Ion is fantastic at what he does. The prices are fair and he is very skilled when it comes to his craft. As someone with brass repair experience, it was really awesome to see him go to work. I am very pleased with how my horn cleaning went and will be returning several times!

I went to get my horn cleaned and had a fantastic experience. He was super informative and went through everything he did and tips for taking care of my horn. He also sent me updates, photos, and videos of my horn throughout the whole process. Amazing craftsmanship and an outstanding personality! You can’t go wrong by going here.

I could not give higher praise to Ion Balu at Balu Musik! I brought my horn in for an ultrasonic cleaning when I came to stay in Chicago for less than 24 hours for an appointment. He was able to get some terribly stuck slides undone and give my horn a great cleaning before I had to leave the city! He was very accommodating for my short time frame and does excellent work. Thank you Balu Musik!

Only amazing things can be said about Ion and his work. I have his mute, and mouthpieces. I plan to have all future work done on my horn be done only by him! One of the best!

I own 2 Balu mutes and love them!I know Mr Balu to be both a high quality craftsman and a wonderful human. I always look forward to any excuse to spend my money on his products and my time enjoying his friendship.

I purchased a Balu Wrap Primus and an 8D from Ion. The only thing better than his craftsmanship is his personality. Never have I ever been treated with such respect as an amateur.If you need a repair or interested in a new horn purchase, talk to Ion. He’s a pro from all angles and will not “sell” you to make a deal. His work is honest, pushed by passion, and simply second-to-none.

Wow! Really in awe of the service that was provided to my daughter. She has been to the shop a few times since Spring and Ion does amazing work! We are so glad that we have him within two hours of home!

Ion is the best. Fixed my mouthpiece as I waited. No charge.

I had a wonderful experience at Balu Musik. I drove in from out of town to have my Yamaha 667 cleaned, and Ion took his time to educate me on how to continue to care for it. My horn is in the best shape that I can remember and plays beautifully!

Mr. Balu is an AMAZING craftsman and person! His work is extremely well done and he is great to chat with. He truly knows the ins and outs of the horn. I highly recommend his business if you’re ever in need of it!

The absolute best place to take your horn for any sort of maintenance whether it is a bell detachment or ultrasonic cleaning or dent repair. I got my bell detached here back in june and it is perfect

We have two mouthpieces, a mute, and an awesome horn from Balu Musik. Ion is such a great guy, and an absolute pleasure to do business with. Looking forward to the next time we see each other!

My experience with Ion Balu has been so amazing. The product is beyond what I imagined. I am blown away. The dedication to provide the best horns and horn products is not easy, but BaluMusik does this EVERYTIME, and focuses not only the customer but you as a person and your playing needs. I had the best horn buying experience. Ion Balus Anima Sororis/Fratris is incredible. The craftsmanship is phenomenal. The horn is so well balanced and simply beautiful. BRAVO!

If you are EVER in need of someone to take of your horn, look no further. Sent in my Yamaha 667 to get cleaned and have dents removed, but Ion took the time to find some solder work that needing touching up. Communication every step of the way keeping me informed of his findings and the fixes to come.

Ion at Balu Musik delivers such amazing customer service and value that it leaves you breathless. He dedicated time to work with me and helped me identify what aspects I liked from a cornucopia of horns. His kindness and passion is overflowing and was a joy to work with.

100% professional. Work done with precision every time.

Ordered an amazing mute and case for my horn, the communication was amazing as well as the shipping time, and the quality of everything purchased is beyond amazing!!!

Balu Musik is my go-to shop for horn. I own two Balu mutes (a straight and practice mute) and the Jupiter model mouthpiece. The products are truly second-to-none and the service is truly world-class. Ion is a master at what he does and I cannot recommend him and his products enough.

I ran into trouble with my horn and emailed Ion in a panic. He responded very fast, was flexible and available to help, and did an excellent job on my horn - I think it sounds better than when I bought it. He can be 100% trusted with any horn maintenance.

Amazing products and service! Balu Musik is your one stop shop for all things Horn.

Best french horn repair in the Midwest. Probably the best in the country.

Ion Balu is THE man! Horn repair: Ion. Need a new horn: Ion. Want to know where to find good tasty: Ion.

One of the most friendly people I know! I had my Conn 8D worked on by Ion back in 2014. Still works beautifully! Would trust him to do anything with my horn!!