A little out of the way, but they have excellent teachers, and a wide selection of instruments to buy or learn.
The people was awesome
My husband is taking music lessons here and he is so happy. He enjoys the atmosphere being surrounded by Bluegrass enthusiasts and is enjoying the learning process.
Such a cool shop with great customer service
The store part is fantastic but when I took lessons, they gave me two lessons and then just stopped talking to me. They wouldn’t return my texts. I went in there and they told me they were full and took my name and number. It’s been a year later and still no availability. I will no longer do business with them.
My daughter didn’t enjoy the lessons. Rooms are small and cramped, and the instructor refused to practice her school music with her. Additionally, the instructor tried to sell her copies of pages out of a book every week. I’m not sure how other instructors were, but this one caused us to find a new place.
5. Allison Flute Studio
Address: 409 Rosewood Dr, Belleville, IL 62223 , Smithton , Illinois , United States
I can’t speak highly enough about Dr. Allison! Through his teaching I have rekindled my love of playing the flute and grown my skills far beyond what I knew I was capable of achieving! He makes lessons fun and entertaining- celebrating every incremental improvement and breakthrough along the way. In addition to becoming a better flute player he has also helped me in growing as a well-rounded musician- always ensuring that the musical message within each piece is brought to life. Whether you are a beginner just starting out or an advanced player seeking to win the principal chair- I have observed him adapt his style so that each student feels challenged and encouraged along the way. Thank you, Dr. Allison, for helping me discover my musical voice through my flute!
6. Miller Music Inc
Address: 4510 N Illinois St #3, Swansea, IL 62226 , Smithton , Illinois , United States
Miller Music is awesome. A great experience from beginning to end. Steve is a no pressure type of guy. Fun to get to know, professional & easy to be around. My delivery included his brother who was just as nice. I would recommend Millers to anybody. The piano I bought looks like new. Thanks for a great & easy experience.
He quickly repaired my son’s clarinet for a very reasonable price.
This is one of the greatest places to get your instruments fixed, and the owner is a very nice and sweet man. Fixed my flute in 2 minutes, wished I had seen him this morning before my churchcheistmas recital
They appear to no longer be in business.
Do not put an item on consignment with this business. You will never hear from them again. Disgraceful business tactics + no communication regarding the issue. I will do everything possible to discredit this business.
Simply call to find out the brand of acoustic guitars they sold when I mentioned name brands the lady was set off very rude on the phone and hung up on me her name was Sharon
I took my niece to Miller Music to see about having an issue fixed with her flute. The guy working looked at it for a few seconds and said he didn’t notice any issues (leaks) visible to the eye. I then asked if it would be okay for her to play the instrument for him so that he could listen, and hopefully make a diagnosis that way. He responded with, “Yeah, hurry up.” Needless to say, the instrument is still having an issue. When we purchased the couple of instruments we have, he was polite. Now that there’s an issue, “Mr. Nice Guy” left the building. I’d never recommend anyone to buy anything else from them again.
7. Lonnie’s Farm Recording Studio
Address: 901 W Main St, Belleville, IL 62220 , Smithton , Illinois , United States
What a fantastic recording studio. Don really has created an amazing space to capture sound and now that he has a Jackson Pianos refurbished Baldwin SF-10 he has stepped up his piano game in a major way!
I have recorded here many times and each time is a pleasure. The space is awesome—it is intimate and has professional gear making for an outstanding sound—and versatile. Don Bailey is also a pleasure to work with. He is honest, helpful, compassionate, and professional. Hopefully I can get back in there soon; the best sessions I’ve been a part of have been held in that space!!
This place rocks. Recording here is always a thrill and a breeze. Don is a great producer and engineer; he knows just how to make you sound like you.
8. Rich Lang’s Recording Studio
Address: 20 Shady Ln, Belleville, IL 62221 , Smithton , Illinois , United States
Had a great time when I was there about 3 weeks ago very friendly staff and good food.
Coldest Blue Moon and always served with an orange slice at Pete’s. No one has better onion rings – No One. The Jalapeño Mac Cheese Bites are perfect. You won’t find a nicer crowd. Friendliest waitresses. Toby Keith must have wrote his song about this place. I love this bar
My friend ordered the pastrami reuben it looked good and it was big.
Kid-friendliness: During daylight hours I believe it’s fine to bring kids.
Called in order of 3 fish sandwiches all 11with fries, got home & no fries. Called up there….apparently when you order a fish sandwich with fries you have to say extra fries in order to get fries. For the cost of a fish sandwich fries should have been included. Will not order from there again, very bland fish, more breading than actual fish.
10. No Jacks
Address: 4001 IL-159, Smithton, IL 62285 , Smithton , Illinois , United States
We came for all you can eat crab legs on Tuesday and it was delicious! Our sever Ava and crab runner Teresa were awesome!
Its amazing all around! Great service and great food!!
Decent food and atmosphere
Order chili and if you like chili without and liquid, have at it, but to me, it is the worst I have ever trued to eat
Good place to eat
Three Sundays in a row good breakfast lousy service
The past 2 times my husband and I ordered fried chicken dinners delivered was wonderful. Sadly, tonight was not a repeat. Maybe there was a different cook since it’s Sunday. The beans & potatoes were fine, but the fried chicken was dark/overdone and soooooo salty & spicy! Half way through the thigh I must have had a bite with a lot of cayenne or something. I literally coughed for 30 minutes from the heat. My throat was on fire. It was not like this at all the last two times.
Good buffet, well we went back last week for the buffet. WORST service I have ever experienced. I ordered water and a beer got the water and never saw the server again. Had to go to the bar for my beer. No food service, then Server seemed confused that I would be upset. No matter how good the food is that server ruined it.
11. SoundSmith Recording Arts Production
Address: 322 Limerick Ln, Belleville, IL 62221 , Smithton , Illinois , United States
Very nice place. They have a huge outdoor covered patio with a big stage for bands during the warner months. The have some great food. The burger is really good and it’s affordable!!
The new owners have gone above and beyond regarding service and atmosphere! The food is always so good, bartenders are on point and friendly as well! We really enjoy coming here and highly recommend! Cannot say enough good things about CJ’s!
Christy and Jeremy have this place rockin and Rollin. Friendly owners serving tasty food. My wife loves those wings and I enjoy that pizza and everything else.
Wheelchair accessibility: There’s a ramp in the rear next to the parking lot.
We had a great time and bartenders were super friendly but the pizza is definitely the greasiest I’ve seen in a long time.
It was ok, the fish could have been better. Later I put in the toaster oven and it was better. Maybe it was a little under cooked.
I highly recommend this place. It is a very uplifting place to learn – everyone is super friendly and positive and loves music. I learned bass guitar with Greg. He is passionate about music, talented, and he really cares about his students.
Chris is fantastic and so patient. Never makes my little guy feel bad if he plays something wrong.
Excellent place to learn music. Instructors and owner are all great! They are passionate about music. Would highly recommend using Accent for learning music.
15. Masterworks Chorale
Address: Southwestern Illinois College Carlyle Avenue in, 6 Stately Oaks Ln, Belleville, IL 62220 , Smithton , Illinois , United States
Greg is extremely professional and knowledgeable. He tunes all of the pianos at our studio and now all of our students call him, too! My students all talk about “the show he does at the end” of their tuning.
Best piano tuner. My grand piano is perfectly tuned ever 6 months.
Greg is the real deal. He did a wonderful job tuning the used piano we bought, and hearing him play is incredible.
17. Cigar Inn Jazz Club
Address: 119 W Main St Suite A, Belleville, IL 62220 , Smithton , Illinois , United States
Love coming to The Jazz bar, Chuck always has great recommendations for cigars and places to go in other city’s
Nice place
Whata surprise find!
Nice place good deals great atmosphere
Only giving one star cause I can’t give it a zero.
I (29 yr old) woman have allergies and was in search of napkins since I didn’t have any in my car. I walked in around 10:30 pm on a Wednesday night. I asked the man on the stool downstairs and other folks at the bar if they “could point me to some paper towels or napkins”. The closest man to me at the bar says “Walmart”. A woman at the bar says try the bathroom.
I get to the corner to see the bathroom in a narrow hallway. I grab 3 paper towels 1 for immediately and the other two to hold me over til I get home. I turn to find a man asking me
“what are you doing?”
I just came for napkins
“I’m the owner, Are you getting a drink?napkins cost money. You need to ask for stuff”
I say I asked as soon as I came in and think does this man want me to buy a drink for using 3 paper towels
“Don’t give me that face. No, you didn’t I’ve been sitting here all night”
It’s the very first thing I did. Ask if someone could point me to some napkins.
“You didn’t ask me, so I’ll take those and you need to leave.”
I surprised by the owners behavior quietly followed him out.
Once outside he continues to tell me how
“nothing is free and I should’ve asked and what do I even need the napkins for”
Just disappointing, I’ve gone to open mics here and now I’ll never be back.
18. String Theory Guitar School
Address: 114 Lincoln Pl Ct Suite 102, Belleville, IL 62221 , Smithton , Illinois , United States
Patrick has the chops, knowledge and communication skills to take your guitar playing to the next level. I highly recommend him.
Patrick is very professional and a great teacher
String Theory is not just a clever name for a school, the instruction I have received from Pat the owner was cleverly put together as I was already a semi professional music producer and performing musician going back 3 decades. The guitar however has always been my weakest instrument. Getting things like how do I correspond my knowledge of the piano to guitar was laid out in a methodical and clever way that not only brought me the knowledge, but also kept me interested.
19. Redbox
Address: 1231 N State St, Freeburg, IL 62243 , Smithton , Illinois , United States
