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Top Rated Music School & Store

Name: The Music Room
Price range: $$

Music Lessons, Instruments, and Accessories in Palatine, IL

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Quality music lessons for people of all ages

The Music Room is your hub for all things music. Whether you want to learn, perform, or shop, you’ll find your place here. We’re dedicated to helping students of all ages and skill levels discover their passion through private and group music lessons, embarking on a wonderfully rewarding musical journey. We’re also proud to be a venue for local talent as well as a trusted retailer for all your gear.

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Guitar & Ukulele

One of the foundational instruments of contemporary music, our guitar instructors teach across genres and will equip you to play for yourself or as part of a group.

Piano

The piano is both approachable for young beginners and richly complex for advanced players, and is perfect for learning to read music and building a strong musical foundation.

Voice

The vocal instrument is a complex living system and healthy technique is the key to lifelong enjoyment. Let our instructors guide you on your journey of expression and discovery.

Violin & Viola

From classic to contemporary pieces, our instructors will help you master the bowing and finger technique needed to excel at playing the violin or viola.

Cello

Cello lessons will help you to develop strong fundamentals and play without tension to create a clear and beautiful sound on this soulful instrument.

Drums & Percussion

Learn to play the drum kit and other percussion instruments. Create fun and complex beats while developing healthy technique.

Woodwinds

Develop a beautiful sound on the saxophone, clarinet, oboe or flute. Study the musical style of your choosing with our highly qualified woodwind instructors.

Brass

Learn how to play the trumpet, cornet, tuba, trombone and more. Private brass lessons are a great supplement to school music programs. Study your favorite genre with your teacher.

Online Lessons

The Music Room offers virtual music lessons. Learn to play the instrument of your choice, from anywhere!

Digital Music Production

Explore the world of digital music production and editing using GarageBand or ProTools on a private lesson basis.

Our Music Store

As a music store, The Music Room has been recognized numerous times by NAMM (the National Association of Music Merchants) as a Top 100 music retailer. Located in the heart of downtown Palatine, Illinois, we offer competitive prices on high quality guitars, folk instruments, amps, accessories, and sheet music for kids and adults. For the musicians and music lovers in your life, you can find gifts in our merch-shop corner, including TMR-branded tees, hoodies, hats, and stickers.

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Adult and Kids Music Lessons

At The Music Room, you’ll find a path for acquiring skills and confidence to play what you want. The path may lead to a position in the school orchestra or a lifetime of making music you love.
Either way, the sound of something new comes from training, commitment, accomplishment and joy.

Musical Instrument Purchase or Rental

Within our three-level music store you can discover an extensive line of instruments to purchase or rent.
Our experienced staff will help you find the right instrument for your needs and budget. And if an instrument wears, breaks or malfunctions our full service instrument repair workshop can restore it to a pristine condition.

“My daughter took lessons at The Music Room for years. She tried a number of instruments over the years; violin, piano, and bass guitar. The Music Room’s team was unfailingly responsive and flexible whenever my daughter wanted to change instruments. ”

— Rebecca F.

“A great hometown music store!!! Not only do they have a wonderful selection of guitars, and amplifiers, but they also have orchestral instruments, sheet music, and lessons, all of which at very reasonable prices. The lessons there are friendly and helpful, not to mention fun. ”

— Joel

“Great place for an enthusiast, aspiring musicians, beginners or even just explorers. They offer variety of instruments and materials as well as personal lessons. ”

— Maulesh

“Our experience with The Music Room has been exceptional. My daughter has truly enjoyed her lessons with Steve Kaiser. He has been a wonderful guitar (and piano) teacher. We highly recommend Steve and the Music Room to our friends and neighbors!”

— Tricia E.

Music Lessons for All Ages in Palatine, Illinois!

The Music Room in Palatine serves as a hub for aspiring and accomplished musicians of all ages. Our child-friendly, musically educated professional teaching staff fosters each student’s individual progress.

Private lessons include 30 minutes or 60 minutes of one-on-one instruction in one of our 10 state-of-the-art soundproof studios.

At our music store, you will find the highest quality music lessons, skillful instrument repair, rental services and inspiration.

We offer a wide range of music classes and private lessons to both children and adults of all ages. We serve Palatine, Arlington Heights, Rolling Meadows, Williamsburg, Prospect Heights and surrounding.