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We believe in something simple but oh so very powerful: Everyone deserves someone who believes in them from the day they play their very first note. It doesn't matter who you are; where you want to go; or your why-- because we believe ever single person has the ability to be a great musician. To us, it is irrelevant if you are the person who is scared to make a sound or the person who is dusting off their case after 50 years of not playing. We see you, we believe in you and

Melody Mart Holiday Tabletop Sale — Up to 50% Off! We’re thanking our Melody Mart family with a special indoor garage sale! Come hunt for rare out-of-print classics, cool accessories, and novelty instruments at up to 50% off.

Exciting news! I'm so glad you have chosen the flute! The flute is the sparkle of the orchestra and wind band (in my humble opinion) and there's a lot of fun repertoire out there. But before I get ahead of myself, I want to walk you through the basics of flute. Basic Flute Care I know you're ready to go but there are super important things to keep in mind before you start playing your flute to keep it in good shape for many years to come. Wash your hands before you start. Es

A common occurrence that happens at our store is that the well intentioned family member wants to purchase a violin or some instrument for there family member. And while we would love for you to have the experience of taking a violin that you own home-- we will ask you to wait a minute! Because we have to see the person. The simple fact of the matter is that there are different sizes for different heights! Of course, there's usually some back an forth, like "they are 10 and y

It's easy to finance your instrument at Melody Mart! We know that music is an investment and sometimes we just can't wait on it. We offer flexible financing options designed to help musicians and families move forward without putting their goals on pause. Regardless if you’re investing in your dream instrument, preserving cash flow with predictable monthly payments, or getting a beloved instrument back in playing condition, financing can be a practical way to say yes to the g

Events like the Chicago Philharmonic Side-by-Side Concert are a cool reminder of why being a musician is awesome. As an educator, I spend a lot of time thinking about growth. I think about what students are working on in lessons, what they are struggling with, what they are starting to understand, and what kind of musician they are slowly becoming. Most of that growth happens in small, quiet ways-- It happens in the lesson room, at home during practice, in rehearsals, and in

I am so excited to tell you all about my recent trip to Warner Bros. Studio in Los Angeles. My Audition Process for Rise Look at this view! Similar to many other musical opportunities, the first thing you must complete as a musician is to prepare an audition tape. This is a way for the judges to gauge where you're playing ability is at, and how confident and well prepared you are. Now, overall, my audition process was going great until I came down with something days before i

Buying a new instrument is exciting. And It can also be… weirdly overwhelming. We've walked people through this process for decades and have made the process simple. Our goal is to find the instrument that helps you play your best!

The recorder often gets a bad rap from school music programs, but in reality, it is a versatile historical instrument and an unmatched learning tool! So we made this group as an entry point into the world of music! For many students across the world, recorder is amongst one of the first instruments students get to play in school. The reason? Well it isn't terribly hard to make a sound on it and the the first fingering you learn are pretty intuitive. So it makes it easy for th

For 70 years, Melody Mart has been more than a place to buy instruments.

As you all may know, February is Black History Month! Coming from a family of historians, this month has always meant a lot for me. We use this month to reflect on our collective history, and paint the colors of our future brightly! Here at Melody Mart, our goal is to present you all with a clear, personal outlook on our teachers. This month, we are putting the spotlight on all our Black Instructors! I asked: What is your favorite moment in black music history? And They Answ