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Instrumental Music Center Speedway
7063 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85715, United States
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Instrumental Music Center Speedway
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La
Review №1

Very nice store and all of the staff was very helpful. Shirleen Lee helped me with guitars was really knowledgeable. She spent a lot of time with me. Great job, thank you!!!** I was back today and they were just as great. Even remembered my name! :*)

Vi
Review №2

This is our choice music store on the east side of Tucson. They gave a great selection of music for all kinds of instruments. Great prices on rental instruments as well for all types of musicians. Theyre also very good about answering all your questions. Well be back!

Da
Review №3

Decent music store. Friendly employees. Nice variety of instruments.

De
Review №4

Friendly and professional staff. The selection of instruments is amazing too! Were renting my daughters violin until she grows into the last size. I loved the option of renting and being able to buy when shes fully grown into it. They offer some kind of incentive when youre ready to buy too!

A
Review №5

Went for reeds. Nice variety. Clean and well organized store. Helpful and welcoming employees. Has pretty much everything in stock.

Na
Review №6

I brought my 8 year old son to instrumental music center to pick out an instrument to start learning on. He was between 4 instruments and I know NOTHING about musical instruments myself. Shirleen ended up being the staff member that worked with us and it was honestly an experience that my son and I will never forget. First of all she has her masters in musical education from the UofA so she knew so much about all of the instruments and took the time to show my son how to do a little something on each instrument he was interested in. She would even play us a little something on every single one! She was so engaging with him and made the experience very special. After an hour and 15 minutes we narrowed it down to the violin and we couldn’t be happier!!!!Thank you shirleen!

Se
Review №7

This store Rocks! I have been a customer here for years and will continue to support this place. Great customer service and they can order virtually anything you need if they dont have it in stocks. Dont go anywhere else. This is the premier music store in Tucson!

Ky
Review №8

I ordered a piano, electronic French horn mute, and gave them a French horn for service. Service price is definitely acceptable and the piano was delivered and set up for me the very next day. This is my primary music store now.

St
Review №9

Excellent selection. Great staff, there to help. No aggressive salespeople.Highly recommend!

Jo
Review №10

I bought my first electric drum set here. They were very patient in taking the time to answer all of my questions without putting any pressure at all. I was impressed with the knowledge they had about the products they sell. I will continue shopping here and would without a doubt recommend them to anyone. They were very fair and honest.

Sn
Review №11

Place has great service and good prices

Ar
Review №12

Super friendly staff. Was able to get exactly what my daughter was looking for and she was super excited to play her new piano when we got home. Thanks everyone

Al
Review №13

Had a great experience renting an instrument, excellent customer service very friendly staff.

Za
Review №14

Super knowledgeable people who clearly care alot about music and instruments and definitely share alot of passion for the art

Ja
Review №15

The staff has always been responsive and caring to our needs. They are customer service focused and go out of their way to find solutions to our questions.

Ch
Review №16

Super friendly staff and quick and easy rental instrument setup/pickup.

Di
Review №17

For a local shop - this place is amazing. Great selection, awesome customer service, and very easy to work with ... as well, they have the online setup - chat and ordering which made it super easy. Ill definitely be coming back!

op
Review №18

Great customer service and suoer knowledgeable about ALL instruments!

Ob
Review №19

They fixed my oboe so that it was even better then when I bought it. And they gave me a fair estimate and I even paid less than the estimate.

Li
Review №20

They were AMAZING 👏 😍! So helpful!

Ke
Review №21

Ive been coming to IMC since 2005. Just recently, I needed my Flute repaired, which hasnt really been played on in about 10 years. River did such an AMAZING JOB!!! She worked with such fine detail with the amount of work she did ; from the Padding, cork replacement, adjustments, Cleaning. My flute Looked like she came straight out of the factory!Not only is River a Talented Tech, Shes extremely Kind and knowledgeable!Dakota assisted with any additional questions I had, Even making sure I left with the proper case and accessories!Ive rented multiple instruments and Ive taken lessons from their Teachers.No other music store in Tucson comes close to the experience youll get shopping at IMC! 💯

En
Review №22

IMC donated a violin and a percussion instrument to two kids coming from low income families at the request of Pay It Forward Tucson, a local nonprofit Organization helping Veterans and Low Income Families. This was approved and done without hesitation by owner, Ms. Leslie Faltin, and her staff, their response to assist and Love to their community is equally amazing!!!!! Thank you, IMC. Keep on rocking and growing!!!!

ap
Review №23

Friendly staff, super helpful and knowledgeable

Du
Review №24

I picked up my yanagisawa 8833 alto sax after having a complete pro overhaul done by James. I cannot tell you how happy i am with the job he did. i was able to go in to a practice room and play it a bit before leaving and was thrilled with the key regulation, action up and down the horn, and easy response in the upper register... all my harmonic overtones popped out - so much easier without the leaks! i really like the feel for the horn... and it looks nice and shiny again!Needless to say I am very pleased. James did excellent work done and I am happy to recommend his services to others.Thanks again,Duane Chun

Da
Review №25

IMC never fails to satisfy. I got exactly what I needed, learned something new and got quick status on my order. So glad to finally have a friendly and local alternative to the bigger guys down the road. SPEND LOCAL TUCSON!

Bl
Review №26

Very helpful, knowledgeable, music savvy staff. Well-stocked and if they don’t have an item they can get it quickly. My ‘go to’ music shop!

Je
Review №27

Went in to look at bases. Fell in love with one... kinda thinking the price was going to be too high but I was wrong. I got the base and a very nice case all for less then the price I thought the base only was going to cost. I had help from the minute I walked in, and not pushy help which was a nice change from other stores. All and all I will use this shop for all my music needs.

Rh
Review №28

What an absolute pleasure it was for us while we were working together with the the staff at IMC. Shirleen was especially helpful. She had answers to all of our questions and took time to make sure we had exactly what we needed. We didnt feel like we were rushed or pressured in any way into making a decision. If you are looking for an instrument, please consider Instrumental Music Center. 🎶

La
Review №29

Love this place! Everyone is always very helpful.

Jo
Review №30

Great local place for your music needs and the staff has always been very friendly and helpful in their areas. Definitely a place you want to take yourself and a beginner player for the best treatment.

Ma
Review №31

Nice instrument and great advice and service.

Co
Review №32

Very helpful and will be back

Ep
Review №33

Great little store. Theyre only open for pick up service or walk up service. This was actually pretty cool. Tell them what youre looking for and theyll bring you everything they think will work. They also said theyll schedule a time if youre looking for a large purchase item like an instrument so you can see them in person. Dakota was very knowledgeable and very helpful.

Ja
Review №34

Excellent selection and even better customer service!

ev
Review №35

This was the best place ever! We had the most pleasant experience. Literally everyone in there was abundantly genuine and above and beyond helpful.You all are amazing. Very knowledgeable!

Ve
Review №36

Super clean organized with great knowledgeable service I cant ask for much else oh and prices are reasonable! Go check it out!

Ki
Review №37

Very friendly and knowledgeable. Was able to get questions answered and great selection of musical instruments

An
Review №38

They have been very helpful every time I have needed books. The staff is friendly and they have been so accommodating during the COVID-19 shut-down. Highly recommend!

No
Review №39

Instrumental Music Center was exceptional in their knowledge and helpfulness. I knew very little about the instruments and equipment I was buying, but the staff there went out of their way to make sure I was comfortable with my purchase. There was no pressure, in fact it took me over a month to be sure about my purchase.They also were more than happy to suggest different combinations of accessories so I had the best possible set up. All of this, and my money stays in the local economy instead of Amazons bank account!I can absolutely recommend IMC for any music related purchase, rental or other related services. Thanks IMC!

El
Review №40

Super polite employees that are very knowledgeable

Th
Review №41

Always very friendly and helpful. Best deal on instrument rentals around.

Ba
Review №42

Very informative and helpful staff. Great inventory.

Go
Review №43

Great store. Friendly service.

C
Review №44

The employees were amazingly helpful. The atmosphere is always good. Every time I have entered the store everyone always seemed happy,helped, satisfied and musically fulfilled . They allow one to truly take their time and take the time to walk a person thru ..... I found them to be always a great experience... everything was done with care and an air of excellence.... I rather go there than any where else. Ty music center for always being there for me and all my different instruments :)

Am
Review №45

Great staff, wide assortment to meet your musical needs.

Am
Review №46

All the instruments and super knowledgeable staff and generally fun atmosphere

Jo
Review №47

Knowledgeable sand helpful staff, a music wonderland!

Gr
Review №48

The staff were friendly and the store has an excellent selection of resources!

Ge
Review №49

Great prices and friendly staff! They had live music this past week and the local talent sounded great!

Jo
Review №50

The other day, I spent the beginning of my day at guitar center, where I wasnt helped at all. I then decided to come to this store. I was looking at their guitars for maybe 2 minutes when someone came over and began asking me all these simple questions that made it really easy to help find the guitar that was perfect for me. He even had the guitar guy, shout out to Wally, come over and help me out as well. We talked about my budget, and instead of trying to up-sell me, he even steered me towards things that were cheaper than what I was looking for and put my entire purchase within my budget. This place is super honest, super helpful, and awesome. I will definitely be coming back here more often!I went in wanting a guitar to get started learning on, and I left with a guitar that actually suited me as well as a few accessories for it too. Love this place.

Sa
Review №51

They were having a sale on sheet music! I got xmas gifts for my grandson who plays piano, sax, guitar, base guitar and cigar box

Lu
Review №52

Dakota has help me very good person in what he does thank you merry Christmas happy new year

Ji
Review №53

Al helped to restring my daughters viola. He was patient and very knowledgeable. He was really nice, too. We will definitely return for future repairs and equipment.

Da
Review №54

My daughter takes Ukelele lessons here and her instructor, Logan, is pretty awesome. Theyve got you covered as far as band instruments and a great selection of guitars.

Sa
Review №55

Once again great service very helpful and friendly !! Extremely happy!!

Lu
Review №56

Awesome job and excellent price great customer service

Jo
Review №57

Great set up during social distancing. Good selection for students just starting band.

Ja
Review №58

Always a great place to shop shoot out to Cody my guitar has never played better

Ca
Review №59

James repaired my saxophone, he is knowledgeable, helpful, humble and kind!He repaired my instrument in a timely manner, and explained the problem so I could comprehend the problem and solution.Tyler sold me several accessories for my saxophone, I had an excellent experience!He knows his merchandise.Bravo!

De
Review №60

Great experience with alot of help from the sales representative.

So
Review №61

Great Service

Ri
Review №62

Place is ok but prices are high

Fr
Review №63

Very knowledgeable staff.

Ke
Review №64

Nice people. Knowledgeable. Good selection of instruments. They have helped us out of a couple of jams with loaner clarinets and good advice.

Th
Review №65

Great attention. Nice attitude.

Co
Review №66

Great Luthier! 😁

Ga
Review №67

They are very kind, helpful and knowledgeable.

no
Review №68

This bad review concerns Maria Ferraz, piano teacher. Our initial meeting seemed positive and I felt comfortable with her with my three year old son. To make sure he was ready to be taught piano, according to her, we set another appointment the following Saturday. This time she wasn’t as nice and patient. I was outside the room while she stayed in the room with my son. To begin, my son is three. He is a very curious boy. This particular day he wasn’t wanting to sit and learn. As I peeled through the window, I saw Maria force his little hand to play the piano. My son resisted and just sat there staring up. She then yells at him, “What are you looking at? What are you looking at?” She turned to see if I was standing there and she just nodded her head. I opened the door and grabbed my son.I also want to point out that she has a lot of pictures, posters, just stuff in her tiny room enough to distract anyone much more a three year old. Also, if she doesn’t have the patience it takes to teach a three year old, then you shouldn’t advertise that you do. And lastly, you have no right to yell at my son or any child who doesn’t have the ability to fully comprehend what is happening, what you are asking, or able to express his emotions with proper vocabulary to answer your ridiculous questions!Beware of this woman and always keep an eye on your child when you are not in the room.

Ha
Review №69

Always helpful, my go-to shop.

Al
Review №70

I had a very positive experience at Instrumental Music. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. Especially their instrument tech/luthier Cody, who helped to answer several questions I had about what paint/finishing products he would recommend on a DIY guitar build I am working on. (They didnt carry any. Otherwise I would have made a purchase.)My overall impression of the store is that it is geared towards the beginner/novice musician in that they had a wide variety of instruments in price ranges that were more towards the mid - lower end. And yet were still very good quality products from reputable manufacturers. And they offered lessons in store as well. The only small knock on the store I had would be the limited selection of manufacturers to choose from.I would definitely recommend visiting their store though, whether youre a beginner or pro. This was my first experience in their store and I will be back!

JT
Review №71

Everyone was very nice and I enjoyed my shopping experience very much! My husband and I have purchased several instruments from them. We also both took lessons from Logan and LOVE his teaching style. This is an AWESOME location and I highly recommend them to everyone!

Jo
Review №72

Very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful staff. They also sell extra loud kazoos. Lol. Five stars for kazoos.

Ni
Review №73

A great local music store with a friendly and knowledgeable staff. They carry a comprehensive selection of music equipment, from guitars to wind instruments to live audio to sheet music.

Bu
Review №74

It was amazing. They have really good service there and they are ready to help you find what you need quickly. The staff there are also very friendly so that wad good. I loved it!

Aa
Review №75

Forget guitar center and come here. I went in for strings and left with a guitar and great service. Hands down the better store for instruments.

Ha
Review №76

People are so friendly and helpful too!

Su
Review №77

My 8-year old son is taking piano lessons at IM, and absolutely loves it. They have some great teachers to choose from. From a store perspective, you can expect stellar customer support from the moment you walk in. They go out of their way to assist you with your musical needs, and will order anything that they don’t have in stock. It’s so refreshing to be in a store that doesn’t have a corporate feel....they love music, and they love supporting our future musicians.

Iz
Review №78

The level of service here is amazing! They sat with my 7 year old son for 30 minutes while he tried a cello for the first time. They also let me demo a saxophone in a small studio. I will go here before Guitar Center from now on.

He
Review №79

I would go to IMC over Guitar Center any day!!! Best selection of sheet music in town, good deals on small gear. Theyre the only place in town that carries my favorite guitar picks.

Gr
Review №80

The staff is absolutely fantastic, helpful knowledgeable and more then willing to help.

Jo
Review №81

Thank you for fixing my mandolin and taking the extra time to clean it really good it sounds great

Ju
Review №82

Some day im going to buy some congas and bongos.

SM
Review №83

Great employees, very helpful and showed me what I was looking for at a reasonable price.

Jo
Review №84

They helped my son chose an instrument that was right for him and with in our price range. We enjoyed our experience so much...we took our daughter to let her choose an instrument. She took almost an hour and tried almost every thing in the store. They had no problem with letting her take her time and make sure the instrument was the one she wanted...not the one they thought she needed. Such an amazing experience! I would recommend them to anyone. ..and i will.

Er
Review №85

I came here a couple months ago to pick up some drum heads and things for my kit and was greeted and helped by the most enthusiastic crew ever. Like, EVERYONE who worked there seemed to have a super positive attitude. It was something else! It was a good enough experience for me that when I need more drum gear Ill make a special trip from Bisbee just to go there.

Mi
Review №86

They are so helpful and they know what they are doing! I love their payment plan!

Ni
Review №87

The staff at Instrumental Music are bar none the most welcoming, friendly bunch i have ever come across in a music store. You never feel rushed, youre greeted at the door, assisted promptly, if they dont have the desired item you are seeking they can certainly order it and have it within a few days. 5 stars!!! Instrumental music has a customer for life!

Sa
Review №88

Great service! The staff was friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable and made me as a customer feel valued. I got to try whichever guitar I wanted with no rush, and I felt very comfortable doing so. There should be more stores with an atmosphere like this.

Ch
Review №89

Always helpful and friendly. Can always find helpful information regardless of your music instrument.

El
Review №90

Very friendly and knowledgeable

Je
Review №91

I have studied piano, ukulele, and cello as a senior adult student at IMC over the past 5 years, and the teachers have been friendly, professional, knowledgable, talented outstanding instructors. Dr. Ferraz is exceptional as a piano teacher, as well as Logan Greene and Michael Santander.All of the IMC staff at both locations are fantastic people and always willing to help their customers. It is a wonderful place to visit while trying out various instruments of interest.

T
Review №92

Great service! The staff was friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable and made me as a customer feel valued. I got to try whichever guitar I wanted with no rush, and I felt very comfortable doing so. There should be more stores with an atmosphere like this.

Th
Review №93

First visit! Moved to Tucson two weeks ago. Very helpful staff that are very well informed and knowledgeable. My music was found and questions were answered. I may even purchase a guitar!

La
Review №94

This is a wonderful music store with friendly, knowledgable employees.I brought in my Guild D 25 guitar, which have played for 40 years, to have it set up and to have a crack filled. Cody, who works on the guitars, did a superb job. It plays like like new.These guys know all about guitars and have a wonderful selection musical instruments to choose from

Ca
Review №95

Great store for all of your music products and needs. Family owned and operated by an amazing staff!

mu
Review №96

Cool place. Very helpful and friendly

J.
Review №97

Brought my two little kids in and walked out with a few great items for them to practice on. Super duper friendly staff and welcomed immediately upon entering. Really like this place

Vi
Review №98

Instrumental is a full service music store with most anything a musician needs. The staff is helpful and knowledgeable. The store has convenient hours and is open on Sundays.

My
Review №99

What a staff! You can tell these people love their music and their jobs! Staff was over the top friendly and very helpful. You might not want to leave

St
Review №100

Good selection of instruments for schools. Helpful staff.

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  • Address:7063 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85715, United States
  • Site:http://imc-az.com/
  • Phone:+1 520-733-7334
Categories
  • Music store
  • Musical instrument rental service
  • Musical instrument repair shop
  • Musical instrument store
  • Sheet music store
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–6PM
  • Thursday:10AM–2PM
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:10AM–6PM
  • Sunday:Closed
From the business
  • Identifies as women-led:Yes
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • Online estimates:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
  • Onsite services:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff wear masks:Yes
  • Staff get temperature checks:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Assembly service:Yes
  • Repair services:Yes
  • Service guarantee:Yes
Amenities
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
  • LGBTQ friendly:Yes
Payments
  • Checks:Yes
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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