Iowa
Guitar Stores and Lessons in Des Moines, IA
7 guitar and music stores, 4 music schools and lesson studios in Des Moines, Iowa, 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.
Uptempo Music
2714 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
American Music Center
1130 Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315-5941
Family Music Center-Miller Music
4110 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
GigDay Backline & Rentals
5604 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
Hank's Fuzzy Guitars + Furniture
333 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Rieman Music
4420 E Broadway Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
Crazyhorse Guitars
2331 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311-4315
Guitar lessons and music schools
Lesson studios and music schools. Most teach guitar; call to confirm your instrument and level.
Central Iowa Music Lab
906 1/2 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50312
Powell Guitar
1815 York St, Des Moines, IA 50316
Des Moines Onstage
2124 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312-5304
Drake University Community School of Music
1310 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50311-4220
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