I brought a trumpet here for cleaning before I sold it to a new, young trumpet player. They were very service oriented and helpful, even delivering it to our local middle school when the job was done. I even found some excellent church- service piano books while I was there. Music stores are harder and harder to find these days … I’m glad this one is here.
Great selection, helpful service, and some sick guitaring!
Staff was pleasant but not exceptionally helpful
Very knowledgible about things and willing to help.
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2. Halpin Music Company
Address: 139 S Locust St, Centralia, IL 62801 , Virginia , Illinois , United States
Haplin helps us with our Patches and Pumper robotic dog on occasion. We take Patches to the city schools every year for fire prevention. They treat us very well and we appreciate the service.
Great people who have done some great work on my guitars and are very knowledgeable about everything else music related!
Amazing customer service and a plethora of knowledge. Neil and Ben are the best.
Good prices
Average music store
The website says its open till 5 on Saturday not 3
Good stuff just could be better with details and price
I had to have my horn sent to Alton because this tech in Centralia is discriminatory against people with disabilities. Had to drive two and a half hours 200 plus miles and no discount for a simple repair I will never use them again thinking about taking legal action.
3. The Music Shoppe Inc.
Address: 27 E Marketview Dr, Champaign, IL 61820 , Virginia , Illinois , United States
I needed someone with a lot of knowledge and experience to tell me what might be the best option for a tenor sax. Seth, at The Music Shoppe, was fantastic. He answered all my questions and helped us set up everything we needed to pick the sax up the same day! They were super friendly and knowledgeable. He also helped me identify the best way to use and store reeds as well as some reeds to try when looking to play different styles of music. So thankful that they will be there to service the instrument when needed because the rent to own plan includes a service agreement. Highly recommend. Don’t make my mistake and buy an instrument without consulting them first. You don’t want an instrument that can’t be serviced by anyone due to being unable to find parts. It might seem like a cheaper option…but it won’t serve you well when you need a repair…which happens more than you might think.
Staff was very helpful
Nathan is a top-notch technician. His work is up to the standard of the Schilke shop, for sure.
It’s a good place for renting and buying instruments. They repair and provide loaner instruments.
Nice staff, wonderful selection, higher end of the usual price range though.
Last time I came in here I had an employee make fun of me/my instrument because it wasn’t high end (which I knew). Now that I work on my own instruments I know better than to put up with snobby musicians like the one I dealt with here. Three stars because I can’t condemn the entire establishment because of one or two rude employees.
Looked at stuff for over 20 minutes without getting attention of any staff members on a very slow day. I literally was carrying a list of items I needed. Prices were way out of line. Selection was slightly better than Guitar Center.
I went in to have my saxophone serviced. The saxophone I play is pretty nice. I mentioned that I played it in marching band and the woman belittled me for playing a nice instrument in marching band. Sorry I don’t have an unlimited supply of saxophones.
I went to get my clarinet fixed and they tried to up sell me on getting all my pads fixed and thought I was a child and were annoyed I came in the store when I came to pick it up. I will not be using these services again because of the horrible service I received from the workers.
4. Miller Music Inc
Address: 4510 N Illinois St #3, Swansea, IL 62226 , Virginia , Illinois , United States
The best selection for any instrument. The owner is knowlegeable, helpful and friendly. He willingly assists when I cannot perfectly tune my violin. When I arrive early for lessons, Mr. Miller is very accommodating allowing me more practice time. I love this place; full of music and instruments of every kind. Very inspiring!
Been coming here for 18+ years! Loyal. I will not go elsewhere. If they don’t have what you need, they can and will help you to find it. Best music shop around! A+ customer service.
The owner is so kind. He helped me fix my guitar cheaply and did the service work for free. Couldn’t ask for kinder service. Will definitely start taking lessons at Miller music.
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.
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.
The owners were rude and condescending. I got the impression that not EVERYONE was welcome in their store. They may have a large selection of music, but I’ll take my money and my dignity to other music stores.
5. Music & Arts
Address: 10 Lincoln Hwy #102B, Fairview Heights, IL 62208 , Virginia , Illinois , United States
Excellent staff assistance and easy-to-swap-out instruments when needed.
Went in to get a string replaced on my daughter’s guitar, they were extremely nice and even tuned it after replacing the string. It only took about 5 minutes and we were on our way, will definitely be doing all our shopping here for anything music related.
Love it all thanks for my violin and the starter kit would highly suggest for getting your instrument
Great selection!
This location was respectful and as helpful as they could be in my experience; HOWEVER, when i reached out to customer service regarding being double charged the representative hung up in my face. I called back 3 additional times requesting to speak with a supervisor and was immediately hung up on yet again. UNBELIEVABLE.
6. Perks Music
Address: 502 E 13th St, Centralia, IL 62801 , Virginia , Illinois , United States
