J. R. Music School
“An excellent option for any age to learn music with quality instruction. I highly recommend J. R. Music School, rehearsal spaces and recording studio.”
Musical Instruments & Teachers near Cicero picked by BestProsInTown
“An excellent option for any age to learn music with quality instruction. I highly recommend J. R. Music School, rehearsal spaces and recording studio.”
“Just walking into A440 was an experience. For context: I hadn't touched my violin in well over a decade, and had decided to go in on a whim. I wanted a quick assessment of my instrument and maybe a string or two replaced. I ended up walking away with a newfound appreciation for the craft and a desire to earnestly pursue the practice again.
First: the place is stocked to the gills with beautiful instruments. The violas, cellos, basses, and violins displayed about the shop were obviously well-cared for, and they even had a few electric pieces that were more modern. I was sorely tempted to buy a starter instrument for my spouse who had come with me, but the sheer selection was almost overwhelming. Note: I am by no means a luthier or even someone with any real experience recognizing quality in a violin, but even I could tell they had a dizzying selection of good material on display.
Second: The staff really know their stuff too; they identified where I grew up from the name of the shop stamped on the bridge of my violin, and they instantly recognized the brand of strings I had used well over a decade ago. Andrew McKone helped us out, and just hearing him play some simple scales on my violin transported me back to my teenage years -- when my love for the violin was just beginning to take root. He replaced my gnarled A-string in a second and identified a bit of groove still left in the neck from where I had sunk hours into the thing over a decade ago. I readily purchased a new learning bow and a mute so my uncertain relearning wouldn't disturb the neighbors. I plan on returning to A440 for the rest of my musical needs going forward.”
“We hosted our son's 9th birthday party, karaoke themed! Rachel and Cynthia were great communicating with booking. Maddie was awesome with the kids. For a group of <10 kids, it's a wonderful venue. We had an amazing time! Thank you to Music House's great staff!”