owner of said guitar. They had shipped it within the next couple of hours and it was at my door 24 hours later. After owning this guitar for a week I saw that the manufacturer had a black Friday Sale for the exact model I purchased. I contacted Make’N Music and a week later they were able to refund me money for the sale price. The manufacturer is in Israel by the way. This place knows and understands customer service to the tee! I hope I am able to purchase many more products through them. They went above and beyond for me! Truly an awesome business!
Mike and the guys at Make’n Music were such a pleasure to deal with. I live in California and they’re located in Illinois. They had a guitar that I wanted and I didn’t have the cash readily available to buy it. But I did have a guitar that I knew had some good value. Long story short, I emailed them about doing a trade and how it would work out since we lived in different states. Mike, broke down the process and reassured me that the trade would go smoothly. The trade went as smooth as butter and needless to say I am a very happy customer and will definitely be doing more business with the guys at Make’n Music. Thanks guys!
I have been fortunate to be able to travel all over the world and no matter what city I am in, I always have to find a guitar shop to stop in. I’ve been in some magical places…and Make’n Music is one of them. What Teddy has created is something extraordinary. When I walk into this store I am transported to the very first time I walked into a guitar store. Each guitar is in beautiful condition, perfectly set up and the vibe here is like no other. I could easily spend several hours just looking over the vast collection of beautiful guitars that line the walls. The Feng-Shui of Make’n Music is so inviting and you feel like you have stumbled into some kind of special club, designed just for you. Plenty of space to plug in and try out any one of the perfectly set up guitars. Teddy, aside from being an absolute gem of a human being, sets up guitars like you’ve always wanted…I’m talking perfect actions. He’s a savant and his knowledge is only equaled by his humbleness. Hands down my favorite guitar store. Thanks Teddy for having created a sanctuary for us musicians!
Great store. Middle of nowhere. And definitely not the shop pictured. They had Les Pauls. But would not sell them. What’s up with that.? Very small selection in unless all you want is Airline guitars. No one said much. Just some people hanging out. Not clean and shiny like pictured. I believe they must have downsized big time. Not impressed. oh well. Ive been to the place pictured years ago. Impressive. What happened?
Great service
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Store is really different from the earlier locations off Milwaukee Ave., Ohio St., and Artesian. Even the store off Hubbard – after the move from Artesian – had far more inventory.
Though I could be wrong, it seems as though the days of finding tons of high-end boutique, FCS, GCS and PRS guitars hanging on the walls is gone. Also gone are the days of 8-10 really cool high-end amp makers being represented, including several products on the floor from builders like Elmwood, Bogner, Matchless, Victoria, Fuchs and on and on. The effects offerings are also a small portion of what they used to be.
Not quite sure what happened to the store the past couple/few years. Used to be, far and away, the finest boutique shop in the country (used to get regular visits from cats like Billy Gibbons, Keith Richards and many others that would fly in just to buy gear).
I wish the current guys the best of luck. And hope they have a long and healthy ride. Would be cool to see the store return to its former glory years, when it was The Grand Daddy of cool gear.
THESE GUYS THINK THEY ARE SO SMART!!!!!!!!!
I was in the market for an American made Telecaster and they had nothing to show me. I had my brother n law tell me he wanted to take up bass and they don’t carry basses. I don’t understand what their market is? Another example of how bad the Chicago area music stores are.
7. RBJ Studio
Address: 1945 N Royal Birkdale Dr, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 , Green Oaks , Illinois , United States
My 13 year-old son has been taking drum lessons at North Shore Music for 2 years. He’s also in the studio’s band camp which places him with other students to form a rock band. They perform in public around Wilmette. He absolutely loves it and so do we parents. Alejandro and his staff are terrific!
This is an awesome place to improve your skills in music. The owner really knows his stuff and the staff is always helpful when it comes to rescheduling lessons. Can’t recommend enough.
Highly recommend! Alejandro went out of his way to accommodate us and it is much appreciated. So nice to deal with a music shop that is not corporate, wonderful to have someone who is proud of his craft and supportive of the community as well as their love of music!!!
9. Austin Music Center
Address: 6815 W North Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302 , Green Oaks , Illinois , United States
Friendly staff, convenient hours, and good inventory!
Friendly and knowledgeable service! We have rented instruments from here for years!
Knowledgable and friendly service
Doug is a good guy. Not too many string choices, but if you call ahead he can order what you need. Best for elementary and grade school band stuy, but I am happy with my harmonica and ukelele from there.
I have had some good service from them in the past, but recently I have had a few problems, but nothing to big. I found cheaper ways to get the same thing I get from here but I still come for them for repairs and such.
