Lakemoor – Top 15 places for music shops15 recommended music shops in Lakemoor

Had a awesome experience at Rocco Z music! Rocco was very friendly and very helpful during my time visiting. I rented a xylophone and it is a great quality product with great rates. Awesome selection of percussion equipment and mallets. Would recommend visiting and purchasing from Rocco Z music!!

Really friendly staff. Easy rental experience and great prices. Thanks!

I had Rocco Z music tune my DW collectors series drum set which happens to be very picky and I am a horrible tuner. I dropped my kit off and not only did he tune it perfectly, but when I got it back it was sparking and completely clean. This was all for a very reasonable price. I strongly recommend Rocco Z for all your percussion needs. Seriously, Rocco Z Music does it all!

Hasn’t returned any emails or phone calls. Answered the phone once. Said he’d get back to me after the school season started. Crickets

Awesome staff, guitar lessons rock!

Small, intimate music store run by some really awesome people. Fair prices, decent selection, friendly service… there’s not much more you could want!

Three of my kids take music lessons here as well (guitar, piano, drums) and I couldn’t be happier!

Nice helpful and reasonable

good prices on used drum gear. would like to talk to the owner who’s a drummer. the young man that works only on Friday isn’t knowledgeable about all the inventory. don’t pop in if you’re in a hurry. nice place.

Brought my new guitar in for a set up. Assured that it would be done right in 2 weeks. Called after 2 weeks and was told they hadn’t even started on it. Will never shop here again. Couldn’t be more disappointed.

Only been at the store 3 times. 1st visit was ok. 2nd I asked for a guitar cable to try out an amp. The owner refused to provide one even though I said I would keep the volume down. 3rd time I was allowed to play a guitar for a while at low volumes, then the owner rudely placed his hand on the guitar and said “You need to leave.” What’s the point of having a business if you don’t allow customers to try out your instruments? I will never do business with them again and will happily give my money to another music store.

I had a music lesson scheduled for 1/8/20 at 6:30pm I had a morning Dr.s appointment in Milwaukee The original scheduling would have allowed me plenty of time to got to the store. unfortunately The Doc found something worrisome and need me to stay for tests that is when I called to try and reschedule and this saga began. This store literally stole 3 lessons worth of my money with out remorse…because I had a medical emergency!

It is very unfortunate that this store is not run like a local business servicing their neighbors. I have been going to Pearl Street for years. I have bought several instruments and accessories, including a previous owners personal guitar. I nave taught myself a bit and can play a bit but I decided to get some polish with lessons. I bought 5 lessons and took one that night is was great. The teacher was awesome. The following week I had an appointment in Milwaukee but was scheduled to be home for my lesson. Well the Doc found some stuff that need further attention. I called The store to reschedule my appointment but the told me I would be charged full price. I explained to deaf ears about the issue, nope, you lose the lesson, You can start back up with your remaining lessons next week. I don’t care about the money but when a small, local business is this inflexible with it’s neighbors then would rather go big box and get the pricing.

So I got a call from the store and The owner tells me there is no refund or reschedule. I had asked him to refund the remaining balance on my account he said that I have to give 2 weeks notice. so he now has taken 3 lessons fees for absolutely no services rendered. In the Us code it is defined as theft.
Please see attached voicemail transcript to see how this store treats a medical emergency.

Here is the voice mail transcript from ken the owner (I believe).
“Hi this message is for Gary this is Ken Pearl Street music um on the oil over here and _⁠_ signed up for lessons with Nate and then um we paid for the month and then you didn’t show up today I heard you want to refund because you were upset um about um our policy um but we have a contract that you signed so I mean you know about _⁠_⁠_ policy it says it on the contract right on the contract it says anytime student _⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_ _ lesson then um you don’t get a refund for that lesson iMessage within 24 hours and um yeah that’s just how that works um it’s in the contract we can email you the contract that you signed _⁠_⁠_⁠_ that says that that’s fine if you want um and if you wanna refund um for the rest of the lessons for the month um it also says on your contract that you need to put in a two week notice when you wanna quit so you would always for two more lessons anyway so I would say why don’t you just finish out the month and if you want to put in your two week notice um starting today that’s fine um but yeah he signed a contract um that you’re fine with canceling the same day and not getting credit for it and _⁠_⁠_ also signed a contract I said you have to give it two _⁠_⁠_⁠_ notice before you quit so um yeah those are store policies if you can give us a call back or you can email me Pearl Street music at att.net if you have any other questions or concerns um if I have your email um I’ll look and see if I have your email I can just email you the contract that you signed OK and we’ll talk then thank you bye-bye…”

You lack the charm of a neighborhood business.

They were great. I had bought a used guitar from FB market place and the guy was tinkering with it. It did not sound right to me. There was a buzzing from a couple of the strings. They got me in the same day to drop it off. They set it so up for me, fixed the things the guy I bought it from had set up wrong and put new strings on for $60.00. It should great now. Now if I could just learn to actually play it LOL.

I had a really good experience at Mike’s

Great service from Mike and fair deals! He is very knowledgeable and helpful.

Mike did an amazing job restoring my 20+ year old alto sax that I let sit idle for 10 years. Now it plays just like I remembered and it didn’t cost me a fortune to restore. Thanks Mike!

From the moment I stepped foot into the store, I was greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere. The staff at Mike’s Brass and Woodwind were not only knowledgeable but also genuinely passionate about music. Their dedication and expertise were evident in every interaction, making my experience truly memorable.
What sets Mike’s Brass and Woodwind apart from other stores is their commitment to personalized service. The staff took the time to understand my specific requirements and guided me in choosing the perfect instrument that matched my skill level and musical preferences. Their attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile made a world of difference in my decision-making process.
Furthermore, I was pleasantly surprised by the store’s dedication to ensuring the instruments are in top-notch condition. Each instrument was meticulously maintained and showcased its true potential. The store also provides a wide range of accessories and spare parts, ensuring that musicians have everything they need to enhance their playing experience.
The combination of a welcoming ambiance, a vast array of instruments, knowledgeable staff, and a commitment to excellence makes this store a treasure trove for music enthusiasts.

Alway great serive great store

We went to fix, my trumpet, they didnt, they actually made it lead to a broken trumpet, now we need a new trumpet, and we dont know where to go!

Very nice and knowledge personal. Bought here new Ovation guitar from Jeff for unbeatable price and even got a personal adjustment. Cozy little place with professional service and personal touch. Highly recommend!

Very nice store, friendly staff, huge selection, ability to order almost any product, lowest prices around, reward program gives you money back, the list goes on. Instrument lessons, repairs and they even have a small vape shop with top brands at super low prices. Definitely a must for any area musicians!

Great store. Amazing guitar selection and knowledgeable staff.

Seller has ghosted for several days when asked to refund. Instrument was sent off after I asked for refund due to instrument taking days to ship and when i saw it still did not ship (I ordered a different flute from different seller and I received that one fast-within a week) so I requested a refund. Well, the instrument was shipped AFTER requesting refund (meaning dont send it anymore just return money back to account). Instrument is now back in their hands after I asked seller to provide label (took days to get that label too). 3 days have passed. No communication, no flute, and no refund. Avoid this experience as it is not a pleasant one for me. One month fighting this horrible experience

Horrible experience. They don’t care about their customers. First, took 4-5 business days to ship. Then product was defective but they said it was fine. Returned the product and had to fight to get a refund and then they charged me for original shipping which was free in the first place. Never again.

I’m sure this place is great but I wish I didn’t have to make an appointment just to look around. Not a great business strategy in my opinion.

These guys are the best! They treat you right, get you what you need and they’re always super friendly!

Convenient location. Super low prices & very friendly staff. My new place of choice!

Nice place. Very friendly owner and good prices!

Great selection. Thousands of albums. A must for collectors!

If you want to find some of the re-issues on vinyl, they’ll have them. If you want to find some one-of-a-kind vinyl, they’ll have it. If you want speakers they’ll have them. If you want a turntable they might have one. If you want a receiver or amplifier, they might have one. If you want to thumb through thousands of jazz records, you can. CD’s? Yep. Tapes? Yep. They have it all, likely. Not in the store? They’ll work with you to get what you want.
Is it the best record store on the planet? Likely!
Find out for your self.
These are some of the greatest people on the planet!

I had a great experience at Siren Records. Staff was friendly and welcoming. The owner was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. He shared a good bit of his time with me going through my old records. They have really cool vintage equipment and a huge record selection! Give them a visit.

Nice place to go for buying records. As for record player repairs, that’s yet to be determined.

Very cool record store. Lots of LPs (new and old), some cds and DVDs, as well as audio equipment they service. I wanted to get one LP that was out on the floor but it wasn’t for sale yet. They do ultrasonic cleaning to double check the quality of the LP’s before they sell them. The nice cashier said to call back next week to check on said LP I wanted to get. I came back two weeks later enquiring about said LP only to get a lukewarm response, seemingly not wanting to sell it.

Prices are on the high side (if they are priced) but they do have a decent selection of music and a ton of vintage audio equipment. They did call my wife and I “ladies” but I would expect a place that deals in rock and roll to recognize a guy with longer hair. Whatever, at least they are accepting.

Anyone who says they have fair pricing clearly has never been to any other record store. Please do go there look around and then try Reef Records down the road or Black Circle records in Lake Geneva (well worth the trip). You will never go back here again

I cannot stand places that don’t price upfront. I would spend all day at this place digging if they were clear on their prices. Instead they will look up each one online to see what to charge. Make sections, $1.00, $3.00, so on. To the owner, this is constructive criticism. Maybe I’ll give this place another chance if I’m in the area. Thanks

Second time going here owner not friendly does not greet me. After a few minutes finally asks me if your looking for something ask so i processed to ask him why there was 2 prices on the album (10 dollar difference) tells me we dont take off old ones and tells me it is what it is real nice!! Sharpies do wounders if you dont want to take them off but not too offer atleast 5 off the price just to say it is what it is great customer service I will never return and never pay your high prices so many other mom and pop shops to shop that give you a at home experience avoid this place!

Brought in a new classical guitar for setup/adjustments. For a reasonable charge, I was out the door in 20-30 mins, with a much more playable instrument.

Plan to visit again.

Today ( 5/28/22 ) my new Antonio Picado 62 was perfect adjust to my expectation. A little lower saddle and nut makes huge difference. Easy playing, less pressure for my left thumb and fingers.
Thank YOU

The best luthier and guitar dealer that I’ve ever come across. This is the place for people who love classical guitar.

H B Arms was very courteous and helpful regardless of what i was looking for. It is no longer D an J.

Friendly Staff and Very Fair Prices.

I was introduced to the owners by a friend who has been purchasing firearms and accessories from D & J for years. I purchased a firearm there on my initial visit, because the knowledge and expertise of the owners was immediately apparent to me. In addition, the available firearm was EXACTLY what I was looking for!
One of the reasons the inventory is lower from time to time, is that in the current environment, they are selling everything they get in!
D & J Guns is now my go-to firearms and accessories source, because I want to make sure that such an excellent source of information and advice and expertise, stays in business and thrives.
Whatever you happen to be looking for in terms of a firearm unique to your personal requirements, I am confident that the gentlemen at D & J Guns can help you acquire it.

Owner is rude and everything is overpriced.

Nice cosy place. Get a sandwich or just some deli meat or salads. Also quite a selection of wine and cheeses

Great food, amazing staff.

Had an incredible blueberry wine…. Staff was excellent, very friendly. I will be back.

A little pricey, but some of the best sandwiches around.

Very quaint and old village feel. Panini was good with tender pastrami and hot, gooey swiss cheese served on a fresh, toasted french bread. Will return to see the music talent.

Very busy. Wanted to play a few games but all of them were filled.

This place was awful, worst service and food. Run by disrespectful bum****s. Way overpriced

Didn’t like the food at all, didn’t even get our correct order and the lady didn’t care at all. Over priced food that I could have made better at home.

1st time I’ve been disappointed coming here
No salads, how do you not have them on a Saturday ??? When I have had them on Saturdays before. My sandwich had brownish lettuce. The other sandwich had very little meat on it. I hope this isn’t a regular thing and they make it better.

Very good Market

Large variety, very organized and decently priced.

Pros of shopping here include cheaper prices, larger selections, and high quality produce. Don’t forget they only take debit card or cash. They also take tap to pay so Apple Wallet works here.

Vast, with more selections than I’ve ever seen in a grocery store.

Good price on gas.

If you want to choose between 10 different brands of ice cream, 15 brands of pizza, or 20 brands of cheese this is the place for you. Great choices. Be careful in the fruit and produce area. There is some old stuff there. Make sure to bring cash, debit or Discover card.

This is sick. What if there was an emergency.. are people just supposed to hope they can rip it open. Do better woodmans

Love the store and the selections. However, the recent decision to follow Walmart with one open check out and a self checkout that seems to have three or more staff dedicated to it at any given time has made this place no better than Walmart. A shame. Do better.

If I could rate a 0 I would. Unfriendly people that work here. Maybe they need to pay their employees more so they can at least say hello. Are these reviews on here from real people or the bosses at Woodmans. I will take my business elsewhere. -Lisa

I bought a trumpet from PJLA Music a PHAETON Trumpet PHT-2040 Black Chrome Onyx plated finish with 24 K Gold Plated finger buttons, top/bottom caps & water keys. I have been playing trumpet for 40 years and I have never had a better horn then this. I got it and starting playing and it played freely and was open and the horn allowed me to do as i wished with it and truly went over the top with its performance.. Thank you for my Horn!

Great selection

Tim prices his used records fairly, and indicates quality clearly on the sleeve. He also has a decent selection of new records, along with rarities and imports. My record collection has benefited greatly from being close to this store. I don’t find a gem every time I visit, but more often than not I do.

anyone who left less than four stars are likely

A) new to buying vinyl and don’t understand the rush of finding used, rare or otherwise unreleased albums by one of our favorite artists. The used records go for 1-10 dollars a pop.

B) the kind of people who complain about everything.

We are lucky to have two local record stores in the same town to shop in. Browsing through Reckless and Amazon is a soulless experience.

Awesome place with great deals on vinyl as well as DVD and CD in a cozy, humble environment. Well worth checking out – never know what you’ll dig up!

Great record selection. I was given a fair price on my box of vinyls.

a nice local music store. offering hard to find physical media based music and being one of the very few places where you can still purchase vinyl.

Kool place for vinyl, CDs… We are music lovers and my hubby is a DJ out of the 70s and 80s. Still DJ’s at home! We love this place!.

Only looking for Rock..

Way over priced ok selection

Good selection but the staff was in back when we tried to check out and stood there for awhile waiting for them.