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Your Trusted Source for Musical Instruments in McHenry, IL
Pearl Street Music has served the McHenry community for over two decades with a commitment to nurturing musical talent and providing quality instruments. Our rental program caters exclusively to students enrolled in our store or nearby schools, ensuring accessibility while maintaining instrument care standards. We offer comprehensive repair services in-house, specializing in band instruments, guitars, and violins with certified technicians. Our lesson program features over 200 weekly students across diverse musical styles, supported by experienced instructors who tailor instruction to individual needs. With flexible rental contracts and trade-up options, we help musicians transition to ownership seamlessly. Our 24-hour emergency repair service prioritizes instrument recovery, while our Saturday/Sunday recording sessions foster creative development. We maintain deep inventory in key brass and woodwind instruments to meet student demand promptly. Through student recitals, performance opportunities, and a 12% purchase discount for lesson participants, we cultivate a comprehensive musical ecosystem. Our team of specialized technicians and educators works collaboratively to ensure every customer receives personalized attention backed by decades of combined industry experience.
Services
Instrument Rentals
Private Music Lessons
Band Instrument Repair
Guitar Repairs
Instrument Appraisal
Highlights and features
- We offer in-house instrument repair with certified technicians
- Our rental program includes free maintenance during contract periods
- We provide 12% purchase discount for active lesson students
- We maintain specialized inventory of hard-to-find woodwind and brass instruments
- Our instructors provide personalized lesson plans tailored to individual learning styles
Services
Instrument Rentals
We offer month-to-month rental contracts for brass, woodwind, and string instruments to local students. Rentals include maintenance coverage but exclude damage/loss protection. Available instruments range from beginner models to professional-grade equipment. Our trade-up programs allow gradual ownership transition while maintaining flexibility.
Private Lessons
Our experienced instructors provide customized weekly 30-minute lessons for all skill levels. Specializing in diverse genres from classical to contemporary rock, we match students with appropriate teachers. Family discounts apply when two or more siblings enroll simultaneously. Lesson packages adapt to seasonal schedules and performance requirements.
Band Repairs
Our full-service repair shop handles brass, woodwind, and string instrument maintenance. Services include ultrasonic cleanings, re-pads, cork replacements, and stuck component removal. We provide free initial diagnostics for major repairs with expert technician estimates before any work begins.
Guitar Repairs
Specialized repair services for acoustic, electric, and bass guitars. We perform fret leveling, neck adjustments, pickup installations, and complete restringing services. Our technicians handle both cosmetic fixes and structural repairs like bridge lifting or body cracks while maintaining tonal integrity.
Inventory Sales
We maintain extensive inventory of band instruments including trumpets, saxophones, and clarinets. Special orders available for uncommon woodwinds like oboes and bassoons. Our McHenry location features new and used instruments across multiple price points with competitive trade-in values for customer consignments.
People
Rob Napholtz
Drum & Guitar Instructor
Certified percussion and string specialist with 15+ years teaching experience across all age groups. Expertise in rock and jazz styles with emphasis on rhythmic precision and ensemble playing techniques.
Nikki Sisson
Violin Instructor
Classical violin educator with performance background in symphonic orchestras. Specializes in developing proper bowing technique and music theory fundamentals for beginning to intermediate string students.
Kyle Holmes
Percussion & Bass Instructor
Experienced rhythm section teacher focusing on drum kit versatility and electric bass proficiency. Incorporates modern music styles while maintaining strong foundational technique development for emerging musicians.
Kathy Hying
Piano Instructor
Piano specialist with classical training background who teaches sight-reading skills and performance repertoire. Works with students from beginner to advanced levels, emphasizing technical mastery and musical expression.
Albert Wdziekonski
Drum Educator
Drum technician offering personalized instruction in rudiments, timing, and dynamic control. Focuses on developing individualized practice routines and improvisation skills for both acoustic and electronic drum kit applications.
Questions
What are your instrument rental requirements?
We require valid ID, credit card, and employment verification. Rentals are available only to local students enrolled in our lessons or nearby schools.
Do you offer trial music lessons?
Yes, we provide single trial lessons or full-month trial periods with commitment required before regular enrollment begins.
How long do instrument repairs take?
Minor repairs like cleanings take 1-2 business days. Major repairs require pick-up and detailed estimates before scheduling completion timelines.
Are gift cards available for lessons?
We offer gift cards allowing recipients to select preferred lesson days/times with any instructor.
Do you buy used instruments?
Yes, we accept instruments for consignment with 48-hour evaluation period to determine fair market pricing.
Reviews (6)
Arthur Kay
Apr 08, 2022
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Small, intimate music store run by some really awesome people. Fair prices, decent selection, friendly service. there's not much more you could want! Three of my kids take music lessons here as well (guitar, piano, drums) and I couldn't be happier!
Steven Reardon
Mar 21, 2022
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Brought my new guitar in for a set up. Assured that it would be done right in 2 weeks. Called after 2 weeks and was told they hadn't even started on it. Will never shop here again. Couldn't be more disappointed.
Robert Buzek
Oct 11, 2021
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These guys are awesome. They fixed my wife's keyboard just in time for her birthday and it was very reasonable.
Freddy Day
May 18, 2021
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You helped me fix my mothers guitar and did an amazing job. Pearl Street music is my top 3 places i love to visit in McHenry. Thx again
Raleigh Showens
Nov 15, 2020
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The young lady was very helpful. Even though she didn't understand what I was totally what I was doing. She did a excellent job and we found what I needed. Thank you young lady.
Don Panek
Dec 14, 2015
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Only been at the store 3 times. 1st visit was ok. 2nd I asked for a guitar cable to try out an amp. The owner refused to provide one even though I said I would keep the volume down. 3rd time I was allowed to play a guitar for a while at low volumes, then the owner rudely placed his hand on the guitar and said "You need to leave." What's the point of having a business if you don't allow customers to try out your instruments? I will never do business with them again and will happily give my money to another music store.