Illinois

Guitar Stores and Lessons in Evanston, IL

7 guitar and music stores, 9 music schools and lesson studios in Evanston, Illinois, independents first. Verify hours before you go; shops change fast. Buying your first guitar? Read the first guitar buying guide before you walk in.

Guitar and music stores

Instrument retailers, from dedicated guitar shops to full-line music stores.

P M Woodwind Repair

822 Custer Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

(847) 869-7049WebsiteDetails

Col Legno

1525 Greenleaf St, Evanston, IL 60202-1156

(847) 733-1244WebsiteDetails

Cassandra Strings

3409 Church St, Evanston, IL 60203

(847) 423-2841WebsiteDetails

Chicago Celloworks

1406 Greenleaf St, Evanston, IL 60202

(312) 922-1711WebsiteDetails

Chicago Strings

1642 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL 60201

(847) 440-7940WebsiteDetails

SMR Double Basses

731 Brummel St, Evanston, IL 60202

(847) 477-4773WebsiteDetails

Adiana Strings Inc.

2668 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL 60201-1770

(847) 977-2498Details

Guitar lessons and music schools

Lesson studios and music schools. Most teach guitar; call to confirm your instrument and level.

Butcher Boy School Of Music Production

1224 Washington St, Evanston, IL 60202

(847) 648-1024WebsiteDetails

Music Conservatory of Illinois

2809 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201

(224) 307-5124WebsiteDetails

Northwestern University Music Academy

1818 Hinman Ave, Evanston, IL 60201

(847) 467-2698WebsiteDetails

The Musical Offering

743 Custer Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

(847) 866-6260WebsiteDetails

Bienen School of Music

70 Arts Cir Dr, Evanston, IL 60208

(847) 491-7575WebsiteDetails

Music Institute Of Chicago

622 Davis St Fl 4, Evanston, IL 60201-4491

(847) 905-1500WebsiteDetails

Arts & Minds Academy

1603 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL 60201-0001

(847) 613-1757WebsiteDetails

Metzger Music Studio

601 Linden Pl Apt 210, Evanston, IL 60202

(773) 744-1156WebsiteDetails

North Shore Music Loft

3008 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201

(773) 478-5833WebsiteDetails

Chain stores and franchise schools

National and regional chains. Big selection and consistent pricing; the independent shops above usually win on setup quality and advice.

School of Rocklessons

1311 Sherman Pl, Evanston, IL 60201

(847) 864-7625Website

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