Best Music Shops In Minneapolis Near Me

michelle Solie: Blackbird music was recommended to me when my daughter started violin. Great service, super friendly and knowledgeable. You can feel a love for music in the place. Super flexible for kids starting on an instrument and working up. We bought a small violin, then exchanged it for the next size up only paying the difference in price. I would highly recommend Blackbird music!

Andrew Marotz: I won't go to any other music store in Minneapolis until I've been here to look for what I need. So welcoming and friendly.

Kurt Larson: Helpful and fun. The folks running this shop have established a homey vibe, and go the extra mile in walking alongside customers, equipping each individual to discover their own personal music-journey.

Scot Mahan-Miller: A great small music store that offers a number of different teachers for different instruments. Very helpful when it came to restring my daughter's guitar.

Koa Rosa: They fixed the action on my traveling guitar and did it in 24 hours. They even fixed someone's ukulele right on the spot. You need stringed instrument repair, this is the spot!

Kyle Nordstrom: The Staff is very knowledgeable, and the prices are fantastic. I was able to sign up for lessons, and have had great experiences! 5/5 would recommend!

Cecilia Pelaez: The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly, they have a great stock of instruments at affordable prices and flexible payment options.

Chicken Lyngaas: My daughter has taken ukulele lessons from Blackbird for a few years. She got her instrument there, it has felt like home ever since we first walked through the doors. Her progress as a musician aside, Blackbird has been a warm and welcoming place for her to play and learn.With Covid, lessons have moved to video chat and we are still thrilled with the patience, passion, and creativity with which Charlotte and Blackbird approach music instruction.

Andrew Turbes: Fantastic community oriented music shop! Great place to learn and improve as a musician, not just for stings and repairs

DB: Stringed instrument sales and repair. Lessons for adults and children. Jams. And good people. Highly recommended.

Shannon Jamison: Has drumsticks

ryan olson: I just went in for a set of purple slinky's and some picks. Store is clean, they mostly cater to acoustic stringed instruments. Limited pick selection however. I would have given 5 stars but they don't stock fender 351 celluloid picks. The industry standard since the 50s. Other than that small issue, very prompt, and friendly, give them a shot we need more neighborhood shops like this.

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ron harmon: Neil and Russ were awesome ta work with.Searched an found tha saddle for my old guitar.Made this ol Texas boy feel right at home. Thanks Y'all

Brian Hagerty: Friendly local music store with great weekly bluegrass jams.

Mike Merwin: on a favorite guitar but I was hesitant to bring it in because it's not exactly a pro-level guitar and I am not exactly a studio player. I asked for advice on what strings I should try from the very kind and helpful staff and went with their suggestion. When I picked up the guitar, I could not believe the amount of work that was clearly done. The fretboard looked better than the day I bought the guitar and I could immediately tell as I strummed it that I had left it in the hands of a professional. Money well spent at a fantastic guitar shop.

Nathan Gentry: I called Twin Town from beautiful, sunny Florida and spoke with AJ. I was all like “the internet said you guys have a left handed Epiphone ES 335 in a vintage burst. Is that true?” And AJ was all like “I believe we do have one of those but let me go look. Do you mind if I put you on a brief hold?” And I was like, “of course not”. So I waited on hold briefly while AJ ran to check and make sure Twin Town did in fact have a left handed Epiphone ES 335 in a vintage burst. I was concerned AJ would come back and tell me that no such guitar existed in his store. But when he came back to the phone he was all like “I do have one of those in stock”, so I bought it. AJ and the gang shipped my guitar out FAST too. I didn’t have to wait weeks to express myself through the majesty of song on my new left handed Epiphone ES 335 in vintage burst. Needless to say, I couldn’t be any happier with Twin Town or AJ’s service.

richard traxler: Great shop, great teachers, well managed, fun place, better than the strip mall stores.

Robert Wicklander: Best guitar store I’ve ever been to. Cole was awesome in helping me get back into playing after a couple year break! Super knowledgeable and super nice. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. This is where I’ll be going for anything guitar related. Thanks guys!

Josephine Morris: I got my first bass from Twin Town Guitars. I went in looking for a bass guitar, and was instantly greeted with friendly and informative staff. They have a pretty good collection, and you can pretty much find what you're looking for than if you went to a bigger store like Guitar Center. I love supporting local businesses, and this is one to definitely support!

Chris Dewar: Bought a lefty Taylor classical guitar from out of state that I couldn't find anywhere else. Haven't visited the store but had great experience and highly recommend!

Rich Rue: Great music store! 👍🎶

Kelly Cook: Great music resources

Alex Nelson: Love this store! Super helpful and welcoming. Love that they have two little "try out" rooms, where you can play guitars and pedals without worrying about bugging the people around you and you can tell if you like it or not. They have always been happy to let me try whatever guitar or pedal I've asked about. I've never felt like a burden to the sales staff, and I also haven't ever felt pressured into a purchase. They really just want to help you find your next favorite gear. Also a great place for lessons. I enjoy going to lots of guitar stores and this is my favorite in the Twin Cities.

Paula Buendorf: Wow! We had a great experience here and learned so much as new guitar owners. Great customer service...knowledgeable, kind, and thorough. Thank you, Asa!

Matthew Pagel: Always friendly and helpful!

Mark McCubbin: The staff at Twin Town are knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly and their product selection is great. Support your local shops like this. They can't be replaced by the internet!

Justin Bowling: Definitely one of the best music stores in the Twin Cities, and quite frankly one of the best I've ever been to in the country. Their selection is incredibly solid, from low priced cool stuff you've never seen before all the way up to very high end collectible vintage gear, and everything in between. Also, everyone that works here is super nice and friendly. I did a big trade with them the other day, and it was the easiest trade I have ever done. They are very transparent in how they work with trades. They look at the average sale price, and you get 70% of that. It's so close I was able to roughly gauge what my trade in would be, and then put together what I wanted to trade it in for before coming in and I was able to walk out with everything I wanted. Also, that 70/30 split on trade in's is by FAR the fairest and best trade value I have ever seen at a shop. It makes it worth it to just go here rather than sell online as the difference in what you get isn't really all that much compared to selling it yourself after you factor in the time it takes to sell an item online and the shipping costs.This place is definitely a 5 star shop. There's a reason it's been around and continues to be well known.

Benjamin Yau: Call ahead for an appointment. Chad is very knowledge and a joy to work with.

George Lundgren: Super cool shop. Right now it is appointment only. Owner is very knowledgeable in vintage instruments.

Dan W: I've known Chad for 30 years and he's the best. Fair pricing and he's always trying to help you out. You'll love this place.

C Mitch: Encore is a guitarist dream come true. It's a great shop and Chad lives and breathes guitars. I have bought and sold several nice guitars there over the years. I have moved out of Minneapolis and I really miss that place. If you are into guitars and amps, you must go check this place out !

Mark Mckeever: Chad rules and has been selling musical gear for a long time , and you never know what you will find there!

rr1980mn: I've bought a few guitars here. The owner is super cool knows what he's talking about and is reasonably priced. Will definitely be doing more business in the future

Steve Palodichuk: Gotta support local.

jim skol: Great experience. Lots of knowledge, very honest and trustworthy. Thanks

Ryan Vee: The guy was very helpful and friendly. Plus, I got exactly what I needed.

Chad Moebeck: Wonderful staff! Daughter has been taking cello lessons for a year and loves it! The teachers are incredibly kind, patient, and knowledgable. This is the absolute best value, best quality teachers and instruments I have found any where.

K Grâce: So… initially I left a negative review because I hadn’t received the guitar a month after ordering.However I received stellar customer service from the company and she really made it right.I recommend this business, they do care about their customers.What happened with my order was probably a one off.My apologies to the business!

MaxG aBooDy: I just left there. I love the staff and thanks for having the keyboard always on for me to kill time while wife is shopping :D

Kathy Cox: I had aa very good experience when I was there. Many people came in and were asking about lessons and Instruments . The manager was very knowledgeable about both. Great store!!

Marianna Pommanas: I was looking for affordable Trumpet for my son I found them through Facebook and was navigated to Edina store the guy there was absolutely 5 star professional who knows how to talk with kids and was able to help us pick the perfect instrument . Also the price was a great deal for me and it was wallet friendly. Definitely recommend Prince Music Company they really know their stuff AAA quality service. Will be back again for more instruments for my other kids

Sylvia-Ashanti Muhammad: They have mini concerts from various genr and the one today was by Stormbreaker.It was skilled .

Vlad G: Yo I worked with the GM Rick and he hooked me up!! Got a bunch of stuff and I might be collaborating with his Band. Stay tuned 👀

Rick Williams: Wonderful place for instruments, music lessons and more

J Randolph: instrument I recommend going in if not just to see the scope of what they have!

Mitch: He had my guitar fixed in 10 minutes. Very knowledgeable and very reasonably priced. Would definitely go again!

ABrian Carpenter: Friendly service and experienced help with all things STRING.

Matt Herzog: Dale is a skilled guitar technician servicing instruments with precise craftsmanship. He has worked on three guitars and one 4 string bass, and they all played effortlessly after his tune-ups!

Sammy Hagar (Slipit): That guitar score surprises me every time I go in there it’s full of good stuff. I can’t believe some of the things that are in there Vienna. It’s on the little neighborhood guitar shore, but it is fabulous and Dale is awesome as far as repairs and listening and it’s just a nice guy.. I love the place

Frank Vardeman: This is a great shop with a super great owner. Dale does great work, is a gifted luthier AND his prices are more than fair. Wish I could give 10 stars!

Daniel Stevens: Always a great experience! These people know their stuff when it comes to stringed instruments.

Sarah A: Dale worked on two guitars of mine and just great in all respects. My steel string he said when he finished it "would be a joy to play." He did not lie. It sounds and feels amazing. It has never sounded this good and so nice to play. Also fixed up a vintage guitar. Also magical. Very reasonable prices. Fast service. Highly recommend.

Jon Peterson: Love this place. So cool.

Bill Duel: Excellent and fast service on my guitar repair. Highly recommend.

dave hoover: Super chill dude and will set your guitar up and complete any electrical problem

Andrew Frolund (Justice For All): I love this guitar shop! I love knowing the person who's working on my guitar. Turned my guitar in to a Guitar Center once. The whole experience left something to be desired. Never even talked to the guy once. The guy at vintage strings is very knowledgeable about all things guitars and amps. I couldn't have asked for my prized Kramer Assault Plus to be in better hands. Can't wait to have my other guitars worked on here!

joey Covington: Great shop. Great customer service.

Daniel Lauer-Schumacher: Great knowledge and cool small shop with good selection

Josh Roysland: This place is a hidden gem no question! Found the guitar of my dreams here and am so glad I made the stop! Would highly recommend this place and maybe you’ll find the guitar of a lifetime here as well. Can’t say enough about my experience here at this specific location. If your looking for a diamond in the rough, maybe this will be your lucky stop too!

Tim Lees: I love this place. Small neighborhood guitar shops seem to be a thing of the past, and I remember them fondly from the 70's and 80's. I thought they were all extinct. This shop is a trip back to that era. Nothing glitzy, nothing fancy - but so real and authentic. Dale is a super nice guy, with a ton of knowledge, and he is an actual luthier. Took my Les Paul Standard in for a new nut and setup, and it was done perfectly. Had him put new pickups in my Telecaster, and a setup. Again, perfect. And the prices? Unbeatable. Dale is my guitar guy from here on out.

Edward Hoover: Out of the way, but worth the trip. You will find some high quality musical instruments there.

jimmy lyback: If you are in search of an exceptional drum shop, Klash is the place to go. They have a vast selection of high-quality drums and percussion instruments perfect for both beginners and professionals. Besides, their guitar lesson programs are equally impressive, offering comprehensive training in various styles of music.At Klash, you can find everything from drumsticks and cymbals to drum sets, snare drums, and electronic drums. They have a team of knowledgeable and experienced staff who are always willing to help you find what you need.Whether you're starting out or looking to upgrade your drumming skills, Klash has got you covered. They offer a range of drum and guitar lesson programs designed to cater to different skill levels and music styles.I recently bought a tambourine from them, and the quality was superb. You can check out their new location on 40th and Central in Columbia Heights. It's a spacious and well-lit shop with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

Alan: Terrific drum store. Everyone is super friendly and helpful. Very reasonably priced and awesome customer service. Don’t need to know anything about drums to walk out with what you need.

Bob Locke: Fantastic drum shop. Helpful and very knowledgeable staff. Really amazing cymbal room, great lessons program, and really cool events bringing in some awesome talent ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Mark Chapman: A store for drummers by drummers. The staff I've dealt with love their craft, know their stuff and never put on any pressure to buy and I've never felt dumb asking simple questions

Alec Floyd: I live in Atlanta but purchased a ride cymbal from them because they had the best price I could find, after about a month the cymbal cracked and I reached out about the warranty since meinl has you go through the dealer and it was a seamless process, and they were very helpful and responsive during the entire process, I wish we had shops like this in Atlanta

Hellaenergy: Awesome staff

Michelle Mercado: Talented and patient staff. Our son loves going here for lessons.

Daniel Johnson: I took drumkit lessons with Adam for about 6 months, in 2021/22.I have been playing drums for almost 30 years, starting with jazz band in 6th-9th grades. Since then I have had a few different drumkit instructors. Adam stands out for his insight, knowledge, and experience, and also his easy-going vibe. I learned something new each lesson.Highly recommended! Klash is pretty good too.

J Jo: I had my first ever lesson and Adam was so kind and patient! Everyone in the shop was super nice and the cats were an added bonus!!

Daniel Hunter: I wanted to re-express my gratitude for y'all working with me to ship a drum set to Alaska. I know it was a pain, but I'm so grateful! It was securely packed with all hardware perfectly organized. Thank you!

Carey Nadeau: Great stuff!!! Well worth a trip!!

Naomi Swanson: Great service. Very knowledgeable and helpful. Glad we found a good local shop to get a set of drums.

Samuel Stroup: Hands down my favorite drum shop. I’ve come countless times looking for specific little lugs and tension rods and the klash guys always find the stuff I need. Super generous with trade ins and store credit. Great cymbal selection and hardware. It’s the Home Depot of used drum shops

Rama Kisora Dasa: Awesome place to buy anything music related!

Steven Olson: Great little shop packed with tons of music. I found the perfect starter book to learn the banjo.

iggydeohgee: Wonderful shop, stopped in looking for advice on my acoustic setup they were straightforward, extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Got some smaller thumbpicks that are exactly what I was needing.

Tucker “t17389z” Storrs: Great vibes!

Bradley Turflinger: So friendly and helpful, I love this place for all of my mandolin needs.

David Birkman: Personal assistance is a plus. Instructions available for bluegrass instruments which are for sale also.

KP: There are a lot of cool and unique instruments here.The staff are very friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive.

Randy Burk: A great place to spend time. Check out the instruments. And definitely get to know the staff !

Eapen Chacko: We walked in with a twenty year old Fender mandolin, which had been abandoned in our church choir room; we wanted to repair what we had to in order to donate it to a musician or student who needed an instrument. The owner quickly connected it to an amp and ascertained its wiring was fine. He looked at the strings and said that we should reset the action. This adjustment would be at the bridge and was not an issue of the neck, so this too was good. We left in good hands and look forward to picking it up soon, and the cost was very reasonable. The store is a rare treasure trove of CDs all for $3 apiece. I walked out with two rare CDs featuring Clarence White and the Kentucky Colonels! Banjos and acoustic guitars are on the wall. If you're looking for an instrument or for an adjustment/repair, this is the place. Nice ambiance and friendly, knowledgeable staff.

Cora Egherman: Cozy spot with nice folks and lots of folk instruments!

Noah Johnson: Awesome local music store with a great instrument and accessories offering! Helpful and knowledgeable!

Jesse Anderson: Kind of just old. But a good place to find harmonicas and such.