Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Music Store in Idaho Since 1969
Founded in 1969, Dorsey Music has served the Treasure Valley as a family-owned and operated music store dedicated to enriching lives through music. Our commitment to quality products and exceptional service has made us Idaho's most complete music store, offering a vast selection of pianos, guitars, band and orchestra instruments, percussion, pro audio equipment, and more. With over 50 years of experience supporting local schools' band and orchestra programs, we provide professional setup for all instruments, lifetime free tuning, and a rent-to-own program that applies 100% of rental payments toward purchases. Our diverse staff of professional musicians brings expertise across all musical fields to help customers find the perfect instruments and accessories.We proudly carry industry-leading brands like Knabe and Seiler pianos, and our orchestra department offers the largest selection of string instruments in the Northwest. As a trusted community partner, we emphasize personalized service, spending time with each customer to ensure they receive instruments that match their skill level and needs. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced musician, our inventory includes over 1,000 guitars, electric string instruments, and top-name brands in amps and pro audio equipment. Our mission remains unchanged since our founding: to provide quality instruments, instruction, and repairs at fair prices, positively impacting lives through the experience of making music.
Services
Guitars
Pianos
Orchestra
Pro Audio
Rentals
Repairs
Gift Cards
Amps
Drums
Books & Sheet Music
Details
- Year established: 1969
Highlights and features
- We've been serving Idaho musicians since 1969.
- Our family-owned business offers personalized service.
- Diverse staff includes professional musicians in all departments.
- We apply 100% of rental payments toward purchases.
- Largest guitar selection in Idaho with 1,000+ in stock.
What people say
Quality instruments
Expertise in music
Positive impact
Improvement in students
Perfect instrument needs
Services
Guitars
We offer the largest guitar selection in Idaho with over 1,000 instruments in stock. Our inventory includes acoustic, electric, and classical models from top brands, all professionally set up with lifetime free tuning. From beginner to professional models, our staff provides expert guidance to help customers find the perfect instrument for their playing style and needs.
Orchestra
Our orchestra department features the Northwest's largest selection of violins, violas, cellos, and string basses. We carry both traditional acoustic and modern electric models from brands like Mark Wood and NSDesigns. With instruments available for every skill level from beginner to professional, we also offer bows, accessories, and expert advice to ensure optimal playability and sound quality.
Rentals
Our rent-to-own program allows musicians to apply 100% of all rental payments toward future purchases. This flexible solution covers all instrument categories with options for students and professionals. We maintain instruments through our repair department and provide expert guidance to help renters select appropriate instruments that match their skill development and budgetary requirements.
Repairs
Our experienced service technicians provide comprehensive repairs for all musical instruments. This includes string instrument setup, bow rehairing, piano tuning, and electronic equipment maintenance. We emphasize proper playability and sound production standards, particularly for student instruments, ensuring repair services enhance both instrument longevity and the player's musical experience.
Pianos
We showcase premium piano brands including Knabe, Seiler, and Kohler & Campbell. Our inventory features acoustic upright and grand pianos alongside digital models for various applications. Each instrument undergoes professional evaluation to ensure optimal performance. Our staff assists customers in selecting instruments that match playing requirements, space considerations, and budgetary parameters.
People
Dorsey Wheeler
Owner
Former school band director with Music Education degree from Weber State University. Has owned and operated Dorsey Music since its founding in 1969, maintaining the original commitment to music education and community service.
Questions
How long has Dorsey Music been in business?
We've been serving Idaho musicians since 1969, making us the Treasure Valley's longest-established music store.
What services do you offer besides instrument sales?
We provide rent-to-own programs, professional instrument repairs, expert setup services, and educational guidance for musicians at all skill levels.
Do you carry different quality levels of instruments?
Yes, we offer instruments for all skill levels from beginner to professional, with appropriate options for every budget and playing requirement.
What makes your orchestra instrument selection special?
We maintain the largest selection of string instruments in the Northwest, including both traditional acoustic and modern electric models from leading manufacturers.
Can I get help choosing the right instrument?
Our experienced staff provides personalized guidance to help customers select instruments that match their skill level, playing style, and budgetary needs.
Do you service areas beyond the Treasure Valley?
While serving the Treasure Valley since 1969, we offer shipping and online sales to customers throughout Idaho and neighboring states.
Reviews (4)
Chari Winter-Chivers
Jun 15, 2022
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Needed to rent a cello for just a week so my daughter could play for my father. They made it happen in the most convenient way possible after giving us several options. I will forever be a customer and take all of my musical needs to them. They know what they are doing and do it very very well!
Jessica Bauman
Feb 28, 2022
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I've been a customer for the past 12 years. I have 5 kids+ husband that are all musicians as well, ranging from classical to rock. The staff is helpful and down to earth w/ great selection! I went in recently to upgrade my guitar and Brandon helped me out! No pressure or judgement, just great insight!
Pauly W.
Feb 25, 2022
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As a comparison in customer service to another popular music store in Boise, here is my anecdote and 5 star rationale. I took my instrument to the other store for a strange noise/vibration/rattle it was making. When the wait time was going to be too long, i called Dorsey and they said bring it in and they'll take a look right away. I did so and they took the instrument out and noodled around and diagnosed it, and gave me it back reassuring me I could do it in my own. So, the important difference to me is, i understand being busy and back logged on repair orders, but Dorsey SAVED me TIME and MONEY simply by taking 3 minutes to hear me (and the instrument.ha! Rim shot?), which is something I believe could have been done at the first store given what appeared to me to be a quiet Wednesday evening when I tried to drop it off. It made me want to spend my money at Dorsey on SOMETHING, anything, just to loyally repay them for their service.
Mary Webb
Feb 21, 2022
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I love going to Dorsey Music if we need anything for our great granddaughter's violin. They have been so helpful and courteous when we have had any questions or concerns.
