If I were in an orchestra I would probably love this place and the staff are super nice. I was looking for guitars so not my bag but overall seems a nice friendly place
I love d way it is
Very helpful! I called ahead to let them know what I was looking for and when I got there was pleasantly surprised at their pricing. There was no pressured sales pitch and no condescending attitude for being an ‘old’ beginner. If I’m ever in the area again, this shop will certainly receive more business from me!
4. Dorsey Music, Nampa
Address: 1231 Caldwell Blvd, Nampa, ID 83651 , Wilder , Idaho , United States
Their selection of musical instruments and music materials is awesome. Their customer service is friendly and knowledgeable. I also take piano lessons from an amazing lady. I highly recommend Dorsey Music!
I travel quite a bit, and when I’m on the road I try and hit all the guitar shops nearby. Dorsey music was not only the best in that area, it was one of the best I’ve been to in a while! VERY helpful staff, good selection of guitars and accessories.
Nice guitars. Very helpful staff. Will be back to buy a guitar.
The staff has never been rude, narcissistic, nor degrading.
Found a great finger exerciser there
Great location. Staff is always super friendly and helpful. They always fix my problems quickly and efficiently. They treat me like family.
Mr Dorsey is very rude! He is very condescending when he talks to people. I’m surprised he gets much business but it’s probably due to there not bring many options for music stores.
The bald headed guy with the huge narcissistic attitude cant say thanks, cant help you with anything and is just a ruthless money pursuer. The nerd guy is a passive aggressive, mouthy dork who is always ruthless as well.. DONT support this store. The prices are ridiculous as well. 6 bucks for a package of 4 picks is LOL. Lets hope they go out of business and someone with some real customer service can take its place.
I rented a cello for my daughter and was initially very pleased. But after two months when my payment was due I could not find the account online, so the next time we were in the shop I asked the staff about it. They had no record of it and proceeded to interrupt my daughter’s lesson to check the number on the cello. Still nothing. They found the contract and called me back the next day. It had never been entered into the system and although my card was swiped when we signed the contract and took the cello home, the transaction had not gone through. They had me go back through my bank statements from two months previous and we confirmed that it had not gone through. At which point, instead of apologizing for THEIR mistake, they acted like I was trying to steal from them. Even upon going in to pay the whole 3 months, they were rude and condescending even though I was the one who brought the mistake to their attention. I honestly wanted to just give them the damn cello back and rent from somewhere else, but my daughter likes this specific cello :(. We will be going elsewhere once she outgrows this size
5. Rick’s Music
Address: 915 W Flamingo Ave, Nampa, ID 83651 , Wilder , Idaho , United States
This is by far the best place i have purchased and had excellent customer service.. . Talk about HOSPITALITY
THIS GUY RICK
I CAN’T EVEN EXPRESS HOW HE PUT ME IN THE
“THIS IS WHY MUSIC GOES STRAIGHT TO OUR SOULS” MODE
HE EVEN PLAYED DRUMS AND WAS FUNNY SO FUNNY AND MADE ME LAUGH WHICH HAD BEEN FOREVER SINCE I TRULY LAUGHED FROM MY HEART AND MIND . ..
I RECOMMEND THIS BUSINESS “RICKS MUSIC” NOT ONLY FOR THE LOVE AND SOUND OF MUSIC WHICH CAN HEAL ANY BROKEN HEART I BELIEVE. BUT THE PRICES & THE GENUINENESS OF EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS PLACE INCLUDING A MAN NAMED RICK. .. I NOW AM RECOMMENDING ALL MY MUSICIAN FRIENDS AND I WILL BE BACK VERY SOON TO TELL THAT MAN RICK WHO HAD HEALED MY HEART THAT DAY RECENTLY , WHEN HE PLAYED THOSE DRUMS AND THE DAYS HE PLAYED THAT THERE GUITAR PLAYER .. THAT THE MEMORIES ALL COME BACK TO ME .. AS MY BRAIN IS NOW DETERIORATING FASTER THAN EXPECTED….
THANK U TO RICK …. @ RICK’S MUSIC FOR NOT ONLY YOUR TRUE GENUINENESS BUT FOR WHAT YOU DIDN’T KNOW THAT DAY .. HEALING A BROKEN HEART … IT MAKES ME SMILED AND MY HEART FEELS WELL WHEN I HEAR MUSIC AS MY FATHER PLAYED ONCE … TODAY … I HAVE A HIGH CHANCE OF TELLING MY GRANDMOTHER AND MY FATHER THANK YOU … I’M GOING TO ADD ON THE THIS REVIEW THAT IT’S NOT TIME TO LET MY DAD KNOW
MY HEART WILL B WE SHOCKED BY THE ELECTROPHYSIOLOGIST VERY SOON ….
IF IT COULD I WOULD WISH ONE MORE TIME BEFORE 3 WEEKS GOT THE CHANCE TO HEAR THAT PERSON NAMED RICK TO ALLOW ME TO HEAR THAT FUNNY SING ONE MORE TIME
THANK U RICKS MUSIC
Rick is awesome. He sets up all the guitars himself before putting them out for sale. Great little shop.
Excellent bargains and good selection of guitars and amps
Rick is a great guy, and there’s always a gem or two hanging on the wall. Good prices, too!
I had Rick set up my guitar. He did a Fantastic job. Fast and reliable. One day service. I would Recommend him all who needs guitar service. AAA++++
Last Saturday I took my most prized possession to Rick, I paid to have a set up and new strings put on my Epiphone Les Paul 1960 Tribute pro. When I got it home I pulled it out and wanted to play it. I noticed right off the bat that Rick took a Utility knife or some other tool and shaved off the binding all around the fret board The fret board has gouges all the way around and the frets stick out and gouge your fret hand when you try to play it. My guitar is completely ruined! I haven’t slept in several days I’m so pissed. I in no way implied, asked for or mentioned that he do this to my guitar. I can’t even open the case it makes me so sick! I would not recommend Rick to anyone again. Rudy Rodriguez Nampa Idaho
6. Idaho Vinyl Records
Address: 524 Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell, ID 83605 , Wilder , Idaho , United States
Love the school. Teachers are great and staff is wonderful. My 3 kids love it here!
Great school, fun teachers!
If you are looking for a school to put your child in, do not even consider this school. i went here for 6 years and it was the worst experience of my life especially when they got the apple grant. they don’t care about the students feelings. they don’t care about anything. the principal does NOTHING. he knows everyone is failing but won’t do anything about it. im currently in 9th grade and worried about how my life will turn out because of my experience at this school. please do not put your child in this school. don’t consider it. i regret ever going to this school and you’ll regret putting your child in this school.
8. Dunkley Music
Address: 513 W Karcher Rd, Nampa, ID 83651 , Wilder , Idaho , United States
Best instrument and music shop in the Treasure Valley!!! I had a problem and they fixed it above and beyond what I could of hoped for. I would recommend Dunkley to anyone looking for a new or used instrument.
I go here to get my cello fixed and repaired. They are very reliable and helpful. Over all, this is the best music store I have been in.
Took my daughter in to get setup for her first ever violin. Shelby was awesome. Helped us with everything. Very friendly. And very fair! Thank you!
Would not recommend. Very unwelcome vibes. Zero chill music store vibes lady just wanted us to leave the second we got ther. The lady I dealt with was rude and tried to gouge me for my money.
9. Kerry Hill Winery
Address: 17264 Kerry Hill Ln, Wilder, ID 83676 , Wilder , Idaho , United States
Amazing wine , great stewardship of the land, friendly folk and an unparalleled relaxing environment makes this winery a must see! Come out and enjoy the best of Idaho!
I have to say, after having been to Napa, Sonoma, Santa Barbara, and Temecula, I wasn’t expecting much. While small, the wines punch way above their weight. The Malbec was most surprising. What a gem. The rear of the property has a backyard feel, with live music and a food truck. Certainly worth the drive.
Very nice. I enjoyed the singer
The winery has a good vibe and excellent view. I was quite impressed with both red blend options. The price was a bit steep but excellent in taste and quality. Shout out to the gentleman who was attending the bar, went far and above to accommodate. I am giving 3 stars for the accommodation when renting the short term rental. I have ran my own 5 star Airbnb and the accommodation was lacking. It was not cleaned properly (dirt in corners and behind doors, the wine glasses were ALL filthy. It would have been nice to have a welcome basket with a few goodies or complimentary wine. There were not clear instructions on checkout, the kitchen is NOT properly stocked for cooking and or cleaning. There was a coffee pot with NO coffee available. For the price…this accommodation is not worth the high price.
Nice atmosphere and good wine.
Just a tad spendy on the grape juice.
As someone who travels extensively for work in the beverage/alcohol sector, I’ve had the privilege of worldwide tastings. So, I was taken aback when the “wine tour” we had booked didn’t meet expectations here. Initially, we were greeted with warmth and cordiality, but the moment the cashier realized we weren’t associated with “Tommy from Snake River,” her attitude shifted significantly. This change in demeanor drastically altered our experience. Despite featuring some of the finest wine we tasted that day, the negative ambiance was impossible to overlook. I’d recommend seeking out a different vineyard. To clarify, we spent money to appreciate the products you craft – our treatment should not differ based on affiliation with another entity.
Not all wines available for tasting, high prices, nice bathroom.
Went here with a friend who is familiar with this winery. Our visit was on a Saturday for the live music. The winery is inviting with a small cozy tasting room beautifully designed and decorated. Part of the parking lot is paved and has plenty of overflow parking available. A nice well maintained grassy area had plenty of room for people to sit, play lawn games, drink wine and listen to music. There is a little shade but not much. There are other seating areas that provide shade and are good for large groups. We arrived as they were opening. I mentioned it was my first time. I ask about wine flights, none are available. However, tasting are available and I tried their selection of white wines. I tried to made conversation and the wine lady was not talkative. Lack of enthusiasm on the wine, history, etc. left me unimpressed. I will try again and see if the experience is any better. Perhaps they have enough wine club and tours that they don’t need my business. There are other winery in the area that I would visit before recommending this place. The only saving grace was the live music from a local new artist.
Richard runs a personable and talented recording studio. We were impressed with his setup but especially with his ability to take our sound and craft it into what we wanted.
We (a band of four) had an original song we wanted to record on short notice for a wedding and Richard was able to help us out.
I appreciated the flexibility that he had as far as how much editing and fine tuning we wanted.
We are very happy with the end product and glad we chose American Audio!
Rich was very professional and excellent at His knowledge of music and recording very friendly I hope one Day to do another session with Him.
Rich is one of the best sound engineers around. He can help to find the sound you are looking for in your recording.
14. Wild Lotus Coffee Bar & Boutique
Address: 1 E Idaho Ave, Homedale, ID 83628 , Wilder , Idaho , United States
This was my first time coming into this place. They had lots of cute things to buy, it was hard not to spend more than I should. I didn’t feel like having a coffee today so i opted for a lemonade with a pump of lavender. It was sooo yummy!!! It was the best lemonade I had. It wasn’t too sour but it was tart enough and the sweetness was perfection. We wanted to try something sweet here too so we got a marionberry & lemon muffin. That was also good, my daughter enjoyed it. Definitely will be coming back again soon! Very cozy and welcoming.
They have great coffee here and the workers are always kind when we go in there. They also have a small town boutique feel and have shirts, books, signs, and trinkets for sale.
It’s a nice small coffee place that was needed in Homedale! Ordered a special called Christmas in a Cup, and it was one of the best-flavored coffees that I’ve had in a long while. The baristas were very nice to me and the other customer that was in there. Will most definitely be going in there whenever I’m in Homedale!
Nice to see a new business in town.
Cute and welcoming coffee shop! There is seating inside as well as outside. Would have 5 stars but it is pretty pricey. I understand the need to high prices but just be aware.
Ordered 2 Americanos. Super weak. Not espresso, more like drip coffee. Ladies were super nice and their bakery looked great.
15. Dunkley Music
Address: 3410 N Eagle Rd, Meridian, ID 83646 , Wilder , Idaho , United States
Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Purchased a Breedlove guitar that I look forward to using for many years. I strongly recommend Dunkley for your musical needs.
Maddie was very helpful and professional. Had a misunderstanding about instrument rental equity, but they made it right. Very happy
Natalie & Tanya excellent customer service! High quality choice of inventory. An absolute pleasure shopping at Dunkley’s! Thank you!
It’s alright. If you’re looking for Orchestra stuff I would recommend Telford and Sons.
Back when Dunkley’s was in-town in Boise, I was an avid customer…they always have been professional and friendly all-in-one! They still are.
All of my musical equipment, specifically my violin and flute for school orchestra/band, came from here. And I am impressed with it nowadays!
GOOO Dunkley Music!!!
I have bought a Kawai CN25 from Marion in a total of sale price of 600 plus 13 month renting period. Ends up with about 1645 U.S dollar. I am really happy with what I’ve purchased. And Marion is very nice on settling the deals with me.
Pooor customer service , employees standing around and acted like we were bothering them to serve us
Update: Just noticed I had a response. Must have missed the email on it. I hear what you are saying but telling me October when school starts in August is a no go.
I appreciate the response, but it has not changed my mind. If I cannot get service when I need it then I don’t need to spend other money there either. My review has done nothing for your rating. Just lets people know where we stand if we do not purchase or rent an instrument through you.
Flute Maintenance
If you bought your flute or are renting it from Dunkley, you are golden for maintenance. If you did not, they do not want your business. At least that is what I was told today when trying to take a flute in for maintenance. I called about a week before school let out to ask about this and was told to bring it in after a music camp. It was stated that it was not purchased through them at that time and they were willing to take it and do maintenance. It would be about three weeks.
Due to the large number of instruments for school I was told they would not accept any unless it was purchased or rented from them, but if I wanted to wait until October they would take it at that point. Shouldn’t school instruments be done before October???
Well thanks for your honesty and to the point wording of your message. I used to like coming in here, guess since my flute maintenance money is no good here neither is my other money.
Thanks for the direct message that if you are not a Dunkley instrument owner, you are not important.
Message received.
The worst customer service wish I could give a 0.
16. Gig’s Music
Address: 611 N Orchard St, Boise, ID 83706 , Wilder , Idaho , United States
Just a cool guitar shop with cool people and a great vibe.
Great service
Great visit to learn what banjos I might be interested in, as well as chatting about local punk music in the area. I talked at length with Dub, who was very interesting, as he knows a lot about various musical genre and bands playing in the Boise area.
They don’t sell reeds…
I remember, not too long ago Gigs Music Company was owned and operated by Rick and Debbie Schroeder. They had an impressive enventory. Then it changed hands you another great musician who worked for the Schroeders from the beginning and held it’s integrity. It seems those days are over. I’ve been there a few times lately and it saddens me to say it’s really gone down hill. To say the service is poor would be a understatement. The inventory lacks quantity and quality both. It’s definitely not getting a favorable critique from me. Three stars is more than generous in my view.
Knowledgable, sincere staff who are working diligently to provide an alternative to the big box stores. They have a ways to go, but headed in the next direction.
I dropped off my amp to get the boost and reverb fixed in August 2019. Over a year later and I still don’t have my amp. I’ve stopped by several times and tried to help find the parts needed. They won’t answer or return my calls so stopping by is the only way to check in. It’s been perpetually “a couple weeks” away from being done for a year. Unbelievably bad service. Never ever rely on them for amp repair.
Never answers calls
Sell used stuff.
17. 12th Fret Music
Address: 2164 S Broadway Ave, Boise, ID 83706 , Wilder , Idaho , United States
Service tech Glen is very knowledgeable and works quickly. Next day turnaround on an issue that made my uncommon amplifier unplayable. Got it sorted out for just the base diagnostic fee, plus very communicative and considerate of my experience of the issue. Also a huge selection of guitars, basses, and amps to rival GC, but in a local shop. Will be recommending this shop to everyone in town.
100% legit guitar shop. The vibe is very welcoming and they have a great selection of gear. Looking forward to purchasing future instruments from them.
Robert has done a amazing job with the store. Went in on Saturday and played on some awesome guitars: Taylors, d’angelicos and others. What blew me away was the Tonewood amplifier. Turns your guitar into it’s own amplifier. Incredible sounds. Him and his son were also doing repairs while I was there. They got an incredible inventory of all kinds of stringed instruments and amps: Acoustic, electric, bass, ukes, banjos, mandolins and more. If you’re a player, this is the place you want to go!
Used stuff !! Cheap…
Daryl sold the business to new owners and they are not very knowledgeable about guitar repairs or timely about getting back to you. I had to take my guitar repairs to somewhere else to get it done right. But being a local shop, they are still better than a chain store in many ways.
They bought my test equipment for repairs and haven’t paid! They are liars. No education in electronics at all!
This business discriminates against people with medical conditions.
Multiple trips back for guitar work done improperly. Disappointment city. Find a luthier.
18. Red Top Market
Address: 26192 Red Top Rd, Wilder, ID 83676 , Wilder , Idaho , United States
This is such a great place for FRESH FROM THE FARM produce and the meat is sooooo much better than stores I’ve been to. From what I see this is a family owned farm and the people are so wonderfully nice and so helpful, I’ve gone 3 times in the past few months and really hope to visit every other weekend.. they have the most amazing fruit just huge fruits and the sweet corn (white) is so great oh my goodness!! This is a must go to place. They have events there as well. Just go look! See this amazing find! Go! Now lol
Great place for events and more
Wonderful atmosphere! Thirsty Thursdays are a great way to wind down. Date night, friends, reunions etc. Live band great food and beer
Nice little market with good variety.
19. Redbox
Address: 101 E Idaho Ave, Homedale, ID 83628 , Wilder , Idaho , United States
We reserved two tapes. One we had a coupon for the other regular Blue Ray price. One stopped working half way through of course. People take a second to log n and tell them the tape is defective. Some may not remember the please be kind and rewind saying about VCR tapes. So be kind. Thanks
Movies ehhhh…. Bring back rental stores.
Half the screen is uncalibrated other then that it’s okay. Will change rating if fixed
20. Wilder
Address: Idaho 83676 , Wilder , Idaho , United States
