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Willamette Valley Music Company

4.8 ★★★★★ 279 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in Salem, Oregon

Lessons Repairs & setups

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 (503) 385-8790
  • Website wvmc.net

Hours

Monday 11 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–6 PM
Thursday 11 AM–6 PM
Friday 11 AM–6 PM
Saturday 11 AM–4 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours can shift for holidays, clinics, and lesson schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

What's on the wall

Instrument and gear categories at Willamette Valley Music Company, confirmed in players' own reviews and the store's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🔧 Repairs & Setups 9 mentions

“Whether it’s saxophone repairs, stocking up on reeds, or exploring new music book recommendations, this place continues to inspire and support his love for music in every way.”

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🎓 Lessons

“They have recommendations for private lessons from third parties and how to contact them.”

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🪕 Ukulele, Banjo & Folk 2 mentions

“Zak Zundle teaches my kids banjo and jazz guitar at this studio.”

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🎺 Band & Orchestra 3 mentions

“Whether it’s saxophone repairs, stocking up on reeds, or exploring new music book recommendations, this place continues to inspire and support his love for music in every way.”

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What players say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 279 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🔧 expert setups & repairs 3 mentions

“Most shops have to send the guitar out for fret work, so being able to do it in house was a big plus, all at a very reasonable price.”

🤝 fair trade-in offers 2 mentions

“Rental options are flexible and fair priced with convenient payment options.”

🧠 knowledgeable staff 4 mentions

“And the owner is kind, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about music education and service.”

💵 good value 2 mentions

“Most shops have to send the guitar out for fret work, so being able to do it in house was a big plus, all at a very reasonable price.”

From the reviews

I brought in an older guitar that had some problems. I didn't want to invest a lot of money unless I knew it was going to be playable at the end of the repair, and Willamette Valley Music was willing to work with me on this, while other shops were not.

★★★★★ — Pam, Oct 2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The heartbeat of our music journey—amazing people, service, and community feel Willamette Valley Music Company has been an essential part of my son Dom’s music journey.

★★★★★ — Dani, Jul 2025

They have a wide range of instruments and accessories. They are very professional and knowledgeable. Their store is always clean and well organized without a bunch of intruments cluttering access. Rental options are flexible and fair priced with convenient payment options.

★★★★★ — Natalia, Nov 2025

We rented an Alto saxophone for our 10 year old from them and we have had great customer service. Any issues with the instrument, and they gladly take the time to look and make repairs promptly so our Son is back in band with a working instrument ASAP.

★★★★★ — Josh, May 2026

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Lessons at Willamette Valley Music Company

Reviews and the store's own info mention lessons at Willamette Valley Music Company. 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.

Where to find Willamette Valley Music Company

484 State St, Salem, OR97301

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