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Robert M. Sides Family Music Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 221 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Music store offering acoustic and electric instruments (guitars, bass, drums, band instruments, keyboards, pianos, violin and banjos), amps, accessories and lessons, plus repair services.
Plan your visit
- Repairs & setups a repair bench comes up in reviews and the store's own info — call ahead for turnaround, since good techs run a queue
- Lessons lessons come up in reviews and the store's own info — call about openings, instruments taught, and rates before the first visit
- Instrument rentals rentals mentioned — the usual route for band & orchestra season; ask about rent-to-own credit
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (570) 326-2094
- Website rmsides.com
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
What's on the wall
“I bought a Taylor 214ce which was my first real guitar (besides my $50 no name acoustic).”
“This place is great after debating ordering a certain guitar and amp online I went here to check it out and the first guitar I saw was the one I wanted.”
“I’ve used them for school musical instruments, as well as having a piano moved (and tuned) a few times over the years.”
“I also love the availability of equipment sales/rentals and repair on site.”
“When I’ve had questions regarding lessons - or just any question in general- the guidance was knowledgeable and courteous.”
“I purchased a ukulele on May 22nd received an invoice nothing else.”
“I’ve used them for school musical instruments, as well as having a piano moved (and tuned) a few times over the years.”
“She plays the trumpet if and when there was problem with her trumpet they will have her a rental for her until hers was fix I appreciate the company and would recommend 😊”
Brands they deal
“Bought a new Taylor acoustic electric at Robert M Sides last Saturday.”
What players say again and again
“The instructors are both knowledgeable in both their area of expertise and being able to teach it to their students in a caring, encouraging environment.”
“This place is great after debating ordering a certain guitar and amp online I went here to check it out and the first guitar I saw was the one I wanted.”
From the reviews
I have been shopping at Robert M Sides since I was a college student at Mansfield. I bought a Taylor 214ce which was my first real guitar (besides my $50 no name acoustic). I haven’t shopped there recently, because we’ve moved all over the country since then, but they are just as helpful as ever.
My daughter has been taking violin lessons for 2 years at Robert M Sides with Emily. I could not be more pleased with our decision to come here. The instructors are both knowledgeable in both their area of expertise and being able to teach it to their students in a caring, encouraging environment.
My experience at Sides was exemplary. The service I recieved was professional and courteous, but made me feel like family. I personally dealt with Mr. Donny. He has great skill with string instruments, and works diligently to custom fit his customer's with the right product.
This place is great after debating ordering a certain guitar and amp online I went here to check it out and the first guitar I saw was the one I wanted. Andy the amp too at quite a better price new not used and none of the dangers of online purchases. Friendly helpful staff. Most definitely my new shop.
Lessons at Robert M. Sides Family Music Center
Reviews and the store's own info mention lessons at Robert M. Sides Family Music Center. If you're signing up a beginner (or restarting yourself), a quick call ahead answers the three things that matter: which instruments they teach, whether the schedule has openings at the time you actually need, and what a first lesson costs. There's no wrong first guitar — a good teacher will happily work with whatever you walk in with, and a shop that teaches usually keeps affordable starter instruments and rentals on hand for exactly this reason.
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